Resources
If you need help now
These lines are free and available across British Columbia. You don't have to be in crisis to reach out — they can also help you find a next step.
Emergencies
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 now. For a suspected overdose or poisoning: call 911, or BC Poison Control 1-800-567-8911.
Call 911BC Alcohol & Drug Information and Referral Service (ADIRS)
1-800-663-144124/7
Free, confidential, multilingual referrals to substance-use services across BC, around the clock. Greater Vancouver: 604-660-9382.
Verified source ↗310 Mental Health Support
310-6789 (no area code)24/7
Free, anonymous emotional support and mental-health information, anywhere in BC.
Verified source ↗KUU-US Crisis Line — Indigenous-specific, BC-wide
1-800-588-871724/7
Culturally safe crisis support for Indigenous peoples in BC.
Verified source ↗Foundry BC — youth & young adults (12–24) and caregivers
1-833-308-6379Mon–Fri 10am–9pm · Sat–Sun 10am–6pm (PT)
Mental-health and substance-use support for young people and their families.
Verified source ↗HealthLink BC (24/7)
8-1-1Nurses available 24/7
Talk to a registered nurse any time; navigation to local services in 130+ languages. 7-1-1 for deaf and hard-of-hearing callers.
Verified source ↗Resources verified 2026-05-28 against official BC and federal sources. If you notice a number has changed, please let us know.