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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.

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988 Suicide Crisis Helpline

988

24/7

Call or text 988 — free, anywhere in Canada.

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BC Alcohol & Drug Information and Referral Service (ADIRS)

1-800-663-1441

24/7

Free, confidential, multilingual referrals to substance-use services across BC, around the clock. Greater Vancouver: 604-660-9382.

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310 Mental Health Support

310-6789 (no area code)

24/7

Free, anonymous emotional support and mental-health information, anywhere in BC.

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KUU-US Crisis Line — Indigenous-specific, BC-wide

1-800-588-8717

24/7

Culturally safe crisis support for Indigenous peoples in BC.

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Foundry BC — youth & young adults (12–24) and caregivers

1-833-308-6379

Mon–Fri 10am–9pm · Sat–Sun 10am–6pm (PT)

Mental-health and substance-use support for young people and their families.

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HealthLink BC (24/7)

8-1-1

Nurses 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.

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