Crisis Resources in British Columbia
Adult Resources
Mental Health Support Hotline: 310-6789 (no need to dial area code. Available 24/7)
Crisis Chat: www.crisiscentrechat.ca (Available from Noon to 1am)
Crisis Lines: 604-872-3311, 1-866-661-3311
Suicide hotline: 1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE)
Call 911 or go to the closest emergency room.
Access and Assessment Centre (AAC) (Vancouver)
Here are the signs that you are experiencing a mental health crisis. These are situations when you need immediate help. If you experience any of these signs, call any of the crisis numbers above, call 911 or go to the closest emergency room:
Thinking about ending your life or trying to end your life
Experiencing sensations that aren’t real and/or beliefs that can’t possibly be true
Making choices that put you in serious danger
Becoming unable to care for yourself, and it’s putting you at risk of serious harm
Experiencing medication problems like serious side effects
Experiencing an alcohol or any other drug overdose
Taking a dangerous combination of substances (like anti-anxiety medication with alcohol)