Need to talk to someone? Find out where to call if you are distressed or worried about someone else.
What is a mental health crisis?
- Intense anxiety or depression
- Suicidal thoughts or attempts
- Threatening violence
- Distorted thinking
- Self-harming
Emergency mental health services
Call 9-1-1 if you or someone you love requires immediate medical attention for injuries/overdose or the person is at risk of seriously harming themselves or others.
For adults
Fraser Health Crisis Line
604-951-8855 or toll-free 1-877-820-7444
Trained volunteers provide toll-free telephone support and crisis intervention counselling, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also call for information on local services or if you just need someone to talk to.
Culturally sensitive crisis line for Aboriginal peoples
1-800-KUU-US17 (1-800-588-8717)
KUU-US Crisis Response Services provides culturally sensitive support and counselling to Aboriginal peoples 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Alcohol and drug information and referral service
604-660-9382 or toll-free 1-800-663-1441
Available to anyone needing help with any kind of substance use issues, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Provides information and referral to education, prevention and treatment services, and regulatory agencies.
For children and teens
Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868
Toll-free, confidential and anonymous telephone and online counselling and referral service for young people up to age 20, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Learn more about Kids Help Phone.
Kids Help Phone Online Chat
Wednesday to Sunday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. in B.C. to connect you with a Kids Help Phone counsellor, on the web or from a smartphone.
START Team
1-844-START11 (1-844-782-7811)
Fraser Health’s START program provides assessment and intervention services to children and teens (ages 6 – 18) experiencing a mental health crisis.
- Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Weekends and holidays: Noon to 9 p.m.
Alcohol and drug information and referral service
604-660-9382 or toll-free 1-800-663-1441
Available to anyone needing help with any kind of substance use issues, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Provides information and referral to education, prevention and treatment services, and regulatory agencies.