Resources
Please Note: For medical emergencies or if you or another person is in immediate danger please call 9-1-1
Important all-inclusive support links
Red Book
Free 24/7 online resource for social services support that is available in 150+ languages: including support with addictions and mental health and in times of crisis, medical health care, legal advocacy and financial assistance, food/essential goods and housing and homelessness, transportation, education, employment and training, support to communities such as LGBTQIA2S++, aboriginal/First Nations, the elderly, refugees/immigrants, youth, families and those with disabilities.
Call 211 or go to www.bc211.ca
Health Link BC
For 24/7 advice and health information from a registered nurse, a registered dietitian, a qualified exercise professional, or a pharmacist. Translation services are available in 130+ languages via a translator simply by telling the operator the name of your language. They will ask questions, assess symptoms and determine the best care for you.
Call 811 (or 711 for VRS) or go to www.healthlinkbc.ca
Specific Support for suicide & self-harm
The Crisis Centre of BC
Non-profit service with trained crisis support volunteers and staff available by phone, text or chat 24/7
For Vancouver and Lower Mainland at 604-872-3311
Across British Columbia at 1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE)
or go to crisiscentre.bc.ca
Canada Suicide Prevention Service/Crisis Services Canada
Available 24/7 in English and French
Available nationwide at 1-833-456-4566 (or TEXT 45645)
or go to:
www.crisisservicescanada.ca ENGLISH
www.crisisservicescanada.ca FRENCH
Specific support for Woman & Children
Atira Women’s Resource Society
Non-profit society committed to ending violence against woman: offering resources for both women and children, including housing, group support, low-cost counselling, health, safety, outreach, legal advocacy and employment support.
101 E Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1K7
Weekdays from 8:30am – 5:00pm – (604) 681-4437
or for woman who are pregnant and/or with young children that are impacted by substance use and/or violence and abuse call 604-587-3835
Bridge Housing for Women
Offering supportive housing for woman
100 E Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1K9
Open 24/7 – (604) 684-3542
Specific support for queer/LGBTQIA2S++
Qmunity
Non-profit organization based in Vancouver, BC that works to improve queer, trans, and Two-Spirit lives. Offering free counselling, access to gender-affirming chest-wear, adult and elderly adult social and support groups, youth one-on-one peer and group support, parental support, workshops, legal help, and educational resources; as well as information/referrals to help you find any other support you may need.
610-1033 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1M7
Weekdays from 10am to 6pm - (604) 684-5307
Or go to qmunity.ca/get-support
The Lifeline Canada Foundation
Website/app providing a compilation of resources/support from various sources in support of mental health and suicidal thoughts.
thelifelinecanada.ca/suicide-prevention-resources/lgbtq
thelifelinecanada.ca APP Download
Online Chat Service for Youth: www.YouthInBC.com (Noon to 1am)
Online Chat Service for Adults: www.CrisisCentreChat.ca (Noon to 1am)