Low Cost / Reduced Rate Counselling
Wellness Together Canada: Free Live Mental Health + Substance Use Support
Access free live counselling at the phone numbers at left, or explore free mental health and substance use resources at the link below.
Tel:1-866-585-0445 (Adults) Tel:1-888-558-6810 (Youth) For individuals without access to a phone, there are options to use Skype, Google Voice, Facetime, and other VoIP methods. |
Moving Forward Counselling Services
Moving Forward provides low-barrier counselling and support services throughout BC and Canada. They seek to make counselling accessible to all residents of the province, regardless of age, presenting issue, or location. No one is turned away based on financial circumstances.
Moving Forward Health and Wellness Services:
Note: these are counselling/support sessions, and are not intended for clients who are in crisis. Clients in crisis should continue to contact Crisis Centres. |
Health Initiative for Men - Counselling
This program is open to:
Phone: 604-488-1001, extension 235 Location: 310-1033 Davie St, Vancouver |
Expressive Wellness - Lower Cost Counselling
Expressive Wellness offers sliding-scale counselling services with counselling practicum students, who receive clinical supervision from Registered Clinical Counsellors.
Details:
For more information contact Sam, Email: samkaplan@expressivewellness.ca |
Sliding-Scale Counselling - Family Services of Greater Vancouver
Family Services of Greater Vancouver offers counselling services on a sliding scale depending on income:
Programs: Family Trauma Program:
There is no fee to access these programs, but some require a referral from a social worker. Phone: 604-874-2938 ext.4141 Email: traumaservices@fsgv.ca |
Living Systems Counselling
Living Systems Counselling:
Location: #133 - 901 3rd St. West, North Vancouver 310-304 West Cordova Street, Vancouver, V6B 1E8 BC Contact info:https://livingsystems.ca/about/contact/ Tel:604-926-5496 |
MOSAIC Counselling Services
I-Belong Counselling Services:
Stopping the Violence Counselling for Women:
Women's Support Group:
The Men in Change Program:
Support for Healthy Multicultural Relationships Program:
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Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre - Counselling
Counselling and Support Services for Survivors of Sexual Assault:
Note: Some counselling streams have current waitlists. Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Email: admin@salalsvsc.ca Phone Number: 604-255-6228 Eligibility: Cis and trans women, Two-Spirit, trans and/or non-binary people who have experienced sexual assault |
Battered Women Support Services
Trained and supervised workers at BWSS provides free support services for any woman who has been abused in an intimate relationship as well as women survivors of childhood sexual abuse and adult sexual assault. BWSS also provides support to women survivors of Indian Residential Schools and/or foster care.
Programs:
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Psychodynamic Group Therapy - MDABC
MDABC offers a group program in Psychodynamic Group Psychotherapy, led by Dr. David Heilbrunn. This program is transdiagnostic and can be helpful for patients coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, and other mental health difficulties.
Details:
Phone: 604-873-0103 Email: info@mdabc.net |
Counselling with Kits Neighbourhood House
Kits Neighbourhood House offers free counselling to community members.
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9:00 - 4:00 pm For more information contact: Phone:604.736.3588 ext. 100 Email: counselling@kitshouse.org Location: 2305 West 7th Ave., Vancouver |
Free Counselling in South Vancouver
South Asian Settlement and Family Counselling:
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Location: 6470 Victoria Drive at 49th Cost: Free with SVNH membership Email: humaira@southvan.org |
Free Counselling in the West End
Free community counselling center:
Please email counselling@gordonhouse.org to make an appointment. Location: Gordon Neighbourhood House, 1019 Broughton Street, Vancouver |
Little Mountain Neighbourhood House - Counselling and Art Therapy Programs
Counselling is provided by practicum students training to become professional clinical counsellors. Counsellors work with clients experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, bereavement, life transitions, family conflict, and low self-esteem etc.
Art Therapy Programs:
Contact Lynette for more details, Phone: 236-862-2903 Email: lynettev@lmnhs.bc.ca |
Kílala Lelum (Urban Indigenous Health and Healing Cooperative)
Mental Health Team-Based Approach:
Contact Information: Phone:604-620-4010 Email: info@uihhc.ca |
Y Mind Programs
YMCA BC offers free mental wellness programs designed to help participants learn how to manage stress and mild-to-moderate anxiety. They use evidence-based methods, and teach Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness.
Current Programs:
Contact Information: Phone: 604-673-6170 Email: ymind@bc.ymca.ca Link to Y Mind Inquiry Form |
Vancouver Women’s Health Collective - Wellness Counselling
Counselling Relationship:
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Affordable Online Counselling - Allison Rice Therapy & Associates
Allison Rice Therapy & Associated offers affordable online counselling with practicum students who are gaining the necessary hours required for professional certification. Practicum students are supervised by Registered Clinical Counsellors, and adhere to standards that ensure quality counselling services are provided.
Details:
Contact Information: Email: info@allisonricetherapy.com |
Free Mental Health Support During Covid-19*
UPDATE:
Note that currently this counselling service is currently at capacity. We will update this once the service is again available for bookings. BC Covid-19 Mental Health Network:
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More Free and Low-Cost Counselling Options
Note that many programs will have wait lists.
You may wish to add yourself to several waiting lists to potentially increase the speed of yourself being able to access counselling
You may wish to add yourself to several waiting lists to potentially increase the speed of yourself being able to access counselling
Oak Counselling
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Jewish Family Services Association
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Adler Centre - Counselling Clinic:
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UBC Psychology Clinic:
SFU Clinical Psychology Centre:
Living Systems Counselling:
Living Through Loss Counselling Society of BC:
Willow Tree Counselling
*Not currently accepting new patients*
2SLBGTQAI+ Counselling Services:
QMUNITY - Counselling Program:
Catherine White Holman Wellness Centre:
Trauma Counselling Services:
VAST - Refugee Mental Health Services:
Residential Historical Abuse Program
Crime Victims Assistance Program:
BC Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Atira Community Services Society - Stopping The Violence Counselling
BIPOC:
First Nations Health Authority:
Metro Vancouver Indigenous Counselling:
Vancouver Black Therapy and Advocacy Foundation:
Substance Use and Addictions:
Addictions Services, Vancouver Coastal Health
Native Outpatient Addiction Counselling and Detox Program:
BC Responsible and Problem Gambling Program:
Counselling for Eating Disorders:
Bridge the Gap - Looking Glass BC
Mental Health and Other Support:
Vancouver Coastal Mental Health: Outpatient Services
Suicide Attempt, Follow-up, Education, and Research (SAFER) Program:
Kelty’s Key Online Therapy
Bounce Back Program - Canadian Mental Health Association
Mood Disorders Association of BC - Counselling Services
Multilingual Counselling
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. - Individual and Family Counselling
Vancouver and Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services Society
Multicultural Outreach/ Stopping the Violence Program
Services for Youth
Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA) - Counselling Program
Dan’s Legacy - Therapeutic Counselling Program
The Foundry: Drop-In Counselling Program
Trauma Counselling for Children Affected by Family Violence (PEACE)
Community Action Program for Children:
Health-Related Counselling:
Callanish Society
Vancouver Friends For Life
Chuck Jung Associates Psychological & Counselling Services
Information Regarding Extended Health Benefits
If you have extended health through your employer, check with HR or your insurance plan to see whether your employer has paid-for counselling benefits. Sometimes this is a separate, contracted service (Employee Assistance Program), other times you are covered for a particular counselling professional such as a Registered Social Worker (RSW or RCSW), Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) or a Registered Psychologist (R.Psych), whom you would hire privately.
UBC Psychology Clinic:
- Provides affordable comprehensive psychological services to adults
- Counselling services provided by doctoral student interns, supervised by registered clinical counsellors
- Note: some programs are currently accepting waitlist patients.
Phone: 604-822-3005
SFU Clinical Psychology Centre:
- Counselling for adults, children, youth, and families is provided by supervised graduate students in counselling psychology
- Also offers psychological assessments, including neuropsychological, psycho-educational, and psychodiagnostic assessments
- Fees are sliding-scale, with fee reduction based on financial need
- Most services do not require a referral
Phone: 778-782-4720
Living Systems Counselling:
- Individual, couple and family counselling using Bowen Family Systems Therapy
- Lower-cost and sliding-scale counselling provided by supervised interns is available
- Address a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress, marital issues, addictions, low self-esteem, grief, aging, and more
Inquiry and intake form
Phone: 604-926-5496
Living Through Loss Counselling Society of BC:
- Professional grief counselling related to life change or loss
- Offers Choice/Reality Therapy, CBT, EMDR, and Neurofeedback Therapy
- Support groups and group therapy is also available
- Small fund available at a significantly reduced fee for individuals who require income assistance, 4-6 sessions can be provided
Contact them through the website
Phone: 604-873-5013
Email: info@livingthroughloss.ca
Willow Tree Counselling
*Not currently accepting new patients*
2SLBGTQAI+ Counselling Services:
QMUNITY - Counselling Program:
- Counselling for members of the 2SLGBTQAI+ communities provided by Registered Social Workers and Clinical Counsellors
- Reduced-cost counselling available
- 10-session limit
Note: There is currently a waitlist
Phone: 604-684-5307 ext.107
Email: counselling@qmunity.ca
Catherine White Holman Wellness Centre:
- Free professional counselling for trans and gender-diverse people in BC, regardless of status
- All services are currently held over Zoom
- Services include hormone and surgery readiness, as well as ADHD assessments
Request an appointment
Phone: 604-442-4352
Email: contactus@cwhwc.com
Trauma Counselling Services:
VAST - Refugee Mental Health Services:
- VAST one-on-one counselling is delivered by experienced clinicians in-person and online
- Individual counselling is available in English, Spanish and Farsi additionally interpretation is available in 23 languages
- Hybrid-model group support is also available
Request a referral online
Email: referrals@vastbc.ca
Mental Health Line: 604-588-3071 (Press 2)
Main Phone Number: 778-372-6593
Residential Historical Abuse Program
- Free counselling for those who were sexually abused while under the care of the province (foster care, group homes, etc.)
- RHAP will provide a list of counsellors currently taking clients, and confirm the eligibility of a current counsellor
- The program directly pays for counselling services
Phone: 604-875-4255
Email: rhap@vch.ca
Crime Victims Assistance Program:
- Funded counselling for victims of crime, their immediate family members and witnesses
- Provides financial assistance to help offset financial losses and assist in recovery
- Assistance includes: counselling, medical and dental services, prescription drugs, and other services
Phone: 1-866-660-3888 / 604-660-3888
Email: cvap@gov.bc.ca
Victim Link BC phone:1-800-563-0808 (available 24/7)
BC Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse
- Individual and group counselling for male survivors of sexual abuse
- Receive up to 26 individual sessions, typically on a weekly basis
- Sliding scale pricing, with reduced cost services from registered clinical counsellors and practicum students
- Group therapy runs in 8-10 week cycles, with no limit to the number of group sessions
- Victim services workers on staff to help apply for funding for those who qualify
Phone: 604-682-6482
Email: therapy@bc-malesurvivors.com
Atira Community Services Society - Stopping The Violence Counselling
- Free individual and group counselling for women and transwomen who have experienced relationship abuse, sexual assault, or physical, emotional or sexual abuse
- Services provided free of charge
- One-on-one counselling and group support services available
Phone: 604-331-1407 ext. 106 or 107
Email: stv@atira.bc.ca
BIPOC:
First Nations Health Authority:
- Provides coverage to access mental health providers, including counsellors, social workers, and psychologists
- Mental health programs: Mental Wellness and Counselling Program, Indian Day Schools Health Support Services, Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program, and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Health Support Services
Phone: 1-855-550-5454
Email: transportation@fnha.ca
Metro Vancouver Indigenous Counselling:
- Support clients in need of professional assistance to resolve emotional distress and enjoy greater wellness
- Free professional counselling for Indigenous individuals across BC who registered with the First Nations Health Authority
- Includes eligible psychologists, clinical counsellors, and social workers
- No limit to the number of hours provided, but there are program exclusions
Phone: 604-256-5850
Email: info@mvic.ca
Intake form
Vancouver Black Therapy and Advocacy Foundation:
- Free counselling program: A yearly free counselling scholarship program where folks can apply to receive a number of free therapy sessions with a local Black counsellor of their choice
- Low-cost counselling: Ongoing reduced cost counselling program with accredited Black counsellors and range from $60 - $120 based on financial capacity (space is limited, first-come-first-serve basis)
- Patient navigation: Help with accessing services, finding resources, and other requests
Email: Jasmine@vancouverblacktherapyfoundation.com / hello@vancouverblacktherapyfoundation.com
Substance Use and Addictions:
Addictions Services, Vancouver Coastal Health
- Substance use assessment, counselling and treatment planning for individuals, couples and families
- Group counselling is also available
- Support tailored to each individual's needs
- Services are free
- Find services available near you
Native Outpatient Addiction Counselling and Detox Program:
- One-to-one adult, youth, family and group counselling for Indigenous people, part of an intensive outpatient treatment program
- Crisis intervention counselling
- Referrals to other programs and services
- Follow-up and after-care treatment
Location: 207 – 1999 Marine Drive, North Vancouver
Intake Phone: 604-628-1143 Ext: 332
General Phone: 604-985-5355
BC Responsible and Problem Gambling Program:
- Free professional, multilingual counselling for any British Columbian struggling with their own or their family member’s gambling
- Available to individuals of any age, language, location, or gambling status
- Support for individuals, couples, and families
- Counsellors have a minimum of a Master’s degree in a counselling-related discipline
Phone: 1-888-795-6111 (available 24/7)
Find a Service Provider
Counselling for Eating Disorders:
Bridge the Gap - Looking Glass BC
- Affordable one-on-one counselling services for individuals affected by eating disorders
- Services provided by practicum students completing a Master's Degree at an accredited university, under the guidance of a Registered Clinical Counsellor
- Services are provided at $35/hour
- Some bursaries are available
Phone: 604-314-0548
Email: info@lookingglassbc.com
Mental Health and Other Support:
Vancouver Coastal Mental Health: Outpatient Services
- Programs and services to support children, youth, adults, and older adults in Vancouver through their journey with mental health
- Mental health and substance use services, including rehabilitation services, transition teams, developmental disability supports, early psychosis interventions, and more
- Individual and group therapy is available
Find an intake service near you
Call the Access and Assessment Centre: 604-675-3700
Suicide Attempt, Follow-up, Education, and Research (SAFER) Program:
- Free, time-limited counselling service that provides counselling for individuals aged 19 and over who have made a suicide attempt, are currently suicidal, or have suicidal ideation
- Also offers support and education for people who are concerned about the risk of suicide in a significant other or bereaved by a suicide death, training, education, and professional consultation in the areas of suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention
- Access this resource near you
- Call the Access and Assessment Centre: 604-675-3700
Kelty’s Key Online Therapy
- Kelty’s Key is your source for online therapy. Get tailored treatment from an online therapist, or work on your own with our self-help resources.
- Free, cognitive-behavioral online therapy for qualifying Vancouver residents
- Free online courses are available in a self-help capacity
- Explore available resources
Bounce Back Program - Canadian Mental Health Association
- Free skill-building program designed to help adults and youth 13+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry
- Online or over the phone with a coach
- Coaching available in English, Cantonese, French and Punjabi
- Referral from a Health Service Provider is required
Phone:1-866-639-0522
Email: bounceback@cmha.bc.ca
Mood Disorders Association of BC - Counselling Services
- Individual therapy with Registered Clinical Counsellors and Canadian Certified Counsellors
- Couple and family therapy is also available
- Sessions are held via Zoom, with some in-person availability
- Cost: $95 for individuals, $195 for couples and families
- Individuals can self-refer by completing the intake form
Phone: 604-873-0103 ext. 2
Email: info@mdabc.net
Multilingual Counselling
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. - Individual and Family Counselling
- Individual counselling for stress management, loss and grief, workplace issues, relationship difficulties, abuse/trauma, and other issues
- Couples counselling including marital counselling and separation/divorce counselling
- Family counselling for issues such as parent-child conflicts and relationships with extended family members
- Counselling offered in Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Farsi and English
- Fees charged on a sliding scale based on income
Cantonese/Mandarin Service: 604-408-7266
Korean Service: 604-468-6005 ext. 2
Farsi Service: 604-468-6100 ext. 1
General phone: 604-684-1628
Vancouver and Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services Society
Multicultural Outreach/ Stopping the Violence Program
- Services available to racialized immigrant women who are experiencing family/gender-based/intimate partner violence
- Individual and group counselling, including crisis intervention and ongoing emotional support
- Advocacy, assistance navigating the justice system, and referrals for women experiencing any form of abuse or violence
- Provided in numerous languages
- Services are free and confidential
Phone: 236-865-1194
Email: info@vlmfss.ca
Services for Youth
Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA) - Counselling Program
- Free individual and group clinical counselling for Indigenous youth, ages 13-24
- Provide assistance with handling stress, making decisions, and dealing with issues related to drugs, alcohol, relationships, family, friends, gender identity, sexuality, or other struggles
Note: Intake counsellors work on Mondays
Phone: 604-253-5885
Email: nativeyouthwellness@uyna.bc.ca
Schedule of drop-in at the Wellness Centre
Dan’s Legacy - Therapeutic Counselling Program
- Counselling for youth ages 15-25 who have experienced abuse or are affected by substance use.
- Family counselling is also available
- Services are provided free of cost
- Utilizes techniques from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness
- Request a commitment of 16 sessions/4 months
- Register yourself or refer a client
The Foundry: Drop-In Counselling Program
- Single-session virtual counselling for youth ages 12-24 and their caregivers
- Counselling by audio, video or chat
- Booked Appointments: Monday - Sunday 1:00 - 9:00 pm
- Youth Drop-in Counselling: Tuesday - Thursday 2:00 - 6:00 pm
Phone: 1-833-308-6379
Email: online@foundrybc.ca
Trauma Counselling for Children Affected by Family Violence (PEACE)
- Prevention, Education, Advocacy, Counselling and Empowerment (PEACE) provides education and supportive counselling for children and youth who have been exposed to and/or witnessed domestic violence/abuse
- For children/youth aged 3-18, who reside in Surrey
- Non-offending parents/guardians can call 604.584.5811 and ask to speak with a PEACE Counsellor or send an email to peace@options.bc.ca
- Health providers can call 604.584.5811 or complete a referral form
- The child/youth resides in Surrey
- The child/youth is aged 3-18
Community Action Program for Children:
- CAPC helps promote the healthy development of young children from birth to age 6
- Offers parenting classes, drop-in groups, and child health and development activities
- Services are free to all
Phone: 604-436-1045
Email: againstviolence@vlmfss.ca
Health-Related Counselling:
Callanish Society
- Counselling for adults and youth affected by cancer at any stage, and for their family members
- Counselling also available for family members grieving the loss of a loved one from cancer
- Individual and group sessions, creative circles, support circles, and more programs
- Sliding scale rates available
Phone: 604-732-0633
Vancouver Friends For Life
- Free counselling for residents of Vancouver City Centre facing life challenges associated with HIV, cancer, hepatitis C and other chronic illnesses
- Certified therapists work one-to-one with members to address issues including grief and loss, self-esteem, disclosure, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationships and stress management
Email: info@vancouverfriendsforlife.ca
Phone: 604-682-5992
Chuck Jung Associates Psychological & Counselling Services
- No-cost counselling for individuals with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and their family members
- Delivered at Port Coquitlam and Burnaby offices by supervised psychology doctoral students
Phone: 604-874-9574
Information Regarding Extended Health Benefits
If you have extended health through your employer, check with HR or your insurance plan to see whether your employer has paid-for counselling benefits. Sometimes this is a separate, contracted service (Employee Assistance Program), other times you are covered for a particular counselling professional such as a Registered Social Worker (RSW or RCSW), Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) or a Registered Psychologist (R.Psych), whom you would hire privately.
- Be clear on who you’re covered for if reimbursement is important to you! Most of the time, in such arrangements, you pay the therapist first and he or she gives you a receipt for reimbursement through your extended health.
Crisis Services and Hotlines in Vancouver - August 2023
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911.
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24/7 free and confidential crisis line available across BC
Phone: 1-800-SUICIDE
More information here.
Access and Assessment Centre (AAC)
-Non-life-threatening mental health or addictions concerns, available to Vancouver residents 17 years old and older
-Phone from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, 365 days: 604-675-3700
-Drop-in from 7:30 am to 9:30 pm, 7 days a week
- Segal Centre, (VGH) 803 W. 12th Ave. Vancouver
Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC
-Mental Health Support Line: Tel: 310-6789
-Vancouver, Richmond, North Vancouver: 24/7 Crisis line Tel:604-872-3311
-Toll-free: Howe Sound, Sunshine Coast, Sea to Sky Tel:1-866-661-3311
-Seniors Distress line: 604-872-1234
-Youth chat line: https://youthinbc.com/ (noon-1am)
-Adult chat line: https://crisiscentrechat.ca/(noon-1am)
-https://crisiscentre.bc.ca/get-help/
Health Link BC - Nurse Line
-24/7 - Phone: 8-1-1 or 7-1-1 (hearing impaired)
-https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line
-24/7 services available online and by phone
-Toll Free Tel:1-855-242-3310
-Chat Line: www.hopeforwellness.ca
-Immediate counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous people across the country
Kids Help Phone
-24/7 - Phone, text or live chat in English or French. Anonymous and confidential.
Phone:1-800-668-6868 to talk to a professional counsellor
-Text CONNECT to 686868 for crisis text support
- https://kidshelpphone.ca/ (to start live chat) or access online resources
KUU-US Indigenous Crisis Line (24/7)
Toll Free:1- 800-588-8717
Adult/Elder: 250-723-4050
Child/Youth: 250-723-2040
Métis: 1-833-MÉTISBC
https://www.kuu-uscrisisline.com/24-hour-crisis-line
National Residential School Crisis Line
-24/7 Crisis line available to former residential school students
-Tel:1-866-952-4419
www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/mental-wellness-and-substance-use/residential-schools
Salal Sexual Violence Crisis Line
-24/7 Gender-based violence crisis line
- Tel:604-255-6344 or Toll-Free Tel: 1-877-392-7583
www.salalsvsc.ca/24-hour-crisis-and-information-line/
Trans Lifeline
-Toll-free in Canada Tel: 1-877-330-6366 (24/7)
-Peer support hotline run by and for trans people
https://translifeline.org/
Kids Help Phone
- 24/7
Phone:1-800-668-6868
Text: CONNECT to 686868
Youth Against Violence Line
- 24/7 Tel: 1-800-680-4264, Text: 604-836-6381, TTY Tel: 604-875-0885
- Email: info@youthagainstviolenceline.com
- Provides anonymous help for youth in danger or being threatened. No call display.
- Multilingual
- Concerned caregivers can also call for help
Multilingual Help Lines (S.U.C.C.E.S.S Foundation)
- Cantonese: Tel 604-270-8233, Mandarin: Tel 604-270-8222 -10:00 am-10:00 pm, 7 days a week
- Korean: Tel1-888-721-0596 Opt. 3, 10:00 am- 8:00 pm M-F, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm S-S
- Ukrainian: Tel 1-888-721-0596 Opt. 5, 10:00 am- 8:00 pm M-F, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm S-S
- Farsi-Dari: Tel 1-888-721-0596 Opt. 4, 10:00 am- 8:00 pm M-F, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm S-S
https://successbc.ca/counselling-crisis-support/services/help-lines/
Critical Incident Response Lines
WorkSafe BC: 1-888-922-3700 (9am-11pm, 7 days week)
TELUS Health (with Gov BC): 1-800-665-5004, Opt. 3 (24/7)
For workers who have witnessed a traumatic incident in the workplace, employee victimization, or a workplace crisis.
Gambling Support Line (24/7)
Phone:1-888-795-6111
https://www.gamblingsupportbc.ca/
Seniors Abuse and Information Line
Phone: 604-437-1940
Toll-Free: 1-866-437-1940
TTY: 604-428-3359
TTY toll-free: 1-855-306-1443.
- Weekdays 8am-8pm; Weekends 10am to 5:30pm, excluding statutory holidays.
https://seniorsfirstbc.ca/get-help/
Provincial Refugee Mental Health Line
Phone: (604) 588-3071 (Press 2)
-M-F 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911.
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24/7 free and confidential crisis line available across BC
Phone: 1-800-SUICIDE
More information here.
Access and Assessment Centre (AAC)
-Non-life-threatening mental health or addictions concerns, available to Vancouver residents 17 years old and older
-Phone from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, 365 days: 604-675-3700
-Drop-in from 7:30 am to 9:30 pm, 7 days a week
- Segal Centre, (VGH) 803 W. 12th Ave. Vancouver
Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC
-Mental Health Support Line: Tel: 310-6789
-Vancouver, Richmond, North Vancouver: 24/7 Crisis line Tel:604-872-3311
-Toll-free: Howe Sound, Sunshine Coast, Sea to Sky Tel:1-866-661-3311
-Seniors Distress line: 604-872-1234
-Youth chat line: https://youthinbc.com/ (noon-1am)
-Adult chat line: https://crisiscentrechat.ca/(noon-1am)
-https://crisiscentre.bc.ca/get-help/
Health Link BC - Nurse Line
-24/7 - Phone: 8-1-1 or 7-1-1 (hearing impaired)
-https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line
-24/7 services available online and by phone
-Toll Free Tel:1-855-242-3310
-Chat Line: www.hopeforwellness.ca
-Immediate counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous people across the country
Kids Help Phone
-24/7 - Phone, text or live chat in English or French. Anonymous and confidential.
Phone:1-800-668-6868 to talk to a professional counsellor
-Text CONNECT to 686868 for crisis text support
- https://kidshelpphone.ca/ (to start live chat) or access online resources
KUU-US Indigenous Crisis Line (24/7)
Toll Free:1- 800-588-8717
Adult/Elder: 250-723-4050
Child/Youth: 250-723-2040
Métis: 1-833-MÉTISBC
https://www.kuu-uscrisisline.com/24-hour-crisis-line
National Residential School Crisis Line
-24/7 Crisis line available to former residential school students
-Tel:1-866-952-4419
www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/mental-wellness-and-substance-use/residential-schools
Salal Sexual Violence Crisis Line
-24/7 Gender-based violence crisis line
- Tel:604-255-6344 or Toll-Free Tel: 1-877-392-7583
www.salalsvsc.ca/24-hour-crisis-and-information-line/
Trans Lifeline
-Toll-free in Canada Tel: 1-877-330-6366 (24/7)
-Peer support hotline run by and for trans people
https://translifeline.org/
Kids Help Phone
- 24/7
Phone:1-800-668-6868
Text: CONNECT to 686868
Youth Against Violence Line
- 24/7 Tel: 1-800-680-4264, Text: 604-836-6381, TTY Tel: 604-875-0885
- Email: info@youthagainstviolenceline.com
- Provides anonymous help for youth in danger or being threatened. No call display.
- Multilingual
- Concerned caregivers can also call for help
Multilingual Help Lines (S.U.C.C.E.S.S Foundation)
- Cantonese: Tel 604-270-8233, Mandarin: Tel 604-270-8222 -10:00 am-10:00 pm, 7 days a week
- Korean: Tel1-888-721-0596 Opt. 3, 10:00 am- 8:00 pm M-F, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm S-S
- Ukrainian: Tel 1-888-721-0596 Opt. 5, 10:00 am- 8:00 pm M-F, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm S-S
- Farsi-Dari: Tel 1-888-721-0596 Opt. 4, 10:00 am- 8:00 pm M-F, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm S-S
https://successbc.ca/counselling-crisis-support/services/help-lines/
Critical Incident Response Lines
WorkSafe BC: 1-888-922-3700 (9am-11pm, 7 days week)
TELUS Health (with Gov BC): 1-800-665-5004, Opt. 3 (24/7)
For workers who have witnessed a traumatic incident in the workplace, employee victimization, or a workplace crisis.
Gambling Support Line (24/7)
Phone:1-888-795-6111
https://www.gamblingsupportbc.ca/
Seniors Abuse and Information Line
Phone: 604-437-1940
Toll-Free: 1-866-437-1940
TTY: 604-428-3359
TTY toll-free: 1-855-306-1443.
- Weekdays 8am-8pm; Weekends 10am to 5:30pm, excluding statutory holidays.
https://seniorsfirstbc.ca/get-help/
Provincial Refugee Mental Health Line
Phone: (604) 588-3071 (Press 2)
-M-F 9:00 am - 5:00 pm