Crisis Support

1-800-SUICIDE Provides a confidential crisis line for people who feel suicidal or know someone who might be suicidal. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in up to 140 languages: Call 1-800-784-2433 (toll-free) in B.C.  Call or text 9-8-8 (toll-free) in Canada

KUU-US Crisis Response Service Shares culturally safe support for First Nations and Indigenous peoples in B.C. on topics related to mental health and substance use. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:Call 1-800-588-8717 (toll-free)Call 250-723-2040 for the child and youth line  Call 250-723-4050 for the adult and elder line Call 1-833-638-4722 for the Métis line

Lamathut Crisis Line The Indian Residential School Survivors Society operates a crisis line to support survivors and families throughout British Columbia. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:  Call 1-800-721-0066 (toll-free)

Mental Health and Information Support Line Provides a toll-free number connecting callers experiencing a mental health crisis to a B.C. crisis line, without a wait or busy signal. This number also offers emotional support and information on appropriate referral options for mental health services in B.C. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call National Crisis Line 310-6789 (no area code)

Peer Assisted Care Team (PACT) Provides a community-led, client-centered, trauma-informed response centered on the mental health and well-being of the affected individual, their family and their community. PACTs are led by a client-centered organization in an identified local community area:  Victoria: Call or text 250-818-2454 between 7:30 am and 12:30 am, Monday to Sunday