Youth Crisis Supports

Youth Crisis & Mental Health Supports

Emergency

Call 911 in an emergency
Call or text 9-8-8 for suicide crisis support (24/7)
National Overdose Response Service 1‑888‑688‑6677

Youth Mental Health Crisis Supports

Kids Help Phone (Ages ~5–29)
https://kidshelpphone.ca/
📞 1‑800‑668‑6868
💬 Text CONNECT to 686868
24/7 counselling, crisis support, and mental health resources for youth.

BC Suicide Prevention & Crisis Line (1‑800‑SUICIDE)
📞 1‑800‑784‑2433 (24/7)
Immediate support for anyone in crisis or concerned about someone else.

310 Mental Health Support (BC)
📞 310‑6789 (no area code)
Emotional support, crisis guidance, and referrals available 24/7

Foundry BC (including virtual services)
https://foundrybc.ca/youth/
Free, drop-in or virtual support for ages 12–24 (mental health, substance use, primary care, peer support).

START (Short-Term Assessment, Response & Treatment – Fraser Health)
📞 1‑844‑782‑7811
Crisis response and mental health support for youth (6–18) in the Fraser Health region.

Fraser Health Virtual Care Line
📞 1‑800‑314‑0999
Mental health and substance use support via nurses, 7 days/week.

It Gets Better Canada – Resource Hub
https://itgetsbettercanada.org/get-help/
A national directory connecting youth to crisis lines, supports, and community organizations.

65c3b96538fdb499fbf3611c_48. November 30, 2023 - Canada’s 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline launches (Blog Card)

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Indigenous-Specific Crisis Supports

Hope for Wellness Helpline

📞 1‑855‑242‑3310 (24/7)
💬 Online chat available

https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/

Immediate, culturally safe crisis support and counselling for all Indigenous peoples across Canada.

KUU‑US Indigenous Crisis Line

📞 1‑800‑588‑8717 (24/7)
📞 Youth line: 250‑723‑2040
📞 Métis line: 1‑833‑638‑4722

https://www.kuu-uscrisisline.com/

Crisis intervention, risk assessment, and ongoing support for Indigenous youth, adults, and Elders in BC.

Native Youth Crisis Hotline
📞 1‑877‑209‑1266 (24/7)
https://info.legalaid.bc.ca/links/native-youth-crisis-hotline
Dedicated crisis support line for Indigenous youth across Canada.

LGBTQ+ Crisis Supports

QCHAT (BC LGBTQ+ Youth Line)
📞 1‑855‑956‑1777
💬 Text: 250‑800‑9036
💬 Online chat: https://www.qchat.ca/
Peer support line by and for 2SLGBTQ+ youth offering a safe, confidential space to talk and get connected to resources

Trans Lifeline

📞 1‑877‑330‑6366

https://translifeline.org/hotline/
Peer support line run by trans people, for trans and questioning individuals (not just for crisis).

2SLGBT YouthLine

📞 1‑800‑268‑9688
💬 Text: 647‑694‑4275

https://www.youthline.ca/
Peer support for LGBTQ+ youth up to age 29