A gentle place to start if you or someone you care about needs extra support.

You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out.
These resources are here to support safety, connection, wellbeing, and community.

• Call 911 if someone is in immediate danger or at risk of harm. 

• 604-951-8855 or 1-877-820-7444 
• Available 24/7 

• Call 310-6789 (no area code needed in BC) 
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• Call or text 988 
• Available 24/7 across Canada 

• Call 1-800-668-6868 
• Text CONNECT to 686868 

Support for young people ages 12–24 including mental health, substance use, peer support, 

and primary care.

Provincial mental health and substance use services and programs.

Tools, information, and self-help resources for anxiety and related concerns.

Mental health information, self-help resources, and community support information.

Education, advocacy, and practical ADHD resources for children, youth, and adults.

Articles, tools, webinars, and practical strategies for ADHD and neurodivergence.

Community support, advocacy, and autism-related resources in BC.

BC-based LGBTQ2S+ support, peer programs, education, and counselling resources.

Gender-affirming care information, navigation, and support across BC.

Crisis and mental health support for LGBTQ+ youth.

Indigenous-focused crisis support available 24/7.

Programs, cultural supports, and community resources for Métis people in BC.

Support for immigrants, newcomers, and refugee communities.

Information and support for grief, loss, and bereavement.

Resources for grief, caregiving, illness, and end-of-life support.

Confidential support for victims of violence and abuse.
Call or text: 1-800-563-0808

Support, advocacy, and education for women experiencing violence.

Sexual assault support and crisis services.

Support and education for families and caregivers of children and youth experiencing mental health challenges.

Mental health resources for children, youth, and families in BC.

Parent support circles, education, and peer support.

Food bank locations and food security support across BC

Housing support, rental assistance, and affordable housing information.

Community services directory including housing, food, legal, and mental health supports.

Community support services in the Lower Mainland including food, housing, counselling, and family support.

Workplace mental health and wellbeing resources.

Information and tools related to burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma.

If you are in immediate crisis or concerned for someone’s safety, please contact emergency services, a crisis line, or your local emergency department.

You do not need to carry difficult things alone.