Help Lines

Children's Help Line
(604) 310-1234

Call answered by a social worker to provide protection and guardianship services.

Ages: All Ages
Hours: 24 hrs

Problem Gambling Information & Referral Services
(888) 795-6111

Free information and referral services offering counseling, prevention, resources and self-help groups.

Ages: All Ages
Hours: 24 hrs
Website: www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca

Rape Relief Line (Vancouver)
(604) 872-8212

Offers free and confidential support, information, advocacy and referral services to women and children who have experienced male violence.

Ages: All Ages
Hours: 24 hrs
Website: www.rapereliefshelter.bc.ca

Crime Stoppers Hotline
(800) 222-TIPS

For those who have information on crimes committed or planned. Anonymous.

Ages: All Ages
Hours: 24 hrs
Website: www.crimestoppers.aebc.com

BC Mental Health & Addiction Information/Resources
(800) 661-2121

Provides information and referrals for mental health issues or addiction issues.

Ages: All Ages
Hours: 24 hrs
Website: www.heretohelp.bc.ca

Facts of Life Line
(800) 739-7367

Toll-free, confidential, non-judgmental telephone service, providing information and referral on reproductive health and/or sexuality concerns.

Ages: All Ages
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am – 9:00pm
Website: www.wontgetweird.com

Ministry of Children & Family Development
(604) 870-5880

Responsible for issues relating to the safety and well-being of children and youth.

Ages: All Ages
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Youth Against Violence Line
(800) 680-4264

Confidential number to report information concerning violence, drug activity, or gang actions. Also used to alert police of an upcoming crime or fight. This line is checked every 1/2 hour; all tips are looked into.

Ages: All Ages
Hours: 24hrs
Website: www.youthagainstviolence.com

1-800-SUICIDE
(800) 784-2433

Counseling by professionally trained volunteers for people experiencing emotional distress.

Ages: All Ages
Hours: 24hrs

Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Center
(866) 661-3311

Counseling by professionally trained volunteers for people experiencing emotional distress.

Ages: All Ages
Hours: 24hrs
Website: www.youthinbc.com

Fraser Valley Regional Crisis Line
(604) 820-1166

If you are experiencing emotional distress, Fraser Valley Regional Crisis Line will provide you with counseling by a well-trained volunteer.

Ages: All Ages
Hours: 24hrs
Email: mcsscrisisline@shawbiz.ca

Youth in BC
(866) 661-3311

Crisis center services for youth, provides online crisis intervention and suicide prevention.

Ages: 29 and under
Hours: 24 hour website, chat 2:00pm-12:00pm daily
Email: youthinbc@crisiscentre.bc.ca
Website: www.youthinbc.com

The BC Smokers Helpline
(877) 455-2233

Free, confidential service that provides information and support from trained specialists.

Ages: All Ages
Hours: 24hrs