Help Lines

1-800-SUICIDE
(800) 784-2433

Counseling by professionally trained volunteers for people experiencing emotional distress.

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

Abbotsford Police Department Youth Help Line
(604) 854-4787

For youth who are or know someone that is involved in criminal activity and want help to get out of criminal activity. Adults can call this number as well.

Ages: All ages
Hours: 24 hour phone line, will be answered by a police officer
Website: abbypd.ca

Alcohol & Drug Info & Referral Services
(800) 663-1441

Information and ideas of what to do when concerned about a young person in connection with alcohol or drug abuse. Can call anonymously.

Ages: All Ages
Hours: 24hrs

BC Mental Health & Addiction Information/Resources
(800) 661-2121 / 310-6789 (24 hour distress line)

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

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

The BC Smokers Helpline
(877) 455-2233

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

Ages: All Ages
Hours: 24hrs

BC Tobacco Facts

Tobacco prevention program designed to help adults support youth to stay tobacco free.

Website: www.tobaccofacts.org

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
Hours: www.safekids.ca/helpline.html

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.solvecrime.ca

Cybertip / Child Pornography /
Sexual Exploitation Helpline
(866) 658-9022

Cybertip is Canada's national tipline for reporting the online sexual exploitation of children.

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

D-Talks Line
(866) 658-1221

An information line for youth on detox issues.

Ages: 12 - 21
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am – 7:45pm

Fraser Valley Regional Crisis Line
(604) 820-1166

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

Ages: All Ages
Hours: 24hrs

Kids Help Phone
(800) 668-6868

Counsellors answer calls and online questions from across Canada. No matter what the problem or concern counsellors are there to provide immediate and caring support, as well as information and referrals to the kids who reach out to us.

Ages: 5 - 20
Hours: 24 hrs
Website: www.kidshelpphone.ca

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
Website: www.gov.bc.ca/mcf/

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 sexual violence.

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

Sex Sense Line
(800) 739-7367

A toll-free, confidential, non-judgmental telephone service, which provides 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
Website: www.optionsforsexualhealth.org

S.U.C.C.E.S.S Chinese Helpline
Cantonese: (604) 270-8233
Mandarin: (604) 270-8222

To promote the well-being of Chinese Canadians who are experiencing difficulties in accessing social service because of language and cultural barriers, and/or fear of social stigma.

Ages: All Ages
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. (7 days a week)
Website: www.successbc.ca

Telecare Crisis & Caring Line
(604) 852-9099

Trained, Christian volunteers ready to deal with a variety of issues. Confidential.

Ages: All Ages
Hours: 24 hours

VictimLINK
(800) 563-0808

VictimLINK is a province-wide telephone help line for victims of family and sexual violence and all other crimes.

Ages: All Ages
Hours: 24 hrs
Website: www.communityinfo.bc.ca/victims.htm

Youth Against Violence Line
(800) 680-4264 / (604)836-6381(text)

Confidential number to report information concerning violence, drug activity or gang actions. This line is 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

Youth in BC
(866) 661-3311

Provides crisis center services for youth, 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