Together We Give Hope

Online Distress Services

YouthInBC.com is an online resource where youth in distress can:

  • GET HELP by having a real-time online chat with a trained volunteer, or by getting email support from the Crisis Centre’s professional staff
  • LEARN MORE about common issues and concerns such as bullying, disordered eating, depression and self-harm
  • FIND RESOURCES by connecting to our online library of useful websites and community resources

CrisisCentreChat.ca is an online resource where adults in distress can:

  • GET HELP by having a real-time online chat with a trained volunteer, or by getting email support from the Crisis Centre’s professional staff
  • LEARN MORE about common issues and concerns such as depression, relationship problems, financial problems, work related issues, etc.
  • FIND RESOURCES by connecting to our online library of useful websites and community resources
  • BE HEARD by sharing experiences with trained volunteers (supported by professional staff)

In 2012, the Crisis Centre soft-launched CrisisCentreChat.ca, a web-based hotline for adults (25+) in distress where they can access free, confidential, non-judgmental support (noon – 1am, 7 days a week) from dedicated volunteers, supported by a small team of professional staff. CrisisCentreChat.ca offers a transition from YouthInBC.com chatters who are developing as adults and need specific resources in their community that relate to their demographic, as well as for adults who may not otherwise connect with traditional crisis intervention counselling services by phone, or in person.