The Crisis Centre of BC offers 24/7 immediate access to barrier-free, non-judgmental support via phone and SMS services, providing help and hope to individuals, organizations, and communities. Our education and training programs promote mental wellness and empower schools, organizations, and communities to assist those at risk of suicide.
The Crisis Centre of BC believes in a world where the human experience of suicide and crisis is met with compassion, respect, and understanding. We provide opportunities for connection where people are valued and supported to address crisis and suicide.
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September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. This day is an opportunity to remember the lives of people we’ve lost to suicide and raise awareness for suicide prevention. To support this, we are offering a free safeTALK workshop to members of our community.
ASIST is the world’s leading suicide intervention training and an empowering program that promotes a whole community response to suicide prevention.
safeTALK is a half-day in-person training that teaches participants how to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to support to help keep them safe.
Thanks to a grant from New Horizons, we are offering a free community safeTALK training for seniors aged 60+.
By equipping seniors to serve as peer helpers and connectors, we enhance the overall well-being of our communities and provide vital resources for those struggling with mental health issues.
This half-day session explores how to skillfully respond to and de-escalate emotional distress for a person in crisis.
For youth in grades 6 and up, this engaging workshop discusses the importance of caring for our mental health.