A practical, one-hour online session for anyone looking for simple ways to manage stress and stay steady during tough times.
We Are a Community.
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.
Everyone deserves support through crisis.
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.
Get SupportTrainings
We foster resilience and capacity in individuals, organizations and communities. Our trauma-informed training and courses build compassionate, connected, and suicide-safer communities.
Crisis Lines
We provide access to immediate, barrier-free, non-judgemental, confidential support and follow-up through 24/7 phone lines and text services.
What to Expect on a Call
Whatever you're going through, we’ll face it with you. We are here to listen with compassion and without judgement. We will be empathetic and support you.
Volunteer
We are proud to train and support extraordinary individuals who share their skills as volunteers in administration, on the phone lines and via SMS, in classroom and community events, and in training rooms at the Centre.
Grieve & Weave: A Creative Community Grief Gathering
A gentle, craft-based gathering where we engage our hands in the simple rhythm of weaving as we make space for our personal & collective grief. Held in-person in Vancouver, BC.
ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) for Individuals
ASIST is the world’s leading suicide intervention training and an empowering program that promotes a whole community response to suicide prevention.
Free Community ASIST for Seniors 60+
Thanks to a grant from New Horizons, we are offering a free community ASIST training for seniors aged 60+.
ASIST is the world’s leading suicide intervention training and an empowering program that promotes a whole community response to suicide prevention.
By equipping seniors with the skills and confidence to offer support, we enhance the overall well-being of our communities and provide vital resources for those struggling with mental health issues.
safeTALK (Training for Individuals)
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.
World Suicide Prevention Day – Free Community safeTALK
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.