Together We Give Hope
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About the Crisis Centre »
The leap to virtual, online volunteer training
By Chelsea Carter with Akhila Blaise, Distress Services, Training & Quality Assurance Volunteers are the foundation of the
Read More »Shifting to increase Crisis Centre capacity
By Chelsea Carter with Josh Cytrynbaum, Director, Distress Services, Crisis Response & Operations While the world seemed to
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Help is Available! We really are here to listen, here to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, call 1-800-784-2433 or 1-800-SUICIDE, or call your local crisis centre.
LEARN MOREVolunteer
Volunteering at the Crisis Centre is a great way to make a contribution to your community. Our vital programs could not exist without our team of nearly 400 volunteers.
GET INVOLVEDDonate
Donate now, (Online secure transactions using your credit card or PayPal account) Or call us at (604) 872-1811 to make a donation by credit card or send your donation in the form of a cheque or money order.
GIVE NOWDistress Phone Services
24/7 Distress Phone Services are free and available to 2 million people on the Lower Mainland, Sea-to-Sky corridor, Sunshine Coast and in Powell River. Learn More
Online Distress Services
Web-based hotline for youth and adults 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. Learn More
Community Education
Provides education aimed at enhancing resiliency and providing practical tools for identifying and responding to crisis and suicide in our communities. Includes youth programming, professional development, tools for schools and community, and older adult programming. Learn More