ASIST is the world’s leading suicide intervention training and an empowering program that promotes a whole community response to suicide prevention.
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.
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.
Free Community safeTALK for Seniors 60+
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.
Skillfully Responding to Distress (Training for Individuals)
This half-day session explores how to skillfully respond to and de-escalate emotional distress for a person in crisis.
Self-Care for Mental Health
For youth in grades 6 and up, this engaging workshop discusses the importance of caring for our mental health.
It’s Okay to NOT be OK
For youth in grades 9-12. This workshop empowers participants to take a stance against the stigma, seek information and support and learn supportive communication skills.