Are you looking for that special, last-minute end-of-year gift? Give the gift that helps others. Make a donation to the Crisis Centre of BC in honour of a friend, colleague, or family member. $26.69 is the average cost of a call. We are also offering “Tools for Reducing Stress and Preventing Burnout” at a […]
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Webinar Recording – Are we done yet?
The months leading up to the end of the year can be not so jolly for many British Columbians — especially as we continue to navigate new ways of gathering and celebrating. Our mental health might be affected by it happening around us. It’s a time of year that often puts extra pressure on us, […]
Are we done yet? Five mental health tips for challenging times
VANCOUVER, BC – (December 7, 2021): The months leading up to the end of the year can be not so jolly for many British Columbians—especially as we continue to navigate new ways of gathering and celebrating. It’s a time of year that often puts extra pressure on us, and can affect our mental health. […]
Stacy Ashton and Jonny Morris: Providing a continuum of care for British Columbians’ mental health
99.5% of calls to BC crisis lines are safely de-escalated by volunteers As the end of the year approaches, do you find yourself feeling grief, stress, sadness or anxiety? Are you struggling to cope with overwhelming emotions? If so, you’re not alone. The events of the past year—flooding, wildfires, extreme heat, and the ongoing pandemic—have […]
Crisis lines: the invisible safety net
The BC Crisis Line Network, comprised of 10 local crisis centres from around BC, answer calls to 1-800-SUICIDE, 310-6789 Mental Health, and regional distress lines. We collectively have 515 years of experience providing crisis line services in BC communities We provide lifesaving crisis de-escalation services, suicide risk assessment, and strengths-based collaborative safety planning and follow-up […]