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  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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Did you know that the average cost for us to answer a call made to 1800SUICIDE is roughly the same as the cost of one dinner in Metro Vancouver? One call costs the Crisis Centre of BC approximately $26.69 Every time we answer a call at the Centre, we increase the well-being of the caller […]