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By Stephanie Quon — The Crisis Centre of BC is dedicated to preparing future helping professionals to be knowledgeable about suicide intervention and prepared to respond skillfully in crisis situations . This includes skills and confidence to recognize suicidal thoughts, speak directly about suicide, and help ensure safety by building a person’s connection to resources […]

Media Advisory Vancouver, BC – The weeks leading up to the end of the year can be difficult for many British Columbians. It’s a time of year that often puts extra pressure on us and can affect our mental health. Over the holiday season, volunteer and staff crisis responders remain available 24 hours a day, […]

Media Advisory  Vancouver, BC – The BC Crisis Line Network has been appointed to the BC Health Coalition steering committee. Stacy Ashton, the Network’s chairperson, will represent the Network on the committee. “We are thrilled with this appointment as it will allow the Network to continue the collaborative work of ensuring British Columbians have the […]

Fall and winter months bring many holidays: times for gathering, celebrating, and being with loved ones. This time of year can be especially challenging and isolating for those who have experienced a suicide loss. International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day on November 19th is an annual event in which survivors of suicide loss come together […]

Media Release November 1, 2022 Vancouver, BC – Today’s release of the Closing Gaps, Reducing Barriers: Expanding the Response to the Toxic Drug and Overdose Crisis report by the BC Select Standing Committee on Health marked a decisive step taken by the Provincial Government toward a more effective plan to combat the deadly and ongoing […]