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BC Crisis Line Network Submits Recommendations for the 2024 Federal Budget

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Toward Suicide-Safer Communities: BC Crisis Line Network’s Recommendations to the Federal Government In Canada, suicide is the 9th leading cause of death overall and 2nd leading cause of death for young adults. Effective suicide prevention requires looking at more than mental health because suicide stems from crisis, and crisis has many beginnings. Canadians need 24/7 […]

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Media Release: BC Crisis Line Network Responds to the Report on the BC Budget 2024 Consultation

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Response to the Report on the Budget 2024 Consultation Vancouver, BC – Today’s release of the Report on the Budget 2024 Consultation by the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Service may mark a decisive commitment by the Provincial Government to the creation of a coordinated wrap-around mental health crisis response system for British […]

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Media Release: BC Crisis Line Network Responds to the Government of Canada 9-8-8 Investment Announcement

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MEDIA RELEASE BC Crisis Line Network Responds to the Government of Canada’s Announcement of an $177 Million Investment to Implement the National 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline July 24, 2023 Vancouver, BC – The BC Crisis Line Network took part in this morning’s announcement by the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and […]

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A Home Run for the Crisis Centre 

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By Effie Pow — In a heartwarming display of community spirit and support, Crisis Centre of BC youth educator volunteer Mirrick Koh stepped onto the pitcher’s mound to throw the ceremonial opening pitch at the Vancouver Canadians RBC We Care Wednesday baseball game on May 31, 2023 against the Eugene Emeralds. This special event brought […]

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Join Us – Become a Volunteer

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We are volunteer-powered! Join us as a Crisis Centre Volunteer. Greater Vancouver has a rich and diverse community of committed and talented individuals who are passionate about helping others. The Centre trains and supports these regular yet extraordinary individuals who share their skills as volunteers in administration portfolios, on the phone lines and in chat […]

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