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Vancouver, BC – On Monday, January 23rd, the Alex Fraser Bridge, connecting Richmond and New Westminster with North Delta, was shut down due to emergency personnel responding to a person on the bridge experiencing a mental health crisis.  After several hours of negotiation, the person in crisis was returned to safety. However, the Delta Police […]

Wellness for Everyone, Anywhere and at Any Time Over the past few years, the Crisis Centre of BC has had to respond to increased mental health crisis calls and demand for training programs. The high demand is connected to the many issues British Columbians are grappling with: dealing with change and uncertainty, shifting work demands, […]

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 […]