Since 1969, more than 5,000 caring individuals have volunteered their time and talent at the Crisis Centre. We are looking for them! In preparation for our upcoming 50th anniversary, we want to hear their stories from the past 5 decades. If you ever volunteered with the Crisis Centre, please fill out this short volunteer […]
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New Community Training Dates Added for March!
ASIST is an internationally recognized two-day workshop developed by Living Works Education. Using multi-media presentations, this two-day practice-oriented training builds skills and confidence in suicide intervention. Certificate and participant materials provided. Upcoming dates: March 13 & 14, March 27 & 28, April 20 & 21, June 3 & 4, June 28 & 29. More […]
Read MorePassing of Betty Tarrant – First Crisis Centre Executive Director
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Betty Tarrant on December 3, 2016 at age 87. Betty was a founding member and the first Executive Director of the Crisis Centre back in 1969. Betty was a nurse for Vancouver Police and Canadian Mental Health Society, community organizer and administrator with the Ministry […]
Read MoresafeTALK for the Queer Community – January 26
The Crisis Centre, in collaboration with QMUNITY, are hosting a safeTALK focused for queer service providers, community members and allies. safeTALK is a half-day training to increase suicide alertness. As a safeTALK trained suicide alert helper, you will be better able to: Identify people who have thoughts of suicide Move beyond common tendencies to miss, […]
Read MoreFeedback Requested – Single Access Number!
Currently, the Crisis Line Association of BC (CLABC) operates its crisis lines network under two names: 1-800-SUICIDE and 310-Mental Health Support (310-6789). In 2016, CLABC will operate the crisis line network under a single, easy to remember name and toll-free number that everyone in British Columbia can access for support. In preparation for this upgrade, CLABC […]
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