Overview
The Crisis Centre of BC is dedicated to realizing our vision of a world where the human experience of suicide and crisis is met with compassion, respect, and understanding. We deliver on our mission—to provide opportunities for connection where people are valued and supported to address crisis and suicide—through a range of comprehensive programs and services. These initiatives reflect our commitment to fostering compassionate, connected, and suicide-safer communities.
DISTRESS SERVICES
Our Distress Services program supports vulnerable individuals across British Columbia. We offer 24/7 distress phone lines and text services.
Crisis Lines
Having thoughts of suicide? Call or text 9-8-8
Experiencing a mental health crisis? Call 310-6789
Services are delivered by highly trained volunteers and paid responders who provide non-judgemental emotional support through risk assessment, collaborative safety planning, and short-term follow-up by phone. We also engage in emergency rescue services as needed.
COMMUNITY LEARNING & ENGAGEMENT
We work with individuals across the lifespan to support well-being in schools, communities, and organizations. Our programs and services increase awareness about suicide, strengthen crisis intervention skills, facilitate growth and recovery after a suicide experience and provide empowering tools for resiliency.
TRAINING & COURSES FOR YOUTH
Practical and innovative programs provide a unique opportunity for youth to learn about mental health and gain practical skills for coping. Delivered by staff and volunteers, our youth programs are a vital component of school district mental health education.
More information about programming is available online.
TRAINING & COURSES FOR ADULTS
Evidence-based and empowering, our education programs form a critical component of organizations’ professional development. In building suicide-safer communities, we engage school staff, health care practitioners, mental health professionals, police, emergency services staff, youth workers, older adult care providers, and community members who want to make a difference.
- Programs for Suicide Response
- Programs for Crisis Response
- Programs for Wellness & Resiliency
- Suicide Grief Support
Our programs recognize the importance of self-awareness and self-care and provide skills and strategies that foster resilience and help prevent stress, burnout, vicarious trauma, and compassion fatigue.
