Immediate/Crisis Referrals
EMERGENCY
Fire, Police, Ambulance: Call 9-1-1
NATIONAL SUICIDE CRISIS HELPLINE
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A safe space to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year
Call or Text 9-8-8 https://988.ca/
211-BC HELPLINE
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Free and confidential service that connects people to helpful and vital resources in their community
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Provides information and referral to a broad range of community, government, and social services that assist with:
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•basic needs like food and shelter
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•mental health and addictions support
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•legal and financial assistance
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•support for seniors, newcomers
Call or Text 2-1-1 24/7 https://bc.211.ca/
ABORIGINAL CRISIS LINE SUPPORT (KUU-US)
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Provides urban Aboriginal/First Nations community members outpatient services that promote wellness. Both Aboriginal healing and Western medical approaches are used
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Emergency situations can involve first responders, but in cases where a third party is brought in, KUU-US can also follow up with the person at risk after an event. The first step is to call the toll-free line.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call KUU-US Crisis Line.
Adult/Elder line: 250723-4050
Child/Youth line: 250-723-2040
or Toll Free 1-800-588-8717 (1-800-KUU-US-17)
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TRANS LIFELINE
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A Trans-led organization that connects trans people to community, support and resources they need to survive
Call 877-330-6366 https://translifeline.org/
SENIORS DISTRESS LINE
Call 604-872-1234
https://crisiscentre.bc.ca/distress-services/
BC MENTAL HEALTH & CRISIS RESPONSE
Call 310-6789
ACCESS AND ASSESSMENT CENTRE (VGH)
Call 604-675-3700 - 7:30am to 10:00pm - 7days a week
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Walk-in open 7:30am to 9:30pm 7 days a week
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Address: Joseph & Rosalie Segal & Family Health CentreLevel 1
803 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
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Access and Assessment Centre (AAC) helps individuals and families access mental health and substance use services in Vancouver.
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Services include referral intake, on-site assessment, crisis intervention, and short-term treatment.
ONLINE CHAT SERVICES
Online Chat Service for Youth: www.YouthInBC.com (Noon to 1am)
Online Chat Service for Adults: www.CrisisCentreChat.ca (Noon to 1am)
VICTIMLINK
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Crisis support for anyone who has experienced violence (24hrs/day)
Call 1-800-563-0808
SALAL VANCOUVER CRISIS LINE
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24hrs Gender-Based Violence Crisis and Information Line
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National Toll Free Crisis Support: Call 877-392-7583
Call 604-255-6344 https://www.salalsvsc.ca/get-support/
BWSS CRISIS LINE
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Battered Women's Support Services offers immediate, short-term help to survivors of intimate partner violence, childhood sexual abuse and adult sexual assault
Call 604-687-1867
National Toll Free Crisis Line: Call 1-855-687-1868
https://www.bwss.org/support/crisis-support/
KIDS HELP PHONE
Call 1-800-668-6868