DO YOU NEED IMMEDIATE SUPPORT? Call 9-1-1

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It is okay to call the Police, they are highly trained at listening and processing situations!

CANADA WIDE 911 - For immediate crisis hotline support and emergency mental health resources, including a youth support helpline, reach out anytime.

British Columbia SUICIDE PREVENTION - ADULTS

BRITISH COLUMBIA offers crisis hotline support at 1-888-494-3888, providing vital emergency mental health resources and a youth support helpline for those in need.

CANADIAN ASSOCIATION FOR SUICIDE - ADULTS

For immediate assistance, you can reach the crisis hotline support at BC 1-833-456-4566, a valuable resource for emergency mental health resources and youth support helpline services.

QUEBEC - ADULTS

For crisis hotline support in Quebec, please call 1-866-277-3553 to access emergency mental health resources, including the youth support helpline.

CANADA NATIONWIDE - YOUTH IN DISTRESS

For immediate crisis hotline support, reach out to Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868, where you can access emergency mental health resources and connect with a youth support helpline.

ABORIGINAL - ALL AGES

Hope for Wellness Help Line

1-855-242-3310

This helpline provides free national telephone crisis hotline support and counselling specifically for First Nations and Inuit. Help is available toll-free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 1-855-242-3310, ensuring access to emergency mental health resources whenever needed. For those seeking long-term care, please contact a First Nations and Inuit Health regional office, or consider reaching out to the youth support helpline for specialized assistance.

ALL CANADIAN YOUTH AGED 5-20

Kids Help Phone

1-800-668-6868

Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only national helpline for young people aged 5 to 20, providing essential crisis hotline support. It offers:

- 24-hour confidential and anonymous support

- Access to professional counsellors and various counselling options

- Online resources with tips and advice on the challenges that youth face

Call 1-800-668-6868 to connect with Kids Help Phone, a valuable youth support helpline.

You can also download the ALWAYS THERE APP for emergency mental health resources.

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