Do you have concerns about the safety of a child? If you have reason to believe that a child or youth is being abused or neglected, call Child Protection Services in BC at 1-800-663-9122 any time of day or night.
Mental Health Supports for Youth
Kids Help Phone, Available 24/7 for anonymous counselling, Text CONNECT to 686868 or Call 1-800-668-6868
BC Crisis Centre, Telephone and online supports for youth and adults
Youth In BC, Online services for Youth
24 Hour Crisis Lines, Greater Vancouver (604-872-3311) or 1-880-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
Crisis Services Canada, Call 1-833-456-4566 (24/7/365) or Text 45645 (1 pm to 9 pm PST)
Mental Health Resources and Apps
Anxiety Canada: Free online, evidence-based supports for children, adolescents, and adults to cope with anxiety symptoms. Tools are also transferrable to many other mental health concerns! Be sure to download their award-winning MindShift App for easy access to many coping tools.
Kelty Mental Health Centre: A free online resource from the BC Children’s Hospital that provides psychoeducational resources across many topics for parents and youth.
Foundry BC: Online health and wellness resources, services, and supports for youth 12-24 in BC.
BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services: Provides specialized treatment, education, and health promotion for British Columbians.