Emergency and Crisis Support
Emergency and crisis support is meant to help people quickly when something really serious or scary happens, or when they need someone to talk to for help. For example, if there’s an accident at home and someone’s hurt, these services can come very quickly to provide help.
This section includes services and supports throughout B.C. that can help in emergency or crisis situations that people may experience as they get older.
KUU-US Crisis Line Society
The KUU-US Crisis Line Society provides a First Nations and Indigenous-specific crisis line available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, toll-free from anywhere in British Columbia.
The KUU-US Crisis Line can be reached toll-free at 1-800-588-8717.
Alternatively, individuals can call direct into the Youth Line at 250-723-2040 or the Adult Line at 250-723-4050.
Learn more about the KUU-US Crisis Line Society here.
Mental Health Support - 310-6789 (No Area Code Required)
This number and people who answer the calls are here to provide emotional support, information, and mental health resources.
Call: 310-6789 (No Area Code Required)
Métis Crisis Line - Métis Nation British Columbia
Métis Crisis Line is a service of Métis Nation British Columbia for people who are experiencing a crisis and would like support.
Call the Métis Crisis Line at 1-833-MétisBC (1-833-638-4722).
Suicide Crisis Helpline - 9-8-8 Service
Hope people who are feeling like they have lost hope and are struggling to cope, or dealing with thoughts of suicide, or worried about someone else, 9-8-8 is here to help. When you reach out, a trained responder will listen without judgement, provide support and understanding, and can share resources that will help.
Learn more about the Suicide Crisis Helpline here.
Call or text 988 for help.
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
This number and people who answer the calls are here to support anyone experiencing feelings of extreme sadness including thoughts of suicide.
Call: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
9-1-1
9-1-1 is the emergency number you can call if you need immediate help. They can send an ambulance, police, the fire department and more.
