If you, or someone in your care, has chest pains, difficulty breathing or severe bleeding, it could be life-threatening. or your local emergency number immediately.
Further emergency contact information for physical and mental health resources are available below.
Ambulance, fire, police Phone: 911 | |
Poison Control Phone: 1.800.567.8911 | |
Addiction Services (detox) A network of direct and contracted addiction services for substance use problems, including counselling, needle exchange, opiate replacement therapy, withdrawal management and youth prevention. Phone: 1.866.658.1221 | |
HealthLink BC 24-hour, confidential health information and advice. Phone: 811 Deaf or hearing-impaired: 1.866.889.4700 Web: www.healthlinkbc.ca |
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Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre Confidential, non-judgmental, free emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including feelings which may lead to suicide. Phone: 604.872.3311 Deaf or hearing-impaired: 1.866.872.0113 | |
Kids Help Phone Immediate and caring support, information and, if necessary, referral to a local community or social service agency. Phone: 1.800.668.6868 | |
Youth in BC Distress Line 24-hour distress line staffed by counsellors and trained volunteers who are committed to helping youths in crisis. Phone: 604.872.3311 |
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Problem Gambling Help Line A province-wide information and referral service for anyone who is adversely affected by their own, or another's gambling habits. Phone: 1.888.795.6111 Deaf and hard of hearing callers call collect: 604.875.0885 |
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