Speak to your doctor, or go to your nearest hospital emergency room, Urgent Primary Care Centre (UPCC), walk-in clinic or community health centre.
If you or someone around you is in immediate danger/or safety risk, call 911
If you’re thinking about ending your life or are concerned about someone who may be, call or text 9-8-8 toll-free
9-8-8 provides support anytime in English or French. It’s a Suicide Crisis Helpline for anyone who is thinking about suicide, or who is worried about someone they know. Connect to a responder to get help without judgement.

Need someone to talk to right away?
If you are worried, confused or just need someone to talk to, there is help available.
- Mental Health Support Line: Call 310-6789 (do not add 604, 778 or 250 before the number). This number will connect you to your local BC crisis line without a wait or busy signal, 24 hours a day. Crisis line workers are trained to help provide emotional support as well as mental health information and resources.
- Kid’s Help Phone: Call 1 (800) 668-6868. For kids and teens (ages 20 and under), professional counsellors are available to help, 24 hours a day. It’s free, confidential and anonymous.
- Vancouver Coastal Region Distress Line:Â (604) 872-3311
- Kuu-us Crisis Line (for First Nations, by First Nations):Â 1 (800) 588-8717
- Seniors Distress Line:Â (604) 872-1234
- Online Chat for Youth: www.YouthInBC.com (Noon to 1am)
- Online Chat for Adults: www.CrisisCentreChat.ca (Noon to 1am)
Looking for community support services?
Kelty Dennehy Mental Health Resource Centre is located at the HOpe Centre, Lions Gate Hospital. They can help you navigate the mental health system and get information. Call (778) 246-6062 or email keltyhope@cmhanorthshore.ca
North Shore Resource Guide
Browse through the categories below, or download the brochure PDF, for a list of local supports and services.