The Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions was created in 2017 to build a seamless, coordinated network of mental health and addictions services that works for everyone in B.C., as well as lead the response to the overdose crisis.
➤ Visit BC Gov Mental Health & Substance Use to explore supports and resources.
➤ Access free and low-cost Virtual Mental Health Supports during COVID-19.
Emergency Resources
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1 immediately. If you are in crisis and/or distress and require immediate response, please contact the Distress Support Line using the numbers and links below:
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Distress Line Numbers: Greater Vancouver 604-872-3311 Toll free – Lower Mainland and Sunshine Coast 1-866-661-3311 TTY 1-866-872-0113 BC-wide 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) Online Distress Services www.youthinbc.com, www.crisiscentrechat.ca Seniors’ Distress Line 604-872-1234 Mental Health Support (BC-wide) 310-6789
You can also find a local Crisis Support Centre near you.
Local Resources for Youth
- Foundry North Shore
211 W. 1st Street, North Vancouver, BC V7M 0E3
Phone: 604-984-5060
For more youth mental health resources, please visit the Government of BC’s Child & Teen Mental Health page.
Local Resources for Indigenous Peoples
- Aboriginal Wellness Program
Phone: (604) 675-2551
Email: aboriginalwellnessprogram@vch.ca - First Nations Health Authority: Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program
413 West Esplanade Street, North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1A6
Phone: 604-985-4464/1-800-721-0066 - Squamish Nation: Yúustway Health Services
9A-380 Welch Street, West Vancouver, BC, V7P 0A7
Phone: 604-982-0332 - Connections Community Services: Pathways Aboriginal Centre
422 West Esplanade, North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1A7
Phone: 604-985-7826 - Tsleil-Waututh Nation
3075 Takaya Drive, North Vancouver, BC, V7H 3A8
Phone: 604-929-3454
For more Mental Health resources for Indigenous people, in Metro Vancouver resources, please visit the Aboriginal Executive Council’s Mental Health Resource List.