“8-1-1 is a free-of-charge provincial health information and advice phone line available in British Columbia. The 8-1-1 phone line is operated by HealthLink BC, which is part of the Ministry of Health. By calling 8-1-1, you can speak to a health service navigator, who can help you find health information and services; or connect you directly with a registered nurse, a registered dietitian, a qualified exercise professional, or a pharmacist. Any one of these healthcare professionals will help you get the information you need to manage your health concerns, or those of your family.”
Police or Ambulance: Call 9-1-1
This site provides a list of Vancouver, Richmond, and North Shore emergency departments along with wait times for 6 emergency departments.
“The Access and Assessment Centre (AAC) is here to help you, your family member or your friend during a non-life-threatening mental health and/or substance use issue. Call (604) 675-3700 – available 24/7, 365 days a year or walk in any time.”
S.A.F.E.R provides free time-limited counselling for those feeling suicidal, concerned about a friend or family member, or experiencing suicide bereavement. To refer yourself to S.A.F.E.R., contact the Access and Assessment Centre (AAC).
24/7 Crisis Line at 1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE).
Online crisis chat for BC and Yukon, available noon to 1AM.
Non-crisis mental health support and resource information available via phone and email.
“We provide urgent response (within 72 hours), short-term mental health service to school-aged children and youth who are experiencing acute psychiatric or emotional crises. Services include urgent assessment and consultation, clinical intervention, and coordination with community resources.”
“Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only national 24-hour, bilingual and anonymous phone counselling, web counselling and referral service for children and youth.”
Phone and live online chat available.
24-Hour Crisis Line available at (604) 255-6344 or toll-free 1-877-392-7583. Please check the website for up to date information and other resources.
Crisis line – (604) 687-1867 – available Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm and Wednesdays 10am to 8pm. Please check the website for up to date information.
Indigenous Peoples Resources & Support
“WAVAW’s Indigenous Counselling Program provides one-to-one counselling for Indigenous people of marginalized genders, including trans and cis women, as well as trans, non-binary, and Two Spirit people seeking health, wellness, and safety.”
Plurality/Multiplicity
Introduction to multiplicity/plurality, including dissociative identity disorder as well as non-pathologizing frameworks.
Discusses the intersection between transgender and plurality/multiple identity experiences. Includes common myths affecting people with both plural and trans experiences, and information on how advocates and support services can be better allies.
Other Resource Listings
“bc211 is a nonprofit organization that specializes in providing free information and referral regarding community, government and social services in BC. Our help line services include 211, the Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service (ADIRS), the Problem Gambling Help Line, VictimLink BC, and the Youth Against Violence Line.”
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