Community Resources
Suicide Prevention:
Canadian Association of Suicide Prevention: National awareness & support
Centre for Suicide Prevention: Education, training & research
Suicide Prevention Resource Centre: Training & toolkits
Crisis Lines:
988 Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call or text 9-8-8
Crisis Centre BC: Call 604-310-6789 or 9-8-8
Fraser Health Crisis Line: Call 604-951-8855 or 1-877-820-7444
Mental Health Programs & Tools:
(Free, ages 13–18 or 19+) – CBT-based coaching for low mood, anxiety, mild-to-moderate depression, and stress. Referral required.
Living Life to the Full: 8-week group program offering CBT-style tools for stress and emotional skills.
MindHealthBC: Free online self-screening tools, support groups, and self-help modules.
Anxiety:
Anxiety Canada (BC): Call 604-620-0744
Addiction Support:
Rapid Access to Addiction Care (RAAC) Clinic: Walk-in, no-referral service offering assessments, stabilization, treatment initiation, harm reduction (Take Home Naloxone kits, etc.).
Location: Mental Health & Substance Use Wellness Centre at Royal Columbian Hospital, New Westminster
Hours: Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Phone: 604-527-2904
Alcohol & Drug Information and Referral Service: 24/7 support and referrals. Call 1-800-663-1441
Youth & Young Adults:
Foundry BC: Integrated, accessible virtual and in-person health and mental health services for ages 12–24.
Kids Help Phone: Anonymous 24/7 support. Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
Indigenous Supports:
KUU-US Crisis Line: (24/7, culturally safe):
Adults: 250-723-4050
Youth: 250-723-2040
Toll-free: 1-800-588-8717
Hope for Wellness Help Line: Call 1-855-242-3310 or chat online
Hope, Help, and Healing: A planning toolkit for First Nations and Indigenous communities to prevent and respond to suicide
Local Fraser Health Supports (Tri-Cities):
Tri-Cities Mental Health & Substance Use Centre - Self-referral for adults 19+. Services: counselling (individual and group), peer support, crisis intervention.
Address: 1-2232 Elgin Avenue, Port Coquitlam Phone: 604-777-8400
Port Moody Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) - Walk-in, same-day service for non-emergency concerns including mental health issues, substance use support, and general urgent health care.
Location: 3105 Murray Street, Port Moody. Hours: Daily, 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Phone: 604-469-3123
Practical & Legal Supports:
Crime Victim Assistance Program – Financial support for victims of violent crime Application Form for Assistance
Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS) – Free legal guidance in mental health law, human rights, and poverty law