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:

BounceBack BC

 (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