24/7 Resources & Phone Lines
-IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, BREAK GLASS-
If you (or someone else you hold dear) are facing a time or situation that might be making your usual skills, supports, and networks not-so-accessible, here are a few 24/7 support phone/chat/text resources:
Trans Lifeline: 1-877-330-6366
Canada Suicide Prevention: 1-833-456-4566
SMS: Text START to 741741
Greater Vancouver: 604-872-3311
Toll Free: 1-866-661-3311
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
Mental Health & Substance Use - Resource Hub
QCHAT - A peer support line and resource database for LGBTQ2S+ youth in British Columbia, Canada.
Lines Open Saturday-Wednesday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM PST.
Toll Free: 1-855-956-1777
SMS Text: 250-800-9036
Youth Line - confidential and non-judgemental peer support through our telephone, text and chat services.
Get in touch with a peer support volunteer Sunday- Friday, 4:00PM to 9:30 PM.
SMS Text: 647-694-4275
*Please note, this is not an exhaustive list but a work in progress. I will continue to update resources as I learn of them.
**This page is also lifted near-verbatim with permission from eesaljacounselling.com.