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Wild Path

Resources

If you or someone else is in mental distress and/or feeling suicidal you are not alone.

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The following are in-person, phone and online resources that can provide you help when you need it.

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In an emergency, where imminent risk to life of self or others exists call 9-1-1

BC Crisis Line 

1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE)

heretohelp.bc.ca

24/7 access to resources as well as support from people trained for crisis situations

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Youth in BC 

1-866-661-3311 (toll-free in BC) or 604-872-3311 (in the Lower Mainland)

youthinbc.com

24/7 support via phone or online by people trained to help youth in crisis situations like suicide or other difficult situations

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Kids Help Phone 

1-800-668-6868

kidshelpphone.ca

24/7 support for children in crisis or experiencing difficult situations

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WAVAW Rape Crisis Centre 

604-255-6344 or 1-877-392-7583

wavaw.ca

24/7 rape crisis line as well as online resources and education

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Anxiety Canada

anxietycanada.com

Tools and resources to help manage anxiety

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Canadian Mental Health Association

cmha.bc.ca

Resources and tools for anyone struggling with their mental health or those wishing to help or understand others with mental health issues

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Qmunity

qmunity.ca

resources, support and community for all LGBTQIA2S+ folks

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BC Responsible & Problem Gambling Program 

1-888-795-6111

bcresponsiblegambling.ca

Free information and support for gambling and online video gaming issues

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First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)

General Health Benefits Line: 1-855-550-5454

FNHA.ca

Information and support for indigenous persons

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Jordan's Principle Children's help line

AFN.ca

Resources for First Nations children

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Crime Victims Assistance Program (CVAP) 

1-888-795-6111

bcresponsiblegambling.ca

Free information and support for gambling and online video gaming issues

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In the spirit of reconciliation I acknowledge and respect the unceded and traditional territories of the Stó:lō (staw-low) people, particularly the Aitchelitz (a-che-leetz), Skwah (skwah), Shxwha:y (shwhy), Squiala (skwai-all-a), Tzeachten (chee-ack-ten), Kwaw Kwaw Apilt (kwa-kwa-plit), Soowahlie (soo-wall-e), Skowkale (skow-cale) and Yakweakwioose (ya-kweek-we-oos) First Nations on whose territory I work and live.

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© 2020 by Pamela Auffray. 

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