*You may visit bc211.ca or dial 2-1-1 to search for a comprehensive list of community resources in BC


CRISIS & SUICIDE
Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention & Youth Chat (24 hrs): 604-872-3311
SAFER – Suicide Attempt Follow Up & Education Counselling: 604-879-9251
Seniors Distress Line (24 hrs): 604-872-1234
Ministry of Child and Family Development (for child protection): 604-310-1234


ADDICTIONS
Alcoholics Anonymous: 604-434-3933
Alcohol & Drug Information and Referral Service: 604-660-9382
Narcotics Anonymous: 604-873-1018
Al-Anon (for friends and families of alcoholics): 604-873-1018
BC Problem Gambling Helpline (24 hrs): 1-888-795-6111
Sex Addicts Anonymous: 604-290-9544
BC Eating Disorders Helpline:1-800-665-1822


SEXUAL ASSAULT & SEXUAL ABUSE
VictimLinkBC (24 hr helpline):1-800-563-0808
Women Against Violence Against Women (WAVAW): 604 255-6344
Vancouver Rape Relief and Women's Shelter (24 hr Helpline): 604-872-8212
SARA Sexual Assault Recovery Anonymous: 604-584-2626
VISAC Vancouver Incest & Sexual Abuse: 604-874-2938
BC Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse: 604-682-6482

Information and support for survivors of sexual abuse and assault: https://helpingsurvivors.org/

LGBTQ2S SERVICES
Qmunity: 604 684-5307 ext. 100
LGBT Youthline: 1-800-268-9688
PFLAG (support for parents & families of LGBTQ persons): 604-689-3711


LEGAL SERVICES
Dial-A-Law (recorded messages about specific legal topics): 604-687-4680
Legal Services Society (provides legal aid): 604-408-2172
Family Law in BC website: http://www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca/ 
Access Justice (free legal advice for those who qualify): 604-878-7400


MULTICULTURAL ISSUES
Immigrant Services Society of BC: 604-684-7498
Mosaic (info, referrals, translation services, counselling): 604-354-9626
Cross-cultural Clinic at VCH (providing psychiatric services in various languages): 604-875-4115