Crisis Centre BC

01/09/2026

We would like to say a huge thank you to the Fairway Fund, held at Vancouver Foundation, for their generous support of the Crisis Centre. Thanks to your support, we continue to:

- Provide 24/7 barrier‑free, non‑judgmental phone and text support across BC via 9‑8‑8 and 310‑6789
- Deliver trauma-informed education and training programs, including safeTALK and ASIST, to empower communities

Your generosity means we can continue fostering compassionate, connected, and su***de‑safer communities for everyone in BC. 💛

01/09/2026

Join us in helping to keep community members safe from su***de by taking an upcoming Applied Su***de Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).

ASIST is a two-day interactive workshop in su***de first-aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may be at risk of su***de and work with them to create a plan to support their immediate safety. ASIST can be learned and used by anyone.

For more information or to register visit, https://www.crisiscentre.bc.ca/training/asist/

01/07/2026

Have you faced a challenging interpersonal situation in your home or work life recently? If so, you may be interested in joining our next ‘Skillfully Responding to Distress’ workshop.

This half-day online session explores how to skillfully respond and de-escalate emotional distress. Participants learn the stress response, boundary setting, and the development of a short-term coping plan for a person in crisis.

Sign up or learn more at: https://www.crisiscentre.bc.ca/training/skillfully-responding-to-distress-2/

12/22/2025

Join the movement to normalize and destigmatize conversations about mental health! Volunteer as a Youth Educator to facilitate our Self-Care for Mental Health workshop throughout the Lower Mainland of BC.

Our Spring 2026 intake for Youth Educator volunteers is currently accepting applications. Learn more and apply, here: https://www.crisiscentre.bc.ca/volunteer/youth-education-volunteering/

12/18/2025

Are you aged 60+, or do you support those who are, either as part of your work or in your personal life? If so, we invite you to learn skills to talk about su***de in our free, upcoming safeTALK workshop.

📅 Wednesday, February 25, 2026 9am - 1pm PST

People who are thinking about su***de often don’t want to die - instead, they are looking for help navigating their emotional pain. safeTALK helps us respond with compassion, clarity, and confidence. This half-day workshop is suitable for anyone who wants to help their community. 99.9% of safeTALK participants highly recommend this training.

Learn more and sign up via our website: https://www.crisiscentre.bc.ca/training/free-community-safetalk-seniors/

Please share with your community! Thank you 💛

12/13/2025

A reminder that if you need to talk, our lines are open 24/7/365. Whether you need support, are experiencing a crisis or thoughts of su***de, we are here to take your call. Call us any time:

-- 310-6789 (BC Mental Health Crisis Line - no area code needed)
-- 9-8-8 (call or text - National Su***de Crisis Line)

To make a donation to support our work, visit crisiscentre.bc.ca/hope 💛

*Please note: Our page, comments and messages are not monitored over the holidays. Please reach out to the services listed above.

Hope is a voice that answers at 3am. At the Crisis Centre, we stay open 24/7 so we're here whenever someone needs a listening ear.

12/10/2025

Reach out to the 9-8-8 Su***de Crisis Helpline or BC Mental Health Support Line (310-6789) anytime, 24/7. We’re here for you. 🌟📞 "

12/05/2025

On we say a huge THANK YOU to our volunteers who make a difference every single day.

Every call answered, every youth workshop delivered, every admin task completed... our volunteers provide hope and compassion to thousands of people across British Columbia, ensuring that no one has to face crisis alone. The Crisis Centre is powered by dedication, empathy, and resilience.

To our volunteers: You are truly life-changers. Thank you for being there when it matters most.

(The polaroids are from our Summer Volunteer Jamboree!)

Interested in joining our volunteer team? Learn more: crisiscentre.bc.ca/volunteer

12/04/2025

Join us to help create su***de-safer communities by attending an upcoming safeTALK.

safeTALK is an in-person half-day training in su***de alertness and response. Participants learn how to recognize a person with thoughts of su***de and connect them to resources to help keep them safe.

For more information or to register, visit: https://www.crisiscentre.bc.ca/training/safetalk/

12/03/2025

Thank you to every donor for your generosity this .

Because of you, we can keep our lines open, empower communities, and support survivors.

Because of you, our hearts are full of hope.

Thank you for giving where hope lives. 💛

If you would like to make a gift, you can still do so online: crisiscentre.bc.ca/hope-lives-here

12/02/2025

Your gift doesn’t just answer calls. It empowers youth, supports su***de loss survivors, and builds skills across BC communities.

Today is Giving Tuesday. Please donate to help us create a compassionate system of care.

Learn more or donate: https://www.crisiscentre.bc.ca/hope-lives-here