Crisis and support lines for kids, teens and parents in British Columbia
Free, confidential lines for a child or teen who is struggling, a parent who needs to talk, or anyone worried about a child. Every number here was checked on the service’s own website.
In an emergency, call 911
If someone is in immediate danger, or has been hurt, call 911 now.
Crisis and suicide support
9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline
Call or text if you are thinking about suicide or worried about someone else.
211
Helps you find local community, social and health services, including family supports.
HealthLink BC
Health advice from nurses and health service navigators.
310 Mental Health Support
Emotional support and mental health information. No area code needed.
For kids and teens
Kids Help Phone
Free, confidential support for kids, teens and young adults by phone, text or chat.
Helpline for Children
For a child or youth who is unsafe or being abused, or knows someone who is.
For LGBTQ+ young people
Trans Lifeline
Peer support line run by and for trans people.
For First Nations, Inuit and Métis people
Hope for Wellness Help Line
Counselling and crisis support for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people anywhere in Canada.
To report child abuse or neglect
Provincial Centralized Screening (Ministry of Children and Family Development)
Report a concern that a child or youth is being abused or neglected. You don't have to give your name. If a child is in immediate danger, call 911 first.
Checked October 24, 2026. Numbers and hours can change; each line links to the page we checked it on. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we’ll fix it.