The Crisis Centre of BC believes in a world where the human experience of suicide and crisis is met with compassion, respect, and understanding. We provide opportunities for connection where people are valued and supported to address crisis and suicide.
We are proud to primarily care for and serve residents living in the communities of Richmond, Vancouver, North Shore, Sea-to-Sky Corridor, Sunshine Coast, Powell River, Bella Bella and Bella Coola located within the territories of the Heiltsuk, Kitasoo-Xai’xais, Lil’wat, Musqueam, N’Quatqua, Nuxalk, Samahquam, shíshálh, Skatin, Squamish, Tla’amin, Tsleil-Waututh, Wuikinuxv, and Xa’xtsa.
We believe in a world where the human experience of suicide and crisis is met with compassion, respect, and understanding. Whatever you're going through, we’ll face it with you through our programs and services.
Learn MoreSpanning the spectrum of crisis support, suicide prevention, and postvention, we engage staff and volunteers in a variety of services and programs that educate, train, and support the strength and capacity of individuals and communities.
Learn MorePartnering with the BC Crisis Line Network, the Crisis Centre of BC is spearheading a transformative initiative to reshape mental health crisis care and suicide intervention across the province and beyond. With a focus on immediate support, trauma-informed care, and sustainable funding, their recommendations aim to revolutionize the system, creating accessible services, community-based respite facilities, and coordination for a seamless crisis response.
Learn MoreMeet the dedicated individuals driving change at the Crisis Centre of BC. From our compassionate staff providing immediate support to our visionary Board of Directors shaping the future, discover the committed faces behind our mission for a trauma-informed and equitable mental health crisis response system.
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Thanks to a grant from New Horizons, we are offering a free community safeTALK training for seniors and those who directly support them.
By equipping seniors to serve as peer helpers and connectors, we enhance the overall well-being of our communities and provide vital resources for those struggling with mental health issues.
ASIST is the world’s leading suicide intervention training and an empowering program that promotes a whole community response to suicide prevention.
safeTALK is a half-day in-person training that teaches participants how to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to support to help keep them safe.
This half-day session explores how to skillfully respond to and de-escalate emotional distress for a person in crisis.
This full-day course includes our Skillfully Responding to Distress and safeTALK workshops.
ASIST is the world’s leading suicide intervention training and an empowering program that promotes a whole organization response to suicide prevention.