If you're having thoughts of suicide, please call or text 9-8-8. If you're experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 310-6789.
The Crisis Centre of BC is committed to offering our community support through our crisis intervention and suicide prevention lines and diverse array of workshops & support services.
In your toughest moments, we offer more than just a listening ear – we provide a safe space for your thoughts and emotions, ensuring that you are never alone. Our compassionate crisis responders are available around the clock, every day of the year, offering a dedicated space where your feelings are heard, valued, and respected. No matter what you're going through, our committed team is here to face it alongside you, providing unwavering support whenever you need it most.
Our suicide response training options promote a whole community response to suicide prevention. Be a part of building suicide-safer communities by taking any of these trainings.
Our crisis response training will help you to increase your skills and confidence with de-escalating people in distress. Learn how to deescalate crisis situations, set appropriate boundaries, and manage your emotions with these workshops.
Our wellness and resiliency programming supports individuals to manage their emotional well-being. Participants can learn at their own pace through live webinars or pre-recorded sessions. Suitable for individual and corporate bookings.
Become a facilitator and help to keep your community safe with these Training for Trainer (T4T) programs the The Crisis Centre of BC runs in partnership with Livingworks. Designed by LivingWorks, safeTALK and ASIST are internationally recognized programs that promote a whole community response to suicide prevention.
We are committed to creating a safe and caring community for those who have endured the pain of suicide loss. Losing someone to suicide can be a profoundly challenging and unique experience that requires understanding, compassion, and support.
September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. This day is an opportunity to remember the lives of people we’ve lost to suicide and raise awareness for suicide prevention. To support this, we are offering a free safeTALK workshop to members of our community.
September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. This day is an opportunity to remember the lives of people we’ve lost to suicide and raise awareness for suicide prevention. To support this, we are offering a free safeTALK workshop to members of our community.
Our ImpactThe topic and word "suicide" is not so scary after taking a training from the Crisis Centre of BC. I'm grateful to have been here today, and am hopeful that I can help people in the future.safeTALK participant, Agassiz