24/7 Crisis Support Lines
While we wear many hats and offer support in as many ways as we can, 24/7 availability is not something we can responsibly or sustainably offer, BUT there are organizations and folks that can and do!
If you (or someone else you hold dear) are facing a time or situation that might be making your usual skills, supports, and networks not-so-accessible, here are a few 24/7 support phone/chat/text resources:
Note: a big thank you to Dr. Alexandre Baril for drawing distinctions among the Safe and Regular hotlines.
SAFE HOTLINES and ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS (will not trace your call or contact emergency services without your consent):
1-877-330-6366 (Canada)
1-877-565-8860 (USA)
Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre - “Get Support”
24-hour Crisis & Information Line: 1-877-392-7583 (national toll-free line)
If you are in need of immediate crisis assistance in the Lower Mainland, call 604-255-6344 in the Lower Mainland (or call our national toll-free line at 1-877-392-7583).
Salal Connect text at 604-245-2425
Autisme Soutien: Online support for autistic people (French Canada)
BlackLine (BIPOC): 1-800-604-5841 (USA)
REGULAR HOTLINES (may or may not trace your call or contact emergency services):
Canada Suicide Prevention/Talk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566
SMS: Text START to 741741
Greater Vancouver: 604-872-3311
Toll Free: 1-866-661-3311
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
QCHAT - A peer support line and resource database for LGBTQ2S youth in British Columbia, Canada.
Lines Open Saturday-Thursday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM PST.
Toll Free: 1-855-956-1777
SMS Text: 250-800-9036
Youth Line - confidential and non-judgemental peer support through our telephone, text and chat services.
Get in touch with a peer support volunteer Sunday- Friday, 4:00PM to 9:30 PM.
SMS Text: 647-694-4275
The Hope for Wellness Helpline (Indigenous people in Canada): 1-855-242-3310
Suicide.ca (Québec): 1-866-APPELLE
The Samaritains (USA): 1-212-673-3000
*Please note, this is not an exhaustive list but a work in progress. We will continue to update resources as we learn of them!
In solidarity,
Evren & the Groundfire CCW team