If you are in crisis between pre-scheduled sessions, here are some options:
Anywhere in Canada
- call 1 833 456 4566
- Canada’s 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline Has Launched. People across Canada now have access to a new and important source of support by dialing 9-8-8. Suicide Crisis Helpline is available nationwide in English and French, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
In British Columbia
- BC Mental Health Support Line: Call 310-6789 (no area code). This number will connect you to your local BC crisis line without a wait or busy signal, 24 hours a day. Crisis line workers are there to listen and support you as well as refer you to community resources.
- Call 1-800-784-2433 for help any time of day or night.
- Crisis Centre of BC
https://crisiscentre.bc.ca/contact-us/
- BC Crisis Centre Chat: crisiscentrechat.ca to chat online with a crisis responder. It’s available from noon to 1:00am every day.
In Ontario
Or proceed to the nearest hospital emergency department
Please be advised that Lasting Change email and text are used for non-urgent administrative purposes only, and are responded to at irregular intervals. Phone and video are used only for pre-scheduled sessions.