Support for adult, youth gaming addiction. Read about the Problem Gambling Program.

Phone:

• (604) 408-7256
• (778) 628-9006

Visit Legal Assistance for legal services and resources.

Provide practical, emotional and information support, and referrals to services in the community for victims of abuse or family and sexual violence age 50+.

Service time: Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm; Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 5:30pm.

• Phone: (604) 437-1940
• Lawyer’s referral service: (604) 687-3221

Visit Seniors First BC for more information.

Services include: One-on-one support; Wraparound services; Home visit; Social and life skills support group; Bridge to community service.

Languages available: Arabic, Cantonese, Dari, English, Farsi, French, Jarai, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Kurdish (Kurmanji), Kurdish (Sorani), Mandarin, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, Turkish and Vietnamese.

• Email: act@success.bc.ca
• Phone: (604) 408-7274 ext. 2155

Visit Action Commitment Transformation for more information.

Clinical counselling services include: Anger or stress management, childhood and adolescent issues, emotional difficulties, difficulties in relationships, problem gambling concerns, and parenting.

Visit Counselling & Crisis Support for more resources.

Visit HeretoHelp to get help now.

View the Chinese Mental Health Service Resource List.

• Anywhere in BC 1-800-SUICIDE: 1-800-784-2433
• Mental Health Support Line: 310-6789
• Vancouver Coastal Regional Distress Line: (604) 872-3311
• Sunshine Coast/Sea to Sky: 1-866-661-3311
• Seniors Distress Line: (604) 872-1234
• Online Chat Service for Youth: www.YouthInBC.com (Noon to 1am)
• Online Chat Service for Adults: www.CrisisCentreChat.ca (Noon to 1am)
• Website: https://crisiscentre.bc.ca

Canadian Suicide Prevention Service

• Tel: 1-833-456-4566 (24/7/365)
• or SMS: 45645 (4pm to 12am)

Visit Crisis Services Canada for more information and resources. 

Read about suicide prevention — understanding "suicide," spotting warning signs, and knowing how to help family and friends around you if you are in a situation like this.

Visit SIOS to read others' recovery stories.

Service time: Monday to Sunday, 10am to 10pm

• Mandarin line: (604) 270-8222
• Cantonese line: (604) 270-8233

Foundry offers young people ages 12-24 health and wellness resources, services and supports – online and through integrated service centres in communities across BC. Visit Foundry for more details.

When are Services Available

• Booked appointments available Monday–Sunday from 1:00pm–9:00pm (book up to 3 days in advance)
• Youth drop-in counselling is available Tuesday–Thursday from 2:00pm–6:00pm

Who can access these services?

• BC young people aged 12–24
• Caregivers of youth ages 12–24
• Service providers servicing youth ages 12–24

View Autism handbook

• Phone: 604.434.0880；1.888.437.0880

Visit Autism BC for resources.

Learn more about Autism; find support and programs; join and get involved, etc. Visit Autism Society Canada for resources.

View AIS BC Brochure for more information.

Visit Autism Resource Centre (ARC) for resources.

• Phone: 1 844-878-4700
• Email: AutismInformation@gov.bc.ca
• Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm (M-F). Excluding statutory holidays

Visit Autism Spectrum Disorder for more information.

Autism support organization providing resources to Families of those with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Visit Autism Support Network for more information.

Supports individuals with Autism in navigating each step of their journey, with a team of truly dedicated people. Visit Geneva Centre for Autism to start your journey.