Resources and Supports for Children, Youth and Families

Resources and Supports for Children, Youth and Families 

Resources are available to support you and your family. If you are worried about your child and 
need support, connect with crisis supports, available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. Please see the 
resources below. 

Where to Find Immediate Help (24/7) – Parents/Caregivers  
• Emergency help – call 9-1-1 or go to your local emergency medical centre  
• Suicide Crisis Line – call or text 9-8-8 or call 1-800-784-2433 - support for anyone 
experiencing thoughts of suicide or self harm  
• BC Mental Health Support Line – call 310-6789 (no area code required) – for immediate 
mental health support or referral

Where to Find Immediate Help (24/7) – Children and Youth  
• Suicide Crisis Line - call or text 9-8-8 or call 1-800-784-2433 - support for anyone 
experiencing thoughts of suicide or self harm  
• BC Mental Health Support Line - call 310-6789 (no area code required) – for immediate 
mental health support or referral  
• Kids Help Phone – call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868  
• KUU-US Indigenous Youth Crisis Line – call 250-723-2040 (or call 1-800-588-8717 for general 
line)

Where to Find Help (restricted hours) – Children and Youth  
• Foundry Virtual BC | Access Free & Confidential Support – call 1-833-308-6379 or email 
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• KUU-US Indigenous Youth Text/Chat - text 778-601-8009 for non-judgmental listening and 
problem-solving (6pm-7am daily).  
• Erase Report It Tool – available for students throughout B.C. to report concerns 
anonymously directly to their school safety team for follow up.

Information about Mental Health  
• Depression in Children and Teens – HealthLinkBC information and crisis supports  
• HelpStartsHere.gov.bc.ca – mental health resources and supports  
• FamilySmart – supports for parents and caregivers of children with mental health or 
substance use challenges  
• First Nations Health Authority Mental Health and Wellness Supports
• Mental Health and Substance Use – information for students, adults and school staff 
through the Expect Respect and a Safe Education (erase) strategy  
• NH Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Resource Guide for Families  
• Talking to Youth about Mental Health – information from Kelty Mental Health