Here is a list of links to sites we thought would be helpful. We will be adding to this list as we go but feel free to send us a suggestion. Don’t forget to check out our resources page for more information.
Crisis Lines:
START (Short Term, Assessment, Response, Treatment) Team.
The Short Term, Assessment, Response, Treatment (START) Team provides confidential mental health crisis intervention services for children and teens. Formerly known as the Child and Youth Crisis Program. Youth, families and professionals can directly access our services by contacting the START Team at 1-844-START11 (1-844-782-7811).
Kids Help Phone or Live Chat
24/7 counselling help from trained professionals on the phone for youth up to age 20. Call 1-800-668-6868. Live chat on the computer is available during specific days/hours.
Trans Lifeline Trans Lifeline run a crisis line staffed by transgender people for transgender people. Trans Lifeline volunteers are ready to respond to whatever support needs members of the trans community might have. Call 1.877.330.6366.
Suicide Crisis Line – If you are considering suicide or are concerned about someone who may be.Call 1-800-784-2433.
Crisis Line Association of BC Mental Health Information Line Provincial line answered 24/7/365, providing empowering emotional support, information on appropriate referral options and a wide range of support relating to mental health concerns.Call 310-6789 (no area code needed) or Email.
Abbotsford
Abbotsford Community Services
Abbotsford School District
Mission
Mission Community Services
Mission School District
Chilliwack
Chilliwack Community Services
Chilliwack School District
Fraser Valley
Fraser Valley Youth Society Facebook page
Fraser Valley Pride Celebration Facebook page
British Columbia
McCreary Centre Society Provincial Results of 2013 BC Adolescent Health Survey
HealthLink BC: Call 811 or visit www.healthlinkbc.ca to access free, non-emergency health information for anyone in your family, including mental health and substance use information. Through 811, you can also speak to a registered nurse about symptoms you’re worried about, or talk with a pharmacist about medication questions.
Sher Vancouver A social, cultural, and support group located in Vancouver for LGBTQ South Asians and their friends, families, and allies.