B.C. & Alberta Mental Health & Addiction Resources
Call or Text 2-1-1
24-hour information and referral line connecting you to social, health, and government services. Call now and get connected.
Search for services online at http://ab.211.ca OR http://www.bc211.ca/
Mental Health and Substance Use Services in B.C.
Immediate Support:
- 9-1-1: Call 9-1-1 if you are having a medical emergency. Available 24 hours a day.
- 310-Mental Health: Call 310-6789 (no area code needed) toll-free anywhere in B.C. to access emotional support, information and resources specific to mental health and substance use issues. Available 24 hours a day.
- 1-800-SUICIDE: Call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) toll-free anywhere in B.C. if you or someone you know is in crisis. The Crisis Centre provides mental health or substance use support. Available 24 hours a day.
- Kid’s Help Phone: Call 1-800-668-6868 to speak to a professional counsellor. Available 24 hours a day.
To search for Services and Resources available in your community:
- Click here to search the online directory
B.C. Crisis and Information Lines
Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service
Call 1-800-663-1441 to find resources and support
Lower Mainland: 604-660-9382
Crisis Lines in BC
- 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
- 310 Mental Health Support (310-6789 -no area code needed)
HealthLinkBC
Anywhere in BC: 8-1-1
TTY (Deaf and hearing-impaired): 7-1-1
Here to Help
Visit the website for more information.
Problem Gambling Help Line
1-888-795-6111
Deaf or hearing-impaired (collect calls accepted):
604- 875-0885
B.C. Mental Health & Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS)
BCMHSUS offer a wide variety of programs and services to help people with severe and complex mental health and substance use needs. Our Services describes all of our programs in detail.
Head office phone number: 604-829-8657
B.C. Alcohol and Drug Information Referral Service (ADIRS)
Toll-Free 24/7: 1-800-663-1441
Lower Mainland: 604-660-9382
Alcohol & Drug Information Referral Service (ADIRS) provides free, confidential information and referral services to British Columbians in need of support with any kind of substance use issue (alcohol or other drugs). Referral to community substance use treatment services is available for all ages. Information available from ADIRS includes prevention resources, support groups, and addiction related topics such as fetal alcohol syndrome.
Articles, resources, and a life-saving mobile app available at:
https://www.stopoverdose.gov.bc.ca
B.C. Government Addiction Treatment Options by Health Authority:
First Nations Health Authority: Substance Use Prevention and Treatment
Interior Health Authority: Mental Health and Substance Use Services
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority: Substance Use Services
Fraser Health Authority: Mental Health and Substance Use
Island Health Authority: Mental Health and Substance Use Services and Resources
Northern Health Authority: Mental Health and Substance Use
Northern Health Authority: Mental Health and Substance Use
Programs and services:
https://www.northernhealth.ca/services/mental-health-substance-use/programs-and-services
Services by community:
https://www.northernhealth.ca/services/mental-health-substance-use/services-by-community
Phone: 250-565-2649
Toll Free: 1-866-565-2999
Addiction & Mental Health Information for Albertans
- Programs & Services
- Resources & Tools
Important Numbers
Emergencies: 9-1-1 or go directly to your nearest emergency department
Health Link: 8-1-1
Addiction Helpline: 1-866-332-2322
Mental Health Helpline: 1-877-303-2642
Edmonton:
- Canadian Mental Health Association or call 780-482-4357
Calgary:
403-297-1700
- Adult Addiction and Mental Health Services – Calgary Zone directory
Alberta Substance Use Crisis Lines
Addiction and Mental Health Helpline (24/7 confidential service that provides support, information and referrals to Albertans experiencing addiction and mental health concerns)
- Call 1-866-332-2322 (toll free Alberta wide) for addiction and mental health support.
- Service Providers may include information and referral specialists, nurse, occupational therapist, psychiatric nurse, psychologist, social worker
Edmonton Distress Line:
780-482-HELP (4357)
24-hour crisis line providing immediate support. Call now if you or someone you know is in crisis: contemplating suicide, feeling overwhelmed, or experiencing abuse.
Calgary Distress Centre:
24-Hour Crisis Line: 403-266-HELP (4357)