Crisis lines & support
For emergencies or immediate safety concerns, call 911.
Community Support Resources Following
the Events in Tumbler Ridge
Our hearts are with everyone impacted by the Tumbler Ridge shooting.If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available. You do not have to navigate this alone.
24/7 Immediate Support
• Suicide Crisis Helpline Call or text 9-8-8
• Kids Help Phone Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
• BC KUU-US Indigenous Crisis and Support Line 1-800-588-8717
• Hope for Wellness Helpline 1-855-242-3310 Youth and Young Adult Supports
• Foundry Virtual BC• Here2Talk
• Kelty Mental Health
• FamilySmart
• Learning Through Loss
• HealthLinkBC
Provincial Health Authorities
Northern Health
Interior Health
Fraser Health
Island Health
Vancouver Coastal Health
Additional Mental Health Resources
Canadian Mental Health Association
ERASE• Help Starts Here• First Nations Health AuthorityIf you are a parent, caregiver, or educator supporting children through grief and trauma, resources are available to help guide those conversations.
Crisis Centre BC:
Provides 24/7 emotional support, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention services.
-Call: 1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE)
-Youth in BC Chat (24/7): youthinbc.com
-Adults: crisiscentre.bc.ca
Here2Talk (Post-Secondary Students):
Free mental health counselling and 24/7 support for BC post-secondary students.
-Call: 1-877-857-3397
-Text: 1-604-642-5212
-Chat: here2talk.ca
Mental Health Support Line (BC):
Confidential support for any mental health concerns, 24/7.
-Call: 310-6789 (no area code required)
KUU-US Crisis Line (Indigenous-Specific):
24/7 support tailored for Indigenous individuals of all ages, including youth and adults.
-Call: 1-800-588-8717
Talk Suicide Canada:
A national service also accessible in BC for anyone feeling overwhelmed, distressed, or in crisis.
-Call: 1-833-456-4566 (24/7)
-Text: 45645 (Available 4 PM – 12 AM PT)
-Website: talksuicide.ca
Kids Help Phone (Youth and Young Adults)
Available 24/7 for youth, offering phone, text, and live chat support.
-Call: 1-800-668-6868
-Text: CONNECT to 686868
-Chat: kidshelpphone.ca