Urgent help
In a crisis
Scope
I do not provide crisis services, and walk-ins are not accepted. The services below are available.
Emergency and crisis
Emergency and crisis services
| Service | Contact | Available |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency services, or your nearest emergency department | 911 | 24 hours |
| Suicide Crisis Helpline | 988 (call or text) | 24 hours |
| BC Suicide Prevention and Intervention Line | 1-800-784-2433 | 24 hours |
| BC Mental Health Support Line | 310-6789 (no area code) | 24 hours |
| Vancouver Coastal Regional Distress Line | 604-872-3311 | 24 hours |
| KUU-US Crisis Line (First Nations and Aboriginal) | 1-800-588-8717 | 24 hours |
| HealthLink BC, for health advice from a nurse | 811 | 24 hours |
Urgent care in Vancouver
Urgent mental health care in Vancouver
The Access and Assessment Centre at Vancouver General Hospital sees Vancouver residents aged 17 and over with mental health and substance use concerns that are not life threatening. No referral is required.
- Address
- 803 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver
- Phone
- 604-675-3700
- Walk-in
- 7:30 to 21:30, seven days a week
- By phone
- 7:30 to 22:00, seven days a week
Where there is immediate danger to life, call 911 or attend an emergency department rather than the Access and Assessment Centre.