Child & Youth Suicide Prevention
Last updated on February 3, 2025Talk to someone if you’re concerned about the thoughts, feelings or behaviours that you or someone close to you is having - for example:
- Changes in eating or sleeping habits
- Not interested in doing favourite activities
- Talking about dying or not wanting to live anymore
If you have serious or immediate concerns: Talk to a doctor, mental health centre, hospital emergency department (9-1-1) or one of these crisis phonelines, internet chat, and/or text support:
- Suicide crisis: 1 800 SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
- Mental health issue: 310-6789 (24 hours)
- Youth in BC
Child & Youth Mental Health Walk-in Intake Clinics: Learn more about our Walk-in Intake Clinics and find a location near you.
More help and support: You don’t have to handle this alone - check out these helpful resources:
Information for Parents & Caregivers
Warning signs: Know the signs that your child or teen might be thinking about suicide:
Additional information: