Child and youth suicide prevention

Last updated on September 10, 2025

Talk 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 and 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 and caregivers

Warning signs

Know the signs that your child or teen might be thinking about suicide:

HealthLink BC: Warning Signs of Suicide in Children and Teens

Additional information

Get immediate support for a...

Suicide crisis: 1 800 SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
Mental health issue: 310-6789 (24 hours)
Medical emergency: 911

These online resources can also help:

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