9-1-1 is the number to call in an immediate emergency, across BC.

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Emergency Services by Health Authority

The 310-Mental Health support line is available 24 hours per day across BC: 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.

Vancouver Coastal Health: visit the Vancouver Coastal Health webpage regarding emergency mental health services.

Fraser Health: visit the Fraser Health webpage regarding emergency mental health services, including First Nations emergency contacts.

Vancouver Island Health: visit the Island Health webpage regarding mental health crisis and emergency services. Also see their Early Psychosis Intervention webpage.

Interior Health: Visit the Interior Health webpage regarding acute psychiatry services, for patients presenting to Emergency, or see IHA’s general mental health services webpage.

Northern Health: Visit the Northern Health webpage regarding mental health services, including emergency contacts.