While MNBC offices are closed from December 22, 2025, to January 5, 2026, other supports remain available that we’ve listed below.
If you, or someone you know is in crisis and needs support, please reach out to the 24 hour/7 day a week Métis Crisis line at 1-833-Metis-BC (1-833-638-4722).
General services
- 310-6789 – No area code – Toll free access to emotional support, information and resources for mental health.
- 1-800-784-2433 – Suicide crisis line for those who are or know someone having thoughts of suicide.
- 1-800-663-1441 – Alcohol and Drug information and referral service. Will connect you to open and available services and resources for alcohol and substance use supports.
- https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/mental-health-support-in-bc/adults – list of resources from immediate support to non-crisis online and phone supports.
- https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/ - Portal for finding and accessing supports and other resources.
- https://dwdonline.ca/ - Resources and self-help skills for dealing with depression
- 1-800-563-0808 – VictimLinkBC – information, referral and crisis supports to victims of family violence, crime and more.
Kids and Youth
- 1-800-668-6868 – Kid’s Help Phone – access to professional counsellors.
- https://foundrybc.ca/ - Support for Youth age 12-24. Will be open for appointments most days through the holidays. Also offering virtual services through 1-833-308-6379.
- https://youthinbc.com/ - online chat and phone services for Youth available from 12pm – 1am.
Seniors and Elders
- 1-855-306-1443 – Seniors Abuse and Information line. Available 8am – 8pm.