TEL: 988 (call or text)
Services: Suicide prevention & crisis support
Languages: Multiple languages available
Cost: FREE
Availability: 24/7
TEL: 1-877-857-3397
Web: here2talk.ca
Location: BC Province
Services: Counselling for BC post-secondary students
Eligibility: ALL international students
Access: App, phone, web
Cost: FREE
Availability: 24/7
Location: Province‑wide (multiple branches)
TEL: 1‑800‑555‑8222
Web: cmha.bc.ca
Services: Mental health education, support groups, community programs
Special: BounceBack program for anxiety/depression (free, evidence‑based)
Eligibility: BC residents
Cost: FREE for most programs
Hours: Varies by program
Location: Brock Hall, UBC Vancouver
TEL: 604-822-3811
Web: students.ubc.ca/health/counselling
Services: Individual counseling, groups
Special: International student support programs
Hours: Monday-Friday business hours
Cost: Covered by student fees
Location: SFU Burnaby, Vancouver, Surrey
TEL: 778-782-4615 (Burnaby)
TEL: 778-782-5200 (Vancouver/Surrey)
Services: Stress, anxiety, depression support
Special: International Student Support Group
Hours: Monday-Friday business hours
Cost: Covered by student fees
Location: Langara Vancouver Campus
TEL: 604-323-5221
Mail: counselling@langara.ca
Services: Counselling services
Eligibility: Langara students
Access: Appointments required
Location: Douglas New Westminster
TEL: 604-527-5486
Mail: stuserv@douglascollege.ca
Services: Counseling services
Eligibility: Douglas students
Access: Appointments required
Location: KPU Surrey Campus
TEL: 604-599-2828
Mail: Counsellor@kpu.ca
Services: Counseling services
Eligibility: KPU students
Access: Appointments required
Location: North Vancouver Campus
TEL: 604‑984‑1744
Mail: counselling@capilanou.ca
Services: Individual counselling, crisis support
Eligibility: CapU students
Access: Appointments required
Location: Multiple BC locations
TEL: 604-684-2561
Mail: info@issbc.org
Services: Culturally sensitive mental health support
Focus: Newcomers including international students
Hours: Monday-Friday business hours
Cost: FREE for eligible
Languages: Multilingual support
Location: 20+ centres across BC + virtual services
TEL: 1‑833‑308‑6379
Web: foundrybc.ca
Services: Mental health support, walk‑in counselling, peer support
Eligibility: Ages 12–24
Access: In‑person, app, virtual
Cost: FREE
TEL: 811
Web: healthlinkbc.ca
Services: Mental health nurses, crisis guidance, substance‑use support
Eligibility: B.C. Residents
Cost: FREE
Availability: 24/7
TEL: 1-855-242-3310
Web: hopeforwellness.ca
Coverage: Canada-wide
Services: Mental health counseling
Focus: For Indigenous peoples
Languages: Multiple languages
Cost: FREE
Availability: 24/7
TEL: 1‑888‑795‑6111
Web: bcresponsiblegambling.ca
Services: Counselling for gambling addiction
Eligibility: All residents of British Columbia, including international students
Cost: FREE
Availability: 24/7
TEL: 604‑270‑7841
Web: bcss.org
Services: Psychosis education, counselling
Eligibility: BC residents
Cost: FREE
Special: Support for students experiencing psychosis or related mental health struggle
Call 911 for emergency services
Text or call 988 for crisis support
Go to nearest hospital emergency room
Crisis Text Lines:
Text TALK to 686868 (Crisis Text Line Canada)
Text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line US – available in Canada)
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