Emergency Numbers

If you or someone else might be in danger of hurting themselves or others, call 911 or go to the hospital emergency right away.
Further emergency contact information for physical and mental health resources are available below.

Ambulance, fire, police

Call 9-1-1

Poison control

Call 1-800-567-8911

Alcohol & drug information referral service

Alcohol & Drug Information Referral Service (ADIRS) provides free, confidential information and referral services to British Columbians in need of support with any kind of substance use issue (alcohol or other drugs).

Phone: 1-800-663-1441

Vancouver access & assessment centre

Access and Assessment Centre (AAC) is an alternative to the Emergency Department for people having a non-life threatening mental health and/or substance use issue.

Call or walk in any time, 24/7, 365 days a year: (604) 675-3700

Joseph & Rosalie Segal & Family Health Centre,
Level 1 East Entrance
803 West 12th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9

HealthLink BC

HealthLink BC is a 24-hour resource for non-emergency health information and advice.

Phone: dial 8-1-1

or for deaf or hearing-impaired call: 1 (866) 889-4700

Crisis intervention & suicide prevention centre

24-hour line for confidential and free emotional support.

Phone: (604) 872-3311
Deaf or hearing-impaired call: 1 (866) 872-0113

Youth in BC distress line

24-hour distress line for youths in crisis.

Phone: (604) 872-3311

If you or someone else might be in danger of hurting themselves or others, call 911 or go to the hospital emergency right away. Further emergency contact information for physical and mental health resources are available below.