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Often, people try to keep themselves as safe as possible, and avoid pain or hurt. But sometimes, a person may self-harm (or hurt themselves on purpose) as a way to deal with difficult feelings, thoughts or trauma they are experiencing.

Self-harm is not a mental illness and does not mean that someone is developing a mental illness.

A person who self-harms does not hurt themselves to try to end their life. They may be experiencing high levels of distress and feel like it is the only way to temporarily relieve the feelings of hurt, overwhelm, and sadness that they may be feeling. However, there is significant risk involved with self-harming behaviour. Someone may hurt themselves more than they intended.

People self-harm for different reasons and in different ways. Find out more about why or in what ways someone may self-harm.

People at any stage of life may self-harm. Youth may self-injure to cope with intense emotions, peer pressure, or social challenges. Learn more about youth and self-injury. Self-harm can also be more common for people experiencing a mental illness or are coping with trauma.

If you are concerned that someone you love may be self-harming, find out more about how to recognize self-harm and what you can do.

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If you are thinking of harming yourself or are at risk due to injuries from self-harming, it is very important to reach out and speak to a friend or loved one. If you are a parent or caregiver who has found out that a child or youth is self-injuring, reach out and have a conversation.

Self-harm can cause serious injury or become a habit that a person may do often and can be challenging to stop.

There are available resources that can help to keep you safe, like counselling and self-help. A medical professional, like a doctor, can support you to find the right treatment path for you.

If you are concerned about your self-injury or someone else self-injuring, reach out to a mental health professional for non-judgmental support. There is help available.

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310Mental Health Support

Call 310-6789 (no area code needed) for immediate emotional support, information and mental health resources. ​

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310Mental Health Support

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310-6789
(No area code needed)
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Emotional support, information and resources specific to mental health in British Columbia.

Description

If you need support with your mental health, call to find help immediately.

The service is confidential, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is toll-free anywhere in British Columbia (no need to dial an area code), provided by the Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of British Columbia.

Adult
Alcohol
Anxiety
Depression
Drug use
Eating and body image
Fraser Health
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In crisis
Interior Health
Island Health
LGBTQ2S+ person
Mental health care
Northern Health
Parent or caregiver
Person with a disability
Post-secondary student
Senior
Stress
Understanding mental health
Understanding wellness
Vancouver Coastal Health
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Foundry BC Youth Clinics

Youth-focused clinics offering free counselling, primary care and more, for ages 12-24. 

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Abbotsford
Back Abbotsford

101- 32555 Simon Avenue
Abbotsford BC V2T 4Y2
Canada

1-604-746-3392
Email
Website
Campbell River
Back Campbell River

140 10th Avenue
Campbell River BC V9W 4E3
Canada

1-250-286-0611
Email
Website
Comox Valley
Back Comox Valley

575 10th Street
Comox Valley BC V9N 1P9
Canada

250-338-7341
Email
Website
Sun: Closed
Mon: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Tue: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Wed: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Thu: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Fri: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Sat: Closed
Kelowna
Back Kelowna

100 - 1815 Kirschner Rd
Kelowna BC V1Y 6G3
Canada

1-236-420-2803
Email
Website
Maple Ridge
Back Maple Ridge

22932 Lougheed Hwy
Maple Ridge BC V2X 2W2
Canada

1-604-380-3133
Email
Website
North Vancouver
Back North Vancouver

211 W. 1st Street
North Vancouver BC V7M 0E3
Canada

1-604-984-5060
Email
Website
Sun: Closed
Mon: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Tue: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Wed: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Thu: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Fri: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Sat: Closed
Penticton
Back Penticton

501 Main Street
Penticton BC V2A 5C6
Canada

1-778-646-2292
Email
Website
Prince George
Back Prince George

1148 7th Ave.
Prince George BC V2L 5G6
Canada

1-236-423-1571
Website
Sun: Closed
Mon: 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Tue: 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Wed: 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Thu: 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Fri: 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Sat: Closed
Richmond
Back Richmond

115-8100 Granville Ave
Richmond BC V6Y 1R4
Canada

1-604-674-0550
Email
Website
Sun: Closed
Mon: 9:00 am-4:30 pm
Tue: 9:00 am-4:30 pm
Wed: 9:00 am-4:30 pm
Thu: 9:00 am-4:30 pm
Fri: 9:00 am-4:30 pm
Sat: Closed
Terrace
Back Terrace

101-3219 Eby Street
Terrace BC V8G 4R3
Canada

1-250-635-5596
Email
Website
Sun: Closed
Mon: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Tue: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Wed: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Thu: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Fri: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Sat: Closed
Vancouver
Back Vancouver

1260 Granville St.
Vancouver BC V6Z 1M4
Canada

1-604-806-9415
Email
Website
Sun: Closed
Mon: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Tue: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Wed: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Thu: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Fri: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Sat: Closed
Victoria
Back Victoria

818 Douglas Street
Victoria BC V8W 2B6
Canada

1-250-383-3552
Email
Website

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Foundry BC has youth-focused clinics offering counselling, primary care and more.

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Foundry BC offers young people, ages 12-24, health and wellness resources, services and supports – online and through integrated service centres in communities across B.C.

Foundry centres are non-judgemental spaces that give young people access to mental health and substance use services, primary care, social services, and referrals to specialized mental health care. Peer support workers can help youth and their families navigate their experience and access the supports that are right for them. Clinicians can refer to specialized care including psychiatry.

Find an in-person Foundry centre near you.

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Urgent and Primary Care Centres (UPCCs) provide access to same-day, urgent, non-emergency health care. 

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Urgent and Primary Care Centres are available in many communities across British Columbia as part of the Province’s Primary Care Strategy. UPCCs are regularly being launched across the province. Keep checking this page for more updates.

Find your health authority below to see if an Urgent and Primary Care Centre is available near you. Click on the links to view more information about the services available, hours of operation, and more.

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HealthLink BC (8-1-1)

Free, reliable non-emergency health information and advice available by phone (8-1-1), online, or mobile app.

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Free, reliable non-emergency health information and advice available by phone, online, or mobile app.

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Get the health information you need to make decisions for yourself and those you care for. Information is available anywhere in B.C., any time of the day or night, every day of the year, online or by phone.

Visit HealthLinkBC or call 8-1-1 to speak with a health service navigator, who can also connect you with a:

  • Registered nurse any time, every day of the year
  • Registered dietitian from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday
  • Qualified exercise professional from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday
  • Pharmacist from 5 pm to 9 am every day of the year

Translation services are available in more than 130 languages. If you are deaf, hard of hearing or speech-impaired, you can call 8-1-1 using Video Relay Services (VRS) or Teletypewriter (TTY) – learn more. 

Addiction and recovery
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Alcohol
Anxiety
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Northern Health
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