Grief Resources

  • Sunshine Coast Hospice Society - 604-740-0475 Information, support, and resources for grief and bereavement local to the lower Sunshine Coast BC
  • Canadian Virtual Hospice - Online information and resources including resources for kids, youth, and adults
  • Children's Grief Foundation of Canada - A resources page with a list of book recommendations for supporting kids through grief
  • BC Bereavement Helpline - 604-738-9950, or Toll Free 1-877-779-2223 (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm)

Crisis Lines and Help Lines

BC Canada

Crisis Lines

  • 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
  • 310-6789 (no area code needed) - BC Mental Health Support Line.
  • 9-8-8 (call or text) National Suicide Crisis Helpline
  • (1-800-588-8717) - Kuu-us Crisis Line - BC Wide Indigenous toll free line

Youth

  • Kids Help Phone Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868 
  • Foundry BC - Online information, resources, and support for youth and caregivers

Seniors

  • Seniors Distress Line BC call 604-872-1234
  • Seniors ABuse and Information LIne (SAIL) BC - 1-866-437-1940 or 604-437-1940 in the Lower Mainland