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Community resources in BC and Alberta

Free and low-cost services we often point clients and families to, alongside the care we provide. We are not connected with these organizations. Details checked October 2026.

If you need help now

9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline

Free, 24/7 support anywhere in Canada for anyone thinking about suicide or worried about someone.

Call or text 9-8-8

HealthLink BC

Free health advice by phone from nurses, pharmacists, dietitians and exercise professionals, any time of day.

Call 8-1-1 (7-1-1 for deaf and hard of hearing)

Emergencies

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency department.

Call 9-1-1

Living with pain

Pain BC Support Line

Free information, resources and support by phone or text for people living with pain and their families. Not a crisis line.

Call or text 1-833-261-7246

Pain BC Coaching for Health

Free phone coaching for BC adults with chronic pain, to set and work toward self-management goals. Needs a referral from a health professional, which your CTC clinician can help with.

Mental health

BounceBack (CMHA BC)

A free skill-building program for adults and youth 13 and over with low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety or stress, with or without a coach.

Call 1-866-639-0522

HereToHelp

Plain-language information, self-tests and resources on mental health and substance use from BC's mental health partner agencies.

Brain injury, spinal cord injury and stroke

BC Brain Injury Association

The provincial association for acquired brain injury, with information and help finding services across BC.

Call 778-381-2696

Spinal Cord Injury BC InfoLine

Free information and support for people with spinal cord injury or other physical disabilities, their families and providers.

Call 1-800-689-2477 or text 778-247-2477

Stroke Recovery BC

Peer support, exercise, communication and education programs for stroke survivors, in communities across BC and online.

Caregivers, disability and benefits

Family Caregivers of BC

Phone support, information and referrals for anyone caring for a family member or friend.

Call 1-877-520-3267, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4 pm

Disability Alliance BC

Free help applying for disability benefits, the Disability Tax Credit and the RDSP, plus a free disability law clinic. By appointment.

After a workplace injury or a crash

WorkSafeBC: reporting a workplace injury

How injured workers report a workplace injury or illness and what happens with the claim.

Teleclaim 1-888-967-5377, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm

ICBC: injury claims and recovery

A step-by-step guide for people hurt in a BC crash, including pre-approved treatment and Enhanced Care recovery benefits.

Call 1-800-910-4222, daily 8 am to 8 pm

How CTC works with WorkSafeBC and ICBC

What we provide for injured workers and people recovering after a crash, and how referrals work.

Calgary and Alberta

Health Link 811

Free 24/7 health advice and navigation by phone for Albertans, including rehabilitation advice.

Call 8-1-1

Addiction and Mental Health Help Line

Free, confidential 24/7 phone support, crisis help and referrals for Albertans.

Call 1-877-303-2642

Distress Centre Calgary

A 24/7 crisis line plus free short-term counselling for youth, adults, couples and families in the Calgary region.

Call or text 403-266-4357

Southern Alberta Brain Injury Society

Non-medical support, groups and caregiver support for people living with brain injury and their families in Calgary.

Call 403-521-5212

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