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The Inquiry includes opportunities for input from the public, community and experts. We are currently accepting oral, written and video submissions from community organizations to B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner. See below for more information.
BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner is committed to providing support to enable meaningful participation in the Inquiry to the fullest extent possible.
It can be challenging and painful to share experiences of witnessing or being targeted by hate incidents. Below we list a number of resources for those who may experience distress.
This list is not exhaustive and may not include the most appropriate resource to meet your needs. If you require assistance and don’t see a program here that’s right for you, please feel free to contact our Office for assistance by emailing inquiry@bchumanrights.ca. We strive to provide information or referrals in a timely manner to everyone who contacts us. You are also welcome to contact us to let us know of other useful resources that are not reflected in this list.
Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Centre of BC
Description: Immediate access to barrier-free, non-judgmental, confidential support and follow-up through 24/7 phone lines and online services.
Call: 1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE)
Chat: www.crisiscentrechat.ca
VictimLinkBC
Description: Toll-free, confidential, multilingual service available across B.C. and the Yukon 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call or text: 1-800-563-0808
Email: VictimLinkBC@bc211.ca
310Mental Health Support
Description: Toll-free province-wide access to emotional support, information and resources specific to mental health, available 24/7.
Call: 310-Mental Health (310-6789) – no need to dial an area code
Alcohol & Drug Information and Referral Service
Description: Free, confidential information and referral services to British Columbians in need of support with any kind of substance use issue (alcohol or other drugs). Free, multilingual telephone assistance is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call: 1-800-663-1441
KUU-US Crisis Line Society
Description: 24-hour crisis line for Indigenous adults, elders and youth: First Nations and Aboriginal Peoples helping First Nations and Aboriginal Peoples.
Call toll-free: 1-800-588-8717
Adults and Elders call: 250-723-4050
Children and Youth call: 250-723-2040
Indian Residential Schools Survivors Society
Description: Crisis support for Survivors, families and communities, offering emotional, mental, and spiritual support, available 24/7.
Call: 1-800-721-0066
Islamophobia hotline
Description: Free confidential legal advice if you feel that you have been discriminated against, harassed, or faced violence because you are Muslim or are perceived to be Muslim.
Call: 604-343-3828
Website: https://islamophobiahotline.org
S.U.C.C.E.S.S Chinese Help Lines
Description: Serves callers in the province of British Columbia who speak Mandarin or Cantonese.
For Cantonese, call: 604-270-8233
For Mandarin, call: 604-270-8222
Prideline (Gay and Lesbian Helpline)
Description: Peer support, information and referrals for anyone in BC, available weeknights (Monday to Friday) from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Call: 1-800-566-1170
Trans Lifeline
Description: Grassroots hotline offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis: for the trans community, by the trans community.
Call: 1-877-330-6366
Battered Women’s Support Services (BWSS) Crisis Line
Description: Providing emotional support to women experiencing gender-based domestic violence and/or uncertainty during these difficult times. BWSS takes your calls from Monday to Sunday, 24 hours a day.
Call: 1-855-687-1868
Text: 604-652-1867
Email: intake@bwss.org
Seniors Distress Line
Description: free and confidential telephone support service for seniors, their caregivers or anyone concerned about a senior. Calls are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by highly trained, non-judgmental and caring volunteers.
Call: 604-872-1234
Black Youth Helpline
Description: Professional, culturally relevant youth and family assessments and intervention
Call: 1-833 294 8650
Native Youth Crisis Hotline
Description: Answered by staff 24/7. Available throughout Canada and US.
Call: 1-877-209-1266
Kids Help Phone
Description: Canada-wide 24-hour bilingual counselling and information services for children and youth between 5 to 20 years old. Services can be accessed via telephone, mobile app, and online.
Call: 1-800-668-6868
