211 British Columbia

Provides free, confidential, multilingual information and referral non-clinical health, social, and government services throughout BC. Services include:

• 211 (BC-wide)
  • Phone (dial 2-1-1) (24/7)
  • Text (text the name of your city to 2-1-1) (Mon – Sun 8 am – 11 pm PST)
  • Web chat (chat.bc211.ca/chat.html) (Mon – Sun 8 am 11 pm PST)
• Shelter and Street Help Line in parts of BC
  • Phone (dial 2-1-1) (24/7)
  • Text (text the name of your city to 2-1-1) (Mon – Sun 8 am – 11 pm PST)
  • Web chat (chat.bc211.ca/chat.html) (Mon – Sun 8 am – 11 pm PST)
  • Available in Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, and Greater Victoria areas.
• Alcohol & Drug Information and Referral Service (BC-wide)
  • Lower Mainland: 604-660-9382
  • Elsewhere in BC: 1-800-663-1441
• Gambling Support Line BC
  • Phone (dial 2-1-1) (24/7)
  • Text (text the name of your city to 2-1-1) (Mon – Sun 8 am – 11 pm PST)
  • Web chat (chat.bc211.ca/chat.html) (Mon – Sun 8 am 11 pm PST)
• Safe Seniors, Strong Communities (BC-wide)
  • Phone (dial 2-1-1) (24/7)
• VictimLink BC (BC-wide)
  • Call / Text 1-800-563-0808
• Youth Against Violence Line (BC-wide)
  • 1-800-680-4264
• Free province-wide database that covers a broad range of services, including advocacy, counselling, employment, child care, financial assistance, food, senior services, housing, legal services, immigrant services, education, arts and culture, recreation, health services, and support groups.
  • Free, self-serve, online Resource Directory can be accessed at bc211.ca.

Funded by United Way and Government of BC.