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Community Legal Education Association
Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto
British Columbia Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation
Aboriginal Friendship Centres of Saskatchewan
Aboriginal Family Service Centre
Northwest Territories Health and Social Services
The Northwest Territories does not have a Children’s Advocate Office. Concerns should be directed to the appropriate Health and Social Services Authority and/or the Health and Social Service Navigator (http://www.hss.gov.nt.ca/health-and-social-services-system-navigator).
Ministry of Children and Family Development
To report suspected child maltreatment: Call the Helpline for Children toll-free at 310-1234 (no area code is required within BC).
Find out more information on your role in knowing when and what to report
Find local child welfare services in British Columbia
British Columbia Civil Liberties Association
Crisis Centre
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, call 1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE), 24/7, services available in 140 languages.
Anywhere in BC: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
Vancouver: 604-872-3311
Sunshine Coast/Sea to Sky: 1-866-661-3311
Mental Health Support Line: 310-6789
Seniors Distress Line: 604-872-1234
Online Chat Service for Youth: YouthInBC.com (Noon to 1am)
Online Chat Service for Adults: CrisisCentreChat.ca (Noon to 1am)