Finding support over suicide
Suicide is preventable. If you are considering suicide, please call SFU Health & Counselling. A doctor, nurse, or counsellor can meet with you at Burnaby or Vancouver campus today. For immediate assistance call Campus Security if you are at Burnaby, Vancouver, or Surrey campus or dial 911.
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After-hours options
1-800-SUICIDE
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, call 1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE)
Crisis Centre of BC
If you want to speak to someone outside of Health & Counselling operating hours (9:00 am to 4:30 pm), call the Crisis Centre of BC at 604-872-3311 or toll free at 1-800-784-2433
The Crisis Centre of BC also offers online chat from noon to 1:00 am at www.crisiscentrechat.ca for adults or www.youthinbc.com for youth.
For more information visit www.crisiscentre.bc.ca/get-help
Supporting students in distress training
Health & Counselling aims to create a university community that is sensitive to issues of suicide. Our goal is to train staff, faculty, and students to feel well-equipped if interacting with someone experiencing distress or thoughts of suicide: