Where to go after-hours
Closing Time,
every new beginning
comes from some other beginning’s end- Semisonic, Closing Time
One of the unfortunate realities of what we do here at Youth in BC is that the program has an opening and closing time. We do what we can between noon and 1am pacific time, but then where can you go when we’re closed? Well I guess that depends on what you’re looking for.
Some of these services also have on-line chat available (usually for only part of the day). If phones are okay with you, then it’ll depend on whether you want something that’s geared towards youth, or towards suicide.
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For youth:
(these particular four are all answered by counsellors and are 24/7)
- Canada: Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868
- United States: Boys Town National Hotline 1-800-448-3000
- United Kingdoms: Childline 0800 1111
- Australia: Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
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For suicide:
(these are all answered by volunteers and are 24/7)
- Canada (in BC): 1-800-SUICIDE (some of the same volunteers as YIBC!)
- Canada (outside of BC): With no national line, you can always try Kids Help Phone (see above) or check this page or this page for a local crisis centre
- United States: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK
- United Kingdoms: Samaritans 08457 90 90 90
- Ireland: Samaritans 1850 60 90 90
- Australia: Lifeline Australia 13 11 14
Posted by Youth In BC at February 27th, 2010 under Blog.
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