Youth Suicide Prevention in Delta
If you are thinking about suicide
Asking for help can be hard. That’s why we offer a safe place to talk – you don’t have to face it alone.
Deltassist provides assistance to youth (under 19) who are at risk of committing suicide in Delta.
Services Provided:
- Suicide risk assessment for youth
- Short-term counselling services
You can directly access our services by contacting Deltassist at 604-594-3455 and ask for our Suicide Prevention Program or speak to your school counsellor about making a referral.
If coming in to our offices for help is a barrier for you, then outreach services are also available in the community or at your school.
Please note that we are not a crisis centre and that it might take up to one business day to respond. We are open Monday – Friday 9-4:30pm. For immediate assistance, please refer to the resources below.
If you are seriously at risk of attempting suicide, CALL 911
Other Resources Available:
Fraser Health Crisis Line crisis support:
Phone: 604-951-8855 | 24/7
youthspace.ca – national online emotional and crisis chat and text for youth under 30
Chat: youthspace.ca | 6 pm – midnight Text: 778-783-0177 | 6 pm – midnight
YouthinBC :
Phone: 604-872-3311 | 24/7 Chat: youthinBC.com | Noon – 1 am
1-800-SUICIDE BC wide phone support line
Phone: 1-800-784-2433 | 24/7
Kid’s Help Phone, Canada wide service
Phone: 1-800-668-6868 24/7 or Chat: kidshelpphone.ca Wed. – Sun. 3 – 11 pm
For more information and helpful tips, download the Delta Youth Suicide Intervention Toolkit:
Delta Suicide Intervention Toolkit – Youth
Know Someone Thinking about Suicide?
Deltassist provides assistance to youth (under 19) who are at risk of committing suicide in Delta.
Services Provided:
- Suicide risk assessment for youth
- Short-term counselling services
Parents, caregivers, schools and medical professionals can directly access our services by contacting Deltassist Suicide Prevention Program at 604-594-3455 and ask for our Suicide Prevention Program.
Please note that we are not a crisis centre and that it might take up to one business day to respond. We are open Monday – Friday 9-4:30pm.
If you are concerned for the immediate safety of a youth (suicide, life-threatening injury or mental health concerns), please take them to Surrey Memorial Hospital, which is open 24 hours a day, every day. If you need help getting the child/youth to the hospital, you can call 911 or Delta Police at 604 946 4411 and request assistance.
For more information about warning signs and prevention for parents and caregivers, download A Suicide Intervention Toolkit for Parents and Caregivers in Delta:
Delta Suicide InterventionToolkit – Families
