Suicide Intervention Program
Suicide Intervention Program
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 (5-19) who are at risk of committing suicide in Delta.
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.
Services Provided:
Free individual short-term counselling for children and youth aged 5 to 19 in Delta identified as at moderate to high risk of suicide and engaged in high risk activities.
We provide suicide assessments, short-term intervention, safety planning, case management and referrals to other resources.
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.
This program is available by referrals only from the School District or MCFD.
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.
Other Resources Available:
For more information and helpful tips, download the Delta Youth Suicide Intervention Toolkit:
Delta Suicide Intervention Toolkit – Youth
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
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 or 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
