Men’s Mental Health in British Columbia

British Columbia is home to some of the best men’s mental health infrastructure in Canada, including HeadsUpGuys at the University of British Columbia.

The BC picture, in numbers

Per Statistics Canada, BC’s age-standardized suicide rate has typically tracked at or slightly above the Canadian average. Roughly 75% of those deaths are men, consistent with national PHAC data. Among BC’s mental health resources, men’s help-seeking rates remain a long-standing concern.

Local BC resources we send men to

Vancouver and Lower Mainland

Victoria and Vancouver Island

Northern BC and rural communities

The BC Mental Health Support Line at 310-6789 (no area code) is free 24/7 from anywhere in BC.

Indigenous communities in BC

First Nations Health Authority mental wellness programs, plus the Hope for Wellness Helpline at 1-855-242-3310.

Crisis lines for BC men

  • 988 Talk Suicide Canada, 988 free 24/7.
  • BC Mental Health Support Line, 310-6789 free 24/7 from anywhere in BC.
  • Crisis Centre BC, 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433).
  • Kuu-us Crisis Line (Indigenous), 1-800-588-8717.

How MenTELL shows up in BC

BC men are some of our most active Speak Up contributors. We work alongside HeadsUpGuys (UBC), CMHA BC, and CCMF BC, and our 2026 Men’s Mental Health Month campaign features BC-led events through the #BeTheFlare chain.

Sources: Statistics Canada, HeadsUpGuys (UBC), CMHA BC, BC Government Mental Health.

Verified Canadian resources for men

If you are looking for further Canadian information beyond MenTELL, two trusted sources to bookmark are HeadsUpGuys, a free men’s depression resource built at the University of British Columbia, and the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation, the Canadian non-profit behind the 2025 Canadian Men’s Health Study and the Don’t Change Much platform.

If you, or a man you love, are in crisis, please call or text 9-8-8. Free. 24/7. Anywhere in Canada.