This page includes support for international students and healthy student living resources.
If you need immediate crisis support please see Crisis Lines & Resources.
If you require resources specific for racialised people, please see Racialized Resources.
welcome bc resources for international students
- Download the app to your smartphone. Use it to find settlement information and community resources.
- Service is available in these languages: English, French, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Korean, Punjabi, and Tagalog.
- Can help you find , including: counselling, employment, childcare, financial assistance, food, senior services, housing, legal services, immigrant services, education, arts and culture, recreation, health services, and support groups.
- : 604-822-5791
Available Monday to Friday 10 am to 4 pm. Closed on all public holidays.​
Provides free legal advice and representation to clients in the Lower Mainland who would otherwise be unable to afford legal assistance.
- Resources for Postsecondary Students
- For information on continuing adult education, see
- Resources for Postsecondary Students
- Offers information on the following topics:
- Includes information on: finding a family doctor and accessing healthcare and mental health supports.
- Offers information on the following topics:
healthcare and mental health resources
24 hour mental health crisis support
- : 310-6789 (No area code required).
- Emotional support and resources for mental health & substance misuse.
- : 1-800-784-2433
- : 1-877-857-3397 (toll free), 604-642-5212 (direct)
- Offers mental health support and free, confidential counselling to postsecondary students in BC.
- Text chat is also available through the .
- : 1-833-456-4566 (24 hours, toll free)
- Text: 45645 (Available 4 pm-midnight ET, standard text messaging rates apply)
- 24 hour support line for anyone thinking of or affected by suicide.
non-emergency healthcare and mental health support
- Provides 24/7 health advice, including mental health advice, that is given by trained professionals.
- Speak to an RN (24 hours) or a pharmacist, exercise professional, or dietician (during select hours) about your health-related concerns.
- Health service navigators can guide you to local supports.
- Services is available in many languages.
- Offers mental health and substance misuse information, helpful coping strategies, and connects you to resources in BC.
- Includes resources specific to racialised and cross-cultural communities.
employment resources
- Provides assistance with job searching, resumes, interview preparation, and career planning.
- Find a location near you using the .
- : 604-522-9701
2nd Floor, 519 Seventh Street, New Westminster, BC, V3M 6A7
: 604-584-0003
160, 210, 300 - 10362 King George Blvd, Surrey, BC, V3T 2W5
: 778-357-0566
601 - 4211 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC, V5H 1Z6
- : 604-522-9701
: 604-597-0205
Offers employment programs and assistance with job searching, training, and experience.
13455 76 Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3W 2W3
Email: info@dcrs.ca
Fax: 604-597-4299
healthy student living resources
- Provides information about different areas of student living that are helpful in creating a balanced student life.
- Includes a chapter on mental health and a wealth of information on living a healthy student life.