About Chimo Community Services

Careers with Chimo

Careers with Chimo

Learn about Chimo

Chimo engages in collaborative community planning and develops innovative resources to address emerging needs.

Who is Chimo?

Chimo is a non-profit organization serving people in crisis, transition and through education.
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Board of Directors

Chimo Community Services is governed by a Board of Directors of up to twelve individuals that reflect the diversity of the Richmond community.
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Learn about Chimo

Chimo engages in collaborative community planning and develops innovative resources to address emerging needs.

Who is Chimo?

Chimo is a non-profit organization serving people in crisis, transition and through education.
Learn more  ›

Board of Directors

Chimo Community Services is governed by a Board of Directors of up to twelve individuals that reflect the diversity of the Richmond community.
Learn more  ›

Volunteer with Chimo

Pay Training Fees

Become a Member

Volunteer with Chimo

Pay training fees

Become a Member

Overview

We’re proud to provide meaningful and challenging volunteer work.
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Crisis Lines

Volunteering with the Crisis Line offers a unique and rewarding opportunity to help someone in need and to develop new skills.
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Community Engagement

Looking for a way to give back to your community? Become a volunteer presenter!
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Outreach & Advocacy

Join our unique Outreach and Advocacy program.
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Crisis Line and Live Chat

Are you feeling stressed, in a crisis, or just need someone to talk to?

We provide confidential and non-judgmental emotional support by professionally trained volunteers.

Crisis Lines

Seven days a week, 24 hours a day

Live Chat

Thursday to Saturday, 4pm to 10 pm

(hours are subject to Responder availability)

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Seven days a week, 24 hours a day

About Crisis Lines

Crisis intervention and referral information are available.

1-800-SUICIDE 1-800-784-2433
310-Mental Health Support 310-6789 (Do not add 604, 778 or 250 before the number.)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Chimo Crisis Lines 604-279-7070
8am to midnight, 7 days a week.

BC’s Crisis Lines are funded by BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services, a program of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). We are authorized to collect personal information for the purpose of providing crisis and support services to individuals under s. 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA); and for program evaluation and quality improvement purposes under s. 26(e). To support training and to ensure the quality of our services, your live calls may be monitored, and will be recorded. For more information about your privacy, visit http://www.phsa.ca/privacy or email: privacy@phsa.ca

About Live Chat

We provide emotional support for Chatters in distress, crisis, or just needing someone to talk to.

Connect to our Live Chat from your mobile device or PC.

About 9-8-8

9-8-8 is a new national helpline for anyone across Canada who is thinking about suicide, or who is worried about someone they know.

Call or text 9-8-8 toll-free, anytime for support in English and French.

9-8-8 responders are here to listen and provide help without judgement.

Crisis Line Equity & Access Project

Let’s Talk

We provide emotional support for Chatters in distress, crisis, or just needing someone to talk to. Connect to our Live Chat from your mobile device or PC.

A trained Live Chat Volunteer receives your message on our secure, virtual platform and helps you cope with your feelings and get you to a calm, safe space.