9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline

Canada's suicide crisis line: call or text 988 to talk with a trained crisis responder, any time of day or night.

Program in Canada-wide. Mental health Health & care Teens & youth Seniors

How to reach them

1. Call 988 (call or text).
2. Say who you are and what you are offering or asking.
3. Come back here and tell us if they answered.

Where else they are

Their website is 988.ca.

Good to know

• For whomAnyone in Canada who is thinking about suicide, is not sure whether they need help, or is worried about someone else.
• LanguagesEnglish, French
• Their stepsCall or text 988, any time, day or night, every day of the year. If someone's safety is at risk right now, call 911.

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