9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
- How to reach them: Call or Text 9-8-8
- What it is: A national, 24/7 bilingual, trauma-informed helpline for anyone thinking about suicide or experiencing severe emotional distress.
- Website: Visit the 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline.
Crisis Text Line (Powered by Kids Help Phone)
- How to reach them: Text CONNECT to 686868
- What it is: A free, confidential text-based service available to people of all ages across Canada. You will be connected with a trained, volunteer crisis responder.
- Website: Explore Crisis Text Line via Kids Help Phone.
Specialized Support Networks
Hope for Wellness Helpline (For Indigenous Peoples)
- How to reach them: Call 1-855-242-3310 or use their online chat.
- What it is: Available 24/7 to all First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada seeking immediate crisis intervention or emotional support. Services are available in English and French, and upon request in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut.
- Website: Access the Hope for Wellness Helpline. [1, 2]
Kids Help Phone (For Youth & Young Adults)
- How to reach them: Call 1-800-668-6868
- What it is: Professional counselling and anonymous support for children, youth, and young adults up to age 25. Available over the phone in over 100 languages.
- Website: Connect with Kids Help Phone Services.
Directories to Find Ongoing Care
211 Canada (Local Community & Social Services)
- How to reach them: Call or Text 2-1-1 (or text INFO to 2-1-1).
- What it is: A gateway to local, navigator-assisted community, health, and social services unique to your province or territory.
- Website: Search directories on 211 Canada.
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
- What it is: Provides access to community-based mental health programs, local branches, and educational resources in your specific region.
- Website: Find your local branch at the Canadian Mental Health Association.