9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Canada-wideFree24/7
Call or text 9-8-8 for suicide crisis support anywhere in Canada.
Phone: 9-8-8
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If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8. If there is immediate danger or a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.
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Kids Help Phone
Canada-wideFree24/7
Mental health and crisis support for children, youth and young adults in Canada.
Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Visit resource ↗211 Canada
Canada-wideFreeVaries by region
Connect with community, health and social services across Canada.
Phone: 2-1-1
Visit resource ↗Hope for Wellness Helpline
Canada-wideFree24/7
Immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention for Indigenous people across Canada.
Visit resource ↗Government of Canada — Mental Health Support
Canada-wideInformation
Federal directory of crisis, provincial, territorial and national mental health supports.
Visit resource ↗ShelterSafe
Canada-wideFree
Find shelters and services for women and children experiencing violence in Canada.
Visit resource ↗Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
Canada-wideInformation
Canadian evidence, guidance and information about substance use and addiction.
Visit resource ↗National Eating Disorder Information Centre
Canada-wideFreeScheduled hours
National eating-disorder information, resources, referrals, helpline and live chat.
Phone: 1-866-633-4220
Visit resource ↗Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Canada-wideInformation
Mental health and addiction information, education and services from CAMH.
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