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If You Are In Crisis

If you or someone you know has a mental health or substance use emergency call 911.

If you or someone you know is in immediate crisis or has suicide-related concerns:

9-8-8 is for anyone who is thinking about suicide, or who is worried about someone they know. Connect to a responder to get help without judgement. Call or text 9-8-8 toll-free, anytime for support in English or French.

Call: 9-8-8 (toll-free, 24/7)

Text: 9-8-8 (toll-free, 24/7)

For more information, visit https://988.ca


If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis:

811 HealthLine nurses are available 24/7 to listen, provide support, and connect you to health services in your area. If you are experiencing a mental health and addictions crisis, need support, or are looking for health information, call 811.

Call: 811 (24/7)

For more information, visit https://www.811healthline.ca/mental-health/


Kids Help Phone can also support you:

If young people need help right now, they can text a trained, volunteer crisis responder at Kids Help Phone about anything they’re going through. No issue is too big or too small. Kids Help Phone’s e-mental health services are available 24/7 across Canada for kids, teens, and young adults.

Call: 1-800-668-6868 (24/7)

Text: 686868 (24/7)

For more information, visit https://kidshelpphone.ca/

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