988 Suicide Crisis Helpline


Description
  • is a national telephone and text suicide prevention and support service
  • provides culturally affirming suicide prevention services
  • offers access to online resources, local helplines and crisis resources across Canada
Is a partnership of government and community agencies led by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). Visit website for full list of partners.
Eligibility
Anyone in crisis with thoughts of suicide or who is worried about someone else
Application Process
Self referral; call or text 988; see website for information on what to expect when you contact 988, including how to access support if you are Deaf or Hard of Hearing or if you require support in another language
Crisis
988 - phone and text support
Toll Free
1-833-456-4566
Web Site
Visit Website
Languages
American Sign Language, English, French, Cree, Ojibwe, Inuktitut are available through Hope for Wellness Helpline. Interpreters are available for other languages including American Sign Language
Fees
None
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Last Updated On
December 10, 2024
Hours of Operation
Mon
24 hrs
Tue
24 hrs
Wed
24 hrs
Thu
24 hrs
Fri
24 hrs
Sat
24 hrs
Sun
24 hrs

Service Area(s)
Canada