Organization: 9-8-8 - Suicide Crisis Helpline
Toll-Free: Call or text 988
TTY: Dial 711, then 988
Website: 988.ca
Hours: Daily 24 hours
Service Description: Free daily 24-hour service connecting with one of 40 local community responders to provide a safe, confidential space * responders specialized and trained in all crisis situations with suicide prevention * partnered with specialized services such as Hope for Wellness for First Nations Community and Kids Help Phone for younger communities * coordinated by CAMH

Deaf or hard of hearing community can connect using Canada Video Relay Service



Fees: None
Application: Call or text to connect to a responder
Eligibility / Target Population: All ages * anyone in crisis or distress
Languages: English ; French
Language Notes: French reception, programs, publications, translation and website * other language interpretation available based on request and availability of responders
Area Served: Ontario
See Also: Mental Health Crisis Lines
Suicide
Last Updated: 12/2/2024
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=220740

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