There is strength in seeking support.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency please call 911.

If you or a loved one is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please know that you are not alone. Your well-being is important, and there is help available. Reach out to supportive friends, family, or professionals who can provide assistance. These are resources designed to guide you through difficult times. You matter, and help is just a conversation away.

National Resources

Mental health and suicide prevention: 988

Available November 30th, 2023, You will be able to call or text 9-8-8 from anywhere in Canada for free and be directed to the appropriate mental health crisis or suicide prevention service in your area.

Canada Suicide Prevention Service:

1-833-456-4566 (phone)
45645 (Text, 4 p.m. to midnight ET only)
crisisservicescanada.ca

In Quebec (French): Association québécoise de prévention du suicide: 1-866-APPELLE (1-866-277-3553)

Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868, live chat counselling at www.kidshelpphone.ca

Newfoundland and Labrador

Mental Health Crisis Line 24 Hour: 811

Bridge The Gap: Find mental health services in your region https://nl.bridgethegapp.ca/

Lifewise Warmline: Available in both French and English, the Warmline offers mental health support and information from trained Lifewise staff to the public 12 hours a day, seven days a week. Check out their website for hours as well as services including peer group, family and 1:1 support. https://lifewisenl.ca/

(En) 1-855-753-2560
(Fr) 1-833-753-5460

9-8-8 Mental Health Crisis Line Now Live

Across Canada, individuals can now reach out for help by calling or texting the new three-digit service, 9-8-8. This service is designed to provide trauma-informed and culturally affirming support to those contemplating suicide or concerned about someone they know.

While the primary focus of 9-8-8 is suicide prevention, the service ensures that no one seeking help will be turned away. Regardless of location in Canada, individuals can connect with a trained responder by calling or texting 9-8-8, receiving non-judgmental listening support.

Addressing the rising demand for crisis services, 9-8-8 offers:

  • An easily memorable three-digit number for crisis situations.
  • Support in both English and French, available through phone and text.
  • Swift access to assistance from trained responders, accessible 24/7/365.
  • High-quality, evidence-based, and equitable suicide prevention and crisis support for everyone in Canada.

For additional information about the 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline, please visit https://988.ca.

Spread Awareness

Today we came together as a community to support the launch of the groundbreaking new three digit number 9-8-8. This will mark a significant change for individuals who are impacted by suicide, emotional distress or who is worried about someone else.

Joy Run on CBC

When interviewed by CBC, Tanya spoke more about her personal experiences and how having a lifeline available made a difference in her journey.

“I’m here, I lived… I was fortunate enough to feel safe to call somebody, and I know that that’s why I’m here, because this person intervened.”

Tanya Joy, CBC News