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.
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
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
The Signal with Adam Walsh will hear about a vigil to remember missing and murdered women, girls and gender diverse people in N.L. Then, host Adam Walsh has a mental health conversation around suicide prevention and support for people who have lost loved ones.
The Signal with Adam Walsh, CBC
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