988 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Site: Telephone Helpline
Contacts
| Public Comments | Help is availableSpeak with someone today Call or text 9-8-8 - Suicide Crisis Helpline 24/7 |
| Crisis Phone | 988 Call or Text |
| Website | https://988.ca/ |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talk.parlons.suicide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talk.parlons.suicide X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/988canada |
Addresses
| Physical Access | Not Applicable - No physical location; TTY available for people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing |
Description
| Description (Service) | A safe space to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Call or text if you are in crisis, if you are worried about yourself or if you are worried about someone else. Calls can be made from a pay phone, a land line or a cell phone. National telephone and text suicide prevention and support A partnership of government and community agencies led by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). Visit website for full list of partners. |
Service Details
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit | ||
| Hours | Mon-Sun 24 hours |
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| Areas Served | Canada | ||
| Eligibility | Anyone thinking of suicide or who is worried about someone else. | ||
| Application |
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. |
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| Languages | English ; French ; American Sign Language (ASL) ; Cree,Ojibwe, Inuktitut available through Hope for Wellness Helpline; Interpreters available for other languages. | ||
| Fees | None |
Subjects
| Service Categories | Directory/Resource List Publication ~ Suicide Issues ; Suicide Counselling ; Suicide Prevention Hotlines |