988 Suicide Crisis Helpline

AKA: 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline; 9-8-8 Suicide Prevention Helpline; 988; Canadian Suicide Prevention Line; National Suicide Prevention Hotline; Canada Suicide Prevention Service
Provided by: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health - AKA: CAMH; Access CAMH
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Service Description

National telephone and text suicide prevention and support. 988 uses culturally affirming suicide prevention services and has access to online resources, local helplines and crisis resources across Canada.

A partnership of government and community agencies led by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). Visit website for full list of partners.

Information

Eligibility:
Anyone thinking of suicide or who is worried about someone else
Fees:
No fees to call the toll free number * Standard text messaging rates apply to send a text
How to Access:
Call or text 9-8-8 * Dial 7-1-1 for TTY * Use VRS for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service https://srvcanadavrs.ca/en/9-1-1-and-9-8-8/
Documents Required:
Not applicable
Program Hours:
24/7 service
Program Phone Numbers:
  • Suicide Crisis Helpline
    Toll-free
    9-8-8
  • Text 'Start' to begin a text chat
    9-8-8
  • Toll-Free Number
    Across Canada * Call this number if unable to dial 9-8-8
    1-833-456-4566
  • TTY
    7-1-1
Language:
English * French * American Sign Language * Cree, Ojibwe, Inuktitut available through Hope for Wellness Helpline * Interpreters available for other languages
Website:
https://988.ca/
Coverage Area:
Canada

Service Locations & Contact Info

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      • Coverage Area:
        Canada
      • Disabilities Access:
        Not applicable