Canadian Crisis Centres

NEW! Canada’s 988 hotline, gives people access to suicide prevention services via call or text.

People in every province and territory who are experiencing a mental health crisis and need immediate, real-time support can use the three-digit number. Similar to 911 for accessing fire, police and medical emergencies, 988: Suicide Crisis Helpline is a short, easy-to-remember number to get a quick response from coast to coast to coast, 24/7 and free of charge.

Calls and texts to 988 will be directed to a network of partners in communities across the country offering suicide prevention services such as counselling. The 988 service is federally funded and available in English and French.