Emergency Support Resources

A curated list of emergency support resources for Canadians

Emergency Crisis Information (Canada)

Emergency Suicide Hotlines

9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline

9-8-8 is the new Canadian National Crisis Suicide Hotline. This number is also available in the United States Nation-Wide.

if you are dealing with thoughts of suicide, or if you are worried about someone else, 9-8-8 is here for you. When you reach out, a trained responder will listen without judgement, provide support and understanding, and can provide you with additional resources.

Talk Suicide Canada

If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For residents of Quebec, call 1-866-277-3553 or visit suicide.ca.

Visit Talk Suicide Canada for the distress centres and crisis organizations nearest you. If you're experiencing gender-based violence, you can access a crisis line in your province or territory.

Wellness Together Canada

To connect with a mental health professional one-on-one:

You can also visit Wellness Together Canada to access different levels of support, including:

  • one-on-one counselling

  • credible articles and information

  • self-guided courses and programs

  • peer support and coaching

For First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples

Hope for Wellness Help Line

Call 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat.

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples seeking emotional support, crisis intervention, or referrals to community-based services.

Support is available in English and French and, by request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut.

The National Indian Residential School Crisis Line

Crisis support is available to former Indian Residential School students and their families 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-866-925-4419 (toll-free).

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Crisis Line

Crisis support is available to individuals impacted by the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-844-413-6649 (toll-free).

For Youth and Young Adults

Kids Help Phone

Call 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free) or text CONNECT to 686868. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to Canadians aged 5 to 29 who want confidential and anonymous care from trained responders.

Visit the Kids Help Phone website for online chat support or to access online resources for children and youth.

Mental Health and Substance Use

There are many links between mental health and substance use. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use, help is available.

Additional Resources

If you need help, you can call a:

  • family physician

  • psychologist

  • mental health nurse

  • social worker

In case of a crisis, or if someone you know is experiencing one, if there's immediate danger or urgent medical assistance is needed, please dial 911 for immediate support.