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Helplines in Canada

9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline

Main helpline Open 24/7

Canada's suicide crisis helpline. Bilingual, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate support available 24/7/365. Trained crisis responders provide compassionate listening and support for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts or emotional distress.

English, French

HealthLine 811 (Saskatchewan)

Open 24/7

Free 24/7 confidential health, mental health, and addictions advice line for Saskatchewan residents. Registered nurses, psychiatric nurses, and social workers assess symptoms and provide guidance. Translation in 100+ languages.

408 Helpline - Distress Centres of Greater Toronto

Open 24/7

Free 24/7 distress support, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention for Greater Toronto Area. Multilingual support in 8 languages. Trained volunteers provide confidential, non-judgmental support to anyone experiencing distress, social isolation, or crisis.

English, Chinese +5 more

Tel-Aide Montreal Tel-Aide Montréal

Open 24/7

Free 24/7 bilingual anonymous crisis and distress line for Greater Montreal area. Provides listening support for loneliness, anxiety, stress, difficult relationships, and emotional distress.

English, French

Manitoba Suicide Prevention & Support Line

Open 24/7

Free 24/7 confidential crisis line for Manitoba run by trained counselors from Klinic Community Health Centre. Provides counseling, support and referrals for people who are suicidal, in crisis or struggling to cope.

Kamatsiaqtut Nunavut Help Line Kamatsiaqtut

Open 24/7

Free 24/7 anonymous confidential telephone counseling for Nunavut residents in crisis. Provides listening support in Inuktitut, English and French. Name means 'thoughtful people who care' in Inuktitut.

English, French, IU

If you're in immediate danger, please call your local emergency services.

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