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Organization: 9-8-8 - Suicide Crisis Helpline  
Toll-Free: Call or text 988
Teletype: Dial 711, then 988
Website: 988.ca
Hours: Daily 24 hours
Service Description: Free daily 24-hour service connecting with one of 40 local community responders to provide a safe, confidential space * responders specialized and trained in all crisis situations with suicide prevention * partnered with specialized services such as Hope for Wellness for First Nations Community and Kids Help Phone for younger communities * coordinated by CAMH

Deaf or hard of hearing community can connect using Canada Video Relay Service
Fees: None
Application: Call or text to connect to a responder
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: All ages * anyone in crisis or distress
Languages: English ; French
Language Note: French reception, programs, publications, translation and website * other language interpretation available based on request and availability of responders
Area(s) Served: Ontario
See Also: Mental Health Crisis Lines
Suicide

This information was last completely updated on 12/1/2023

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