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Program:
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9-8-8 - Suicide Crisis Helpline
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Toll-Free:
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Call or text 988
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Teletype:
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Dial 711, then 988
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Hours:
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Daily 24 hours
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Service Description:
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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
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call or text to connect to a responder
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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All ages * anyone in crisis or distress
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Language Note:
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French reception, programs, publications, translation and website * other language interpretation available based on request and availability of responders
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Area(s) Served:
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Ontario
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Last Updated:
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12/1/2023
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Service Record URL:
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http://thehealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=220740
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