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Crisis Support and Helplines

If you're in immediate danger or experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911.

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Find a comprehensive list of national and community-specific helplines for immediate mental and emotional support below. Whether you're facing a personal crisis or concerned about someone else, these resources offer confidential assistance 24/7.

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Mental and Emotional Support

 

Talk Suicide Canada

  • Phone: 1 (833) 456 4566

  • Website: Crisis Services Canada

  • Description: For anyone grappling with suicidal thoughts or worried about someone else, this line offers 24/7 support in both English and French.

 

Kids Help Phone

  • Phone: 1 (800) 668 6868

  • Website: Kids Help Phone

  • Description: This is a safe space for young people to seek confidential advice and support 24/7, in both English and French.

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Community-Specific Support

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First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness

  • Phone: 1 (855) 242 3310

  • Website: Hope for Wellness

  • Description: This helpline offers emotional support 24/7, focusing on the unique needs of First Nations and Inuit communities.

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Canadian Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line

  • Phone: 1 (866) 925 4419

  • Website: IRSSS

  • Description: This line provides emotional and crisis referral services for former Residential School students.

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Trans LifeLine

  • Phone: 1 (877) 330 6366

  • Website: Trans LifeLine

  • Description: This is a dedicated line for transgender individuals, staffed by transgender people, offering emotional support.

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Additional Support Lines

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Veterans Affairs Canada Crisis Line

  • Phone: 1-800-268-7708

  • Website: Veterans Affairs Canada

  • Description: This line offers immediate mental health counseling and crisis intervention for veterans and their families.

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LGBT YouthLine

  • Phone: 1-800-268-9688

  • Website: YouthLine

  • Description: This line offers confidential and non-judgmental peer support for LGBT youth in Ontario.

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Elder Abuse Helpline

  • Phone: 1-866-299-1011

  • Website: CNPEA

  • Description: This helpline provides confidential support and resources for victims of elder abuse.

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Sexual Assault Support

  • Phone: 1-866-863-0511

  • Website: AWHL

  • Description: This helpline offers confidential support for individuals who have experienced sexual assault.

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Please note that this list is not exhaustive, but it includes some of the most prominent national and Quebec-specific crisis support numbers.

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