Emergency

Support

In case of an emergency contact your local services and/or one of the services below.

Crisis Services Canada: 1-833-456-4566 (24/7 national crisis hotline)
Canada Suicide Prevention Service: 1-833-456-4566 (24/7 support for suicide prevention, intervention, and bereavement support)
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 (24/7 support for children and youth)
Hope for Wellness Helpline: 1-855-242-3310 (24/7 support for Indigenous peoples)
Trans Lifeline: 1-877-330-6366 (24/7 support for transgender people)
Crisis Text Line: Text "CONNECT" to 686868 (24/7 support via text message)
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA): Visit cmha.ca to find local CMHA branches and resources
211: Dial 211 to access information and referrals for various community services, including mental health support
811: Dial 811 to access a nurse in case of a non-urgent health issue. However, in the event of a serious problem or emergency, it is important to dial 9-1-1 or go to the emergency room.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (24/7 support for anyone in crisis or considering suicide)
Crisis Text Line: Text "HELLO" to 741741 (24/7 support via text message)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (24/7 support for substance use and mental health issues)
Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255, Press 1 (24/7 support for veterans and their families)
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) (Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm ET)
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+): 1-866-488-7386 (24/7 support for LGBTQ+ youth)
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) (24/7 support for domestic violence survivors)
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Helpline: 1-800-931-2237 (Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm ET; Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm ET)