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Here in Canada there is A LOT of support and help when it comes to emergencies, crisis support and mental health.
I've decided to create a list of those supports so it's easier for people to access:
Immediate Emergency Call 911
Suicide Crisis Help Line (This is new to Canada) Call or text 988. This is free and confidential
Talk Suicide Canada (Another suicide crisis helpline) 1-833-456-4566 (24/7) Text: 45645 (4 PM – 12 AM EST) Website: www.talksuicide.ca
Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 (24/7) Text: CONNECT to 686868 www.kidshelpphone.ca
Hope For Wellness Helpline (For Indigenous people) Available in French, English, Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut upon request. 1-855-242-3310 (24/7) Chat: www.hopeforwellness.ca
Wellness Together Canada www.wellnesstogethercanada.ca Free online resources, counselling, and peer support for mental health and substance use.
Trans Life Peer support run by and for trans people. 1-877-330-6366
LGBT Youth Line (Ontario-based, Canada-wide help)
Support for LGBTQ2S youth (up to age 29). Text/Chat: www.youthline.ca
ShelterSafe Find local shelters for women and children escaping violence. www.sheltersafe.ca
Assaulted Women's Helpline Support in multiple languages. 1-866-863-0511 (24/7) or #SAFE from most cell phones
If you or someone you know is struggling reach out to these support lines, they can help save lives
I've decided to create a list of those supports so it's easier for people to access:
Immediate Emergency Call 911
Suicide Crisis Help Line (This is new to Canada) Call or text 988. This is free and confidential
Talk Suicide Canada (Another suicide crisis helpline) 1-833-456-4566 (24/7) Text: 45645 (4 PM – 12 AM EST) Website: www.talksuicide.ca
Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 (24/7) Text: CONNECT to 686868 www.kidshelpphone.ca
Hope For Wellness Helpline (For Indigenous people) Available in French, English, Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut upon request. 1-855-242-3310 (24/7) Chat: www.hopeforwellness.ca
Wellness Together Canada www.wellnesstogethercanada.ca Free online resources, counselling, and peer support for mental health and substance use.
Trans Life Peer support run by and for trans people. 1-877-330-6366
LGBT Youth Line (Ontario-based, Canada-wide help)
Support for LGBTQ2S youth (up to age 29). Text/Chat: www.youthline.ca
ShelterSafe Find local shelters for women and children escaping violence. www.sheltersafe.ca
Assaulted Women's Helpline Support in multiple languages. 1-866-863-0511 (24/7) or #SAFE from most cell phones
If you or someone you know is struggling reach out to these support lines, they can help save lives
