Links
Resources in Canada
I’m in crisis
- If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 or go to your local emergency department
- Crisis Services Canada – call 1-833-456-4566 anytime or text 45645 from 4pm to midnight
- Hope for Wellness – phone (1-855-242-3310) or chat support for Indigenous peoples
- Kids Help Phone – online chat or call 1-800-668-6868 to speak to a counsellor
- Transgender Crisis Line: 1-877-330-6366
- Canadian Suicide Prevention Service 1-833-456-4566 *Quebec 1-866-277-3553
- Find a crisis centre in your province or territory
- Ementalhealth.ca – visit the crisis and emergency section to find various crisis services in your community
Other resources (if you are not in crisis)
- ConnexOntario to find services for drug and alcohol, gambling or mental health issues
- Ementalhealth.ca to find various mental health and social support services
- Canadian Mental Health Association to find your local CMHA to access mental health help, support and resources
- Kids Help Phone – online chat or call 1-800-668-6868 to speak to a counsellor
- Find a therapist in your local area.
Ontario – specific resources
- Chat online with a System Navigation Specialist
- 211 Ontario Find Community and Social Services: call 211
- Find A Social Worker (psychotherapist) in Ontario
- Good2talk.ca
Newfoundland & Labrador
- 811 HealthLine health system navigation: call 811
- 211 Newfoundland & Labrador– Find Community and Social Services: call 211
Prince Edward Island
- 811 Telehealth health system navigation: call 811
- 211 PEI Find Community and Social Services: call 211
New Brunswick
- Tele-care 811 health system navigation: call 811
- 211 New Brunswick – Find Community and Social Services: call 211
Nova Scotia
- Nova Scotia Health Links health system navigation: call 811
- 211 Nova Scotia Find Community and Social Services: call 211
Quebec – specific resources
- Info-Santé 811 health system navigation: call 811
- 211 Quebec Find Community and Social Services: call 211
- Tel-Jeunes (English, French): 1-800 263-2266 , text 514-600-1002 , chat
- InterLine LGBTQ Helpline (English, French): 1-888 505-1010 , text, chat
- Drugs Help and Referral (English, French): 1-800 265-2626
Manitoba
- Manitoba Health Links health system navigation: call 1-888-315-9257
- 211 Manitoba Find Community and Social Services: call 211
Saskatchewan
- Saskatchewan HealthLine health system navigation: call 811
- 211 Saskatchewan Find Community and Social Services: call 211
Alberta
- Alberta Health Links health system navigation: call 811
- 211 Alberta Find Community and Social Services: call 211
British Columbia -specific resources
- 1800SUICIDE: call 1-800-784-2433
- 310 Mental Health Support Line: call 310-6789
- Vancouver Coastal Regional Distress Line: call 1-604-872-3311
- Sunshine Coast/Sea to Sky: call 1-866-661-3311
- Seniors Distress Line: call 1-604-872-1234
- Online Chat Service for Youth: www.youthinbc.com (Noon to 1am)
- Online Chat Service for Adults: www.crisiscentrechat.ca (Noon to 1am)
Other resources (if you are not in crisis)
- HealthLinkBC health system navigation: call 811
- 211 British Columbia Find Community and Social Services: call 211
- Alcohol & Drug Information and Referral Service: 1-800-663-1441 or 1-604-660-9382 (in the Lower Mainland)
Resources in the United States of America
I’m in crisis
- Local crisis centre
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – call 1-800-273-8255 to be directed to a crisis centre closest to you
- National Hopeline – call 1-800-784-2433 to speak to a crisis counsellor
- The Trevor Project – provides crisis and suicide support for LGBTQ youth call 1-866-488-7386
I need to talk to someone (if you are not in crisis)
- If you are in high school, you can also speak to a counsellor, public health nurse or other relevant staff at your student health services for additional support
- Find a therapist in your local area
- HelpPRO therapist finder
- Suicide Survivor Support Group Directory if you’ve lost somebody to suicide, locate a support group in your area
- Talk to your family doctor
- Look in your local phonebook to locate a counsellor, therapist or local helpline near you
Resources outside Canada and the United States
Social Media Resources
- If you have seen suicidal content on social media, you should contact law enforcement and (if applicable) officials on Facebook, Twitter or Tumblr directly.
- The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline also assists users on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.