Links

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.

Nova Scotia

Manitoba

Saskatchewan

Alberta

Other resources (if you are not in crisis)

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

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.