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Help Lines/Crisis Support

Free Canada-Wide Help-lines & Crisis Support

1. 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline

  • Description: A national, bilingual helpline offering immediate support for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts or emotional distress.

  • Access: Call or text 9-8-8

  • Availability: 24/7, 365 days a year

  • Languages: English and French

  • Website: 988.ca


2. Kids Help Phone

  • Description: Provides confidential, 24/7 support for young people under 30, including counselling, crisis intervention, and resources on various topics.

  • Access: Call 1-800-668-6868, text 686868, or use live chat on their website

  • Availability: 24/7

  • Languages: English and French

  • Website: kidshelpphone.ca


3. Hope for Wellness Help Line

  • Description: Provides immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada.

  • Access: Call 1-855-242-3310 or use the online chat at hopeforwellness.ca

  • Availability: 24/7

  • Languages: English, French, and Indigenous languages (upon request)

  • Website: hopeforwellness.ca


4. Youthspace

  • Description: Offers free, confidential, and non-judgmental online crisis and emotional support for youth aged 13–29.

  • Access: Text 778-783-0177 or visit youthspace.ca for live chat

  • Availability: Evenings and weekends (check website for current hours)

  • Languages: English

  • Website: youthspace.ca


5. BullyingCanada

  • Description: Provides free, confidential support for youth affected by bullying, including crisis intervention and resources.

  • Access: Call 1-877-352-4497 or use the online chat at bullyingcanada.ca

  • Availability: 24/7

  • Languages: English and French

  • Website: bullyingcanada.ca


6. PFLAG Canada

  • Description: Offers peer support and resources for individuals and families dealing with issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity.

  • Access: Call 1-888-530-6777 or visit pflagcanada.ca for more information

  • Availability: Varies by chapter

  • Languages: English and French

  • Website: pflagcanada.ca


7. Black Youth Helpline

8. Naseeha Muslim Youth Helpline

  • Description: Provides anonymous, non-judgmental, and confidential peer support for Muslim youth facing personal challenges, including mental health issues, bullying, and family concerns.

  • Access: Call or text 1-866-627-3342 or visit naseeha.org for live chat

  • Availability: 7 days a week, from 3 PM to 9 PM EST

  • Languages: English, with counselors available who speak various languages

  • Website: naseeha.org

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Help Lines/Crisis Support
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