Call or Text 9-8-8

(may involve local police)

Support for anyone with immediate mental health care needs including with active suicidal thoughts. If you’re not sure what type of support you need, still reach out. The helpline can be there to listen and offer support.

To learn more about what happens when you reach out, please follow this link.

Call 1-855-242-2210 - Live Chat

Service for Indigenous people.
The Hope for Wellness Helpline is available to all Indigenous people across Canada. Experienced and culturally competent counsellors are reachable by telephone and online in Cree, Ojibway (Anishinaabemowin), Inuktitut, English & French. All languages are not available 247/.

Call 1-800-917-0272

Service for Black Canadians

“BREATHE” services all ages in English/French, families, immigrants, newcomers, 2S/LGBTQI+, urban, rural, remote and northern communities with mental and emotional wellbeing, healing and recovery, justice, advocacy and system navigation and community care and well-being.

Text 647-694-4275 - Online Chat Sunday-Friday 4-930pm (ET)

Service for 2S/LGBTQ+ Youth Under 30

Peer support volunteers trained in active listening, anti-racism, harm reduction, and topics related to gender and sexuality. Support if you're questioning your identity, dealing with family, feeling lonely, or just want to chat.