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9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline

Call or text 9-8-8. Available across Canada and the United States, 24/7.

Call or text 988

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor by text.

Text HOME to 741741

Hope for Wellness Helpline

Culturally grounded support for Indigenous peoples in Canada. Available in English, French, Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut.

Call 1-855-242-3310

Kids Help Phone

For anyone under 20. Talk by phone or text, any time.

Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868

If you're outside Canada or the US, please contact your local emergency services or a national crisis line in your country. You deserve to talk to someone.

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