For Immediate Mental Health Support:
Emergency Services or Local HospitalDial 9-1-1 and request to be taken to a local hospital or proceed to your nearest hospital.
Contact - 911 |
Suicide and Crisis HelplineCall for professionally-trained responders available 24/7. A crisis can include difficulty dealing with stress, overwhelming feelings, symptoms of depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, or any concerns regarding your mental health or that of your loved ones.
Contact - 9-8-8 |
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Youth Services Bureau |
Kids Help Phone |
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This 24/7 Crisis Line & Chat services are for children and youth ages 18 and under who are experiencing a crisis, and for parents, guardians, caregivers, friends or service providers who are concerned about a young person in crisis.
Contact - 613-260-2360 Toll-free - 1-877-377-7775 |
This service is available 24/7 nationwide and includes professional counseling and information for young people in both English and French via phone, text, mobile app or website.
Contact - 1-800-668-6868 Online - kidshelpphone.ca |
Additional Resources:
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Understanding Suicide and Finding Help
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Understanding and Finding Help for Self Harm
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Safety Planning
A safety plan is a document to support and guide someone when they are experiencing thoughts of suicide, to help one avoid a state of intense suicidal crisis. Anyone in a trusting relationship with the person at risk can help draft the plan.