9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
You likely qualify if: Anyone in Canada thinking about suicide; Or worried about someone else.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 988Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 3, 2026 on the official pageWhat you get
Canada's suicide crisis line: call or text 988 to talk with a trained crisis responder, any time of day or night.
Who qualifies:
- Anyone in Canada thinking about suicide
- Or worried about someone else
What you need to apply:
- Nothing. Call or text 988, any time
Program in Canada-wide.
We last read this on October 3, 2026. That was a while ago, so please check their own website before you rely on it, and tell us below if something changed.
Details
How to reach them
- Apply on their website.
- Questions? 988 (call or text)
- Come back here and tell us if it worked.
Where else they are
Their website is 988.ca.
Good to know
- For whomAnyone in Canada who is thinking about suicide, is not sure whether they need help, or is worried about someone else.
- LanguagesEnglish, French
- Their stepsCall or text 988, any time, day or night, every day of the year. If someone's safety is at risk right now, call 911.
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