In Canada, there are several crisis resources available for individuals in need of immediate help, whether they are experiencing a mental health crisis, thoughts of suicide, or dealing with abuse or addiction. Here’s a comprehensive list of national and regional crisis resources:

National Crisis Resources:

1.Crisis Services Canada

•   Phone:1-833-456-4566 (available 24/7)

•   Text: Text 45645 (available from 4 PM to midnight ET)

•   Website:www.crisisservicescanada.ca

•   Provides support for those considering suicide or in distress. Available across Canada.

2.Kids Help Phone (Youth Support)

•   Phone:1-800-668-6868 (available 24/7)

•   Text: Text CONNECT to 686868

•   Website:www.kidshelpphone.ca

•   Provides crisis support and counseling for youth via phone, text, and online chat.

3.Hope for Wellness Help Line (Indigenous Peoples)

•   Phone:1-855-242-3310 (available 24/7)

•   Online Chat:Available through their website

•   Website:hopeforwellness.ca

•   Offers counseling and crisis intervention to Indigenous peoples in Canada.

4.Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)

•   Phone: Contact your local CMHA branch

•   Website:www.cmha.ca

•   Provides community-based mental health services and crisis intervention.

5.Trans Lifeline (LGBTQ+ Support)

•   Phone:1-877-330-6366 (available 24/7)

•   Website:www.translifeline.org

•   Offers support for transgender and questioning individuals in crisis.

6.Wellness Together Canada

•   Phone:1-866-585-0445 (available 24/7)

•   Text: Text WELLNESS to 741741 (for youth) or 686868 (for adults)

•   Website:wellnesstogether.ca

•   Provides free mental health and substance use support for all Canadians.

7.Good2Talk (Post-secondary Students)

•   Phone:1-866-925-5454 (available 24/7)

•   Text: Text GOOD2TALKON to 686868

•   Website: good2talk.ca

•   Free, confidential helpline for post-secondary students in Ontario and Nova Scotia, offering mental health and addictions support.

Regional Crisis Resources:

1.British Columbia:

•   BC Mental Health Support Line

Phone: 310-6789 (available 24/7)

Provides emotional support, information, and resources for people in crisis.

2.Ontario:

•   ConnexOntario (Mental Health, Addiction, and Problem Gambling)

Phone: 1-866-531-2600(available 24/7)

Website:www.connexontario.ca

Provides information and referrals for mental health, addictions, and problem gambling services in Ontario.

•   Telehealth Ontario (For Medical Advice)

Phone: 1-866-797-0000(available 24/7)

Offers confidential health advice from registered nurses.

3.Quebec:

•   Suicide Prevention Line Quebec

Phone: 1-866-277-3553(available 24/7)

Provides crisis support to people dealing with suicidal thoughts.

4.Alberta:

•   Mental Health Helpline Alberta

Phone: 1-877-303-2642(available 24/7)

Provides mental health crisis support and resources.

5.Manitoba:

•   Klinic Crisis Line

Phone: 1-888-322-3019(available 24/7)

Offers crisis counseling and support services.

6.Saskatchewan:

•   Saskatchewan HealthLine

Phone: 811 (available 24/7)

Provides confidential health and mental health support.

7.Nova Scotia:

•   Mental Health Crisis Line

Phone: 1-888-429-8167(available 24/7)

Offers support to people experiencing a mental health crisis.

Other Important Resources:

•   Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Ambulance)

•   Phone: 911 (available 24/7)

•   For immediate threats to life or safety, contact emergency services.

•   ShelterSafe (Domestic Violence Support)

•   Website:www.sheltersafe.ca

•   A directory of emergency shelters across Canada for women and children fleeing violence.

•   National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC)

•   Phone:1-866-633-4220 (available Monday to Friday)

•   Website:www.nedic.ca

•   Provides support and information for individuals affected by eating disorders.

If you think you have a medical emergency please call your doctor or 911 immediately.