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Crisis support

You do not have to go through this alone. These services are free and confidential.

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency department.

ServiceContact
Emergency servicesCall 9-1-1
Suicide Crisis Helpline, all of Canada, 24 hoursCall or text 9-8-8
Kids Help Phone, 24 hoursCall 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
Hope for Wellness, First Nations and Inuit, 24 hoursCall 1-855-242-3310 or chat at hopeforwellness.ca
National Indian Residential School Crisis Line, 24 hoursCall 1-866-925-4419
MMIWG crisis line, 24 hoursCall 1-844-413-6649
Alberta Mental Health Help Line, 24 hoursCall 1-877-303-2642
Community services across CanadaCall 2-1-1

If you are worried about someone

Ask them directly and calmly how they are doing. Asking about suicide does not put the idea in someone’s head. Stay with them if they are at risk, and call 9-8-8 together for guidance.

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