Federal service · Health
988 crisis line: call or text for mental health help
Compiled by Mahmoud Halat, checked
Short answer
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call or text 988, any time. It is free and confidential. In immediate danger, call 911.
Who handles it
988 Suicide Crisis Helpline (funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada)
Handles it everywhere in Canada.
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Where to go in person
Places in the biggest cities, from open data. Check the official link for hours and what each office offers before you go.
Mental health and addiction services
Cite this page
Canada Service Map, "988 crisis line: call or text for mental health help", checked 12 October 2026, https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/mental-health-crisis