Canada — Crisis Support Directory
If you need help right now, use the quickest option you can. If you’re supporting someone else, you don’t have to carry this alone.
Choose the smallest doable step. You can switch options anytime.
24/7 support across Canada.
Call or text: 988
Find local services (housing, food, counselling, community supports).
Dial: 211
Free mental health support and counselling options.
Call: 1-866-585-0445
Text: WELLNESS to 741741
Immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention for Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Call: 1-855-242-3310
Support for young people in Canada.
Call: 1-800-668-6868
Text: CONNECT to 686868
1) Stay present (calm voice, gentle pace).
2) Ask one clear question: “Are you safe right now?”
3) Choose one next action: 911, 988, or local urgent help.
4) Take one step, then reassess.
These buttons take you to the 9-8-8 community resources directory where you can select your province/territory and find local crisis lines and supports.
