Youth & Teens Crisis Support Canada

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Canada Crisis Support Directory

Youth & Teens Crisis Support (Canada)

Support for younger people in Canada who are feeling overwhelmed, unsafe, or in crisis. Start with the clearest next step you can take — call, text, or use local services.

📞 Call / text options 💬 Chat support 🧠 Calm tools 👨‍👩‍👧 Help for supporters
✅ Start here 📞 Key numbers 📍 Local help
Content notice: This page discusses crisis support options that may be heavy or sensitive. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 now.

Start here (right now)

If you’re unsure what to do first, pick something small — call, text, or find urgent help near you.

🚨 Call 911 → 🆘 Call/Text 988 → 💬 Text 741741 (Kids Help Phone) → 📍 Find local help →

Canada youth & teens support — key contacts

🚨 Emergency services

If there is immediate danger or life-threatening risk, call 911.

Call 911 →

🆘 9-8-8 (Suicide Crisis Helpline)

Canada-wide support you can call or text anytime.

Call/Text: 988

Call 988 → Text 988 →

🧒 Kids Help Phone (Youth)

Dedicated support for young people in Canada.

Call: 1-800-668-6868
Text: CONNECT to 686868 or use 741741.

Call → Find local help →

If you’re supporting a young person

Clear steps to help

1) Stay calm and present.
2) Ask “Are you safe right now?”
3) Choose one next step (911 / 988 / local urgent help).
4) Keep it simple — one step at a time.

Call/Text 988 → Kids Help Phone → Find local help →

Find local urgent help (province / territory)

Ontario📍 Find local help →
British Columbia📍 Find local help →
Alberta📍 Find local help →
Quebec📍 Find local help →
Manitoba📍 Find local help →
Saskatchewan📍 Find local help →
Nova Scotia📍 Find local help →
New Brunswick📍 Find local help →
Prince Edward Island📍 Find local help →
Tip: If you’re not sure where to start, call/text 988 for help finding the best local services for youth.
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