Resources in Canada

I’m in crisis

If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 or go to your local emergency department
Crisis Services Canada – call 1-833-456-4566 anytime or text 45645 from 4pm to midnight
Kids Help Phone – online chat or call 1-800-668-6868 to speak to a counsellor
Transgender Crisis Line: 1-877-330-6366
Find a crisis centre in your province or territory
Ementalhealth.ca – visit the crisis and emergency section to find various crisis services in your community
Ottawa – Mental Health Crisis Line / Distress Centre
Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre
Sexual Assault Support Centre
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention – Help lines across the country
Ottawa Addictions and Referral Services
Mental health support – numbers Canada

I need to talk to someone (if you are not in crisis)

ConnexOntario to find services for drug and alcohol, gambling or mental health issues
Ementalhealth.ca to find various mental health and social support services
Canadian Mental Health Association to find your local CMHA to access mental health help, support and resources
Kids Help Phone – online chat or call 1-800-668-6868 to speak to a counsellor
If you are in high school, speak to a counsellor, public health nurse or other relevant staff at your student health services.
Most Canadian colleges and universities provide free counselling to their students.
If you want to ease into reaching out, you can try online peer support through sites like Big White Wall

Ontario-specific resources

Resources outside Canada and the United States

Social Media Resources

If you have seen suicidal content on social media, you should contact law enforcement and (if applicable) officials on Facebook, Twitter or Tumblr directly.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline also assists users on Facebook, Twitter and Youtube.