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9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline

  • Official
  • Free
Checked 8 Oct 2026

About this service

A national helpline for anyone thinking about suicide or worried about someone else. Call or text 988 any time, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. If someone's life is in immediate danger, call 911.

  • 988
  • suicide prevention
  • crisis line
  • mental health
  • text support

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Last checked by our editors on 8 Oct 2026. Opening hours, appointments and fees change — please confirm on the official website before you go.

  1. 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline (Public Health Agency of Canada)Official source
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    Accessed 8 Oct 2026

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