Mental Health

Mental Health/Suicide Prevention Services

9-8-8 is a three-digit code being introduced in the United States on 16 July 2022 as a national mental health crisis and suicide prevention hotline.

At this time, a three-digit number (such as 9-8-8) is not yet implemented in Canada. To access Canada’s Suicide Prevention Service, please call the toll-free number 1-833-456-4566 for voice calls at any time, or text 45645 between 4pm to midnight Eastern Time.

For more information and resources, please visit www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/suicide-prevention/warning-signs or www.crisisservicescanada.ca