Crisis Help

If you’re thinking about suicide, struggling to understand or cope with suicidal thoughts, or worried about someone else, you can:

• Call or text 9-8-8 toll-free, anytime.
• Call the Mental Health Crisis Line at 1-866-996-0991 toll-free or 1-613-722-6914, anytime.

Responders can help, no matter what it is you are dealing with. The Mental Health Crisis Line may be able to provide other relevant resources in our community to help you along the way. 9-8-8 also suggests ways to cope if you are struggling. You are not alone.

If you have attempted to harm yourself or take your life in the last few hours, please seek immediate medical attention by calling 9-1-1 or going to your nearest emergency department.

Services

• AccessMHA makes it easier to find mental health, or substance use health and addictions support, services, and care.
• 1Call1Click.ca is a simple way for children, youth and families/caregivers to access the right mental health, addictions, substance use health and/or neurodevelopmental health care, at the right time.
• 211 is a helpline that easily connects people to the social services, programs and community supports they need.

Suicide Prevention and Awareness Mobile Apps

• Hope by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
• Be Safe by mindyourmind – for young people
• Embracing Life by Embracing Life Initiative
• The LifeLine App by The LifeLine Canada Foundation

Carers

Silence or insensitivity can make matters worse. Talking about suicide and suicidal thoughts in a hopeful and respectful way has the power to save lives.

So, be direct. Talking to someone about suicide won’t cause or increase suicidal thoughts or cause the person to act on them. It can help them feel less isolated and scared.

Whether it’s on social media, or privately with family and friends, using suicide-safe language can reduce stigma and encourage people to seek help.

Supporting a person who is at risk of suicide can be challenging. You can reach out to 9-8-8 for advice and support. Getting the support you need is as important.