If you are in danger of hurting yourself, please dial 911 right away. While I don’t know exactly what you’re going through right now, I do know that the world is a better place with you in it. You deserve to heal and find out just how important you are.
Crisis resources
Crisis Resources in Canada
Talk Suicide Canada
- Nationwide, 24-hour, bilingual support to anyone who is facing suicide. You’ll be connected with a crisis responder to get help without judgment.
- Call 1-833-456-4566
- Quebec residents call 1-866-277-3553
- Text 45645
Talk Suicide Canada
Kids Help Phone
- Canada’s only 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, confidential support to kids, teens and young adults. Available in English and French.
- Text “connect” to 686868
Kids Help Phone
WAVAW Rape Crisis Centre
- Immediate crisis support, counselling, and justice assistance programs for cis and trans women, Two-Spirit, and/or non-binary people who are survivors of sexual assault, sexual abuse, and sexualized violence
- Call 604-255-6344
- Text 604-245-2425
WAVAW Rape Crisis Centre
Hope for Wellness Helpline
- Available to all Indigenous people across Canada. Experienced and culturally competent counsellors are reachable by telephone and online chat 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Call 1-855-242-3310
Hope for Wellness Helpline
24-Hour Residential School Crisis Line
- Available 24 hours a day for anyone experiencing pain or distress as a result of their residential school experience.
- Call 1-866-925-4419
24-Hour Residential School Crisis Line
Trans Lifeline Canada
- A peer-support phone service run by trans people for trans and questioning people. Call if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans.
- Call 1-877-330-6366
Trans Lifeline Canada
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
- In case of a mental health crisis, dial 988.
- This service provides trauma-informed and culturally affirming support if you’re thinking of suicide or are worried about someone you know.
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Crisis Resources in the United States
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
- RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. Their trained support specialists provide you with support, information, advice, or a referral in your area
- Call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
- Their advocates are available 24/7 to listen without judgement and help you begin to address what’s going on in your relationship.
- Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
- Text “start” to 88788
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
Crisis Text Line
- Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to free, 24/7 support via text, chat, or WhatsApp.
- Text “home” to 741741
Crisis Text Line
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
- Get 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
- Call, text, or chat 988
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
The Trevor Project
- Provides information and support to LGBTQIA+ young people 24/7, all year round. Their suicide hotline is available for any LGBTQIA+ person thinking of harming themselves.
- Call 1-866-488-7386
- Text “start” to 678678
The Trevor Project
Trans Lifeline US
- A peer-support phone service run by trans people for trans and questioning people. Call if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans.
- Call: 1-877-565-8860
Trans Lifeline US
