Ottawa – If you’re in immediate danger or need urgent medical support, call 9-1-1. If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you’re experiencing family or gender-based violence, you can access a crisis line in your province or territory.
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8. Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline offers support that is:
- bilingual
- trauma-informed
- culturally appropriate
- available to anyone in Canada
Mental health and substance use
There are many links between mental health and substance use. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use, help is available.
More ways to get help
If you need help, you can call a:
- family physician
- psychologist
- mental health nurse
- social worker
You may also want to talk to another trusted professional, such as a counsellor or spiritual leader.