9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline laucnhed

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Ottawa – The 9-8-8-Suicide Crisis Helpline, Canada’s new, national three-digit number for suicide prevention and emotional distress will be available to everyone in Canada. Funded by the Government of Canada and led by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 9-8-8 will be: available by phone and text; provided in English and French; and accessible 24 hours a day, 7 …

Canada Announces Brampton-based 9-8-8 Network partner

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Brampton, ON | Public Health Agency of Canada Every day, 12 people die by suicide in Canada. Each life lost by suicide can have far-reaching effects, whether that’s families grappling with the loss of a loved one or the ripple effects that are felt within their communities. Suicide is a serious public health issue that impacts people of all ages …