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CRISIS SUPPORT

⚠️ If you are in crisis or experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

 

Talk Suicide Canada

1-833-456-4566 (24/7) or text 988 (24/7)

Talk Suicide Canada offers resources, education, and support to prevent suicide across the country.

 

Black Youth Helpline

1-833-294-8650

Originally created to support Black youth in crisis or distress, this helpline offers culturally appropriate support, referrals, and advocacy.  Available to youth, families, and educators.

ConnexOntario

1-866-531-2600 (24/7)

ConnexOntario provides free, 24/7 confidential support and information on mental health, addictions, and problem gambling services across Ontario. Trained navigators help connect individuals with culturally appropriate and local resources, including services for Black and racialized communities.

 

Hope for Wellness Help Line (for Indigenous peoples)

1-855-242-3310 (24/7)

The Hope for Wellness Help Line offers immediate, culturally grounded mental health support to Indigenous peoples across Canada. Available 24/7 by phone or online chat, the service is free and staffed by counsellors who understand Indigenous contexts and cultures.

Kids Help Phone

1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868 (24/7, for youth)

Kids Help Phone is a 24/7 national support service offering free, confidential mental health support to children, youth, and young adults across Canada. Services include phone, text, and online chat, with options tailored for Black and Indigenous youth.

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