PRESCOTT RUSSELL, HAWKESBURY, ONTARIO, CANADA
CANADIAN PODCASTER, WRITER, MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE
FEELING DEPRESSED, SUICIDAL OR JUST NEED TO TALK FOR SUPPORT
Yes, 988 works in Canada as a free, 24/7 crisis and suicide prevention helpline for people of all ages. You can call or text 988 to receive free, bilingual, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate support from trained respo. The service was launched nationally on November 30, 2023, by the Government of Canada, with implementation led by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). How to access 988:
- Call: Dial 988 from any phone.
- Text: Text 988.
- TTY/IP Relay: Use the Canada Video Relay Service (Canada VRS) or TTY/IP Relay services and dial 711 to reach a relay operators.