988 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Site: Ontario - Telephone Service
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Record #:
MET7492
Last Full Update:
08 Nov 2024
Contact Information
Site Information
| Located In Community | Ontario |
| Address & Map | Ontario, ON Canada |
| Mailing Address | Ontario, ON Canada |
| Physical Access | Unknown; contact for information |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | National telephone and text suicide prevention and support
Partnership of government and community agencies, and led/coordinated by Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH); visit website for full list of partners |
| Hours | Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Areas Served | Canada ; Ontario |
| Eligibility | Anyone in crisis with thoughts of suicide or who is worried about someone else |
| Application | Self referral; call or text 988 |
| Languages | Cree, Ojibwe, Inuktitut available through Hope for Wellness Helpline ; Interpreters available for other languages including American Sign Language |
| Fees | None |
Categories and Classification
| Service Categories | Directory/Resource List Publication ~ Suicide Issues ; Suicide Counselling ; Suicide Prevention Hotlines |
| Older Adult Main Categories | ABUSE & CRISIS INTERVENTION |
| Older Adult Sub-Categories | Crisis Intervention ; Distress Lines |
