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MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT RESOURCES | Free Providers & Contact

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Mental Health Support & Suicide Hotlines

FREE PROVIDERS

 

CANADA WIDE 

These services are designed to offer immediate assistance, emotional support, and information on appropriate resources for individuals facing mental health challenges across Canada.

 

9-1-1 Emergency Line

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or requires urgent medical support, 

Call 9-1-1 or visit the nearest emergency department. 

 

9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline

In Canada, the 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline is a widely recognized and trusted resource for individuals experiencing mental health crises or suicidal thoughts. 

Lifeline support is available 24/7/365, and your conversation is free and confidential.

Call or text: 9-8-8 

 

Kids Help Phone

Kids Help Phone is a reliable and dedicated service offering 24/7 e-mental health support and professional counsellors for youth. 

You can reach them through 

Call: 1-800-668-6868

Text: 686868

Online chat available through their website: https://kidshelpphone.ca

 

 

BRITISH COLUMBIA

These services are designed to offer immediate assistance, emotional support, and information on appropriate resources for individuals facing mental health challenges across British Columbia.

 

310 Mental Health Support

Emotional support and information on mental health resources, available 24/7 across British Columbia. 

Call: 310-6789 (no area code needed) 

 

1-800-SUICIDE

24/7 confidential support if you’re experiencing thoughts of suicide. 

Call: 1-800-784-2433 

 

Vancouver Coastal Regional Distress Line

For immediate, 24/7 emotional support.

Call: 604-872-3311

 

 

ALBERTA

These services are designed to offer immediate assistance, emotional support, and information on appropriate resources for individuals facing mental health challenges across Alberta.

 

 

Alberta Mental Health Help Line

Provides 24/7 confidential support, information, and referrals for mental health concerns across Alberta. 

Call: 8-1-1 or Direct 1-877-303-2642 

 

Distress Centre Calgary

Offers 24/7 crisis support by phone, text, or online chat. 

Call or Text: 403-266-HELP (403-266-4357) 

Online Chat Available through their website:

www.distresscentre.com

 

ConnecTeen

A program by Distress Centre Calgary offering confidential peer support for youth. 

Call: 403-264-8336 

Text: 587-333-2724 

Online Chat Available at: CalgaryConnecTeen.com 

 

I am also currently making myself available as a safe outlet free of charge for anyone facing isolation with mental health needs. My goal is to ensure no one feels alone in their struggle.