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9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline (24/7)

Call: 9-8-8 (toll-free, 24/7)
Text: 9-8-8 (toll-free, 24/7)

9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline: A safe space to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Available in English and French. For more information, visit 988.ca


780-482-4357 (HELP) Distress Line (24/7)

A confidential and safe phone line that offers support to people experiencing distress or going through a crisis. The Distress Line provides crisis intervention, suicide prevention, family violence prevention, emergency intervention and response, emotional support, and community resource referral.


1-844-702-7483 Brite Line (24/7)

Brite Line is a safe and confidential space where people in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community can get support without fear of judgment or stigma. The line is run by trained staff and volunteers who help callers find community groups that can assist with their specific needs. For more information, visit briteline.ca


780-454-8888 Seniors’ Abuse Hotline (24/7)

The Seniors Abuse Helpline provides confidential, non-judgmental, and short-term crisis intervention, emotional support, and resources to those 65 years of age and older.