9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline

Offers confidential telephone and text services for anyone having thoughts of suicide, or who are worried about someone else. Trained responders will listen without judgement, provide support and understanding, and can offer local support resources.

Organizations that offer this Service
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Sites that offer this Service
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Mon-Sun
24 hours
Crisis Line Number: 988 (Call or text)
Website: 988.ca
Eligibility

Open to all.

Areas Served
Hamilton
Ontario
Fees
Fee
None
Languages
English
French
Cree
American Sign Language (ASL)
Ojibway
Language Note
Inuktitut available through Hope for Wellness Helpline; Interpreters available for other languages
Application Instructions

No application required.

ON211 Regional Partner
Findhelp Information Services
Last Full Update
February 3, 2025