Canada Crisis Help
β Healing and Recovery Resources
π¨π¦ Canada Crisis Resources
If you're in Canada and facing a mental health crisis, struggling with grief, trauma, or thoughts of self-harm, help is availableβright now. This page offers immediate contact information for trusted, confidential services. Many are free and operate 24/7.
If you're outside Canada: contact your local emergency services or visit findahelpline.com for international resources.
π¨ Emergency Services
911 β Life-Threatening Emergency
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911 right away.
π§ 24/7 Mental Health and Crisis Support
Talk Suicide Canada β’ 24/7 β’ Free β’ Bilingual
Free, bilingual support across Canada for anyone thinking about suicide or worried about someone else.
π 1-833-456-4566
π± Text: 45645 (4 PM β 12 AM ET)
π talksuicide.ca
Kids Help Phone (All Ages Welcome) β’ 24/7 β’ Free
Confidential support by phone, text, or online chatβfor kids, teens, young adults, and even parents.
π 1-800-668-6868
π± Text: CONNECT to 686868
π kidshelpphone.ca
Wellness Together Canada β’ Free
Free online mental health and substance use support for everyone in Canada.
π wellnesstogether.ca
π₯ Grief, Loss, and Bereavement Support
Canadian Virtual Hospice β MyGrief.ca β’ Free
Free, compassionate grief resources created by bereavement experts. For individuals, families, and caregivers.
π mygrief.ca
Bereaved Families of Ontario β’ Free
Peer-based support for individuals and families grieving the loss of a loved one. Chapters across Ontario.
π bereavedfamilies.net
π©Ή Abuse, Domestic Violence, and Trauma
ShelterSafe.ca β’ Free
Helps women across Canada identify a nearby emergency shelter quickly and safely.
π sheltersafe.ca
Ending Violence Association of Canada β’ Free
National directory for crisis support, shelters, counselling, and legal resources related to gender-based violence.
π endingviolencecanada.org
Victim Services Directory (Government of Canada) β’ Free
Connect with victim support programs in your area.
π victimservices.justice.gc.ca
π Faith-Based Crisis Support
Prayer Line β Crossroads 24/7 Support β’ 24/7 β’ Free
Confidential, Christian prayer support from trained volunteers.
π 1-866-273-4444
π crossroads.ca/247prayer
Need Him Global β Chat with a Christian β’ 24/7 β’ Free
24/7 online chat if you want to talk to someone about Jesus or receive encouragement.
π chataboutjesus.com
π§ What to Do Now
- If you're in immediate danger, call 911.
- If you're in distress or need someone to talk to, call 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645.
- If you're looking for Christ-centered support, call 1-866-273-4444 for prayer and encouragement.
βοΈ A Final Word
You don't have to navigate this alone. Support is available, and so is God's presence. Wherever you are in Canada, someone is ready to listen. And more importantlyβGod is near.
"Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you."Β β 1 Peter 5:7