9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline
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Canada's national suicide prevention helpline. If you need help, call or text 9-8-8. // La ligne d’aide nationale à l’intention de toute personne au Canada qui songe au suicide. Appelez ou textez 988 si vous avez besoin d’aide.
Quel que soit le problème auquel vous êtes confronté, vous n'avez pas à le résoudre seul. De l'aide est disponible. Lorsque vous avez besoin de soutien, appelez ou textez le 9-8-8 à n'importe quelle heure, n'importe quel jour, n'importe où au Canada. #988Canada
December 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Quel que soit le problème auquel vous êtes confronté, vous n'avez pas à le résoudre seul. De l'aide est disponible. Lorsque vous avez besoin de soutien, appelez ou textez le 9-8-8 à n'importe quelle heure, n'importe quel jour, n'importe où au Canada. #988Canada
Whatever you're dealing with, you don’t need to do it alone. Help is available. When you need support, call or text 9-8-8 any time, any day, anywhere in Canada. #988Canada
December 5, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Whatever you're dealing with, you don’t need to do it alone. Help is available. When you need support, call or text 9-8-8 any time, any day, anywhere in Canada. #988Canada
People who have thought about or attempted suicide in the past can go on to live full and rich lives when they receive the support they need. Get the facts about suicide: 988.ca/understandin... #988Canada
December 4, 2025 at 3:38 PM
People who have thought about or attempted suicide in the past can go on to live full and rich lives when they receive the support they need. Get the facts about suicide: 988.ca/understandin... #988Canada
If you feel isolated, disconnected, or hopeless, you can always reach out to 9-8-8 for help. It does not matter what your situation is, we’re here to listen and offer support. Day or night, across Canada, our responders are available 7 days a week by phone or by text. #988Canada
December 2, 2025 at 2:40 PM
If you feel isolated, disconnected, or hopeless, you can always reach out to 9-8-8 for help. It does not matter what your situation is, we’re here to listen and offer support. Day or night, across Canada, our responders are available 7 days a week by phone or by text. #988Canada
As we mark the two years, we want to thank all the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline partners and responders across the country. Together, they have spent nearly 18.5 million minutes supporting people who are thinking of suicide or worried about someone they know. #988Canada
November 28, 2025 at 8:33 PM
As we mark the two years, we want to thank all the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline partners and responders across the country. Together, they have spent nearly 18.5 million minutes supporting people who are thinking of suicide or worried about someone they know. #988Canada
This Sunday marks two years since the launch of 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline. Since its launch in November 2023, 9-8-8 has answered more than 750,000 calls and texts, connecting people across Canada to support when they need it the most. #988Canada
November 27, 2025 at 4:18 PM
This Sunday marks two years since the launch of 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline. Since its launch in November 2023, 9-8-8 has answered more than 750,000 calls and texts, connecting people across Canada to support when they need it the most. #988Canada
Ce dimanche marque le deuxième anniversaire du lancement du 9-8-8 : Ligne d’aide en cas de crise de suicide. Depuis son lancement en novembre 2023, le personnel du 9-8-8 a répondu à plus de 750 000 appels et textos. #988Canada 1/2
November 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Ce dimanche marque le deuxième anniversaire du lancement du 9-8-8 : Ligne d’aide en cas de crise de suicide. Depuis son lancement en novembre 2023, le personnel du 9-8-8 a répondu à plus de 750 000 appels et textos. #988Canada 1/2
Crisis looks different for everyone. Reaching out for support doesn’t have to wait until things feel unbearable. Support is always available. 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline is here to listen, without judgment, and help you find a path to safety and hope. #988Canada
November 26, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Crisis looks different for everyone. Reaching out for support doesn’t have to wait until things feel unbearable. Support is always available. 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline is here to listen, without judgment, and help you find a path to safety and hope. #988Canada
Les signes d’une crise diffèrent d’une personne à l’autre. Il n’est pas nécessaire d’attendre que la situation devienne insupportable pour demander de l’aide. Elle est toujours à votre portée. 1/2
November 26, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Les signes d’une crise diffèrent d’une personne à l’autre. Il n’est pas nécessaire d’attendre que la situation devienne insupportable pour demander de l’aide. Elle est toujours à votre portée. 1/2
If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Reach out for a safe, confidential place to talk or text. #988Canada
November 25, 2025 at 5:36 PM
If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Reach out for a safe, confidential place to talk or text. #988Canada
If you want to promote 9-8-8 in your community, you can spread the word by giving out promotional items such as wallet cards, stickers, magnets and posters. These items are provided for free and can be shipped anywhere in Canada at no cost. To order, visit 988.gilmoreglobal.com/en #988Canada
November 24, 2025 at 9:35 PM
If you want to promote 9-8-8 in your community, you can spread the word by giving out promotional items such as wallet cards, stickers, magnets and posters. These items are provided for free and can be shipped anywhere in Canada at no cost. To order, visit 988.gilmoreglobal.com/en #988Canada
Today, on International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, we remember those we've lost to suicide, and the loved ones left behind. To everyone who has lost someone to suicide, we want to remind you that you’re not alone. 9-8-8 is here if you need to talk, 24/7/365. #988Canada
November 22, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Today, on International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, we remember those we've lost to suicide, and the loved ones left behind. To everyone who has lost someone to suicide, we want to remind you that you’re not alone. 9-8-8 is here if you need to talk, 24/7/365. #988Canada
Tomorrow is International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, when we remember those we've lost to suicide, and the loved ones left behind. If you need to talk, we’re here to listen. Call or text 9-8-8 from anywhere in Canada.
November 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Tomorrow is International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, when we remember those we've lost to suicide, and the loved ones left behind. If you need to talk, we’re here to listen. Call or text 9-8-8 from anywhere in Canada.
It’s OK to say the word suicide. It might make you nervous or uncomfortable, but when you say the word suicide, you’re showing others that they can say it too. By not being afraid to say it, we lift the stigma that keeps people from seeking help and reaching out. #988Canada
November 13, 2025 at 6:47 PM
It’s OK to say the word suicide. It might make you nervous or uncomfortable, but when you say the word suicide, you’re showing others that they can say it too. By not being afraid to say it, we lift the stigma that keeps people from seeking help and reaching out. #988Canada
Calling 9-8-8 isn’t the only way to ask for help. Maybe you’re too nervous to call, or not in a position to talk openly without being overheard. Whatever the reason, you can always text us and you’ll receive the same level of support. #988Canada
November 5, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Calling 9-8-8 isn’t the only way to ask for help. Maybe you’re too nervous to call, or not in a position to talk openly without being overheard. Whatever the reason, you can always text us and you’ll receive the same level of support. #988Canada
When talking about suicide, your words matter. How you talk about suicide can help break the stigma, or reinforce negative stereotypes. By understanding suicide-safe language, you can make a difference. Find out more about suicide-safe language:
988.ca/understandin... #988Canada
988.ca/understandin... #988Canada
November 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
When talking about suicide, your words matter. How you talk about suicide can help break the stigma, or reinforce negative stereotypes. By understanding suicide-safe language, you can make a difference. Find out more about suicide-safe language:
988.ca/understandin... #988Canada
988.ca/understandin... #988Canada
If you want to promote 9-8-8 in your community, you can spread the word by giving out promotional items such as wallet cards, stickers, magnets and posters. These items are provided for free and can be shipped anywhere in Canada at no cost. To order, visit 988.gilmoreglobal.com/en #988Canada
October 29, 2025 at 1:48 PM
If you want to promote 9-8-8 in your community, you can spread the word by giving out promotional items such as wallet cards, stickers, magnets and posters. These items are provided for free and can be shipped anywhere in Canada at no cost. To order, visit 988.gilmoreglobal.com/en #988Canada
We're hiring! 9-8-8 is looking for a network quality supervisor to join our growing team. For more info on this and other job openings with 9-8-8 and our partners, visit 988.ca/jobs
#988Canada
#988Canada
October 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
We're hiring! 9-8-8 is looking for a network quality supervisor to join our growing team. For more info on this and other job openings with 9-8-8 and our partners, visit 988.ca/jobs
#988Canada
#988Canada
No matter how overwhelmed you might feel, you can always reach out to 9-8-8 for help. It doesn't matter what your situation is, how old you are or where you are in Canada. We’re here for you. Day or night, our responders are available 7 days a week by phone or by text. #988Canada
October 21, 2025 at 1:23 PM
No matter how overwhelmed you might feel, you can always reach out to 9-8-8 for help. It doesn't matter what your situation is, how old you are or where you are in Canada. We’re here for you. Day or night, our responders are available 7 days a week by phone or by text. #988Canada
When you’re talking about suicide, some words can be stigmatizing, even if you don’t mean them to be. Here’s an example of what not to say, the reason why, and what you should use instead. Find out more about suicide-safe language:
988.ca/understandin... #988Canada
988.ca/understandin... #988Canada
October 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
When you’re talking about suicide, some words can be stigmatizing, even if you don’t mean them to be. Here’s an example of what not to say, the reason why, and what you should use instead. Find out more about suicide-safe language:
988.ca/understandin... #988Canada
988.ca/understandin... #988Canada
If you’re feeling hopeless, but you’re not sure if 9-8-8 can help, please reach out - a responder will be there to talk things through with you.
Taking the first step can be hard. We can help. #988Canada
Taking the first step can be hard. We can help. #988Canada
October 15, 2025 at 7:36 PM
If you’re feeling hopeless, but you’re not sure if 9-8-8 can help, please reach out - a responder will be there to talk things through with you.
Taking the first step can be hard. We can help. #988Canada
Taking the first step can be hard. We can help. #988Canada
If you’re supporting someone who is at risk of suicide, here are some tips on how you can best support them. You can always reach out to us for advice and support by calling or texting 9-8-8 from anywhere in Canada. For more information: 988.ca/get-help/tal... #988Canada
October 8, 2025 at 1:51 PM
If you’re supporting someone who is at risk of suicide, here are some tips on how you can best support them. You can always reach out to us for advice and support by calling or texting 9-8-8 from anywhere in Canada. For more information: 988.ca/get-help/tal... #988Canada
Not everyone dealing with mental health challenges will have thoughts of suicide, but if you do, remember that 9-8-8 is here to support you. You can call or text us from anywhere in Canada, 24 hours a day, toll-free. You don’t need to face your struggles alone. #988Canada
October 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Not everyone dealing with mental health challenges will have thoughts of suicide, but if you do, remember that 9-8-8 is here to support you. You can call or text us from anywhere in Canada, 24 hours a day, toll-free. You don’t need to face your struggles alone. #988Canada
Today is the International Day of Older Persons. People can have thoughts of suicide at any age, but 9-8-8 is available to support you at any age as well. Anyone in Canada can call or text 9-8-8 any time of day, any day of the year. #988Canada
October 1, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Today is the International Day of Older Persons. People can have thoughts of suicide at any age, but 9-8-8 is available to support you at any age as well. Anyone in Canada can call or text 9-8-8 any time of day, any day of the year. #988Canada
On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation we remember and honour all the children across Turtle Island whose lives were stolen by the residential school system, and all First Nations, Inuit, and Métis who live with the impacts of this system today. #NDTR #988Canada
September 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation we remember and honour all the children across Turtle Island whose lives were stolen by the residential school system, and all First Nations, Inuit, and Métis who live with the impacts of this system today. #NDTR #988Canada