Need Help?

If you or someone you know is struggling or having thoughts of suicide, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. In life-threatening situations, call 911.

Get help with substance use

  • Kids Help Phone: Professional counselling, information and referral support for young people 24/7. Virtual services in English and French. 1-800-668-6868 Text 686868
  • Drug Rehab Services: Free, confidential professional help and resources for drug and alcohol addiction in Canada. Referrals for clients seeking support with substances: 1-877-254-3348
  • National Overdose Response Service (NORS): Overdose prevention hotline for Canadians. Confidential, non-judgmental support for you, whenever and wherever you use drugs. 1-888-688-NORS(6677)
  • ConnexOntario: Free 24/7 access to mental health and addictions services information: 1-866-531-2600
  • Health Connect Ontario – Health811 online: Free and confidential health advice and support 24/7 from registered nurses who can help you with any health matters, including addiction concerns, or find health services or information: 8-1-1
  • Mental health and addictions support: Free and confidential mental health and addiction services in your community
  • Breaking Free Online: Free and confidential wellness and recovery supports for alcohol and drugs 1- 833-325-1338
  • Drugs: Help and Referrals: Free and confidential support 24/7. Resources, help and services for addiction and drug use: 1-514-527-2626 (Montreal area) 1-800-265-2626 (Everywhere in Quebec)
  • Info-Social 811: Free and confidential 24/7 telephone consultation with a nurse: 8-1-1
  • Tel-jeunes (Website in French only): Confidential space for young people aged 20 and under who are looking for information and someone to talk to: 1-800-263-2266

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Mental health support: Get help

  • If you’re in immediate danger or need urgent medical support, call 9-1-1.
  • If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline offers support that is bilingual, trauma-informed, culturally appropriate, and available to anyone in Canada
  • Government of Quebec: Mental Health Provincial website with information on mental health and how to find support. Available in French and English

Get help: Family violence helplines and services

Source: Public Health Agency of Canada, Government of Canada