9-8-8 is a three-digit suicide prevention helpline that provides live support by phone and text to everyone in Canada. It’s available across the country, in English and French, 24 hours a day, every single day of the year.

Our goal is to prevent suicide by making it as simple as possible for people to get the help they need, when they need it. If you are thinking about suicide or worried about someone you know, 9-8-8 is here to support you.

Suicide affects people of all ages and backgrounds. Whoever you are, wherever you are located, whatever time or day it is, you can call 9-8-8 if you need to talk to someone.