The 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline  

CMHA Peel Dufferin is a proud partner in 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline.  

9-8-8 is a new national helpline for anyone across Canada who is thinking about suicide, or who is worried about someone they know.  The service offers trauma-informed and culturally affirming support to anyone who is thinking of suicide, or who is worried about someone they know. 

While the focus of 9-8-8 is on suicide prevention, no one who reaches out to the service will be turned away. Whoever you are, wherever you are located in Canada, by calling or texting 9-8-8 you can connect with a trained responder who’s ready to listen without judgement. 

In the face of increased demand for crisis services, 9-8-8 provides: 

• A number that’s easy to remember in a crisis situation. 
• Support in English and in French, by phone and text. 
• Quick access to support from trained responders, available 24/7/365. 
• High quality, evidence-based, equitable suicide prevention and crisis support for everyone in Canada. 

9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline  

Call: 9-8-8 (toll-free, 24/7)  

Text: 9-8-8 (toll-free, 24/7)  

For more information about 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline, visit https://988.ca.