Mental Health Hotlines for Teens and Young Adults
Mental Health Hotlines for Teens and Young Adults
Canadian hotlines
Youth
1-800-668-6868 Text 686868 Kids Help Phone
Kids Help Phone’s mental health services are available 24/7 across different areas of Canada.
Indigenous peoples
1-855-242-3310 Hope for Wellness
The Hope for Wellness Helpline provides help for Indigenous people in Canada. Services are available 24/7 in English, French, Cree, Ojibway (Anishinaabemowin), and Inuktitut.
LGBTQ+
1-877-330-6366 Transgender Crisis Line
Trans Lifeline is run by trans people and is for the trans or questioning community. Trans Lifeline offers support 24/7 for crisis or non-crisis situations.
Suicide Prevention
1-833-456-4566 or chat 45645 from 4 pm to midnight ET Talk Suicide Canada
Talk Suicide Canada provides help to anyone who is thinking about suicide or knows someone who is. Talk Suicide Canada is open 24/7/365.
United States of America hotlines
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call 988 and you will be directed to a crisis centre closest to you. The Lifeline provides resources and 24/7 support to people in distress.
National Hopeline
Call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) to speak to a crisis counsellor.
LIVE provides help in crisis situations. This organization is available 24/7 and is centred around suicide intervention and awareness.
The Trevor Project
Text ‘START’ to 678-678
1-866-4-U-TREVOR (1-866-488-7386) The Trevor Project provides crisis and suicide support and information for LGBTQ youth.
Crisis Text Line:
Text HOME to 741741
The Crisis Text Line is available to anyone and everyone who is in a stressful situation. The Crisis Text Line is run 24/7.
National Alliance on Mental Illness:
Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), text “HelpLine” to 62640
The National Alliance on Mental Illness provides helpful treatment programs to anyone who wants to learn more. NAMI also provides support every Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Panic Disorder Information Hotline:
1-800-64-PANIC (72642)
Panic Disorder Information Hotline provides help for people during panic attacks.
Sexual Assault Resources
Helping Survivors aims to heal individuals affected by sexual abuse, assault, or harassment. Visit their site for further information, support and legal help.
Lanzone Morgan LLP supports survivors and families with knowledge that empowers them to recognize sexual abuse in nursing homes against seniors.
Staying safe and alert while using ride-share services is essential. Visit link for Cutter Law’s tips and advice on ride-share safety.
Domestic Abuse Resources
Traumatic Accident Resources
Farah & Farah is determined to helping, advising and advocating for clients who have experienced traumatic injuries. Visit link for more information.
Specializing in personal injury law, The Lanier Law Firm understands the impact trauma can have on a person’s life. Visit link for more information about the effects of trauma.
Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers are experts in all things injury prevention. From the emotional to physical aspects, visit the link to learn more about how trauma affects the brain.
Richmond Vona goes above and beyond to advocate for injury victims. Visit the link to learn more about dealing with sudden loss, injuries or death.
International hotlines
International Association for Suicide Prevention
International Suicide Hotlines
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