988 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Site: Ontario - Telephone Service
Record #:
MET7492
Last Full Update:
25 Nov 2025
Contact Information
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | National telephone and text suicide prevention and support
|
| Hours | Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Areas Served | Canada ; Ontario |
| Eligibility | Anyone in crisis with thoughts of suicide or who is worried about someone else |
| Application | Self referral; call or text 988 See website for information on what to expect when you contact 988, including how to access support if you are Deaf or Hard of Hearing or if you require support in another language |
| Languages | Cree, Ojibwe, Inuktitut available through Hope for Wellness Helpline ; Interpreters available for other languages including American Sign Language |
| Fees | None |
Site Information
| Located In Community | Ontario |
| Address & Map | Ontario Ontario, ON Canada |
| Mailing Address | Ontario, ON Canada |
| Physical Access | Not applicable |
Categories and Classification
| HCSD Main Heading | Emergency / Crisis ; Mental Health / Addictions |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Distress Lines Including Chat & Text ; Distress Phone Lines Including Chat & Text |
| Service Categories | Directory/Resource List Publication ~ Suicide Issues ; Suicide Counselling ; Suicide Prevention Hotlines |
