Helpline
- 9-1-1
In Ontario
Ottawa Distress Centre - 24/7 (bilingual): in Ottawa and region, call 613-238-3311 | in Gatineau and region, call 1-866-676-1080
In Quebec
- Assocation québécoise de prévention du suicide – 24/7 (bilingual): call 1-866-APPELLE (this centralized number will connect you to the service for your region).
- Tel-Aide Outaouais - 24/7 (French): in Gatineau and region, call 819-775-3223 | in Ottawa and region, call 613-741-6433 | Toll-free:1-800-567-9699
In Canada
- Crisis Text Line – 24/7 (bilingual): text HOME to 686868 from anywhere in Canada; no need for a data plan or Internet connection (for French, text PARLER to the same number).
- Crisis Services Canada –24/7(bilingual): call 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645 (between 4 p.m. and 12 a.m. ET) (English only).
