If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call or text 988 or 988.ca.
For outside of Canada, this website provides a list of crisis centres in other countries The Lifeline Canada Foundation or Find a Helpline.
Are you a sexual assault survivor? Need assistance or support?
For survivors of sexual violence in Canada (24/7 support):
Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Support Line – Call 1-866-887-0015. A Canada-wide, multilingual 24/7 support line specifically for male survivors.
Assaulted Women’s Helpline – Call 1-866-863-0511. Available 24/7 for women in Ontario, with language interpretation in over 200 languages.
Many regions also have local sexual assault centres with 24-hour support lines (e.g., SASC Waterloo, SACE Edmonton, etc.).
For individuals outside of Canada:
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) – Based in the U.S., offers a 24/7 National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE or via www.rainn.org.
Befrienders Worldwide / Samaritans – International network offering emotional support in over 30 countries. Visit Be Frienders Worldwide for local crisis lines by country.
Crisis Text Line – Available in Canada, the U.S., the UK, and Ireland. In Canada, text 686868 for free, 24/7 crisis support via text.
