![Here for you](/sites/default/files/2023-03/YWHO_Icon_Promise_4.png) # Youth Crisis Resources ### If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, you are deserving of help. Below are some options for support. ### If you require immediate, in-person emergency support, call 911, or go to your nearest emergency department. #### Crisis Helplines for All Youth [**9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline**](https://988.ca/) - **Call: 9-8-8** - **Text: 9-8-8** - Support by phone is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - Support by text is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - For anyone across Canada who is experiencing thoughts of suicide and others concerned about someone else who may be struggling with suicide-related concerns. - Support is available in English and French. [**Kids Help Phone**](https://kidshelpphone.ca/) - **Call: 1-800-668-6868** - **Text: CONNECT to 686868** - Get support through Facebook Messenger - Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - For children, teens and young adults - Provides counselling, information and referrals for mental health, addictions and well-being. - Services are available in English or French, and via interpreters services can also be accessed in Ukrainian, Russian, Pashto, Dari, Mandarin or Arabic. [**Good2Talk**](https://good2talk.ca/) - **Call: 1-866-925-5454** - **Text: GOOD2TALKON to 686868** - Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - For post-secondary students in Ontario, including students attending colleges, universities, trade schools and Indigenous educational settings. - Provides counselling, information and referrals for mental health, addictions and well-being. [**One Stop Talk**](https://www.onestoptalk.ca/) - Virtual counselling service available across Ontario to provide youth ages 0-17 with immediate access to free mental health support. - Monday to Friday from 12pm to 8pm and on Saturdays from 12pm- 4pm. - Call: 1 (855)416-8255 / 1 (855) 416-TALK #### Helplines for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Youth [**Kids Help Phone: First Nations Inuit and Métis Support**](https://kidshelpphone.ca/get-info/first-nations-inuit-and-metis) - Text: FIRST NATIONS, INUIT or METIS to 686868 - Get support through Facebook Messenger - Connect with an Indigenous volunteer crisis responder, when available, 24/7 [**Hope for Wellness Helpline**](https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/) - **Call: 1-855-242-3310** - **Use the online chat** - Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - Offers immediate help to all Indigenous people across Canada. - Provides counselling and crisis intervention support - Offered in English and French (online and phone), and Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut (via phone) #### Helplines for Black Youth [**RiseUp – Black Youth Helpline (Powered by Kids Help Phone)**](https://kidshelpphone.ca/get-info/support-for-black-youth-riseup-powered-by-kids-help-phone/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=texting&utm_term=&utm_content=dynamic&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAqY6tBhAtEiwAHeRopSCz1JIOhugNk4Qmj5prO9QqnREGwK8TAmo0MM0OyLPxxEkTkevjHhoCBc4QAvD_BwE) - **Text: RISE to 686868** - Get support through Facebook Messenger - Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - Offers free wellness support from a professional counsellor for Black youth across Canada - Support is available in English and French #### Helplines for Muslim Youth [**Naseeha – Muslim-Focused Mental Health Help Line**](https://naseeha.org/) - **Call: 1-866-627-3342** - Available 7 days a week, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. PST, 12 p.m. – 12 a.m. EST - Offers support for Muslim and non-muslims around the world. - Available as a bridge for individuals who are going through life’s challenges and provides a safe zone for youths and individuals to talk and get the help they need. #### Helplines for 2SLGBQ+ Youth and Trans Youth [**LGBT Youthline** ](https://www.youthline.ca/) - **Text: 647-694-4275** - Get support through the online chat and text - Available Sunday to Friday - 4:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. - Helpline is free and anonymous - LGBT Youth Line offers confidential and non-judgmental peer support - Supports ages 29 and under [**Trans Lifeline**](https://translifeline.org/) - **Call: 1-877-330-6366** - Offers trans peer support for and by trans people. - Services provided 24/7 - If the line is busy, try calling again - Supported provided by a trans or nonbinary person ## Check out more youth resources [ ![Crisis Resources](/sites/default/files/2023-03/YWHO_Icon_Heart_4.png) ](/youth-crisis-resources) #### [Crisis Resources ](/youth-crisis-resources) If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, you are deserving of help. Click here to access some options for support. If you require immediate, in-person emergency support, call 911, or go to your nearest emergency department. [Learn More](/youth-crisis-resources) [ ![Pinky promise](/sites/default/files/2023-03/YWHO_Icon_Promise_1.png) ](/ywho-youth-tools-resources/#inpersonyouthsupport) #### [In-Person Support ](/ywho-youth-tools-resources/#inpersonyouthsupport) Find in-person services available near you [Learn More](/ywho-youth-tools-resources/#inpersonyouthsupport) [ ![Rain cloud](/sites/default/files/2023-03/YWHO_Icon_Rain.png) ](/ywho-youth-tools-resources/#mentalhealthresources) #### [Tools and resources to support mental health and safer substance use ](/ywho-youth-tools-resources/#mentalhealthresources) You may find the following resources helpful. Many of these tools have been developed for youth by youth with lived experience of mental health challenges and/or substance use concerns. [Learn More](/ywho-youth-tools-resources/#mentalhealthresources) [ ![Indigenous youth](/sites/default/files/2023-03/YWHO_Icon_Speech%20Bubbles_2.png) ](/ywho-youth-tools-resources/#indigineousresources) #### [Resources for Indigenous Youth ](/ywho-youth-tools-resources/#indigineousresources) All resources have been created by a team of experts, including young people and a Knowledge Keeper. [Learn More](/ywho-youth-tools-resources/#indigineousresources) [ ![high five](/sites/default/files/2023-03/YWHO_Icon_High%20Five_2.png) ](/ywho-youth-tools-resources/#resourcesblackyouth) #### [Resources for Black Youth ](/ywho-youth-tools-resources/#resourcesblackyouth) Resources developed specifically for Black youth looking for mental health support. [Learn More](/ywho-youth-tools-resources/#resourcesblackyouth) [ ![Rainbow](/sites/default/files/2023-03/YWHO_Icon_Rainbow_1.png) ](/ywho-youth-tools-resources/#resourceslgbt) #### [Resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth ](/ywho-youth-tools-resources/#resourceslgbt) Find multiple articles, resources and guides for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. [Learn More](/ywho-youth-tools-resources/#resourceslgbt) [ ![news](/sites/default/files/2023-03/YWHO_Icon_Open%20Book_1.png) ](/news-updates) #### [YWHO News ](/news-updates) Stay up to date on YWHO news and activity. [Learn More](/news-updates) [ ![green flag](/sites/default/files/2023-03/YWHO_Icon_Green%20Flag_1.png) ](/ywho-sites) #### [Find Your Hub ](/ywho-sites) Your local YWHO site provides walk-in, low barrier and high quality youth mental health services to support Ontario youth and families with their unique needs. [Learn More](/ywho-sites)