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                                    | Organization: | 9-8-8 - Suicide Crisis Helpline | 
                                
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                                    | Toll-Free: | Call or text 988 | 
                            
                            
	
                                
                                    | TTY: | Dial 711, then 988 | 
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
	
                                
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                                    | Hours: | Daily 24 hours | 
                                
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                                    | Service Description: | Free daily 24-hour service connecting with one of 40 local community responders to provide a safe, confidential space * responders specialized and trained in all crisis situations with suicide prevention * partnered with specialized services such as Hope for Wellness for First Nations Community and Kids Help Phone for younger communities * coordinated by CAMH 
 Deaf or hard of hearing community can connect using Canada Video Relay Service
 
 
 
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                                    | Fees: | None | 
                                
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                                    | Application: | Call or text to connect to a responder | 
                            
                            
                            
	
                                
                                    | Eligibility / Target Population: | All ages * anyone in crisis or distress | 
                            
                            
                            
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                                    | Languages: | English ; French | 
                                
		
                                
                                    | Language Notes: | French reception, programs, publications, translation and website * other language interpretation available based on request and availability of responders | 
                                
	
                                
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                                    | Area Served: | Ontario | 
                                
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                                    | Last Updated: | 12/2/2024 | 
                                
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                                    | Service Profile Web Address: | eng/displayService.aspx?id=220740 | 
                                
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