'We are hoping that it saves lives': Canada launches new 988 suicide crisis helpline

988 mental health and suicide crisis hotline launches across Canada

Suicide claims about 12 people every day in Canada daily, or about 4,500 lives lost annually. More than 200 people attempt suicide daily.

Canada launches three-digit suicide crisis helpline

OTTAWA, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) -- The Canadian government on Thursday launched 988, a new three-digit suicide crisis helpline to provide suicide prevention support. Read full story

Canada launches round-the-clock 988 suicide crisis helpline

‘It’s explicitly a suicide prevention service and responders are trained in suicide prevention’

'No One Will Be Turned Away': 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline Launches Across Canada

A new toll-free, three-digit suicide prevention helpline launched across Canada on Nov. 30 morning. People having suicidal thoughts or other mental health distress can now call or text 988 to reach a trained responder 24 hours a day, seven days a week—no matter where they live in the country. “My main message that I want to say to Canadians is that we see you, we hear you, and that you’re not alone. That if you are struggling … there is a low-ba…

Starting Thursday, Canadians in psychological distress can call 988 by phone or text message and receive suicide prevention assistance services in English or French.

Canada’s new 988 suicide-prevention helpline starts today. Here’s what you need to know

Three-digit number is enlisted in battle against second most common cause of death among young people.