In danger right now? Call 911.

Crisis line: call or text 988.

About these numbers
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Crisis lines

Three numbers work across Canada and the US. They are free, open all day and night, and you can call them from any phone.

In Canada

  • 911

    Emergency

    Police, fire or ambulance, when someone is in danger right now.

    Source: canada.ca

  • 9-8-8

    9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline

    Call or text, any time, if you are thinking about suicide or worried about someone.

    Source: canada.ca

  • 211

    Community and social services

    Help finding food, housing, money for bills and local services.

    Source: 211.ca

In the United States

  • 911

    Emergency

    Police, fire or ambulance, when someone is in danger right now.

    Source: 911.gov

  • 988

    988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

    Call, text or chat, any time, if you are thinking about suicide or in emotional distress.

    Source: samhsa.gov

  • 211

    Community and social services

    Help finding food, housing, money for bills and local services.

    Source: 211.org

Money and benefits

Government benefit finders, from the governments themselves:canada.ca/benefits in Canada andusa.gov/benefits in the US.

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