Call Lines

The LifeLine Canada Foundation is not a crisis hotline. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 911 immediately.

There are countless thoughtful and empathetic people around the globe who are available to support those in crisis. They are just a phone call away. When you are not a danger to yourself or anyone else, and you need to talk to someone, a person with experience in crisis support is very close at hand. (If you are in danger of hurting yourself or others, call 911 immediately.) Use the numbers below for your location when required.

Canada

Toll-free: 1-833-456-4566 Available 24/7. The new Canada Suicide Prevention Service (CSPS) by Crisis Services Canada, enables callers anywhere in Canada to access crisis support by phone, in French or English.

see also:

  • KidsHelpPhone Ages 20 Years and Under in Canada 1-800-668-6868
  • First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness 24/7 Help Line 1-855-242-3310
  • Canadian Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line 1-866-925-4419
  • Trans LifeLine – All Ages 1-877-330-6366
  • Alberta Crisis Line – All Ages 403-266-4357
  • British Columbia Crisis Line – All Ages 1-800-SUICIDE
  • British Columbia Mental Health Support 310-6789
  • BC211 – Referral Hotline 24/7  Dial 211
  • Manitoba Crisis Line – All Ages 1-877-435-7170
  • New Brunswick Crisis Line – All Ages 1-800-667-5005
  • Newfoundland and Labrador Line All Ages 1-888-737-4668
  • NWT All Ages 24/7  1-800-661-0844
  • Nova Scotia Crisis Line – All Ages 1-888-429-8167
  • Nunavut Line – All Ages 7 pm-11 pm (EST) 1-800-265-3333
  • Ontario Crisis Line – All Ages 1-866-531-2600
  • Ontario College and University Students 1-866-925-5454
  • Ontario York and Simcoe Support Services Network 1-855-310-COPE (2673)
  • Ontario – Kenora, Dryden, Fort Frances, Rainy River and everywhere in between 1-866-888-8988
  • Prince Edward Island Crisis Line – All Ages 1-800-218-2885
  • Quebec National Crisis Line – All Ages 1-866-277-3553
  • Saskatchewan Crisis Line – All Ages 1-306-525-5333
  • Yukon Crisis Line – All Ages 7 pm-12 am (PST) 1-844-533-3030

United States

  • Trans LifeLine – U.S.A. 1-877-565-8860
  • The Trevor Project Lifeline 866-488-7386
  • U.S. National Suicide Prevention LifeLine 1-800-273-TALK
  • Military Veterans Canada and U.S.A. 1-800-273-8255 Press 2 for Spanish

Additional Worldwide Crisis Contact Numbers

United Kingdom

  • CHILDLINE  0800-1111
  • Family Line  0808-800-5678
  • Papyrus Hopeline  0870-1704000
  • The Samaritans 116123

France

  • National crisis line – 01-45-39-40-00

Netherlands

  • National crisis line  0900-1450

India

  • SNEHA A Link With Life 91-44-2464-0050

Ireland

  • 1life  1-800-247-100 or text the word HELP to 51444
  • The Samaritans 18-50-60-90-90

Japan

  • Befrienders Osaka  81-066-260-4343
  • Children & Families  03-4550-1146
  • Counseling Center  03-4550-1146
  • Life Line Tokyo  03-5774-0992

China

  • Beijing – Befrienders 03-5286-9090
  • Hong Kong – The Samaritans 2896-0000
  • Shanghai – Life Line 021-6279-8990
  • Panadura  038-2235291
  • Panduwasnuwara  0372291718
  • Panduwasnuwera  0375715815
  • Sumithrayo – Colombo  2692909 / 2696666 / 2683555

New Zealand

  • LifeLine NZ  09-5222-999 within Auckland
  • LifeLine NZ  0800-543-354 outside Auckland

Northern Ireland

  • Childline  0800-1111
  • Contact Youth (counselling for young People)  028-90457848
  • Samaritans:  1-850-60-90-90 (National number charged at local call rates
  • Young Persons Advice line:  0808-808 5678
  • Youthline:  0808-808 8000
  • Zest for the prevention of suicide Londonderry – 028-71266999

Scotland

  • Age Scotland:  0845-125-9732
  • Breathing Space Scotland:  0800-83-85-87 – particularly for young men who may be feeling suicidal
  • Edinburgh Crisis Centre:  0808-801-0414
  • Interactions Counseling & Support Services:  01592-262869
  • Lothian LGBT Helpline:  0131-556-4049
  • NHS 24 HR Helpline:  08454-24-24-24
  • NHS INFORM Scotland Helpline:  0800-22-44-88
  • The Samaritans: 116123

Sri Lanka

  • Bandarawela:  0572222662
  • Kandy:  081-2234806
  • Katunayake:  011311020
  • Kohuwela  5780153
  • Kurunegala  0374931731
  • Lunugamvehera  0475781200
  • Matale  0662223521
  • Mawanelle  035-5788330