Launching Canada’s 9-8-8 Mental Health Crisis Hotline

This week, we launched Canada’s 9-8-8 mental health crisis hotline.

This number, which is easy to remember and available 24/7, is an important tool to help those struggling with mental health issues and thoughts of suicide.

9-8-8 can be called or texted from anywhere in Canada for free and will provide immediate support and direction to those who are struggling.

In times of crisis, people need to know that help is available. This line will ensure that help always is.

I’m confident that this initiative will save lives and I want to thank everyone who dedicated so much time and energy in making sure that it is always here for Canadians in need.