988 hotline for those facing mental health crisis launches across Canada

Canada's 988 hotline, which gives people access to suicide prevention services via call or text, is now available in all provinces and territories, 24/7 and free of charge. Its goal is to prevent suicide.

988 hotline for those facing mental health crisis launches across Canada
A woman with curly hair who is in the shadows speaks into a cell phone

Canada's 988 hotline, which gives people access to suicide prevention services via call or text, is now available in all provinces and territories, 24/7 and free of charge. Its goal is to prevent suicide.