If You're in Crisis Right Now
9-8-8: Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support for anyone experiencing a suicide crisis or worried about someone else, available in both countries. In Canada it's bilingual (English/French); in the USA, call is multilingual and text/chat are available in English and Spanish. If there's immediate danger to life, call 911.
Veterans Crisis Line
For veterans, active service members, and their loved ones, run by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Confidential support whether or not you're enrolled in VA benefits or health care. Chat available at veteranscrisisline.net/chat.
Canadian First Responder Support
Wounded Warriors Canada — First Responder Assist
Prevention services, crisis support, individual treatment, and clinical training for first responders, available virtually or in person. woundedwarriors.ca
Boots on the Ground
Peer-to-peer support line for first responders.
Homewood Health Crisis Line
Crisis support line available to first responders.
Tema Foundation (formerly Tema Conter Memorial Trust)
Research, education, training, and free virtual workshops supporting the mental health and resilience of first responders, frontline workers, and their families.
US First Responder Support
Safe Call Now
Confidential help line staffed by public safety professionals, for first responders, EMS, dispatchers, and their family members struggling with mental health, substance use, or other personal crises. safecallnow.us
Copline
The first national law enforcement crisis line in the US, staffed entirely by retired officers trained to listen.
Firefighter/Family Crisis & Support Line
Run in connection with the IAFF Center of Excellence, staffed by counselors trained in fire service culture, for firefighters, EMS, and their families.
Frontline Helpline
Run by Frontline Responder Services, staffed by first responder call-takers for police, fire, EMS, corrections, and dispatch.
Military & Veteran Support
OSISS — Operational Stress Injury Social Support
Peer support network for Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans, and their families dealing with an operational stress injury, including PTSD. Run jointly by the Department of National Defence and Veterans Affairs Canada.
Veterans Affairs Canada — Mental Health & Wellness
Counselling services and peer support programs for veterans, including access to someone who's been through similar experiences.
VA Mental Health Services
Counseling, treatment, and peer support programs for US veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs, alongside the Veterans Crisis Line above.
General Mental Health Support
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
National mental health support and crisis line directory by province.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental health or substance use challenges, in English and Spanish.