VALEO · HELP
You don't have to do this alone.
If you or someone you know is in crisis or struggling, please reach out to one of the resources below. They are free and confidential. Most are available 24/7. Hours are on each card. You can call. You can text. You can chat. Whatever feels possible.
If you are in immediate physical danger, call 911. You don't need a perfect explanation. Just call.
IN CANADA
If you're in Canada
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Free, confidential, 24/7, in English and French. Call or text 988 if you're thinking about suicide or worried about someone.
Call or text 988
Kids Help Phone (for young people)
Free, confidential support for young people, 24/7. Text or call, whatever feels possible.
Text CONNECT to 686868 · Call 1-800-668-6868
NEDIC (National Eating Disorder Information Centre)
Canada's eating disorder helpline. Call, or chat at nedic.ca. Not 24/7: phone Mon to Thu 10am to 6pm, Fri 10am to 5pm, Sat and Sun 12 to 5pm ET.
Call 1-866-633-4220 · Chat at nedic.ca
Trans Lifeline (trans peer support)
Peer support from trans people. Not 24/7: Mon to Fri 1 to 9pm ET.
Call 1-877-330-6366
VAC Assistance Service (Veterans)
Free, confidential, 24/7. For Veterans, former RCMP members, their families and caregivers.
Call 1-800-268-7708
Sexual assault support
Search for sexual assault services in your province. Choose 'Sexual assault resources'.
To talk to someone now, call or text 988. In danger, call 911.
Substance use support
Health Canada's list of substance use help lines. Lines vary by province.
Lines vary by province
IN THE US · CRISIS
Right now, today
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988)
Free, confidential, 24/7. Trained crisis counselors. Call OR text 988. If you don't know who else to call, call this first.
Call or text 988
Crisis Text Line
Text-based crisis support. Free, confidential, 24/7. If talking out loud feels too hard, this is for you.
Text HOME to 741741
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
If you're being hurt at home · physical, sexual, emotional abuse, or neglect · these are the people whose only job is to help. Free, confidential, 24/7, multiple languages.
Call 1-800-422-4453
Trevor Project (LGBTQ youth)
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth under 25. Phone, text, and chat. Free, confidential, 24/7.
Call 1-866-488-7386 · Text START to 678-678
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
Confidential support 24/7 for survivors of sexual violence.
Call 1-800-656-4673
IN THE US · ONGOING SUPPORT
When you're ready
National Alliance for Eating Disorders Helpline
If food rules, restriction, hidden eating, or body hate are running your life · there is help that works. Call, or text ALLIANCE to 741741, weekdays 9am to 7pm ET.
Call 1-866-662-1235 · Text ALLIANCE to 741741
IF YOU'RE A TEEN
Talking to an adult feels hard. Do it anyway.
You don't have to start with your parents. A school counselor, a teacher you like, a coach, a friend's parent, your pediatrician, even an aunt or older cousin · any adult who has shown you they care is a starting point. They don't need to fix everything. They just need to know.
If reaching out to a person feels impossible, start with the phone numbers above. You can hang up at any time. You can text instead of call. You don't need the right words.