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9-8-8 Service is Now Live in Canada

J_PM
Public Mobile
Public Mobile

Hello Community, 

We have an important announcement to share. Starting today, the 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline is now available across Canada. 

Canada’s 98-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline is a new three-digit helpline that provides urgent, live support by phone and text to people in every province and territory across the country. 9-8-8 is for anyone thinking about suicide, or worried someone they know. Trained 9-8-8 responders will answer calls and texts and listen without judgement while providing support. 

Spread the word about 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline and ensure this critical support is accessible to all. 

- The Public Mobile Team 

36 REPLIES 36

Gwanzi
Great Citizen / Super Citoyen

thanks for your efforts!

ElegantTomato
Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen

This is great news!

Tornow1500
Great Neighbour / Super Voisin

Honestly, I think that this service should be available without the need of a SIM card, similar to 9-1-1. 

hairbag1
Mayor / Maire

@J_PM 

with the hectic weekend the CSA's had...make sure they know about 9-8-8. 

Handy1
Mayor / Maire

@J_PM  That’s great news thanks for sharing:)

hTideGnow
Mayor / Maire

Yes, I heard it on the news today.  Great service and hope it will help those who needs it

Thanks PM for part of it. 

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