Crisis support by text
Crisis
Free, confidential crisis support by text, any time. Anyone can text 988. Youth can text CONNECT to 686868 to reach Kids Help Phone.
988Text CONNECT to 686868 (youth, Kids Help Phone)
- Who it's for
- Everyone
- Region
- Province-wide
- Access
- Available 24/7, Online, No referral needed
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Other services like this
- 911Life-threatening medical, fire, or police emergency.
- NL HealthLine (811)Free, confidential 24-hour line staffed by registered nurses. The province tells you to call 811 for a mental health or addictions crisis that isn't life-threatening. Nurses can also connect you to the right service.
- 988 Suicide Crisis HelplineNational line for anyone thinking about suicide, or worried about someone who might be. Call or text.
- Sexual Assault Crisis LineProvince-wide, 24/7 support for anyone impacted by sexual violence, run by End Sexual Violence NL.
- Domestic Violence Help LineCall or text — automatically routes to the nearest transition house based on your region.
Last verified: 2026-07-23Report an issue