The CRTC said it will use 988 as the hotline number — the same three digits adopted for a similar hotline in the United States that launched in July. MPs voted unanimously to create a three-digit helpline in December 2020 as demand for mental health services increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic. BC Conservative MP Todd Doherty, who tabled the motion on the open line, said he heard the news while running errands and had to sit in his truck and cry for half an hour. “It’s taken too long for this to happen, but today is a great day,” he said. It took a long time, but I’m grateful for it pic.twitter.com/29xiAHHrNW —@ToddDohertyMP Doherty, whose best friend took his own life at age 14, said there is still work to be done to implement the hotline, but he is happy things are moving in the right direction. “When minutes and seconds count, this will save lives,” he said. Once the hotline is activated, Canadians will be able to call or text it and be directed to mental health services for free. Following the CRTC’s announcement, the Public Health Agency of Canada announced that it is using the Center for Addiction and Mental Health to lead and coordinate service delivery for the hotline. Statistics Canada reported in 2021 that, on average, more than 10 Canadians died by suicide each day. The CRTC said it expects the hotline to be operational by November 30, 2023.
Where to get help now:
Suicide Prevention Lifeline Canada: 1-833-456-4566 (Tel) | 45645 (Text, 4pm to midnight ET only)criservicescanada.ca In Quebec (French): Quebec Association for Suicide Prevention: 1-866-APPELLE (1-866-277-3553) Kids Helpline: 1-800-668-6868 (Phone), Live Chat Counseling at www.kidshelpphone.ca Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention: Find a 24-hour crisis centre
title: “3 Digit Suicide Prevention Hotline To Launch Next Year Crtc Says Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-09” author: “Stacy Brooks”
The CRTC said it will use 988 as the hotline number — the same three digits adopted for a similar hotline in the United States that launched in July. MPs voted unanimously to create a three-digit helpline in December 2020 as demand for mental health services increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic. BC Conservative MP Todd Doherty, who tabled the motion on the open line, said he heard the news while running errands and had to sit in his truck and cry for half an hour. “It’s taken too long for this to happen, but today is a great day,” he said. It took a long time, but I’m grateful for it pic.twitter.com/29xiAHHrNW —@ToddDohertyMP Doherty, whose best friend took his own life at age 14, said there is still work to be done to implement the hotline, but he is happy things are moving in the right direction. “When minutes and seconds count, this will save lives,” he said. Once the hotline is activated, Canadians will be able to call or text it and be directed to mental health services for free. Following the CRTC’s announcement, the Public Health Agency of Canada announced that it is using the Center for Addiction and Mental Health to lead and coordinate service delivery for the hotline. Statistics Canada reported in 2021 that, on average, more than 10 Canadians died by suicide each day. The CRTC said it expects the hotline to be operational by November 30, 2023.
Where to get help now:
Suicide Prevention Lifeline Canada: 1-833-456-4566 (Tel) | 45645 (Text, 4pm to midnight ET only)criservicescanada.ca In Quebec (French): Quebec Association for Suicide Prevention: 1-866-APPELLE (1-866-277-3553) Kids Helpline: 1-800-668-6868 (Phone), Live Chat Counseling at www.kidshelpphone.ca Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention: Find a 24-hour crisis centre
title: “3 Digit Suicide Prevention Hotline To Launch Next Year Crtc Says Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-23” author: “Fern Montoya”
The CRTC said it will use 988 as the hotline number — the same three digits adopted for a similar hotline in the United States that launched in July. MPs voted unanimously to create a three-digit helpline in December 2020 as demand for mental health services increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic. BC Conservative MP Todd Doherty, who tabled the motion on the open line, said he heard the news while running errands and had to sit in his truck and cry for half an hour. “It’s taken too long for this to happen, but today is a great day,” he said. It took a long time, but I’m grateful for it pic.twitter.com/29xiAHHrNW —@ToddDohertyMP Doherty, whose best friend took his own life at age 14, said there is still work to be done to implement the hotline, but he is happy things are moving in the right direction. “When minutes and seconds count, this will save lives,” he said. Once the hotline is activated, Canadians will be able to call or text it and be directed to mental health services for free. Following the CRTC’s announcement, the Public Health Agency of Canada announced that it is using the Center for Addiction and Mental Health to lead and coordinate service delivery for the hotline. Statistics Canada reported in 2021 that, on average, more than 10 Canadians died by suicide each day. The CRTC said it expects the hotline to be operational by November 30, 2023.
Where to get help now:
Suicide Prevention Lifeline Canada: 1-833-456-4566 (Tel) | 45645 (Text, 4pm to midnight ET only)criservicescanada.ca In Quebec (French): Quebec Association for Suicide Prevention: 1-866-APPELLE (1-866-277-3553) Kids Helpline: 1-800-668-6868 (Phone), Live Chat Counseling at www.kidshelpphone.ca Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention: Find a 24-hour crisis centre
title: “3 Digit Suicide Prevention Hotline To Launch Next Year Crtc Says Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-18” author: “Victoria Lyon”
The CRTC said it will use 988 as the hotline number — the same three digits adopted for a similar hotline in the United States that launched in July. MPs voted unanimously to create a three-digit helpline in December 2020 as demand for mental health services increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic. BC Conservative MP Todd Doherty, who tabled the motion on the open line, said he heard the news while running errands and had to sit in his truck and cry for half an hour. “It’s taken too long for this to happen, but today is a great day,” he said. It took a long time, but I’m grateful for it pic.twitter.com/29xiAHHrNW —@ToddDohertyMP Doherty, whose best friend took his own life at age 14, said there is still work to be done to implement the hotline, but he is happy things are moving in the right direction. “When minutes and seconds count, this will save lives,” he said. Once the hotline is activated, Canadians will be able to call or text it and be directed to mental health services for free. Following the CRTC’s announcement, the Public Health Agency of Canada announced that it is using the Center for Addiction and Mental Health to lead and coordinate service delivery for the hotline. Statistics Canada reported in 2021 that, on average, more than 10 Canadians died by suicide each day. The CRTC said it expects the hotline to be operational by November 30, 2023.
Where to get help now:
Suicide Prevention Lifeline Canada: 1-833-456-4566 (Tel) | 45645 (Text, 4pm to midnight ET only)criservicescanada.ca In Quebec (French): Quebec Association for Suicide Prevention: 1-866-APPELLE (1-866-277-3553) Kids Helpline: 1-800-668-6868 (Phone), Live Chat Counseling at www.kidshelpphone.ca Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention: Find a 24-hour crisis centre
