As of November 30th, Canadians in crisis can dial 9-8-8 to speak or text with a trained responder in English or French at a new suicide-prevention hotline.
Mental Health Minister Carolyn Bennett says the government will spend $156-million dollars over three years to help the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health launch and operate the hotline.
It has been almost three years since Conservative M-P Todd Doherty put forward a motion to establish a national suicide prevention hotline, which Parliament passed unanimously.
We have reached out to Prairie Mountain Health for comment on this important news. If you are struggling with your mental health, there are several resources for you.
Resources:
- Manitoba Suicide Line: 1-877-435-7170
- Sexual Assault Crisis Line: 1-888-292-7565
- Klinic Crisis Line: 1-888-322-3019
- Manitoba Farm & Rural Support Services: 1-866-367-3276
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
