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• U.S suicide prevention hotline cutting service for 2SLGBTQ+ youth

  The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there were 49,300 suicides in 2023 — about the highest level in United States history, based on preliminary data.

  U.S. News

  Jun 19, 2025
  
• Canada’s 988 suicide crisis helpline sees over 300K calls, texts in 1st year

  The average wait time in October was 44 seconds for phone calls and one minute and 47 seconds for text — a response time officials are working to continually improve.

  Canada

  Nov 27, 2024
  
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• CMHA WW and Compass teaming up to help operate new 988 service in Guelph

  The two local organizations were selected to join the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in the delivery of this new service in Guelph.

  Health

  Dec 4, 2023
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• Canada rolls out new 988 suicide crisis helpline. Here’s how it works

  A nationwide suicide prevention hotline is now available to Canadians struggling with mental health challenges with the launch a new three-digit helpline.

  Health

  Nov 30, 2023
• Canada’s 988 mental health crisis hotline launching Nov. 30

  In a step toward prioritizing mental health support, Canada is launching its nationwide crisis hotline, 988, on Nov.30, providing a free texting or calling service for Canadians.

  Health

  Jul 24, 2023
• Canada to launch 988 mental health crisis hotline in fall 2023. Here’s how it will work

  The CRTC said that calls and texts to 988 will help Canadians in need obtain counselling. It will be available from coast to coast, 24/7, and free of charge.

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2022
• London woman’s petition gets 35,000 signatures to get a 988 suicide help line in Canada

  A London, Ont., woman’s petition to shorten the suicide prevention hotline number in Canada to three easy numbers is gaining a lot of support across Canada.

  Canada

  Dec 3, 2020