Calls grow for Canada to adopt 3-digit suicide prevention hotline

Americans experiencing a mental health crisis can now call or text 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Canada is being pushed to also create a three-digit hotline. Morganne Campbell speaks with John Cairns, a survivor who says an initiative like this is long overdue, while some advocates worry the most vulnerable won’t be able to access it.

• Canada should have a 3-digit suicide crisis hotline for easy, urgent access: experts