Today is the International Day of Older Persons. People can have thoughts of suicide at any age, but 9-8-8 is available to support you at any age as well. Anyone in Canada can call or text 9-8-8 any time of day, any day of the year. #988Canada

On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation we remember and honour all the children across Turtle Island whose lives were stolen by the residential school system, and all First Nations, Inuit, and Métis who live with the impacts of this system today. #NDTR #988Canada

Misconceptions about suicide can have a negative impact on how people think and talk about the issue. Here's a common myth about suicide and the facts that you need to know instead. #988Canada

Not sure how to ask someone in your life if they're thinking about suicide? Call or text 9-8-8. We can help you, so you can help them. #988Canada

Knowing what’s a fact and what’s a myth is an important part of breaking down the stigma around suicide. Here's a common myth about suicide and the facts that you need to know instead. To learn more: 988.ca/understandin... #988Canada

A network of helplines across the country answer 9-8-8 calls and texts. Find out more about the amazing organizations behind 9-8-8: 988.ca/about-us #988Canada

Remember this number: 9-8-8. It’s Canada’s Suicide Crisis Helpline. Anyone in Canada can call or text 24/7 for confidential support from a trained responder. Remember it, just in case. #988Canada #JustInCase

Crisis can happen to anyone. Having 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline saved means being prepared to help. Anyone in Canada can call or text 9-8-8 24/7 for free, confidential support. Know it and share it, you never know who might need it. #988Canada #JustInCase

When you’re talking about suicide, some words can be stigmatizing, even if you don’t mean them to be. Here’s an example of what not to say, the reason why, and what you should use instead. Find out more about suicide-safe language: 988.ca/understandin... #988Canada #JustInCase

A network of helplines across the country answer 9-8-8 calls and texts. Find out more about the amazing organizations behind 9-8-8: 988.ca/about-us #988Canada

For #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, remember 9-8-8 and share it with the people in your life. Because you never know when someone might need it. Just in Case. #988Canada #Justincase youtu.be/1-0noH4zA1A

On #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, make sure you remember 9-8-8. It’s Canada’s national suicide crisis helpline, available 24/7/365. You never know when you or someone in your life might need it. It’s the kind of thing that’s good to know, just in case. #988Canada #Justincase

Asking for help can be intimidating, especially if you’ve never texted 9-8-8 before and don’t know what to expect. To make it easier, we wanted to show you what happens when you text 9-8-8. #988Canada

Whatever you’re going through, you can call or text 9-8-8 any time of day. We’re here to listen without judgement. Please know that help is always out there. #988Canada

Thank you to all the amazing responders across the 9-8-8 network who were answering calls and texts over the long weekend, 24 hours a day. It takes a special kind of person to do what you do; without you, 9-8-8 would not exist. Thank you! #988Canada

If you’re looking for information about 9-8-8 but are not in distress or worried about someone else, you can send us a message anytime via our website: 988.ca/contact-us #988Canada

It can be easy to forget this, so here’s a supportive reminder: taking things step by step is okay. You can call or text 9-8-8 for support 24/7/365, from anywhere in Canada. #988Canada

If you want to encourage someone to open up, it can help to ask open-ended questions - they can help build connection. For more info: 988.ca/get-help/tal... #988Canada

You may not always know what someone is going through, but there is something you can do to help. Share 9-8-8 with people you know – it could help save a life. #988Canada

How many calls and texts did 9-8-8 get in May? See the latest data from the service here: 988.ca/about-us/988... #988Canada

If you’re looking for information about 9-8-8 but are not in distress or worried about someone else, you can send us a message anytime via our website: 988.ca/contact-us #988Canada

If you are having thoughts of suicide or are worried about someone you know, 9-8-8 is here to help. Call or text 9-8-8 toll-free, anytime, from anywhere in Canada, to get support from a trained responder. #988Canada

We're hiring! 9-8-8 is looking for a communications and marketing co-ordinator to join our growing team. For more info on this and other job openings with 9-8-8 and our partners, visit 988.ca/jobs

Whatever you're dealing with, you don’t need to do it alone. Help is available. When you need support, call or text 9-8-8 any time, any day, anywhere in Canada. #988Canada

If you’re in Canada and you need support, call or text 9-8-8 for a safe and confidential place to talk. No matter your background, your language, your age, 9-8-8 is for everyone in Canada. #988Canada

The school year is over and summer vacation has begun, but for some people that means they don’t have their support system. If you’re feeling overwhelmed this summer, call or text 9-8-8. Anywhere in Canada, day or night, a 9-8-8 responder is just three digits away. #988Canada

9-8-8 has now answered over 500,000 calls and texts! That’s more than half a million live-saving conversations with people across Canada, when they needed it most. See the rest of the latest data from the service here: 988.ca/about-us/988... #988Canada

How many calls and texts did 9-8-8 get in April? See the latest data from the service here: 988.ca/about-us/988... ___ Combien d’appels et de textos le 9-8-8 a-t-il reçus en avril? Consultez les données les plus récentes sur le service ici : 988.ca/fr/a-propos-... #988Canada

If you feel isolated, disconnected, or hopeless, you can always reach out to 9-8-8 for help. It does not matter what your situation is, we’re here to listen and offer support. Day or night, across Canada, our responders are available 7 days a week by phone or by text. #988Canada

Parler du suicide n'est pas facile. Aborder le sujet peut être effrayant, mais il est important de continuer à en parler. Non seulement cela contribue à briser la stigmatisation, mais cela peut aussi aider à sauver des vies. En savoir plus : 988.ca/fr/comprendr... #988Canada

Talking about suicide isn’t easy. Even bringing it up can be scary, but it’s important that we keep talking about it. Not only does it help break the stigma, it can help save lives. To learn more: 988.ca/understandin... #988Canada

Juin est le Mois de l’histoire autochtone. C’est l’occasion de reconnaître et de célébrer l’histoire et la résilience de toutes les communautés autochtones de l’île de la Tortue. #988Canada #MNHA2025

June is Indigenous History Month. We honour and recognize the history and the resilience of all the diverse Indigenous communities across Turtle Island. #988Canada #NIHM2025

Juin est le mois de la #Fierté! À tous les membres de la communauté #2SLGBTQIA+, nous sommes là pour vous. Vous pouvez nous contacter en appelant ou en envoyant un texte au 9-8-8, que ce soit pour vous-même ou si vous vous inquiétez pour quelqu'un dans votre vie. #988Canada

9-8-8 In Canada and around the world, June is #Pride Month! To all members of the #2SLGBTQIA+ community, we are here for you. You can reach out to us any time of day by calling or texting 9-8-8, either for yourself or if you’re worried about someone in your life. #988Canada

Un réseau de lignes d'écoute à travers le pays répond aux appels et aux textes du 9-8-8. Apprenez-en plus sur les organismes extraordinaires qui sont à l'origine du 9-8-8 : 988.ca/fr/a-propos-... #988Canada

A network of helplines across the country answer 9-8-8 calls and texts. Find out more about the amazing organizations behind 9-8-8: 988.ca/about-us #988Canada

How many calls and texts did 9-8-8 get in February? See the latest data from the service here: 988.ca/about-us/988... #988Canada

Quand on parle de suicide, vos mots sont importants. La façon dont vous parlez du suicide peut contribuer à briser la stigmatisation ou à renforcer les stéréotypes négatifs. Pour connaître les choses à dire et à ne pas dire: 988.ca/fr/comprendr... #988Canada

When talking about suicide, your words matter. How you talk about suicide can help break the stigma, or reinforce negative stereotypes. By understanding suicide-safe language, you can make a difference. Find out more about suicide-safe language: 988.ca/understandin... #988Canada

Si vous pensez qu'une personne de votre entourage a des pensées suicidaires, tendez-lui la main. Prendre de leurs nouvelles et leur montrer que vous vous souciez d'eux peut faire toute la différence. Pour en savoir plus: 988.ca/fr/obtenez-d... #SemaineDeLaSantéMentale #988Canada

If you're worried someone in your life is having thoughts of suicide, don’t be afraid to talk to them about it. Checking in and showing you care can make all the difference. Find out how to ask if someone needs help: 988.ca/get-help/tal... #MentalHealthWeek #988Canada

Aujourd'hui, c'est la Journée mondiale de la santé mentale maternelle. Pour toutes les mères qui se sentent désespérées, le 9-8-8 est là pour vous soutenir. Appelez ou textez le 9-8-8 à tout moment de la journée, de n'importe où au Canada, et nous serons là pour vous. #988Canada

Today is World Maternal Mental Health Day, a chance to shine a light on the importance of the mental health of mothers. To any mothers struggling with thoughts of suicide, 9-8-8 is here to support you. Call or text 9-8-8 any time of day and we will be there for you. #988Canada

Whatever you’re going through, you can call or text 9-8-8 any time of day. We’re here to listen without judgement. Please know that help is always out there. #988Canada

Quelle que soit la situation que tu traverses, tu peux appeler ou envoyer un message texte au 9-8-8 à tout moment de la journée. Nous sommes là pour t'écouter sans te juger. Sachez qu'il y a toujours de l'aide. #988Canada

Appeler 9-8-8 n'est pas le seul moyen de demander de l'aide. Vous êtes peut-être trop nerveux pour appeler, ou vous n'êtes pas dans une position qui vous permette de parler. Vous pouvez toujours nous texter et vous recevrez le même niveau de soutien. #988Canada

Calling 9-8-8 isn’t the only way to ask for help. Maybe you’re too nervous to call, or not in a position to talk without being overheard. Whatever the reason, you can always text us. You’ll receive the same level of support, and our responders will communicate with you entirely by text. #988Canada

Merci à tous les intervenants et superviseurs extraordinaires du 9-8-8 qui apportent leur soutien pendant ce long week-end. Il faut des qualités rares pour faire ce que vous faites ; sans vous, le 9-8-8 n'existerait pas! Merci beaucoup! #988Canada

Thank you to all the amazing responders and supervisors across the 9-8-8 network providing support over the long weekend. It takes a special kind of person to do what you do; without you, 9-8-8 would not exist. Thank you! #988Canada