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Suicide Prevention

There is hope. Reaching out can help you or a loved one find the support needed in a difficult time.

Sunnybrook’s expertise in suicide prevention

Sunnybrook’s suicide prevention experts are at the forefront of world-leading research and development of novel, evidence-based tools, to support patients and their loved ones.

In this section you will find innovative Sunnybrook resources aimed at helping individuals cope with emotional distress with easy-to-use tools as well as messages of hope: You are not alone and there is help.

You are not alone and there is help.

If you need help in an emergency, please call 9-1-1 or visit your local emergency department.

If you’re feeling like you’re in crisis or need somebody to talk to, please know that help is also available through community resources:

Find a local crisis resource at sunnybrook.ca/gethelp

Crisis Services Canada
Phone: 24-hour, toll-free
1-833-456-4566
Text: 45645
(4:00 p.m. – midnight Eastern Time)

Kids Help Phone
Phone: 24-hour, toll-free
1-800-668-6868
Text: 686868
(24 hours, 7 days a week)