Mental Health Resources

Disclaimer: The Luke Cyr Foundation does not provide counselling or crisis support services. If you are in immediate need of help in Canada or the USA, please call or text 988.

Crisis Support

988 Lifeline (USA)

Call or text 988 for free, confidential 24/7 support for people in suicidal or mental health-related distress.

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Online chat available

Veterans Crisis Line (USA)

Dial 988 then press 1, text 838255 or chat online. For veterans and military members. TTY: Dial 711 then 988.

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988 Suicide Crisis Helpline (Canada)

Call or text 988 in Canada. 24/7 bilingual (English/French), trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate support.

Crisis Text Line (USA)

Text HOME to 741741 for 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors in the U.S.

Kids Help Phone (Canada)

Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868. For youth up to age 29. Online chat also available.

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Support and Information

VAC Assistance Service (Canada)

Psychological support for veterans, former RCMP, families and caregivers. Available 24/7. Call 1-800-268-7708.

Canadian Forces Member Assistance Program (CFMAP)

24/7 confidential counseling for CAF members and their families. Call 1-800-268-7708.

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US Department of Veterans Affairs (USA)

Find mental health resources for veterans and their families.

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Government of Canada: Mental Health Support

National and provincial mental health support services and information.

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Share The Load (USA)

Mental health information and resources for firefighters and EMS providers.

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