Sometimes you need help right away. 

If you need someone to talk to now, please use one of the numbers below to speak to someone who can provide immediate support over the phone.

Suicide Crisis Helpline (24hr) 

Call or Text 9-8-8 

Whatever you’re going through, you are not alone. 9-8-8 responders are there to help you find a way through, no matter what it is you are dealing with. No problem is too difficult – whatever you choose to share with them, they won’t judge you.

If you’re not sure if you need help, please reach out to 9-8-8 – a responder will be there to listen and talk things through with you.

Hope for Wellness (24 hr) 

855-242-3310 or Chat Online

The Hope for Wellness Helpline is available to all Indigenous people across Canada. Experienced and culturally competent counsellors are reachable by telephone and online ‘chat’ 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

MMIWG2S+ Support Line (24 hr) 

844-413-6649 

An independent, national, toll-free support call line is available to provide support for anyone who requires assistance. This line is available free of charge, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Indian Residential School Survivor Crisis Line (24 hr) 

866-925-4419 

The IRSS Crisis Line is a National Crisis Line that provides support to Residential School survivors to access emotional and crisis referral services. This line is for former Residential School students and those affected by the residential school system, including families of survivors.

Klinic Crisis Line (24 hr) 

204-786-8686 

The Klinic Crisis Program operates free and confidential counselling, support and referrals for people who are suicidal, in crisis or struggling to cope.

Manitoba Suicide Support (24 hr) 

877-435-7170 

MSS is a 24-hour, non-judgemental and confidential service. Their caring and compassionate counsellors will listen and support you whether you are dealing with suicidal thoughts, worried about a loved one, or impacted by a loved one's loss or attempt.

Kids Help Phone (24 hr) 

888-322-3019 

If young people need help right now, they can text a trained, volunteer crisis responder at Kids Help Phone about anything they’re going through. No issue is too big or too small.

Youth Crisis Service Winnipeg (24 hr) 

204-949-4777 

Mobile Crisis Teams support youth and families with safety and mental health concerns, parent/child conflict and behaviour management wherever crisis is occurring, whether at home, in hospital, at school or elsewhere in the community.

Health Links (24 hr) 

204-788-8200 

Health Links – Info Santé, is a bilingual phone-based program within the Provincial Health Contact Centre.

Registered nurses provide assessment, triage and health-care advice to individuals of all ages calling from within Manitoba.

Depending on patients’ described condition and community location in Manitoba nurses provide clinical guidance for patients to contact their family physician or a walk-in clinic, present to an Emergency Department or to an Urgent Care Centre as well as advice on self-care treatments at home.

Trans Lifeline 

877-330-6366

Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support phone service run by trans people for trans and questioning peers. Call if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in a crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans.

These hotlines are not operated by or affiliated with Women's Health Clinic.