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Crisis and support lines for kids, teens and parents in Quebec

Free, confidential lines for a child or teen who is struggling, a parent who needs to talk, or anyone worried about a child. Every number here was checked on the service’s own website.

In an emergency, call 911

If someone is in immediate danger, or has been hurt, call 911 now.

Crisis and suicide support

  • 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline

    Call or text if you are thinking about suicide or worried about someone else.

    988 988Website

    24/7 · Languages: English and French

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  • 211

    Helps you find local community, social and health services, including family supports.

    211Website

    24 hours a day in most of Canada · Languages: More than 150 languages

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  • Info-Santé and Info-Social 811

    Call 811 for advice from a nurse (Info-Santé) or for help with your own or a family member's mental health (Info-Social).

    811Website

    Info-Santé: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

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For kids and teens

For parents and caregivers

For LGBTQ+ young people

For First Nations, Inuit and Métis people

To report child abuse or neglect

  • Director of Youth Protection (DYP / DPJ)

    Report a child's situation to the DYP in your region. Each region has its own number, listed on the page. In an emergency, call 911.

    Website

    24 hours a day, 7 days a week · Languages: French; in Montréal, Batshaw serves English-speaking families (514-935-6196)

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Checked October 24, 2026. Numbers and hours can change; each line links to the page we checked it on. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we’ll fix it.

Provinces and territories

Every country and region