If you or someone else is in immediate danger, please seek urgent help right away.
SMART Recovery meetings and facilitators do not provide crisis intervention. The resources below are available to provide immediate, confidential support across Canada.
If you are in immediate danger:
📞 Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Click here for emergency help numbers around the world
Call or text 988
Available 24/7
📞 988
💬 988
🌐 988.ca
Free, confidential support for people in distress, including thoughts of suicide.
📞 1-800-668-6868
💬 Text CONNECT to 686868
🌐 kidshelpphone.ca
24/7 confidential support for children, youth, and young adults.
If you are outside Canada, please visit the International Association for Suicide Prevention to find crisis support services in your country.
If you are experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms, please seek immediate medical attention by going to the emergency room or calling emergency services. Your safety and wellbeing are important.
If you are concerned about someone’s safety, encourage them to contact one of the resources above or seek emergency help. If there is immediate risk, call 911.
SMART Recovery provides peer support through meetings and tools focused on self-directed change. SMART Recovery does not offer crisis counseling or emergency services.
If you are not in immediate crisis, you may wish to explore SMART Recovery meetings for ongoing peer support.
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