Overview
- Health Minister Marjorie Michel announced the renewal in Toronto on January 16, confirming up to $120.2 million to sustain operations.
- The funding supports uninterrupted access to suicide crisis support as a stated federal priority for protecting Canadians’ mental health.
- People across Canada can call or text 9-8-8 at any time for bilingual, trauma-informed and culturally appropriate help from trained responders.
- CAMH leads implementation with partners that include local crisis lines, provincial services, Kids Help Phone and Hope for Wellness.
- Justice Minister Sean Fraser highlighted the commitment in Halifax, underscoring the service’s reach and importance in Atlantic Canada.