Crisis Services

Should I Call A Crisis Line?

There are numerous 24-hour crisis lines that are free to call, and that are ready to respond to whatever situation you might be in. People on the other end of these lines are usually volunteers, doing this service because they genuinely care about people like you. Quite likely, they’ve had an experience in their lives that makes them aware of and sensitive to the fact that a listening ear can be a life-saver.

Sometimes people who are in a crisis don’t recognize how serious their situation is. Something that may seem trivial or small to you could actually be really important and worth discussing with someone else. You don’t have to wait until you’re in an emergency to a call a crisis line—that’s what 911 is for.

People who work on crisis lines usually undergo training to help them respond to any situation, whether it’s suicide, self-harm, issues of gender or sexuality, relationship difficulties, addictions, substance use, or other concerns related to your health and well-being. The goal of counseling services is not to tell you what to do or who to be, but to help you figure out what you need and how you can get what you need in the healthiest way possible.

Crisis services may also have counseling and other supports for people who manage the phone lines, so don’t worry that you might drag someone down or harm them in any way. They wouldn’t be doing this service if they weren’t in a position to respond to a wide variety of issues.

If you still have some questions or worries about what happens when you call a crisis line, you can find some more information here:

http://www.kidshelpphone.ca/Teens/PhoneUs/Frequently-Asked-Questions-about-Calling.aspx

24-Hour Free Crisis Lines

(If you’re calling from a cell phone, check your phone plan or contact your service provider to make sure you don’t have to pay for calls to toll-free numbers).

Klinic Crisis Line
1-888-322-3019

Manitoba Suicide Line
1-877-435-7170

Klinic Sexual Assault Crisis Line
1-888-292-7565

Kids Help Phone (for youth age up to age 20)
1-800-668-6868 
http://www.kidshelpphone.ca/

Winnipeg Crisis Services

Klinic Crisis Line
(204) 786-8686

Seneca Help Line
(204) 942-9276
7pm-11pm

Teen Touch
(204) 783-1116

Youth Mobile Crisis Team
(204) 949-4777
1-888-383-2779

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Mobile Crisis Service
(204) 946-9109
24 hours

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Crisis Stabilization Unit
(204) 940-3633

Children's Hospital Emergency Department
(204) 787-4244

Psychealth Health Sciences Centre - Emergency Department
(204) 787-3167 

Manitoba Crisis Services

Manitoba Health (crisis services listed by region)
http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/mh/crisis.html

Manitoba Farm & Rural Stress Line
1-866-FOR-FARM (1-866-367-3276)
10am-9pm Mon-Fri, 12-5pm Sat.
http://www.ruralstress.ca/