distressed person experiencing mental health and/or addiction emergency, counseling service, Sioux Lookout, ON, Counsellor Roxanne Hammond

If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health and/or addiction emergency please consider reaching out to your local hospital emergency department or one of the following:

Police/Ambulance Assistance: Dial or text 911, you may also visit your local hospital emergency department

National Mental Health & Suicide Crisis Helpline: Dial or text 988 to speak with a trained responder 24/7. Visit website at www.988.ca.

NAN Hope: Dial or text: 1-844-NAN-HOPE (1-844-626-4673), speak or chat with trained wellness navigator 24/7. Visit website at www.nanhope.ca

Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868; supporting kids and young adults ages 5-27 years. Speak with a trained mental health professional 24/7. Visit website at www.kidshelpphone.ca.

SMART Recovery (Substance Use Support): An international community of peer support groups that help people recover from addictive and problematic behaviours. Visit website at https://meetings.smartrecovery.org/meetings/ .