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Helplines in Canada for stress.

Kids Help Phone
YouthChildrenCultural supportAll topics

Kids Help Phone (KHP) is Canada's only 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, multilingual and confidential support for...

Counselors, Peers, Volunteers
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Helpline
Cultural supportAll topics

First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Helpline provides 24/7 free and confidential support and information by phone and...

Naseeha Mental Helpline
Faith-basedEveryoneAll topics

At Naseeha Mental Health Helpline, we answer calls from around the world from Muslim and non-muslims. Naseeha Mental Health has...

LGBT National Hotline
LGBTQ+

LGBT National Hotline offers free and confidential support by phone and online chat. We are here for the LGBTQ+ community in...

LGBT National Youth Talkline (Canada)
LGBTQ+Youth

LGBT National Youth Talkline offers free and confidential support over phone. We help adults, youth, the LGBTQ+ community in...

Trans Lifeline
AdultsLGBTQ+Youth

Trans Lifeline's Hotline is a peer support phone service based in the United States and run by trans people for our trans and...

NISA Helpline
Faith-basedParentsWomenAll topics

Nisa Helpline is a Project of the Nisa Foundation. We are a registered not-for-profit Canadian charity that offers a free,...

Counselors, Peers, Volunteers

Get free help for stress today from helpline in Canada

Most people feel stressed from time to time, but when everyday pressures become too much to bear, it can put a lot of strain on your mental wellbeing. If you notice any of the following negative experiences associated with stress, there are 7 hotlines in Canada you can contact for support:

  • Sleep disturbances; sleeping excessively or not sleeping at all.
  • Procrastinating or avoiding responsibilities.
  • Having difficulty relaxing and unwinding.
  • Rapid heartbeat and chest pain.
  • High blood pressure and hypertension.
  • Pulling back from your loved ones.
  • Teeth grinding and clenching jaw.
  • Irritable, angry, and impatient.

Stress saps your energy and steals your joy. When you're stressed, it's hard to be present because you become so focused on the source of your anxiety. While a little bit of stress can be helpful because it motivates you to take action, too much stress can make you want to give up.

If you have been battling with stress for a while, then you could benefit from some extra support. There are hotlines in Canada who support people experiencing stress. Whether you just need somebody to listen to you, or you need practical advice, there are dedicated counselors and volunteers you can count on.

If you think you might need support with stress today, consider contacting a helpline in Canada for free, confidential help.


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