Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Fraser Stresses Ongoing Support for 9-8-8 Helpline
Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, highlighted that the federal government will invest up to $120.2 million over the next two years to support the continued operations of the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline, Canada’s national, three-digit number for suicide crisis support. This funding was announced by the Honorable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, earlier today.
Minister Fraser was joined by Shannon Miedema, Member of Parliament for Halifax, to recognize the significant and important role of the 9-8-8 service.
The 9-8-8 network includes 37 partners across Canada who work with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in delivering crisis support from trained responders. Partners include local crisis lines, provincial mental health services, and national organizations such as Kids Help Phone and Hope for Wellness.
https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/01/minister-sean-fraser-highlights-continued-support-of-the-9-8-8-suicide-crisis-helpline-in-atlantic-canada.html