Helpful Links
Support Hotlines
Free and confidential help, available now.
Canada and United States
Emergency
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US) / 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline (Canada)
Call or text 988
Two separate national services — 988 works in both countries
Essential Community Services Helpline
Call or text 211
Canada Only
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
1-833-456-4566 (24/7) · Text 45645
Formerly Talk Suicide Canada · Text available 4pm–midnight ET
ConnexOntario
Formerly Ontario Mental Health Helpline — service navigation, not a crisis line
United States Only
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Peer support and referrals — not a crisis or suicide prevention line · Mon–Fri, 10am–10pm ET
National Depression Hotline
Pet Health
Care, illness, and treatment information
The links below provide a wealth of information on pet health, pet care, illnesses, treatments, procedures and surgeries. This information does not replace veterinary advice or care.
- Pets WebMD
- Pet Health Network
- MedlinePlus Pet Health
- American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
- AAHA
- Pet Health Topics — Washington State University
- Ontario Veterinary Medical Association: Pet Health
- UC Davis Veterinary Hospital
- VeterinaryPartner.com