National Indian Residential School Crisis Line

National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: Free, by phone.

Categories: Crisis, Emergency Services & Reporting, Indigenous, Mental Health

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Quick Facts

Who it's for

Adult,Youth,Senior,Family

How to access

Phone

Location

Kelowna

Cost

Free

Availability

Open 24/7

Delivery

Virtual / online (no physical location to visit)

Information last updated

October 6, 2026

24-hour crisis support for former Indian Residential School students and their families. Call toll-free 1-866-925-4419. Through this line you can get emotional crisis referral services and information on other health supports from the Government of Canada. First Nations, Inuit and Métis people looking for immediate emotional support can also call the Hope for Wellness Help Line at 1-855-242-3310 or chat online at hopeforwellness.ca.

Contact Information

Address

Phone service - available anywhere

Phone

1-866-925-4419

Website

https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1719411153630/1719411200521

Hours

24/7

Cost

Free

Access

Phone

Service Area

Anywhere in Canada

Also known as: IRS crisis line, residential school crisis line, residential school survivors, 1-866-925-4419

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