Call the Island Helpline
Call the Island Helpline at 1-800-218-2885 if you are in a crisis, feeling depressed or thinking about suicide.
Who answers the calls?
Trained and caring staff answer calls to the Island Helpline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The Island Helpline is a free bilingual, confidential, non-judgmental, and supportive telephone service.
What can I expect when I call?
When you call the Island Helpline, you can expect a kind and caring staff person to answer who is trained in crisis intervention. Staff provide emotional support, problem solving and crisis intervention services 24/7. Staff can also help by offering information about community resources and supports near you.
What types of issues can be discussed?
Staff can help with issues such as:
- social isolation
- stress and anxiety
- breakdown of relationships
- pre and postpartum related issues
- aging related issues
- abuse (physical, sexual and emotional)
- mental health and depression
- alcohol and drug use / abuse
- suicidal thoughts
General Inquiries
Health PEI
16 Garfield Street
PO Box 2000
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
Phone: (902) 368-6130
Fax: (902) 368-6136
Media Inquiries
Phone: (902) 368-6135
Health PEI Board of Directors
Phone: (902) 368-4637
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency department.
If you are unsure what to do about a health issue or if you need health information, call 8-1-1.
