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Our cards are for ordinary hard days. Some days need more than a note — and that's okay. These are free, confidential services run by real people.
Right now, anywhere in Canada
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
If you are thinking about suicide or worried about someone. Free, 24/7, call or text.
Kids Help Phone
Talk about anything, big or small. For young people, 24/7 — adults can text too.
Hope for Wellness Helpline
For Indigenous peoples across Canada. Counselling in English, French, Cree, Ojibway and Inuktitut on request. 24/7.
For students in Ontario
Good2Talk
Free, confidential support made for post-secondary students. Phone, text or chat, 24/7.
Here 24/7 (Waterloo Wellington)
Local crisis line and access to mental health and addiction services in the region.
On campus — University of Waterloo
Campus Wellness — Counselling
Book an appointment with a counsellor, or find same-day and after-hours options.
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The Shy Caterpillar is a small student art project, not a health service. We don't provide counselling or medical advice.