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seek care now

based on your answers, you may need care right away. the problem is likely to get worse without medical care.

  • call your doctor now to discuss the symptoms and arrange for care.
  • if you cannot reach your doctor or you don't have one, seek care in the next hour.
  • you do not need to call an ambulance unless:
    • you cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else drive you.
    • you are in an area where heavy traffic or other problems may slow you down.

where to get help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

if you or someone you know talks about suicide, self-harm, a mental health crisis, a substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress, get help right away.

  • call or text canada's suicide and crisis hotline at 988.
  • call talk suicide canada: 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645 (4 p.m. to midnight et).
  • kids or teens can call kids help phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text connect to 686868.
  • go to the talk suicide canada website at https://talksuicide.ca or the kids help phone website at https://kidshelpphone.ca for more information.

consider saving these numbers in your phone.

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