Record #: SIM0220
Last Full Update: 02 Mar 2026

Record Details

Public Comments

The service can only be accessed via a registered cell phone

Service Details

Hours

Mon-Sun 24 hours

Areas Served Norfolk County
Eligibility

Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired

  • must have an active wireless subscription
Application
  1. Register your cell phone for T9-1-1 with your wireless carrier. A list of carriers is available here
  2. In an emergency, dial 9-1-1 as if making a voice call. Do not send a text message directly. Communicate with the 9-1-1 operator via text message and provide all relevant information, including your name, location and the emergency assistance required
Languages English
Fees None - Must have an active wireless subscription

Address and Location

Located In Community Simcoe
Mailing Address c/o Canadian Telecommunications Association 
180 Elgin St 
Ottawa, ON K2P 2K3
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description

Description (Service)

T9-1-1 is a service that enables individuals who are deaf, deafened, hard of hearing or speech impaired (DHHSI) to communicate with 9-1-1 operators via text message (SMS) during an emergency

Contact Information

Office Phone

Non-emergency police number 519-426-3434

Canadian Telecommunications Association 613-233-4888

Toll Free Phone

Non-emergency police number 1-888-310-1122

TTY Phone Non-emergency police number 1-888-310-1133
Website https://www.textwith911.ca/