Below is a list of mental health and support services available for people living in Alberta.
211 Information and Referral Services
2-1-1 or 780-482-4636 (for calling from outside the Edmonton region)
https://edmonton.cmha.ca/brochure/211-resource-lists/
211 provides citizens living in the Edmonton, Leduc, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain and Parkland County referral information for various support agencies.
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line
1-855-242-3310
https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/
24 Hour Support Line
The Hope for Wellness Help Line offers immediate help to all Indigenous peoples across Canada.
Telephone and online services are available in English and French. Telephone support is also available upon request in:
- Cree
- Ojibway (Anishinaabemowin)
- Inuktitut
Supports in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut are not available 24/7, so you may need to call in to find out the next time a language-speaker will be available.
Crisis Text Line
Text CONNECT to 741741
24-hour text support that connects individuals to a crisis counsellor.
https://www.crisistextline.org/text-us/
Distress Line (Canadian Mental Health Association)
780-482-4357 (Edmonton Distress Line)
1-800-232-7288 (Rural Distress Line)
https://edmonton.cmha.ca/brochure/distress-line/
24 Hour Support Line
24-hour line for people experiencing emotional crisis or for those who would like help with difficult situations. Talk to non-judgmental, understanding and compassionate volunteers trained in providing support and giving referrals to community services and programs.
Kids Help Phone Canada
1-800-668-6868
https://kidshelpphone.ca/
24 Hour Support Line
24-hour support line for kids and youth from 5-20 years old. It is anonymous and confidential; provides free counselling and advice for youth when dealing with difficult situations and do not have a support person to talk to.
Mental Health Helpline (Alberta Health Services)
1-877-303-2642
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/Service.aspx?id=6810&serviceAtFacilityID=1047134
24-hour confidential and anonymous crisis intervention. The support line is staffed by a multidisciplinary team comprised of nurses, psychiatric nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and psychologists.
The service provides:
- crisis support
- mental health and addiction screening and assessment over the phone
- general information about mental health and addiction topic
- information about local service options for addiction or mental health and how to access them
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strategies people can use at home to support their emotional well-being
Residential School Survivor Crisis Line (Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program, Government of Canada)
1-866-925-4419
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/first-nations-inuit-health/health-care-services/indian-residential-schools-health-supports/indian-residential-schools-resolution-health-support-program.html
24 Hour Support Line
24-hour support line for former residential school survivors with emotional crisis. Safe, confidential, respectful, and non-judgmental counsellors to talk to.
Family Violence Info Line (Government of Alberta)
CALL OR TEXT 310-1818
https://www.alberta.ca/family-violence
24 Hour Support Line
24-hour line provides supportive listening, risk assessment, safety and action planning, and referrals for counselling and shelters.
Little Warriors
1-855-922-9010
https://littlewarriors.ca/about/information-resources/
Information and resources regarding taking action to help prevent and respond to child sexual abuse.
https://littlewarriors.ca/prevent-it/
Prevent It! Workshop is a evidence-based educational workshop (3 online options available).
https://littlewarriors.ca/bridge-online-programs/intensive/
The Be Brave Bridge Intensive are comprehensive online programs that connects specialized counsellors and coaches with children, teens, and parents/caregivers impacted by trauma who might not otherwise receive timely mental health support.
Seniors Abuse Helpline (Canadian Mental Health Association)
780-454-8888
https://edmonton.cmha.ca/brochure/seniors-abuse-hotline/
24 Hour Support Line
24-hour support offering confidential and anonymous support to seniors experiencing abuse or for those who suspect abuse of a senior they know. Action planning, resources, and referral services are also provided.
Addiction Helpline (Alberta Health Services)
1-866-332-2322
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/Service.aspx?id=1008399&serviceAtFacilityID=1047128
24 Hour Support Line
24-hour line provides support for alcohol, tobacco, drug and gambling addictions. More information on addictions and referral services are also available.
CASA Mental Health
EMAIL info@casaservices.org
https://casamentalhealth.org/services-across-alberta/
CASA Mental Health is an established non-profit organization delivering holistic, culturally safe wrap-around mental health services to Albertans aged 3-18 and their families.
