Resources for mental health and addiction support
911
Always call 9-1-1 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger.
Distress Centre
If you feel you are in a crisis right now, please call the Distress Centre.
Contact information
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Phone: 403-266-4357
Website: distresscentre.com/
Alberta Health Services
Alberta Health Services has mental health supports available for all Albertans.
Contact information
Phone: 811
Phone: Access Mental Health 403-934-1500
Phone: Mental Health Helpline 1-877-303-2642
Phone: Addiction Helpline 1-877-332-2322
Website: Help in Tough Times Help in Tough Times | Alberta Health Services
Phone: Indigenous Mental Health 403-955-6645
211
If you need support and resources, please reach out to 211 via phone, text or online chat. A Community Resource Specialist can work with you to see what community resources and services are available and work to get you connected with support.
Contact information
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Phone/text: 211
Website: www.ab.211.ca/
Wellness Together Canada
Wellness Together Canada connects you to resources, coaching, counselling, and a community of support to help you through the pandemic.
Contact information
Website: Wellness Together Canada
PocketWell App, available on the Apple App store and on Google Play
Kids Help Phone
If you need to speak to someone about any stress, fear and anxiety you may be feeling, you can reach out.
Contact information
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Website: KidsHelpPhone.ca
Togetherall
Contact information
Website: Togetherall | A safe community to support your mental health, 24/7
Other resources
There are resources to help you connect with and support your family, friends and neighbours during the pandemic.
- Learn about empathy.
- How to help a friend through a rough patch from Kids Help Phone.
- More than simply fine and Tips on how to really listen, and other similar articles, checklists, and information from the Canadian Mental Health Association.
- The Natural Supports Simulation by the Social Innovation Lab/United Way.