CALL & TEXT SUPPORT

• 2-1-1 (Alberta Community and Social Services)
  • Dial 211 in Alberta to access a helpline and online database of Alberta’s community and social services. 211 is answered and updated by highly-trained specialists. It is available 24/7 by phone, text, and chat. This service is free, confidential, and available in over 170 languages over the phone. Text INFO to 211 to receive support via text message.
• 9-8-8 (Suicide Crisis Helpline)
  • Call or Text
• 24-Hour Mental Health Helpline (Alberta)
  • Call 1-877-303-2642 to speak with a mental health specialist. Available 24/7.
• Addictions Helpline
  • 1-866-332-2322
• Bullying Hotline
  • 1-888-456-2323
• Child Abuse Hotline
  • 1-800-387-5437
• Crisis Services Canada
  • If you are in crisis or have thoughts of self-harm, please call 1-833-456-4566. Available 24/7.
• Crisis Text Line
  • Text CONNECT to 741741
• Distress Line
  • 780-482-HELP (4357)
• Emergency Income Support
  • 1-866-644-5135
• Family Violence Info Line
  • 310-1818
• Indigenous Support Line
  • 1-844-944-4744
• Kids Help Phone
  • 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
• Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE)
  
  • Call (780) 423-4121 for support and general information.
• Veteran’s Mental Health Line
  • 1-800-268-7708
• Virtual Opioid Dependency Program
  • 1-844-383-7688
• 811 (Alberta Health Link)
  • A telephone service that provides 24/7 trusted health advice and general health information for Albertans.
• Text4Hope
  • Text HOPEAB to 393939 for daily supportive text messages.
• MoreGoodDays
  • Text MOREGOODDAYS to 393939 for daily supportive text messages.

LINKS & WEBSITES

• Alberta Health Services – Resources

• ALIGN – Association of Community Services for Families and Children

• Boyle Street Community Services – C.H.E.W. Project (Community, Health, Empowerment & Wellness)

• Boyle Street Community Services – Youth Community Support Program (YCSP)

• Canadian Mental Health Association (Canada)

• Canadian Mental Health Association (Alberta)

• Canadian Mental Health Association (Edmonton)

• Canadian Mental Health Association (Calgary)

• Cornerstone Counselling (General Counselling Services – Edmonton)

• The Family Centre (Short-term / Same-Day Counselling – Edmonton)

• Momentum Counselling (Walk-In Counseling, Drop-In Support Groups – Edmonton)

• MyHealth Alberta

• Native Counselling Services of Alberta (NCSA)

• Psychology Today (Find a therapist in your area)

• Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE)

• YWCA Edmonton (Women’s Counselling Services)

• YWCA Calgary (Adult, Child, and Family Counselling & Support Services)

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