If you or someone you know needs emotional support or feels overwhelmed, remember you are not alone. Call one of the resources below for help.
CRISIS RESOURCE | CONTACT | ABOUT |
Emergency Services / 9-1-1 | 9-1-1 | Call if you or someone you know is in immediate danger, at immediate risk of suicide, or in need of urgent medical, fire or police services. |
Alberta 8-1-1 Health Link | 8-1-1 | Health advice from Alberta’s medical experts. |
Alberta 2-1-1 | Call or text 2-1-1 | A helpline that provides information on and referrals to Alberta community social, health-related and government services. |
Alberta’s Mental Health Helpline | 1-877-303-2642 | Confidential support for mental health concerns. |
Alberta’s Addiction Helpline | 1-866-332-2322 | Confidential support for alcohol, tobacco, other drugs and gambling. |
Distress Line | 1-780-482-HELP (4357) | A confidential, non-judgmental short-term crisis intervention, emotional support and resource for people in crisis or distress |
Kids Help Line | 1-800-668-6868 | A phone line to support any youth under the age of 20 who are struggling. |
Crisis Text Line | Text “HOME” to 686868 | Text support line for anyone in crisis, you will be connected with a trained crisis responder. |
Indigenous Mental Health Help | 1-855-242-3310 | Connects the Indigenous community to support and counselling in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut upon request. |
Adult Bullying Help Line | 1-888-456-2323 | Support for adults experiencing bullying or harassment. |
Family Violence Info Line | 780-310-1818 | Anonymous help in 170 languages related to verbal, physical, emotional, financial and sexual abuse, neglect, stalking or being kept from seeing other people or forced to stay in one place |