Please be advised, this website is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace professional medical advice. If you or someone you know is suffering from a critical mental health event, call 911 immediately. The following help lines may also be accessed for additional support.
RESOURCES
- 24-Hour Mental Health Line (Alberta)
- Call 1-877-303-2642 to speak with a mental health specialist. Available 24/7.
- Crisis Services Canada
- If you are in crisis or have thoughts of self-harm, please call 1-833-456-4566. Available 24/7.
- 211 (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.
- 811 (Alberta Health Link)
- A telephone service that provides 24/7 health advice and general health information for Albertans.
- Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton
- Call (780) 423-4121 for support and general information.
- Call (780) 423-4121 for support and general information.
- Alberta Health Services (Addiction & Mental Health)
- Canadian Mental Health Association – Resources
- Youth Mental Health Support (Alberta, 11-24 yrs)
- Access 24/7 – Adult Intake (Edmonton)
- The Family Centre (Short-term / Same-Day Counselling – Edmonton)
- Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton
- Momentum Counselling (Walk-In Counseling, Drop-In Support Groups – Edmonton)
- Cornerstone Counselling (General Counselling Services – Edmonton)
- YWCA Edmonton (Women’s Counselling Services)
- YWCA Calgary (Adult, Child, and Family Counselling Services)
- Wellness Together Canada (Support and Counselling Services)
- My Mental Health (Resource Hub)
- Psychology Today (Find a therapist in your area)
**If you have a resource that you would like to submit to this list, please email info@vivmentalhealth.com**
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