If you are experiencing an urgent mental health concern or crisis and need assistance right away please contact the Distress Centre for 24/7 support. 403-266-HELP (403-266-4357). This service is available to those within Calgary and Southern Alberta.
Mental Health Links
The following links are listed to provide you with additional online mental health care information. Please also check the additional links provided for physical health for a more comprehensive understanding of your over-all well-being. The following is not meant to be a comprehensive list, nor is it an endorsement of the content of the sites.
Clinical resources available in Alberta
- Alberta Health Services Mental Health Help Line: 1-877-303-2642
- You can also call Health Link at 811. Follow the directions to talk to the addiction and mental health team or to find out what services are available in your community.
- Canada Suicide Prevention Service: 1-833-456-4566
- Support is also available via text.
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
- Support is also available via text and online chat.
- Indigenous Hope for Wellness Helpline: 1-855-242-3310
- Support is also available via online chat.
- National Trans Lifeline: 1-877-330-6366
- Helpline run by and for trans people.
- Addictions Helpline: 1-866-332-2322
- 211 Alberta: Call 211 to find programs and services in your community.
- Support is also available via text and online chat.