RESOURCES

Canada-Wide Suicide Crisis Line (24/7): 1-833-456-4566
Confidential crisis support available across Canada, 24/7.
Edmonton 24-Hour Distress Line: 780-482-4357
Immediate support for those in emotional distress.
Online chat: www.edmonton.cmha.ca
Calgary 24-Hour Distress Line: 403-266-4357
Crisis support for individuals in Calgary and surrounding areas.
24-Hour Rural Distress Line (outside Edmonton): 1-800-232-7288
Confidential crisis support for rural Alberta communities.
Adult Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response Team (Edmonton): 780-424-2424
In-person crisis support for adults in the Edmonton area.
Mental Health Help Line (Alberta): 1-877-303-2642
Free, confidential 24/7 support from Alberta Health Services.
Breaking Free Foundation: www.breakingfreefoundation.ca
Provides grants to trauma survivors to access therapy.

Kids Help Phone (24/7): 1-800-668-6868
Text CONNECT to 686868
Free, 24/7 support for children and youth across Canada.
Children’s Mental Health Crisis Line (Edmonton): 780-407-1000
Immediate mental health support for children and families.
Bullying Helpline (Alberta): 1-888-456-2323
Support for children and parents navigating bullying.
Child Abuse Hotline (Alberta): 1-800-387-5437
Report suspected abuse and receive guidance and support.

Lesbian, Gay, Bi, and Trans Youthline: Text 647-694-4275
Peer support and resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.
Trans Lifeline (24/7): 1-877-330-6366
A support line run by and for trans individuals.
PFLAG Canada: 1-888-530-6777
Support and education for families, friends, and allies of LGBTQ individuals.
AltView Foundation: www.altview.ca
Alberta-based LGBTQ+ advocacy, support groups, and education.

Seniors’ Abuse Helpline (24/7): 780-454-8888
Confidential support for seniors experiencing abuse or neglect.
SAGE Seniors Association: www.mysage.ca
Offers safe housing, mental health support, and elder outreach.
SAGE Seniors Safe House: 780-702-1520
Temporary shelter for older adults fleeing unsafe situations.
Alberta Supports Contact Centre: 1-877-644-9992
Access seniors' financial and health benefits.
Alberta Health Services – Seniors’ Health: www.albertahealthservices.ca
Resources on continuing care, dementia, and seniors' mental health.
The Alzheimer Society of Alberta & NWT: 1-866-950-5465
Support for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers.
www.alzheimer.ab.ca
Seniors Info Line (AB-wide): 1-800-642-3853
General information about provincial supports for seniors.

National Indian Residential School Crisis Line (24/7): 1-866-925-4419
For survivors of residential schools and their families.
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Crisis Line (24/7): 1-844-413-6649
Culturally sensitive support for families and communities.
Hope for Wellness Helpline (24/7): 1-855-242-3310
Mental health and crisis support for Indigenous Peoples.
Native Counselling Services of Alberta: www.ncsa.ca
Indigenous-led legal and mental health supports across Alberta.
Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB): www.sac-isc.gc.ca
Mental health counselling for eligible First Nations and Inuit individuals.

Walk-in Counselling (Edmonton): www.momentumcounselling.org
Low-cost, no-referral counselling options.
YWCA of Edmonton: www.ywcaofedmonton.org
Sliding-scale therapy and wellness supports for women and families.
Saffron Centre: www.saffroncentre.com
Trauma counselling for survivors of sexual violence.
College of Alberta Psychologists: www.cap.ab.ca
Verify your psychologist’s credentials and find registered professionals.
Community Services: Dial 211 or visit www.ab.211.ca
Access local housing, food, health, and counselling supports.