Mental Health and Wellness Supports
| Emergency/Crisis Services | 9-1-1 |
| Distress Centre 24/7 Suicide Prevention Hotline | 1-800-SUICIDE |
| Distress Centre - 24-hour crisis support in Calgary ConnecTeen- a branch of the Distress Centre that offers confidential peer support service for youth in Calgary and area | 1-403-266-HELP 403-264-TEEN (403-264-8336) |
| Kid’s Help Phone- 24/7 national service offering professional counselling, information, referrals and volunteer-led, text-based support for young people | 1-800-668-6868 |
| Child Abuse Hot Line | 1-800-387-5437 |
| Bullying Helpline for Youth | 1-888-456-2323 |
| Crisis Services Canada 24 Hour Suicide Prevention Service | 1-833-456-4566 |
Supports for Albertans during COVID-19
- -Emergency isolation support
- -Utility payment deferral
- -Student loans repayment deferral
- -Federal government programs
https://www.alberta.ca/covid-19-supports-for-albertans.aspx
Calgary Community Resources for Mental Health Counselling and Supports:
Kids Help Phone: you can text, phone, live chat or find resources at: kidshelpphone.ca/
Access Mental Health for Adolescents: free, short term mental health supports and resources available at:albertahealthservices.ca/services/page11443.aspx
Distress Centre: 24 hour crisis support, free crisis counselling, peer support, community resources at: distresscentre.com/
Eastside Family Centre: normally walk in counselling available but currently offering phone or e-therapy at: woodshomes.ca/programs/eastside-family-centre/
Addiction and Mental Health support through Alberta Health Services: helplines, services, and counselling supports at: albertahealthservices.ca/amh/Page14063.aspx#details-panel14068
Calgary Counselling Centre: affordable and subsidized counselling supports at: calgarycounselling.com/
The Alex Health Centre: physical, emotional and sexual health care available for vulnerable Calgarians. Mature minors are supported. thealex.ca/
Alberta Health Resource Information for Coping During COVID-19:
COVID-19 and Your Mental Health
Practical and Emotional Preparedness for a Pandemic
Mental Health: Coping and Connection for Children and Families During COVID-19
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