In case you need immediate help or are in immediate danger of harming yourself or others please call 9-1-1
If ever you are feeling hopeless or or suicidal: call the Crisis Helpline 9-8-8 (Canada wide calling)
Emergency Services (Canada and Alberta)
- AHS Mental Health Helpline: 24-hour confidential crisis intervention
- 1-877-303-2642 – toll free in Alberta
Distress Centre Calgary 24-hour Crisis Line: text or call 403-266 HELP (4357)
Non-urgent Mental Health Services/Information
- Canadian Mental Health Association – Calgary: 403-297-1700
Access Mental Health: 403-943-1500
- For non-urgent services and assistance navigating options for addictions and mental health services. Monday to Friday: 8 am to 5 pm
- Information about various resources, including addiction and mental health services: 211 Alberta
Suicide Prevention / Depression Support
- CAN: Suicide Prevention Canada
- Talk Suicide Canada: Call 1-833-456-4566 (available 24/7/365)Text: 45645 (4pm to midnight ET)
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES / ORGANIZATIONS
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Alcoholics Anonymous is an informal meeting society for recovering alcoholics whose primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety.
- Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Narcotics Anonymous similar to AA, is an international, community-based association of recovering addicts.
- Self-Mutilators Anonymous – A community-based association for individuals struggling with self-mutilation.
If you think you have a medical emergency please call your doctor or 911 immediately.