EMPATHETIC UNDERSTANDING OF ADVERSE CHILHOOD EXPERIENCES AND TRAUMA-AWARENESS
EMPATHETIC UNDERSTANDING OF ADVERSE CHILHOOD EXPERIENCES AND TRAUMA-AWARENESS
EMPATHETIC UNDERSTANDING OF ADVERSE CHILHOOD EXPERIENCES AND TRAUMA-AWARENESS
Mental Health Supports
IMPORTANT: This site is NOT for crisis response. If you or a loved one are in immediate
danger, please call your local distress centre, or 911
Phone Numbers:
Kids Help Phone – 1-800-668-6868 or
text CONNECT to 68686842
INUIT & FIRST NATIONS HOPE FOR WELLNESS LINE
1-855-242-3310 Inuktitut, Cree, Ojibway, English, French
ECSSEN Chinese Emotional Support Hotline
587-997-5977 (Hotline)
Mental Health Helpline (24/7)1-877-303-2642
Alberta Health Services Addiction Helpline (24/7)1-866-332-2322
24-Hour Crisis Line (yyc): 403.266.HELP (4357)
Addiction Helpline – 1-866-332-2322
Alberta Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 686868
Family Violence– 403-310-1818
Income Supports – 1-866-644-5135
POLICE AND CRISIS TEAM:
PACT (Police and Crisis Team) respond to individuals experiencing a mental health, addictions, or psycho-social crisis. They often include health professionals and police services that focus on de-escalating crisis situations and providing mental health services.
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Calgary
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403-266-4357 (through Distress Centre - request Mental Health Crisis Triage)
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DOAP Outreach: 403-998-7388 (cell) – Operates 24/7
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DOAP Encampment Team (for people sleeping outside): 403-805-7388 (cell) - Operates Monday - Friday 8 am- 4 pm.
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Edmonton
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(780) 424-2424.
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Lethbridge
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Distress Line of Southwestern Alberta (403) 327-7905. Pager Number: (403) 381-1116
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Red Deer
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403.406.2505.
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CRISIS RESPONSE PHONE NUMBERS
Kids Help Phone – 1-800-668-6868 or
text CONNECT to 68686842
INUIT & FIRST NATIONS HOPE FOR WELLNESS LINE
1-855-242-3310 Inuktitut, Cree, Ojibway, English, French
ECSSEN Chinese Emotional Support Hotline
587-997-5977 (Hotline)
Mental Health Helpline (24/7)1-877-303-2642
Alberta Health Services Addiction Helpline (24/7)1-866-332-2322
24-Hour Crisis Line (yyc): 403.266.HELP (4357)
Addiction Helpline – 1-866-332-2322
Alberta Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 686868
Family Violence– 403-310-1818
Income Supports – 1-866-644-5135
WEBSITES
General services:
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Alberta: Help In Tough TimesCanadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
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Canadian Mental Health AssociationMENTAL HEALTH SCREENING TESTS
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suicide prevention:
indigenous Specific resources:
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We Matter:We Matter is a place to help Indigenous youth get through hard times, whether you need support yourself or want to support someone you know.
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Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary
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Indigenous youth suicide prevention
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Mental health and wellness in First Nations and Inuit communities
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Indian Residential School Survivors Society
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Miskanawah Youth Programs Calgary
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Native Woman's Association of Canada (Elders): Our team of in-house Elders are here to support you during this time of crisis, offering support and building resiliency.They are available Monday–Friday, from 9–11 a.m. EST and 1–3 p.m. EST.
Children's/youth Mental Health:
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Alberta Child and Youth Advocacy: Know Your Rights While in Care https://www.ocya.alberta.ca/child/
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Indigenous youth suicide prevention
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Children’s mental health learning series
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The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ Youth)
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Miskanawah Youth Programs Calgary
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USAY Calgary
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Jack.org: How to BE THERE for someone
HARM REDUCTION WEBSITES
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BC Harm Reduction
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SAFEWORKS ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES
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Opioid Dependency Program Calgary: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/Service.aspx?id=1000286&serviceAtFacilityID=1041755
treatment centres:
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Tips to Finding Quality Addiction Care in Canada: https://www.ccsa.ca/sites/default/files/2019-04/CCSA-Addiction-Care-in-Canada-Treatment-Guide-2017-en.pdf
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Rapid Access Addiction Clinic Calgary (RAAM): https://www.thealex.ca/program/rapid-access-addiction-medicine/
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Addictions Treatment Helplines in Canada: https://www.ccsa.ca/addictions-treatment-helplines-canada