CRISIS SUPPORT #s
Youth Resources

Mental Health Supports

Indigenous Resources
Harm reduction

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:

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Kids Help Phone – 1-800-668-6868 or

text CONNECT to 68686842

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INUIT & FIRST NATIONS HOPE FOR WELLNESS LINE
1-855-242-3310 Inuktitut, Cree, Ojibway, English, French

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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:​

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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

    • 403-266-4357 (through Distress Centre - request Mental Health Crisis Triage)

    • DOAP Outreach: 403-998-7388 (cell) – Operates 24/7

    • DOAP Encampment Team (for people sleeping outside): 403-805-7388 (cell) - Operates Monday - Friday 8 am-  4 pm.

  • Edmonton

    • (780) 424-2424.

  •  Lethbridge

    • Distress Line of Southwestern Alberta (403) 327-7905. Pager Number: (403) 381-1116​

  • Red Deer​

    • ​ 403.406.2505.​

CRISIS RESPONSE PHONE NUMBERS​

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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:

RAAM (RAPID ACCESS ADDICTION MEDICINE)
Alberta: Help In Tough TimesCanadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
Canadian Mental Health AssociationMENTAL HEALTH SCREENING TESTS

indigenous Specific resources:

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.
Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary
Indigenous youth suicide prevention
Mental health and wellness in First Nations and Inuit communities
Indian Residential School Survivors Society
Miskanawah Youth Programs Calgary
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:

Indigenous youth suicide prevention
Children’s mental health learning series
Jack.org: How to BE THERE for someone
The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ Youth)
Miskanawah Youth Programs Calgary 
USAY Calgary

HARM REDUCTION WEBSITES

BC Harm Reduction
SAFEWORKS ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES

suicide prevention:
Suicide Prevention Canada