Supports and Resources
Throughout Alberta there are many services and sources of support available. To find services near you connect with:
• Your family physician
• Health Link – call 811, or at https://myhealth.alberta.ca, click on “Find Healthcare”, “Programs & Services”, then “Mental Health and Wellness” from the menu and your location
Help Lines
• Alberta Mental Health: 1.877.303.2642
• Alberta Addictions: 1.866.332.2322
• Distress Centre (Calgary and area): 1.403.266.4357
• Distress Line (Edmonton and area): 1.708.482.4357
• Distress Line (South Western Alberta): 1.403.327.7905
• Rural Distress Line: 1.800.232.7288
• First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1.855.242.3310
• Family Violence Info Line: 310.1818 (no area code required)
• Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE): 1.780.423.4121
• Calgary Sexual Assault Centre (CCASA): 1.877.237.5888 or 403.237.5888
Online Help
• Canadian Mental Health Association – Calgary
• Mood Disorders Association of Ontario
• Heads Up Guys (UBC)
• The Do More Agricultural Foundation (Prairies)
• BC Partners for Mental Health and Substance Use
Smartphone Apps
• DepressionCBT: Learn more about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for depression
• DASS2142: A depression anxiety stress test app
• iCBT: An effective tool for dealing with depression, anxiety, or PTSD
• Moodpath: Asks daily questions to screen for symptoms of depression
• CALM: (2017 app of the year): regarded as one of the best mental wellness apps
• MoodTools: Designed to combat depressive, negative thoughts and feelings
