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Crisis Resources

If you’re experiencing emotional distress or navigating a challenging situation, remember that you’re not alone. The following crisis resources are here to support your safety and well-being.

If you are in immediate danger or need urgent assistance, please call 9-1-1.

2SLGBTQ+

National Trans Lifeline

Trans Lifeline is a peer support phone service run by trans people for trans and questioning peers.

 Available Monday – Friday from:

10:00 am – 6:00 pm PST
11:00 am – 7:00 pm MST
12:00 pm – 8:00 pm CST
1:00 pm – 9:00 pm EST

 

    Abuse and Bullying

    Bullying Helpline (24/7)

    Support when you or someone you know is being bullied or abused.

     

      Addictions

      Alberta Addictions Helpline (24/7)

      A confidential service providing substance use and gambling support, information, and referral to services.

      Child Abuse

      Child Abuse Helpline (24/7)

      Help if you or a child you know is being abused, neglected, or sexually exploited.

       

        Family Violence

        Family Violence Info Helpline (24/7)

        Confidential support if you or someone you know is going through family or dating violence.

         

          Indigenous

          Hope for Wellness (24/7)

          Hope for Wellness offers immediate help to Indigenous people across Canada. Telephone and online chat services are available in English and French. Telephone support is also available upon request in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut.

           

          Indian Residential School Crisis Helpline (24/7)

          Provides immediate support for former Residential School students.

          Toll Free (Call): 1-866-925-4419

           

          Mental Health

          Mental Health Helpline (24/7)

          Confidential support, information, and referrals for Albertans experiencing mental health concerns.

           

            Airdrie Urgent Mental Health

            This service offers mental health assessment and a single therapy session. Individuals need to go through triage and register with Urgent Care.

            Available Monday – Friday from:
            2:30 pm – 9:00 pm MST

            Saturday and Sunday from:
            10:00 am – 5:00 pm MST

             

              Distress Centre Calgary

              Distress Centre Calgary provides 24-hour crisis support in Calgary and southern Alberta through a 24-hour crisis line, email and daily chat.

                Sexual Violence

                Alberta One Line for Sexual Violence

                Association of Albera Sexual Assault Services offers specialized support, information, and resources for survivors, support people and professionals impacted by recent or historical sexual assault, abuse, and/or harassment.

                Available everyday from:
                9:00 am – 9:00 pm MST

                Suicide

                9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline

                9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline provides national suicide prevention and support in Canada.

                  Youth

                  Kids Help Phone (24/7)

                  Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only e-mental health service offering free, multilingual, and confidential support to help all young people.

                  Calgary ConnecTeen

                  Canada’s first peer-based chat and text helpline gives you the space to talk about your problems confidentially.

                  Available Monday – Friday from:
                  3:00 pm – 10:00 pm MST

                  Saturday and Sunday from:
                  12:00 pm – 10:00 pm MST

                  Outside of these hours, adult responders answer the contacts.

                  While we strive to offer up-to-date and reputable crisis contact information, we cannot guarantee the accuracy or availability of services provided by external organizations. We are not responsible for the content, quality, or effectiveness of any third-party service listed. By using this information, you acknowledge and agree that we are not liable for any decisions or actions taken based on the use of these crisis resources.