Health & Wellness Resources (Canada & Edmonton)

  • Health & Wellness Resources (Canada & Edmonton)

    Mental Health Crisis & Support Lines
    1. Mental Health Help Line (Alberta)
  • Available 24/7 for mental health support.
  • Phone: 1-877-303-2642

    2. Distress Line (Edmonton)
  • 24/7 support for those experiencing crisis, emotional distress, or needing immediate help.
  • Phone: 780-482-4357 (HELP)

    3. Talk Suicide Canada
  • Support for individuals thinking about suicide and their loved ones.
  • Phone: 1-833-456-4566
  • Website: talksuicide.ca


    4. Hope for Wellness Help Line (Indigenous-Specific Support)

  • Culturally sensitive support for Indigenous peoples in crisis.
  • Phone: 1-855-242-3310
  • Chat: hopeforwellness.ca


    5. Kids Help Phone

  • 24/7 support for youth across Canada.
  • Phone: 1-800-668-6868
  • Text: Text CONNECT to 686868
  • Website: kidshelpphone.ca


Family & Parenting Support

1. Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Edmonton
o Offers family support, financial assistance referrals, and community programs.
o Website: edmonton.ca

2. Parent Link Centres (Family Support)
o Free services for parents and caregivers with young children.
o Find local centers: alberta.ca

3. Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
o Family support, mental health resources, and workshops.
o CMHA Edmonton: edmonton.cmha.ca

4. The Today Centre (Family Violence Prevention)
o Support and resources for families affected by domestic violence.
o Phone: 780-455-6880
o Website: thetodaycentre.ca

Behavioral Health Support

1. Alberta Health Services (AHS) Addictions & Mental Health
o Programs for addiction, mental health services, and behavioral therapy.
o 24/7 Addiction Helpline: 1-866-332-2322
o Website: albertahealthservices.ca

2. CASA Mental Health (Child & Adolescent Services)
o Specialized mental health services for children and families.
o Phone: 780-400-2272
o Website: casamentalhealth.org

3. The Family Centre Edmonton
o Support for families, counseling, parenting programs, and mental health services.
o Phone: 780-423-2831
o Website: familycentre.org

4. Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters (BGCBigs)
o Mentoring programs and youth behavioral supports.
o Phone: 780-424-8181
o Website: bgcbigs.ca

General Health & Crisis Resources

1. Health Link Alberta
o 24/7 phone line for general health advice and referrals.
o Phone: 811

2. 211 Alberta (Community Resources)
o Free and confidential resource for community, health, and social services.
o Phone: 211
o Website: ab.211.ca

3. Canadian Red Cross (Emergency & Wellness Services)
o Offers disaster relief, family support, and wellness programs.
o Phone: 1-800-418-1111
o Website: redcross.ca

4. Edmonton Food Bank
o Emergency food support and community resources.
o Phone: 780-425-4190
o Website: edmontonsfoodbank.com

Grief & Trauma Support
1. Pilgrims Hospice Society (Grief Support)
o Compassionate support for individuals coping with grief and loss.
o Phone: 780-413-9801
o Website: pilgrimshospice.com

2. Victim Services (Edmonton Police Service)
o Trauma support for victims of crime and their families.
o Phone: 780-421-2217
o Website: edmontonpolice.ca

3. Wings of Providence (Domestic Violence Support)
o Safe housing and trauma-informed counseling for women and children.
o Phone: 780-426-4985
o Website: wingsofprovidence.ca

4. Trauma Counselling Programs (AHS)
o Therapy and counseling for individuals impacted by trauma.
o Contact through AHS Mental Health Services: 1-877-303-2642

Emergency Shelters & Housing
1. WIN House (Women’s Shelter)
o Emergency shelter for women and children fleeing domestic violence.
o Phone: 780-479-0058
o Website: winhouse.org

2. Hope Mission Edmonton
o Shelter, meals, and community support services.
o Phone: 780-422-2018
o Website: hopemission.com

3. Bissell Centre (Housing & Family Support)
o Programs for housing stability, food security, and family supports.
o Phone: 780-423-2285
o Website: bissellcentre.org

Additional Support Services
1. Alberta Family Wellness Initiative (Brain Science & Trauma Education)
o Resources to understand trauma, mental health, and the brain.
o Website: albertafamilywellness.org

2. Women’s Health Resources (YWCA Edmonton)
o Support for mental health, trauma, and wellness programs.
o Phone: 780-423-9922
o Website: ywcaofedmonton.org

Hotlines Quick Reference
• Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-877-303-2642
• Distress Line Edmonton: 780-482-4357
• Talk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566
• Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
• Hope for Wellness (Indigenous Support): 1-855-242-3310
• 211 Alberta: Call 211