National Mental Health Resources

When should you reach out for support?

If you notice yourself or others…

  • Having thoughts that you would be better off dead or with harming yourself in some way.

  • Are experiencing distressing thoughts, memories, or feelings.

  • Are feeling overwhelmed and unsure with how to cope or solve a problem.

National Resources

  • 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline

    If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8. Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

    9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline offers support that is:

    bilingual

    trauma-informed

    culturally appropriate

    available to anyone in Canada

  • Canadian Mental Health Association

    Information about:

    mental health resources

    mental health programs

    mental health and mental illness

    how to find support for oneself or others

    how to find a CMHA branch in your area

    Available in English and French

  • Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

    Free online courses for:

    youth

    students

    adults

    families

    Mental Health 101 tutorials on topics related to mental health and addictions

  • MyGrief.ca

    Online resources for understanding and moving through grief

  • KidsGrief.ca

    Resources for talking with kids and teens about serious illness, dying and death

    Includes information for parents and educators

  • Kickstand Connect

    For Albertans aged 12 to 25

    Short-term counselling, by booking only

    Text MoreGoodDays to 393939 for daily messages of support

  • Health Link

    Call 8-1-1.

    Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    Free advice from nurses and general health information

  • Family violence Info Line

    Call or text 310-1818 (toll-free).

    Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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  • Alberta's One Line for Sexual Violence

    Call or text 1-866-403-8000 (toll-free).

    Available 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., 7 days a week

    For anyone impacted by sexual violence

    Emotional support, information and referrals

  • YouthGrief.ca

    Online resource developed by grieving youth, for grieving youth

For First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples

  • Hope for Wellness Help Line

    Call 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat.

    Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples seeking emotional support, crisis intervention, or referrals to community-based services.

    Support is available in English and French and, by request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut.

  • The National Indian Residential School Crisis Line

    Crisis support is available to former Indian Residential School students and their families 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-866-925-4419 (toll-free).

  • Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Crisis Line

    Crisis support is available to individuals impacted by the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-844-413-6649 (toll-free).

For youth and young adults

  • Kids Help Phone

    Call 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free) or text CONNECT to 686868. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to Canadians aged 5 to 29 who want confidential and anonymous care from trained responders.

    Visit the Kids Help Phone website for online chat support or to access online resources for children and youth.

For Veterans and their Families