AHS – Help in Tough Times Resource
Below is a list of no-cost resources in the Edmonton area and Alberta that can supplement private practice therapy.
1. Crisis and Immediate Support
- Mental Health Helpline (Alberta Health Services)
- Phone: 1-877-303-2642 (24/7)
- Service: Confidential support, information, and referrals for mental health concerns.
- Addiction Helpline (Alberta Health Services)
- Phone: 1-866-332-2322 (24/7)
- Service: Confidential support, information, and referrals for addiction concerns.
- Distress Line (Canadian Mental Health Association, Edmonton)
- Phone: 780-482-4357 (24/7)
- Service: Confidential crisis support and information on community resources.
- Access 24/7 (Alberta Health Services)
- Location: 10959 102 St NW, Edmonton, AB
- Phone: 780-424-2424
- Service: Immediate support for mental health and addiction concerns, including crisis intervention and referrals.
2. Counselling Services
- Drop-In Single Session Counselling (The Family Centre)
- Locations: Various locations across Edmonton
- Website: Drop-In Counselling – The Family Centre
- Service: No-cost, single-session counselling available on a drop-in basis.
- Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE)
- Phone: 780-423-4102
- Website: SACE Edmonton
- Service: Free counselling, support groups, and resources for survivors of sexual violence.
- Momentum Counselling
- Location: 6325 Gateway Blvd #132, Edmonton, AB
- Phone: 780-757-0900
- Website: Momentum Counselling
- Service: Non profit mental health counselling agency, offering social work services, support groups and counsellling.
3. Online and Virtual Support
- Togetherall
- Website: Togetherall
- Service: Anonymous, online peer-to-peer mental health support community, available 24/7.
4. Specialized Support
- Pride Centre of Edmonton
- Phone: 780-488-3234
- Website: Pride Centre of Edmonton
- Service: Support services and resources for LGBTQ2S+ individuals, including mental health support.
- Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Edmonton
- Website: CMHA Edmonton
- Service: Programs including peer support, wellness recovery action planning (WRAP), and mental health education.
5. Community Information and Referrals
- 211 Alberta
- Phone: 211 (Available 24/7)
- Website: 211 Alberta
Service: Connects individuals with community and social services, including mental health resources.