Please see below for various supports available to the public during the pandemic.
Resources Available for Support during the Pandemic
Telephone and Text Supports
Alberta 211 is a free helpline that connects you to community and Social Services in your area 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in over 150 languages. Dial 211
Intake 780-342-2701
Crisis Line 780-407-1000
Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868
Mental Health Helpline (Adults) 1-877-303-2642
Family Violence Supports 310-1818
Income Supports 1-866-644-5135
AHS text 4 Hope – To access text: Covid19hope to 393939
Healthlink 811
TransLife Line 1-877-330-6366
CMHA Distress Line 780-482-HELP (4357)
Rural Distress Line 1-800-232-7288
CASA providing service via telephone 780-400-2271
Access 24/7 (Adults) 780-424-2424
Access Open Minds 780-415-0048 (Leave voicemail with contact info, call will be returned. Non emergency)
Satellite Mental Health Clinics closed. (Beaumont, Devon, etc. Main clinics open) Groups presently cancelled/postponed due to social distancing requirements.
Medical Clinic Walk-ins/ Phone-ins at Northgate 780-342-2700 /Rutherford 780-342-6850
Online/App Based Resources
Live interactive program webinars. Ask questions, make comments 30 minutes, 3x week $10/week
Free managing stress and anxiety from Covid-19 program (directed at 16 and older, CBT based)
Children’s sleep app. Has stories, calming music, guided meditations and sleep sounds to help kids relax and settle down.
App to help with sleep, meditation, and relaxation (some free some paid content)
https://www.anxietycanada.com/resources/mindshift-cbt/
Free app that uses scientifically proven strategies based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help you learn to relax and be mindful, develop more effective ways of thinking, and use active steps to take charge of your anxiety.
https://www.anxietycanada.com/
Anxiety Canada offers online resources for all ages.
https://psychologistsassociation.ab.ca/
Psychologist Association of Alberta is offering three free telepsych sessions. (Available to all Albertans, priority to Health Care Workers and First Responders)
Youth Space has online chat or text support available from 7pm-1am MST.
https://www.alberta.ca/childrens-mental-health-learning-series.aspx
Alberta Government Mental Health Learning Series. Two parts with multiple sessions. Part one focusing on brain development and environmental impacts. Part two focuses on adolescents, mental health and wellness.
https://www.casaservices.org/web-series
Web series by CASA showcasing the impact of the pandemic on mental health. There are currently 5 videos available, with more live streams expected.
Helps families across the province navigate the mental health system, listen and offer peer support, and connect them to resources and tools. Resources for parents, youth and teachers.
Access Open Minds has appointments for youth 16 and up. Also has webinars available.
https://www.cyfcaregivereducation.ca/covid-19-resources
This site has a virtual caregiver. Virtual group sessions are coming soon.