If you are experiencing an emergency or are at immediate risk of harming yourself or someone else,
call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.
If you need immediate support
If you need immediate mental health or crisis support, the following resources are available:
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Call or text 9-8-8. Available 24/7 across Canada for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or concerned about someone else.
Distress Centre Calgary
Call or text 403-266-4357. Available 24/7 for crisis and emotional support in Calgary and Southern Alberta. Online chat is also available.
Alberta Mental Health Help Line
Call 1-877-303-2642 or 811 and follow the prompts for mental health support. Available 24/7 across Alberta for mental health information, support, assessment, and referrals.
Kids Help Phone
Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868. Available 24/7 for young people in Canada ages 5 to 29.
Hope for Wellness Help Line
For First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people across Canada. Call 1-855-242-3310 or access online chat. Available 24/7.
211 Alberta
Call 211 or text INFO to 211 for help finding community, social, health, and government services throughout Alberta. Available 24/7.