


Resources
Please use these resources to locate crisis, distress, and support lines, counselling and peer support resources, parenting resources, and free mindfulness meditation apps.
Canada Wide Crisis Lines
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Canadian Mental Health Association Crisis Services: 1-888-617-7715 (toll-free)
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Canada Services Canada: 1-733-456-4566 (toll-free) crisisservicescanada.ca/en/
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Kids Help Phone: Call: 1-800-668-6868 Text: CONNECT to 686868 kidshelpphone.ca
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First Nations & Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line: Toll free: 1-855-242-331*services available in English & French, and upon request in Cree, Ojibway and Inuktut
Canada Wide Parenting Resources
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Canadian Government Parenting Resources and Support: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/childhood-adolescence/parent/parenting-resources-support (Provides resources where parents may find support and answers to questions that are frequently asked when bringing up children and youth.)
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COVID-19 Support for Parents: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/resources-parents-children.html
Alberta Resources
Provincial Crisis Lines & Services
Mental Health Help Line
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Toll free: 1-877-303-2642
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The Mental Help Line is a 24-hour, 7 day a week confidential service that provides support, information and referrals to Albertans experiencing mental health concerns
Distress Line Edmonton Region
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Toll free Northern Alberta: 1-800-232-7288
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Crisis 24 hours Edmonton: 780-482-HELP (4357)
Distress and Suicide Prevention Line of Southwestern Alberta
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Toll Free: 1-888-787-2880
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Crisis 24 hours for Lethbridge and area 403-327-7905
Dr. Margaret Savage Crisis Centre
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Toll free: 1-866-594-0533
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The Dr. Margaret Savage Crisis Centre (DMSCC) is a non-profit, charitable organization providing emergency shelter and support for women, with or without children, who are fleeing domestic violence, or who are in life crisis
Wood Homes
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Toll free: 1-800-563-6106
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Crisis 24 hours local: 403-299-9699
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Wood’s Homes is a children’s mental health centre based in Calgary, AB. Programs include 24/7 crisis counselling via telephone/text/live chat and mobile response, as well as no charge/walk-in counselling for families, couples and individuals.
Counselling and Peer Support
Walk in Counselling Services
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Phone: 1-877-303-2642
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Provides counselling on a walk-in basis for people experiencing a range of emotional or mental health issues at several locations throughout Alberta.
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Website: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/service.aspx?Id=1009754
Community Counselling Centre
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Phone: 780-482-3711
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Offers sliding-scale, affordable counselling in Edmonton. Once your phone intake is complete your counsellor will call you to book your first session within 24 hours.
Calgary Counselling Centre
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Phone: 833-827-4229
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Provides individual, couples and family counselling with sliding scale fees.
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Website: https://calgarycounselling.com/
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Online intake form: https://onlineintake.calgarycounselling.com/
Canadian Mental Health Association Calgary
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Phone: (403) 297-1700
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Offering Workshops & Classes, Drop In Groups and One-on-One Supports for individuals with mental illness and their families.
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Email: info@cmha.calgary.ab.ca.
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Website: https://cmha.calgary.ab.ca/
Manitoba Resources
Provincial Crisis Lines & Services
Counselling and Peer Support
Klinic Crisis Line (24/7)
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Phone: (204) 786-8686
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Toll free: 1-888-322-3019
Manitoba Suicide Prevention & Support Line (24/7)
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Toll free: 1-877-435-7170
Crisis Response Centre
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Mobile crisis service: 204-940-1781
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Community intake: 204-788-8330
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817 Bannatyne Avenue, Winnipeg MB
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The CRC is open 24/7 for adults experiencing a mental health crisis.
Mobile Crisis Service
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Winnipeg Mobile Crisis Service:
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Phone: 204-940-1781
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WRHA Mobile Crisis Service TTY Deaf Access:
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Phone: 204-779-8902
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The Mobile Crisis Service assists individuals experiencing a mental health or psychosocial crisis, including persons with a co-occurring mental health/substance use disorder.
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) Community Mental Health Services
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Phone: 204-788-8330 (General Info)
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Programs offered include support for anxiety disorders (including perinatal anxiety), mood disorders, women’s health, trauma-related disorders, and sleep disorders through Deer Lodge, Grace Hospital, HSC, St. Boniface, Victoria General Hospital. Referrals required from physician.
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For referral information: https://wrha.mb.ca/psychology/referral-information/
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For brochure of services: https://wrha.mb.ca/files/psychology-brochure-e.pdf
Aulneau Renewal Centre
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Phone: 204-947-7090 (French-English bilingual)
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Website: www.aulneau.com
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Providing wellness checks related to COVID-19 anxiety via a counsellor. No charge.
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Sliding scale counselling also available
Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre
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Phone: 204-477-1123
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Website: fgwrc.ca
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Individual and group counselling services in Winnipeg. One-time counselling for assessment, by appointment only. No charge.
Family Dynamics
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Phone: 204-947-1401
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Behaviour support, counselling, family support for refugees, & in-home family support.
Family Dynamics In Home Family Support/Respite
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Intake line: call 204-947-1401 and ask to speak with someone in the In-Home Family Support Program
Free Mindfulness Apps
Insight Timer: Mindfulness meditations and soothing background music, meditations available in 42 languages.
Stop, Breathe, Think: 34 free meditations and a kid’s friendly version available.
Smiling Mind: Mindfulness meditations for children and adults.
Calm in the Storm: Iphones only.