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Mental health & addiction helplines

Learn how to get immediate help or support as well as how to access mental health and addiction services.

 

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We are here to help 24/7

The addiction and mental health helplines are a 24 hour, 7 day a week confidential service that provides support, information and referrals to Albertans experiencing addiction and mental health concerns.

Emergency

24-hour 7 days a week

For patients with life-threatening conditions.

911

Mental health helpline

24-hour 7 days a week

For Albertans experiencing mental health concerns.

1-877-303-2642

Addiction helpline

24-hour 7 days a week

For Albertans experiencing addiction (including gambling).

1-866-332-2322

HealthLink

24-hour 7 days a week

For Albertans that need health advice.

811

Access services in your area

For anyone looking for non-urgent advice, information and appointments for addiction and mental health concerns, access is only one phone call away. When you call, you'll be connected to highly skilled health professionals ready to work with you. We'll listen to your concerns and find the services right for you.

Northern Alberta

1-888-594-0211
 

Calgary & area

403-943-1500

Edmonton & area

780-424-2424
Adult

825-402-6799
Child & adolescent

Southern area

1-888-594-0211

Central Alberta

1-888-594-0211

 

Not sure in which area you are located? Find your area here

2-1-1 Alberta

By dialling 211, you can access information on a wide range of resources, including food assistance, housing support, mental health services, and local programs.

211 services are available across Alberta and can help in over 170 languages over the phone.

Reach out by calling 2-1-1

For more information visit: ab.211.ca


Help in tough times

Resources and information to get the help you need for unexpected difficulties, financial pressures, unemployment, or situations such as wildfires or COVID-19.

Access resources

Indigenous support line

Confidential telephone service helps First Nations (status and non-status), Métis and Inuit peoples and their families navigate the healthcare system. By providing culturally safe supportive listening, connections to health resources, Indigenous cultural supports, and help with addiction/mental health concerns.

Confidential telephone service: 1-844-944-4744 (toll-free)

Visit the Indigenous Support Line

Additional support

 

211 Alberta

A helpline and online database of Alberta's community and social services. 211 is answered and updated by highly-trained specialists.

 

First Nations and Inuit hope for wellness helpline

Provides immediate, culturally relevant mental health counselling and crisis intervention.

 

Digital Overdose Response System

Allows Albertans using opioids or other substances to receive emergency help if needed.

 

Suicide crisis (988)

If you or you know of someone in crisis, call to connect to a crisis responder.

 

Virtual Opioid Dependency Program

Get treatment today for opioid dependency anywhere in Alberta.

 

Bullying helpline (Alberta)

Know how to find supports, stay safe or help others who are experiencing bullying in person or online.