Resources for Calgary & Surrounding Areas
Please note this is not an exhaustive list. There are many more resources in Calgary. Call 211 for more information.
Mental Health, Trauma & Distressing Experiences
Access Mental Health
Non-Urgent service. Information, consultation and referrals regarding mental health to individuals residing in Calgary. Call # 403-943-1500
Distress Centre
24-hour crisis line providing support, counselling and resources. Call # 403-266-HELP (4357
Crisis Services Canada Suicide Prevention Service
Offers a 24/7 helpline for people thinking about or affected by suicide via phone, text, or chat. Call 1-833-456-4566. More information here.
Centre for Suicide Prevention
An education centre in the city of Calgary to provide training, education and support about suicide. Home - Centre for Suicide PreventionCentre for Suicide Prevention (suicideinfo.ca)
Canadian Mental Health Association—Calgary Region
CMHA Calgary creates awareness, educates and provides support for individuals and families living with a mental health and/or substance use concerns. Various group programming and community-based programs available to bridge the gap in the mental health care system. www.cmha.calgary.ab.ca
ConnecTeen—Youth and Text Support
24/7 support, call # 1-403-264-8336.
Text messaging support, text # 587-333-2724
Daily online chat www.calgaryconnecteen.com
Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse (CCASA)
Primary sexual abuse and sexual assault crisis support and education service. A variety of counselling options and online chat are available. www.calgarycasa.com
Alberta’s One Line for Sexual Violence
A toll free, text and chat service that provides emotional support, information and referral to anyone who has experienced or been impacted by sexual violence. Call # 1-866-403-8000 www.aasas.ca
Centre for Sexuality
Free short-term counseling services addressing challenges related to sexuality and sexual health. Dedicated programs for LGBTQ2S+ Individuals. Call # 403-283-5580. www.centreforsexuality.ca
Trans Lifeline
Crisis and peer support hotline, run by and for trans people. Emergency services will never be called without called consent. Call #1-877-330-6366
Alberta 211
Free 24/7 community and social services helpline for anyone seeking direction to and information about services available. Service is in 150 languages.
Indigenous Services
Indigenous Wellness Core
Partners with Indigenous people, communities and key stakeholders to provide accessible, culturally appropriate health services for First Nations, Metis and Inuit people in Alberta. For more information email indigenous.health@ahs.ca
Hope for Wellness Line
24/7 distress line for Indigenous people experiencing emotional distress and want to talk to someone. In both English and Cree. Call # 1-855-242-3310. www.hopeforwellness.ca
Alberta Indigenous Virtual Care Clinic (AIVCC)
Primary care clinic for Indigenous people in Alberta. Call # 1-888-342-4822. http://aivcc.ca/
We Matter
A place to support Indigenous youth get through hard times. Videos, information, cultural knowledge and more to support youth to navigate challenging times. We Matter (wemattercampaign.org)
Moose Hide Campaign
Movement to bring awareness to the missing and murdered Indigenous woman, girls and two spirited people across Canada. Engage men and boys to end violence towards woman and children. More information found here.
Circle of Wisdom Elders & Seniors Centre
Servicing Calgary and area supporting Indigenous seniors in advocacy, traditional teachings & ceremonies, basic need referrals, and interpersonal relationship development to decrease isolation and encourage community engagement. circleofwisdom.ca – Circle of Wisdom Elders and Seniors Centre
Substance Use & Behavioral Addiction concerns
Addiction Helpline
24/7 confidential service providing support, information and referrals. Call #1-866-332-2322
Adult Addiction Services (AHS)
Short-term outpatient counselling for substance use and addictive behaviours and support for their loved ones. Groups programming. Call #403-367-5000 for an intake. Walk-in intakes daily at 12:45pm.
Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) (AHS)
Provides comprehensive physician and addiction cousnelor led programs managing all substance and behavioural addiction concerns. Combination of medical and psychosocial treatment.
Opioid Dependency Program
The ODP provides methadone and suboxone maintenance treatment for people dependent on opioids. Withdrawal management to help people manage symptoms when they stop using opioids. Located at the Sheldon Chumir Centre, Call #403-297-5118
Virtual Opioid Dependency Program (VODP)
Connects individuals to opioid agonist therapy treatment via videoconferencing with a physician (i.e. Telehealth). VODP offers same-day treatment starts and transitions to other Opioid Agonist Therapies. Call: 1-844-383-7688 https://vodp.ca/
Alberta’s Residential Treatment Provider Licensing Page
Listing of Alberta’s licensed residential addiction treatment service providers is available online on the Government of Alberta’s Webpage. More information found here.
Renfrew Recovery Centre: Detoxification
Medical supervised detoxification from substances in the city of Calgary. Admissions begin daily at 7:30am. Contact # 403-297-3337
SMART Recovery
Smart Management and Recovery Training (SMART) is a global community of mutual support groups. During meetings, participants support one another in resolving problems with any addiction (to substance or process/behavioural addiction). www.smartrecovery.org
Recovery Dharma YYC
Buddhist centered recovery program that uses practices of meditation, self-inquiry, wisdom, compassion and community as tools for recovery and healing. www.recoverydharma.org
In The Rooms
A free online recovery tool that offers 130 weekly online meetings for those recovering from addiction and related concerns. Multiple pathways to recovery are welcomed. All that is required is an internet connection, device and the willingness to show up as you are. www.intherooms.com
Support for Video Game Addiction
Game Quitters: largest support community for video game addiction. If you’re ready to quit playing video games, you’re in the right place. Provides support for those experiencing the video game addiction and the friends & family members. www.gamequitters.com
Seeking Integrity
Provides treatment for sex, love and relationship issues in adult men, with or without substance use concerns. www.seekingintegrity.com
Digital Overdose Response System (DORS) App
DORS is a nation wide system app that will support someone using opioids or any substance alone to prevent death by overdose. The app will summon emergency response to an individuals location if they become unresponsive to prevent death by overdose.
National Overdose Response Service (NORS)
NORS is an overdose prevention hotline for Canadians providing loving, confidential, non-judgmental support for you, whenever and wherever you use substances. Call 1-888-688-NORS (6677).
Take 10 App
Take 10 App is a way to support people seeking a break from gambling. It has recommendations for your break and helps you limit the amount of time and money you spend gambling.
GameSense (from AGLC)
Self-exclusion program supports people to take the first step in controlling gambling behavior. More information can be found here.