Distress Centre Calgary (24/7) - 403-266-HELP (4357)

Eastside Community Mental Health Services (24/7)
403-299-9699 or 1-800-563-6106

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CMHA Distress Line

Edmonton and surrounding - 780-482-HELP (4357) 

Rural areas - 1-800-232-7288 

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For direct suicide support (Canada) - 

          CALL: 1-833-456-4566 available 24/7

          TEXT: 45645 available daily between 2pm-10pm MT

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For social support (Alberta): 211 or ab.211.ca or text INFO to 211

*This line is answered by social workers. It is an information line for referrals to government and community-based, non-clinical health and social services, including, housing, utilities security, food security, financial supports, employment supports, system navigation. They are also trained in suicide prevention.

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Alberta Mental Health Helpline: 1-877-303-2642

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Kids Help Phone (anyone under age 22): 1-800-668-6868

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Addiction Support - 1-866-332-2332 

National Domestic Violence Hotline - 1-800-799-7233

Child Abuse Hotline - 1-800-387-5437

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Brite Line (support for 2SLGBTQIA+ people) - 1-844-702-7483

Trans Lifeline - 1-877-330-6366

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Canadian Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419

Hope for Wellness Line (immediate help to all Indigenous people across Canada): 1-855-242-3310
 

Community Connect YYC - one-stop-shop for affordable and barrier-free counselling services by phone or video - Click here for their comprehensive list of services.

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Music Therapy Resources:

Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta

Canadian Association of Music Therapists

Music Therapy Association for Alberta

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