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We are not crisis response. If you are worried about being physically or emotionally harmed, please reach out to your safe person or place, or trusted crisis line / 911.

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We asked our peers: what has contributed the most to your healing?

Willingness to open up, recognizing and asking for help, and accepting supports.

Crisis Teams respond to individuals experiencing a mental health, addiction, or psycho-social crisis.

9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline

Addiction Helpline – 1-866-332-2322

ECSSEN Chinese Emotional Support Hotline: 587-997-5977 (Hotline)

Family Violence Support: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html

INUIT & FIRST NATIONS HOPE FOR WELLNESS LINE 1-855-242-3310 Inuktitut, Cree, Ojibway, English, French

Kids Help Phone – 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 68686842

National Overdose Response Service NORS -

Distress Centre 24-Hour Crisis Line (yyc): 403.266.HELP (4357)

Emotional Abuse Crisis line: https://www.crisistextline.org/topics/emotional-abuse/#what-is-emotional-abuse-1

Crisis Lines

Call: 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline

INUIT & FIRST NATIONS HOPE FOR WELLNESS LINE 1-855-242-3310 Inuktitut, Cree, Ojibway, English, French

ECSSEN Chinese Emotional Support Hotline: 587-997-5977 (Hotline)

Indigenous Supports

We Matter:We Matter is a place to help Indigenous youth get through hard times, whether you need support yourself or want to support someone you know.

Elder and Knowledge Keeper Support: Native Woman's Association of Canada (Elders): Our team of in-house Elders are here to support you during this time of crisis, offering support and building resiliency.They are available Monday–Friday, from 9–11 a.m. EST and 1–3 p.m. EST.

Indian Residential School Survivors Society

Substance use treatment centres for First Nations and Inuit

Asian Canadian Therapist Directory: https://www.asianmhc.org/therapists-can/

The Trevor Project ( USA based) : information & support to LGBTQ+  young people

Help in Tough Times: List of Alberta supports

Abuse Help Line: 1-855-443-5722 24/7

Alberta based Distress Centres

Alberta Mental Health Helpline (24/7)1-877-303-2642
Calgary
- 403-266-4357 (through Distress Centre - request Mental Health Crisis Triage)
- HELP Outreach: 403-998-7388 (cell) – Operates 24/7
- HELP Encampment Team (for people sleeping outside): 403-805-7388 (cell)
Edmonton: (780) 424-2424.
Lethbridge: Distress Line of Southwestern Alberta (403) 327-7905. Pager Number: (403) 381-1116
Red Deer: 403.406.2505.

Alberta Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 686868Family Violence– 403-310-1818

Income Supports – 1-866-644-5135

Community Connect YYC: Connecting Calgary's communities with affordable and barrier-free access to in-person, phone or video counselling sessions

BIPOC Healing and Wellness Centre https://www.bipochealingcentre.ca

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