Addiction and Mental Health Resources

This page has resources and information for people who need help with substance use, overdose prevention resources, mental health or family violence.

Please Note: This is not an all-inclusive list of supports available however, if there is a resource you do not see on this page but feel should be added please send me an email and my team will reach out to you.

If this is an emergency situation, call 9-1-1, 9-8-8 or go to your nearest emergency department.


Peer Support Services

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Narcotics Anonymous (NA)Free meetings (in-person and virtual) for anyone who wants to stop using drugs. 1-855-562-2262

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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)Meetings and support for people seeking to solve their drinking addiction.Find a Meeting
Cocaine Anonymous (CA)Meetings for people seeking support for their cocaine addiction.Find a Meeting
Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA)Meetings for people seeking support for their crystal meth addiction. Find a Meeting
Gamblers Anonymous (GA)Meetings for people seeking support for their gambling addiction. Find a Meeting

Government of Alberta Support Services

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Alberta Health Services Mental Health Help LineA 24 hour, 7 day a week, 365 days a year, confidential helpline that provides confidential services to Albertans experiencing mental health concerns.1-877-303-2642 (Toll free)
Alberta Addiction Help LineA confidential helpline staffed by a multidisciplinary team of nurses, psychiatric nurses, social workers, occupational therapists and psychologists providing support to Albertans experiencing addiction concerns including problem gambling.1-866-332-2322 (toll free within Alberta)
Alberta Health Services Health LinkSpeak with a variety of healthcare professionals to address your health concerns.8-1-1
211 AlbertaAvailable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for crisis support and virtual services for Albertans experiencing mental health and addiction concerns. Call 2-1-1 or Text INFO to 2-1-1
Counselling AlbertaIn-person and virtual affordable counselling with same-day appointments. 1-833-827-4230 (toll-free)
Virtual Opioid Dependency ProgramAvailable 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week. Technology Delivered Same Day Medication Starts, Opioid Treatment Transition Service, and Ongoing Opioid Dependency Care. 1-844-383-7688 (toll free within Alberta)
Kickstand ConnectFor Albertans aged 12-25 seeking short-term counselling. An appointment is required. Text MoreGoodDays to 393939 for daily messages of support
Family Violence Info LineAvailable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Call or Text 310-1818
Recovery Access AlbertaRecovery Access Alberta supports Albertans by offering a centralized access point to a province-wide addiction treatment matching tool.https://recoveryaccessalberta.ca/

Government of Canada Support Services

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9-8-8: Suicide Crisis HelplineIf you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8. Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.9-8-8
Drug Rehab ServicesDRS Canada is a free resource for drug and alcohol addiction in Canada.1-877-254-3348
Health Canada – Get Help with Substance UseThis page has resources for people who need help with substance use and overdose prevention resources.Get help with substance use – Canada.ca
Hope for Wellness Help LineAvailable 24 hours a day, everyday to First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Peoples seeking emotional support and crisis intervention. 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free)
The National Indian Residential School Crisis LineProvides 24-hour crisis support to former Indian Residential School Students and their Families.1-866-925-4419 (toll-free)
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Crisis LineIndividuals impacted by the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls are encouraged to contact this number. 1-844-413-6649
Veterans Affairs Canada Assistance Service A confidential and free service available 24/7 to Veterans, former RCMP members, their family members, and caregivers.1-800-268-7708
Kids Help PhoneAvailable 24/7 to Canadians aged 5-29 seeking confidential and anonymous care from trained responders.Call 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free) or text CONNECT to 686868
Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC)MHCC is a national non-profit organization funded by Health Canada to provide advocacy across a spectrum of mental health issues. They provide training, programming, research, and other resources to help create a better mental health system for all Canadians.Homepage – Mental Health Commission of Canada
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)Promotes mental health and supports people recovering from mental illness. Canadian Mental Health Association – National l A Mental Health Charity (cmha.ca)