Helplines & Contact Information

1-866-332-2322
Telephone advice and service referral for adults and you requiring addiction services. This service provides alcohol, tobacco, other drugs and problem gambling support, information and referral to services. The addiction Helpline operates 24 hour a day, seven days a week, and is available to all Albertans.

1-866-710-7848
Whether you're considering quitting smoking, or have already made the decision to quit, the help you need is right here.

1-888-456-2323
Bullying is repeated mean, cruel, hurtful behaviours done on purpose be someone with more power. It can be verbal, physical, social and online.

• Bullying Helpline - 24-hours, 7 days a week to get help anonymously in more than 170 languages.
• Bullying Helpline Chat - 8:00 am - 8:00 pm, 7 days a week
• Online Chat - 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm,  7 days a week

1-800-661-3446
Even if you are not sure who to ask for (or even if you're not sure you're calling the right place) – try us! One of our friendly intake workers will listen and will probably ask a few questions. Depending on your wants and needs, you may be assigned an Advocate or a Lawyer. If our office isn’t the right place for you, our intake workers can still help by providing other resources and people to talk to.

 

403-266-HELP (4357) 24 hour Crisis Line
Are you worried about losing your job - struggling with addiction - grieving the loss of a loved one - getting over a recent breakup - feeling lonely or isolated - having thoughts of suicide - worries you can't pay your bills. Please call. Your call will be confidential. This service is free 24/7 and is offered in over 200 languages.

[email protected]  - (email address is not monitored 24 hrs a day and is best suited for non-urgent information requests. All emails will receive a response within 24-48 hours.)

310-1818
Activities and resources to help prevent family violence and support healthy relationships.

• 24 hour service
• online chat available daily 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

1-855-242-3310
Hope for Wellness Helpline offers immediate help to all Indigenous peoples across Canada, This is a 24-7 service offering: counselling & crisis intervention.

• Online chat -  www.hopeforwellness.ca 

811
Do you have a health concern for yourself or another. Call Health Link for quick and easy advise from a registered nurse. They will ask questions, assess symptoms and determine the best care for you.

• 24 hours/7 days
• If this is a medical emergency CALL 911

1-866-644-5135
Income Support can help you and your family with basic living costs and other necessities. Depending on your needs and situation you may be eligible to receive assistance through Alberta's Income Support program.

1-800-668-6868
Kids Help Phone is Canada's only 24/7 national service offering English and French professional counselling, information and referrals and volunteer-led, text-based support to young people.

• Text CONNECT to 686868  to chat with a volunteer Crisis Responder 24/7

1-800-332-1414
Poison and Drug Information Service
Free/Confidential/24 by 7/Expertise & Advice/Poisons/Chemicals/Medications/Herbals

1-844-943-1500
Provides information, consultation and referral to individuals residing in Calgary who have addiction and/or mental health concerns. Clinicians work order the telephone to help people navigate the addiction and mental health system. They are familiar with both Alberta Health Services and community based programs and will explore options and direct/refer clients to the most appropriate resource to meet their needs. Access Mental Health is a non-urgent service.

1-877-463-3537
It is important to find recovery that works for you. Maybe Narcotics Anonymous can work for you like it has for so many other addicts.

• 24 hour service, 7 days a week

1-833-456-4566
Crisis  line for those thinking about suicide, concerned about others who may be considering suicide, dealing from a loss from suicide or looking for support.
 

211

• Connections to a full range of community, social, health and government services.
• 211 is free, confidential, multilingual and available 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
• Online chat is available from 12-8pm daily at ab.211.ca.