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Mental Health Resources for all.

I have compiled a list of mental health resources for Albertans and, more specifically, resources for residents of the city of Edmonton. This page is a work in progress, so please feel free to contact me with local support that has been helpful to you. 

General Local Mental Health Support 

Alberta 211

  • Information and referral service.

  • No cost.

Contact details:
2.1.1

 

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Alberta Health Services 24/7 telephone support

  • Information about mental health programs and services.

  • Referrals to agencies.

  • Advice about mental health concerns.

  • Crisis intervention.

  • No cost.

Contact details:
1.877.303.2642

 

 

Edmonton Distress Line 24/7

  • Confidential support when experiencing a mental health crisis.

  • Services include crisis intervention, suicide prevention, family violence prevention,

  • Emergency prevention and response, emotional support, and community resource referral.

  • No cost

Contact details:
780.482.4357
1.800.232.7288
 

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Suicide Crisis Helpline

  • Support available 24/7

  • No cost.

Contact:​

9.8.8 (call or text)

 

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Access 24/7​

  • Adult intake services.

  • Urgent and non-urgent mental health and addiction services. 

  • Open 24/7

  • No cost.

Contact details:

780-424-2424

13211 Fort Road, NW, Edmonton, AB
 

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Hello Mental Health

  • A virtual mental health clinic.

  • Must be 16 years of age or older.

  • Requires a referral from your family doctor.

  • Must have Alberta Health coverage.

  • No cost.

Contact details:
587.412.2194 (call or text)
hello@hellomentalhealth.ca
 

 

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Momentum Counselling

  • Affordable short-term counselling.

  • Various free educational support group programs.

Contact details:
780.757.0900
132 – 6325 Gateway Blvd, NW, Edmonton, AB
 

Family Support 

The Today Centre

  • Multidisciplinary response to family violence and sexual assault.

  • Short-term support and services.

  • Services include safety planning, client education, and connection to resources.

Contact details:
780.455.6880
17724 102 Avenue, NW, Edmonton, AB
 

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The Family Centre

  • Family support services.

  • Affordable counselling (1st session at no cost).

  • Aupport group sessions.

  • Various classes and courses.

Contact details:
780.900.6423
20 – 9912 106 Street, NW, Edmonton, AB
 

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The Next Chapter Society (adults) & Rainbows (youth)

  • "Help families rebuild after divorce or separation."

Contact details:

780.448.1180

12122 68 Street, NW, Edmonton, AB​

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Kids Kottage

  • Crisis intervention for young families.

  • Shelter for infants and children.

  • Contact if your child is at risk and you need support.

  • No cost. 

Contact details:

780.944.2888 (24hrs)

780.448.1752

10107 - 134 avenue, Edmonton, AB

 

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Jewish Family Services (JFS)

  • Counselling services (individual/couples/families).

  • Community support program.

  • Grief and loss program.

  • Home support services.

  • Seniors support services.

  • 2SLGBTQ+ support group.

  • Holocaust survivor support program. 

  • Affordable rates/sliding scale. 

Contact details:

780.454.1194

104 - 15023 123 Avenue, NW, Edmonton, AB

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Family Resource Networks (FRN) in Edmonton​

  • Supporting children, youth, and their families to be healthy and strong. ​

  • Parenting and caregiving knowledge. 

  • Social support.

  • Problem-solving skills. 

  • Access to community support and resources. 

  • Improving child and youth development. 

​Contact details:

FRN Nort Central Edmonton

780.377.3730

Castle Downs Family YMCA

11510 153 Avenue, NW, Edmonton, AB

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FRN West Edmonton

587.635.1775

Jasper Place Family Resource Center

16811 88 Avenue, NW, Edmonton, AB

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FRN South Edmonton

​780.413.4521

Family Futures Resource Network

#101, 4341 Savaryn Drive, SW, Edmonton, AB

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​Toby John

  • Couples therapy.

  • Registered Provisional Psychologist, CCC, MACP, BA

  • Available in-person and online. 

  • $225 per session; accepts insurance. 

  • For more information, please visit Toby's profile on Psychology Today.

Contact:​

587.742.2429

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Perinatal Support 

Postpartum Support International

  • "Did you know? 1 in 5 moms and 1 in 10 dads suffer from postpartum depression."

  • Promotes awareness and education on treatment for mental health issues related to childbearing. 

  • Access to support and information.

  • Online support groups. 

Contact details:

1.800.944.4773

 

 

 

Helpful links for Mom and Dad:
 


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​Edmonton Perinatal Education

  • Online and in-person classes.

  • Affordable classes.

  • Pregnancy classes, childbirth classes, preparing for new baby classes, and parent, infant and child nutrition classes.

Contact:​

780.342.2833 (response 2 business days)

1.866.471.7011

birthandbabiesedmonton@ahs.ca

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Pine: Integrated Health Care

  • Counselling Psychology

  • Pelvic physiotherapy

  • Chiropractic

  • Lactating consulting

  • Acupuncture

  • Massage

  • Nutrition

  • Speech-language pathology

  • Workshops and groups

Contact:​

587.855.5598 (same for both locations)

Two Locations:

Suite 201, 6720 104 Street, NW, Edmonton, AB​ 

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#158, 150 Chippewa Road, Sherwood Park, AB

 

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Kickstand

  • Youth aged 5 - 25 years old.

  • Services include mental health support, peer support, health care, substance use, social services, Indigenous wellness, and employment services.

  • Resource library for mental health, body image, substance use, life skills, and financial literacy.

  • Virtual clinic at no cost​​.

Contact details:

hello@mykickstand.ca

​​Locations:

The Edmonton location will open soon (2024).

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Bonnyville: Operated by The Hive 
5011 50 AVE 
Bonnyville, AB  
587-201-2528 
info@thehivelakeland.ca

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Fort Saskatchewan: Operated by The Bridge
10307 100 AVE Suite #2
Fort Saskatchewan, AB
780-589-0224
navigator@thebridgewhy.com

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Grand Prairie: Operated by Sunrise House
10702 110 ST
780-518-1309
youthhub@gpyess.ca and more (please see website)​

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ACCESS Open Minds

  • Youth aged 11 - 25 years old (including their families and caretakers).

  • Mental health services, sexual health services, Indigenous support, physical health, and access to other social services. 

Contact details:

780.8879781

​Two Locations:

Young Adult Services @albertahealthservices.ca

780.887.9781

6th Floor, 9924 108 Street, NW, Edmonton, AB, T5K 2J5

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Wellness Supports University of Alberta

780.492.1619

2 - 300 Students' Union Building, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2J7

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Kids Help Phone

  • 24/7 virtual mental health service.

  • Multilingual.

  • Confidential.

  • No cost.

Contact details:

Text CONNECT to 686868

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Rachel Furrer

  • Counsellor, CCC, BEd, MACP

  • Available in-person and online.

  • $150 per session.

  • Specializes in Youth, Trauma, PTSD, and Mood Disorders. 

Contact:​

587.803.3075

www.raisecounselling.com

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Brite Line

  • 24/7 support.

  • Mental health support for Edmonton's 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

  •  A safe space for all ages. 

  • "Hope is here"

Contact:​

1.844.702.7483 (1.844.70.BRITE)

main@cmha-edmonton.ab.ca

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Pride Centre of Edmonton

  • Resources.

  • Counselling.

  • Support groups.

  • Social events. 

  • Educational Seminars.

Contact:​

General: 780.488.3234

hello@pridecentreofedmonton.ca

Josh Brown Wellness Center: 587.306.3671 (call or text)

Youth Support Program: 825.255.6876 (call or text)

Trans and Gender Diverse Programs: 587.206.0277 (call or text)

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Edmonton 2 Spirit Society (E2S)

  • Cultural services and programs for 2Spirit, Indigenous LGBTQIA+ and/or IndigiQueer communities.

  • Provide a community gathering space and resources. 

Contact:​

587.689.7042

hello@edmonton2s.com

#106 - 6770 129 Ave, NW, Edmonton, AB

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Support for Youth

Support for 2SLGBTQIA+

CARLA KRUGER COUNSELLING

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