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

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

Suicide Crisis Helpline

Support available 24/7
No cost.

Contact:

9.8.8 (call or text)

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

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

Momentum Counselling

Affordable short-term counselling.
Various free educational support group programs.

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

Edmonton Distress Line website

Access 24/7 wesbite

Hello Mental Health website

Momentum Counselling website

9.8.8 Suicide Crisis Help Line website

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

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

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

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

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

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

FRN West Edmonton

587.635.1775

Jasper Place Family Resource Center

16811 88 Avenue, NW, Edmonton, AB

FRN South Edmonton

780.413.4521

Family Futures Resource Network

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

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

The Today Centre website

The Family Centre website

Next Chapter Society website

Kids Kottage website

Jewish Family Service website

North Central Edmonton FRN website

West Edmonton FRN website

South Edmonton FRN website

Toby John information

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:

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

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

#158, 150 Chippewa Road, Sherwood Park, AB

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).

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

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

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

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

Wellness Supports University of Alberta

780.492.1619

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

Kids Help Phone