24 Hour Help Lines
Find Someone to Listen
If you or someone you know needs help, the following counselling resources can be reached by phone.
Distress
For those who may be experiencing distress and need immediate support.
- Distress Line (24/7)
- Phone: 780-482-4357
Family Abuse/Violence
For those who may be experiencing family abuse and/or violence.
- Family Violence Info Line (24/7)
- Phone: 780-310-1818
- Child Abuse Hotline (24/7)
(including reporting suspected child abuse)- Phone: 1-800-387-KIDS (5437)
- Kids Help Phone (24/7)
- Phone: 1-800-668-6868
- Text CONNECT to 686868
Women's Shelter
You have a right to live without fear, hurt, abuse and violence. Speak with someone at a shelter near you. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
- Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters Line (24/7)
(to connect to your local shelter)- Phone: 1-866-331-3933
Sexual Assault
For those who need support that have been the victim of sexual assault.
- Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre Crisis Line (24/7)
- Call or Text: 1-866-956-1099
Mental Health
For those who may be experiencing mental health issues and need immediate support.
- Mental Health Helpline (24/7)
- Phone: 1-877-303-2642
- Suicide Crisis Hotline (24/7)
- Phone: 988
- Text: 988
- Children’s Mental Health Crisis & Response Team
(visit their website for hours of operation)- Phone: 780-427-4491
LGBTQ+
For those who may be experiencing LGBTQ+ related issues and need immediate support.
- LGBT Youthline
(Sunday to Friday from 2 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. )- Phone: 1-800-268-9688
- Trans Lifeline (24/7)
- Phone: 1-877-565-8860
Indigenous
Experienced and culturally competent counsellors are available to all Indigenous people across Canada.
- Indigenous Hope for Wellness Help Line (24/7)
- Phone: 1-855-242-3310
Addictions
For those who may be experiencing addiction issues and need support.
- Addictions Help Line
- Phone: 1-866-332-2322
- Online Alcoholics Anonymous Counselling
General
For those who may be experiencing general issues and need referral to services.
Related Pages
Last edited: October 22, 2024