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.

For those who may be experiencing distress and need immediate support.

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

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

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
Alberta's ONE LINE for Sexual Violence (9 a.m. to 9 p.m., 7 days a week)
- Call: 1-866-403-8000

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

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

Experienced and culturally competent counsellors are available to all Indigenous people across Canada.

For those who may be experiencing addiction issues and need support.

For those who may be experiencing general issues and need referral to services.

Last edited: November 24, 2025