Contact | 1-877-767-4637 |
Information | Provides 24/7 confidential help and support for physicians, residents, and medical students (or their family members) facing personal and/or professional concerns (e.g., stress, anxiety, and family or relationship issues). |
Location | Alberta |
Type of resource | Telephone |
Type of support | Wellness support |
Target demographic | Health care providers and their families |
Serves adults (18+) | Yes |
Serves children (0–12) | — |
Serves youth (13–17) | — |
Serves families | Yes |
Language(s) spoken | 🍁 English |
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AMA’s Physician and Family Support Program
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Text4Hope
Contact 3-9-3-9-3-9 Information Ongoing supportive text content to help Albertans identify and adjust negative thoughts, feelings, and behaviours during stressful times. Text HOPEAB to 393939 to subscribe for free. Location Alberta Type of resource Telephone (text) Type of support Wellness support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Addiction Helpline
Contact 1-866-332-2322 Information 24/7 confidential service to provide support, information, and referrals to Albertans experiencing addiction and mental health concerns, including problem gambling. Location Alberta Type of resource Telephone Type of support Wellness support and addiction support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Access Mental Health
Contact 1-844-943-1500 Information Non-urgent support for mental health and addiction concerns in the Calgary zone. Location Alberta Type of resource Telephone Type of support Wellness support and addiction support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
8-1-1 Healthline
Contact 8-1-1 Information Registered nurses are available 24/7 to provide confidential health advice and support. Location National Type of resource Telephone Type of support Wellness support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French -
Multicultural Mental Health Resource Centre
Contact multiculturalmentalhealth.ca Information Provides culturally safe and competent mental health information for Canada’s diverse population. Location National Type of resource Resource hub Type of support Wellness support Target demographic Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC) Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French -
Naseeha Mental Health
Contact naseeha.org/helpline-textline Information Offers a free 24/7 helpline and education for the Muslim population of Canada. Location National Type of resource Online service Type of support Wellness support Target demographic Muslims Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French, 🇸🇦 Arabic, 🇮🇷 Farsi, 🇵🇰 Urdu, 🇸🇴 Somali -
PSPNET: For PSP
Contact pspnet.ca/en/for-psp Information Provides free, confidential, online cognitive behaviour therapy courses for current and former public safety personnel and their spouses. Location National (Available in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan.) Type of resource Online service Type of support Wellness support Target demographic Public safety personnel Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French -
Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment
Contact cipsrt-icrtsp.ca Information Knowledge hub of mental health information for public safety personnel. Location National Type of resource Knowledge hub Type of support Wellness support and PTSD support Target demographic Public safety personnel Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French -
Beyond Silence
Contact beyondsilence.ca/app Information App designed to promote early intervention and support for the mental health of health care providers. Location National Type of resource App Type of support Wellness support Target demographic Health care providers Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French -
Wounded Warriors Canada: Trauma Resiliency Program
Contact woundedwarriors.ca/our-programs/trauma-resiliency-program Information A three-day group counselling program for Veterans and first responders; focuses on acquiring tools to overcome the effects of trauma exposure. Location National Type of resource In-person service Type of support Wellness support and PTSD support Target demographic Military members, Veterans, and public safety personnel Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Wounded Warriors Canada: Spousal Resiliency Program
Contact woundedwarriors.ca/our-programs/spousal-resiliency-program Information A four-day, clinically facilitated trauma group for spouses of military members, Veterans, and public safety personnel who have been exposed to operational stress injuries (such as PTSD) in their relationships. Location National Type of resource In-person service Type of support Wellness support and PTSD support Target demographic Spouses of military members, Veterans, and public safety personnel Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Wounded Warriors Canada: C.O.P.E.
Contact woundedwarriors.ca/our-programs/couples-overcoming-ptsd-everyday Information C.O.P.E., or Couples Overcoming PTSD Everyday, is a couples-based trauma program for Veterans and first responders affected by operational stress injuries. Location National Type of resource In-person service Type of support Wellness support Target demographic Military members, Veterans, military spouses; public safety personnel and their spouses Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Strongest Families
Contact strongestfamilies.com/military-and-veterans/ Information A resource of programs to support for military members, Veterans, and their families’ mental health. Location National Type of resource Online service Type of support Wellness support Target demographic Military members, Veterans, and their families Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French -
Veterans Affairs Canada Mental Health Services
Contact veterans.gc.ca/en/mental-and-physical-health/mental-health-and-wellness Information Information on how to access mental health and wellness support for Veterans. Location National Type of resource Online service Type of support Wellness support Target demographic Military members, Veterans, and their families Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French -
Employee Assistance Program
Contact health.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/environmental-workplace-health/occupational-health-safety/employee-assistance-services/contact-us/chat-step-1-3.html Information An online chat that can be used to get a referral for counselling sessions with a mental health professional. For current/former CAF or RCMP members and their families. Location National Type of resource Online service Type of support Wellness support Target demographic Military members, Veterans, and their families Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French -
LifeLine Canada Foundation
Contact thelifelinecanada.ca Information Provides online information about anxiety, depression, grief support, and suicide. Location National Type of resource Online service Type of support Wellness support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French -
Well Central
Contact wellcentral.ca Information A web-based online channel with free interactive courses for those seeking better mental health. Location National Type of resource Online service Type of support Wellness support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French -
Strongest Families: ICAN
Contact strongestfamilies.com/ican Information Free, self-directed, web-based well-being course. Location National Type of resource Online service Type of support Wellness support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French -
MindShift CBT
Contact anxietycanada.com/resources/mindshift-cbt Information A free app using CBT strategies to help with worry, panic, perfectionism, social anxiety, and phobias. Location National Type of resource Mobile app Type of support Wellness support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French -
BounceBack
Contact cmha.ca/bounce-back Information A free skill-building program from the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) for people with low mood, depression, anxiety, or general stress. Location National Type of resource Online service Type of support Wellness support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French