Humans are social and relational beings, and access to appropriate support can matter greatly during periods of distress, transition, loss, or uncertainty. This directory gathers services, organizations, educational materials, and community supports that may help people locate assistance suited to their needs.
Resources are provided for educational and navigational purposes. Inclusion does not constitute endorsement, and this directory is not a substitute for professional assessment, treatment, or emergency services.
Urgent and immediate support
If there is immediate danger or an urgent medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
| Service | When to use it | Contact |
| 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline | If you are thinking about suicide, are worried about someone else, or need suicide-related crisis support anywhere in Canada | Call or text 988, 24/7 |
| Access 24/7 | Adult addiction or mental-health crisis assessment and service access in Edmonton | 780-424-2424, 24/7 |
| CMHA Edmonton Distress Line | Free, confidential support during crisis, overwhelm, or a difficult situation | 780-482-4357, 24/7 |
| AHS Addiction and Mental Health Help Line | Confidential crisis support, information, screening, and referrals across Alberta | Call 811 or 1-844-355-4020, 24/7 |
| Kids Help Phone | Confidential support for children, youth, and young adults across Canada | 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868 |
| Hope for Wellness Helpline | Immediate, culturally competent support and crisis intervention for Indigenous people across Canada | 1-855-242-3310 or online chat, 24/7 |
| Alberta One-Line for Sexual Violence | Crisis support and help finding sexual-violence services in Alberta | Call or text 1-866-403-8000, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. daily |
| Family Violence Info Line | Information, safety planning, and connection to family-violence supports in Alberta | Call or text 310-1818, 24/7 |
| 211 | Help identifying and navigating social, health, housing, food, and community services | Call, text, or chat 211 |
Aging or Developmental
General Support
Grief
Those who are grieving are already having a tough time with living their lives, so support is necessary to allow for the processing of the bereavement.