Mental Health supports

If you or someone you know is having a mental health emergency

If they are in immediate danger - Call 911
If they are an adult having a mental health crisis but there is not in immediate danger - contact the Crisis Response Team (team consists of a police officer and a mental health therapist and is available 24/7) -780-424-2424
If they are a youth having a mental health crisis but they are not in immediate danger- Contact the Youth Crisis Response Team (Available 8:00am - 11:30 pm) -780-407-1000

If you ever just need someone to talk to but don't know who, you can get in contact with Kids Help Phone.
They offer FREE 24/7 professional counselling to anyone up to age 24. Whether by phone, text, or through their website.

If you are thinking about seeing a mental health professional for the first time (therapist, psychologist etc.), the Mental Health Copilots can be a big help.
They will meet with you to conduct an interview. At the end of the interview, they will provide you with a list of mental health professionals that they think will be a good fit.
Website: https://mentalhealthcopilots.org/

A FREE walk-in clinic for youth seeking addiction and mental health support.
Services include; Support groups, mental health and/or addiction counselling, psychiatry, education /income /housing /employment.
Phone - (780) 415-0048 (Leave a message)
Hours - Monday to Friday - 12:00 pm - 5 pm (No referral or appointment necessary)
Website: https://accessopenminds.ca/our_site/edmonton-ab-2/

Offers a variety of programs for Albertans of African descent.
Free Mental Health Counselling:
- Hour-long individual, couple, or family counselling sessions.
Mental Health and Wellness Mentorship Program:
- For Albertan youth of African descent aged 15-24.
- Operates through a mentorship model matching youth up with adult mentors.
- Website link: https://www.africacentre.ca/

They offer a free eating disorder-specific helpline [416-340-4156] (Open from 11 am to 7 pm Monday - Thursday and Friday from 11am - 5pm. All times EST).
They can also be contacted via online chat and email to answer questions.
A great source of relevant information about all eating disorders including; anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and restrictive food intake disorder.
Includes links to relevant supports and resources.
Website Link: https://nedic.ca/

Momentum is a mental health counseling agency, supporting people who would otherwise be unable to access counselling because of long waitlists or costs.
Staff Credentials: Volunteer Registered Health Professionals.
Type of intervention: Solution-Focused Therapy
People come to Momentum for a range of reasons. You might be looking for strategies that can be used to problem-solve or help you cope with a stressful situation. You might want to determine what services and programs could be most helpful to you, or you might simply want to be listened to with understanding and without judgment.
Fees are based on a sliding scale ranging from 8$-200$ a session based on your income.
Appointments are not necessary, however, it's recommended to call ahead to know wait times.
Website Link: https://www.momentumcounselling.org/

The Family Centre is a non-profit committed to providing inclusive programming for individuals and individuals.
Staff credentials: Mental Health Therapists.
Type of intervention: Solutions / Goal-focused counselling
50-minute sessions are available in-person, virtually or over the phone.
The First session is free. following appointments are $180 per session. Subsidized counselling is available. We will determine your fee after your first session. If you have insurance, email counselling@familycentre.org for more information or if you plan to use your benefits for counselling.
Anyone aged 18 or over can access counselling. Children under 18 can talk to a therapist with their parents’ consent. Parents must talk with the therapist first.
They also offer group therapy options.
Phone Number: 780-900-6274
Website Link: https://www.familycentre.org/counselling

Togetherall is a safe, virtual / online community where people support each other anonymously to improve mental health and wellbeing.
An online service that provides a variety of virtual mental health supports including, support groups, conversations with mental health professionals, activities and information.
Free for all Albertans 16+
Once you register they will work with you to set up a personalized plan to improve your mental health.
Website Link: https://togetherall.com/en-ca/

Cornerstone is a faith-based non-profit which seeks to provide professional and affordable mental health care.
Offers individual, couples, group, assessments, and family therapy options.
The first appointment is free, afterwords a sliding scale is applied for fees ranging from 20$-200$ per counselling session.
Staff credentials: Registered mental health professionals, graduate-level interns.
Phone Number: 780.482.6215 ext. 0
Email: office@cornerstonecounselling.com
Website Link: https://cornerstonecounselling.com/

Through a partnership with the LGBTQ Wellness Centre, the Family Resilience Project offers free short-term counselling to sexual and gender minority (LGBTQ) children, youth, and families.
If you are someone you know requires counselling please fill out this contact form (Click Here). Select "Family Resilience Project" for services required. You will be contacted directly within 5 business days.
Website Link: www.ualberta.ca/ismss/programs-and-services/family-resilience-project/index.html

Aboriginal Counselling Services of Alberta: (780) 448-0378
Provides many group support services and programs rooted for Indigenous individuals, rooted in culture.
All programs are free of charge.

FREE drop-in psychological counselling services are in your community. With you, their Intern Therapists help you create a plan for the change you most want in your life.
They offer individual, couples/partners, and family therapy. Our services include referrals to additional services that will support the change you desire.
**People under the age of 18 must-have parental consent to access services
Website: https://www.dropinyeg.ca/

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