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Mental Health & Wellness Resources Sections
Where do you Start?
When should you seek mental health support?
For some people, finding the time or energy to reach out for support is a struggle. Some people struggle to know if they need support at all. Reaching out for support does not have to be hard to find or stigmatized. Below will be lists of agencies with their logos connected to their websites with further information on the mental health supports provided.
Local Community Support & Wellness Services
Click the agency logos for more information on these local community supports & services.
Chestermere Women's Crisis Society
Provides support to vulnerable women in the community facing domestic violence & need help with other basic needs
True North (Formally known as Wheatland Crisis)
24/7 Crisis support, Shelter, Outreach, Education & Safety Planning
Synergy
Youth & community leadership and wellness programs. Low cost counselling & wellness appointmnets
Synergy
Youth & community leadership and wellness programs. Low cost counselling & wellness appointmnets
Strathmore Regional Victim Services Society
Provides support for crisis response, court preperation, refferals, information & support, Restiution, Victim Impact Statements
Calgary Rural Primary Care Network
Health care, health care education classes, walk-ins, access to family doctor
Trellis Society - Strathmore & Calgary
Early Childhood, youth, and community programs & family & caregiver supports
Trellis Society - Strathmore & Calgary
Early Childhood, youth, and community programs & family & caregiver supports
Low-Cost Counselling Services
Click the agency logos for more information on these services that offer low-cost or no cost Counselling.
Eastside Community Mental Health Services (No Cost)
Call 403-299-9699 or Text 587-315-5000 or Live Chat on Website
Calgary Counselling Centre (Pay what you can)
Call 833-827-4229
Alberta Mental Health In-take Line
Call 1-877-303-2642
Carya Counselling (pay-what-you-can basis)
Contact Intake at 403-205-5244 or Intake@caryacalgary.ca to get connected today.
The Summit: Marian & Jim Sinneave Centre for Youth Resilience (No Referral)
Walk-in mental health services are available from 10 am – 10 pm, 7 days per week.
Other Mental Health & wellness resources
Below will be further mental health & wellness services for individuals.
Mental Health & Wellness Services Canada & Alberta List
Click the agency logos for more information on these mental health & wellness services.
Canadian Mental Health Association (Call: 211)
Connect you to an information and referral specialist in the Calgary area
Centre for Sexuality
Sexual Health Education, Training & Counselling Services
Community Connect YYC
Connecting Calgary Communities to a variety of affordable and barrier-free Counselling
CUPS
Offers free health care and mental health services for adults, children and families in Calgary.
Calgary Distress Centre
Offers 24-hour crisis support & crisis counselling
The Alex
The Alex provides a variety of different services and programs. Programs include
Youth Mental Health Services & Supports
Click the agency logos for more information on these youth mental health services & supports.
Synergy
Youth & community leadership and wellness programs. Low-cost counselling & wellness appointments
The Summit: Marian & Jim Sinneave Centre for Youth Resilience (No Referral)
Walk-in mental health services are available from 10 am – 10 pm, 7 days per week.
Trellis Society
Early Childhood, youth, and community programs & family & caregiver supports
Kickstand Alberta
a virtual walk-in clinic exclusively for young Albertans aged 12 to 25. access free mental health and substance use counselling, peer support, employment services and register for free workshops and support groups
ConnecTeen
Calgary Teen Distress Line
Call 403-264-8336 or Text 587-333-2724
Youth Health Centre (The Alex)
Youth Health Centre is for ages 12-24 years old and offers counselling, medical care & other supports.
Addiction Supports
Click the agency logos for more information on these addiction services & supports.
Adult Addictions Services (AHS)
Calgary Dream Centre
Alcoholics Anonymous (Calgary & Strathmore)
Al-Anon & Alateen
Support for those struggling with a family member or close person struggling with Addiction
Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre
Alcove Recovery
LGBTQIA+ Supports, Services & Resources
Click the agency logos for more information on these LGBTQIA+ supports & services.
Calgary Outlink
Test@Home program provides free HIV testing kits to the 2SLGBTQ+ and allied communities.
The Alex
Multiple programs that offer medical, sexual, wellness and mental health support
The Centre of Sexuality
Sexual Health Education, Training, STI Testing & Counselling Services
End of the Rainbow Foundation
Not for profit agency that hosts support groups & provides information & education to the LGBTQIA+ community as well as new comers to help settle.
Health, Sexual Health & Wellness
Below is a list of agencies within the Calgary area that provide support for sexual health & wellness related services.
Sexual Health & Wellness Services
Click the agency logos for more information on these sexual health & wellness services.
Centre for Sexuality
Sexual Health Education, Training, STI Testing & Counselling Services
Sexual & Reproductive Health Clinics Calgary
Multiple clinics in Calgary offer confidential & youth-friendly drop-in services for Sexual & Reproductive Health services
Calgary Pregnancy Care Centre
Services & support for pregnancy, abortion, adoption & Parenting
Health Link Alberta
Call 811 (24/7) for health advice & information
The Alex
Multiple programs that offer medical, sexual, wellness and mental health support
Calgary Outlink
Test@Home program provides free HIV testing kits to the 2SLGBTQ+ and allied communities.