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Mental health and substance use challenges can take many forms and impact Edmontonians from all corners of the city regardless of age, race, background or income. When issues with mental health start causing harm to an individual, their family and friends, or to their community, help is available.
| 911 | Immediate Help |
| 988 (or text) | Canada’s Suicide Crisis Line |
| 780-427-4491 | Children’s Mental Health Crisis Line |
| 1-877-303-2642 | Alberta Health Services Mental Health Helpline |
| 1-844-702-7483 | 2SLGBTQIA+ all ages Support Line |
| 1-855-242-3310 | Hope for Wellness Helpline (helpline for Indigenous Canadians) |
| 780-424-2424 | Alberta Health Services Adult Addiction and Mental Health Access 24/7 |
| 211 | Information and Referrals to connect to Social, Health and Government Services |
| 811 | Alberta Health Services Health Link |
Every year approximately 4500 people in Canada and 500 people in Alberta die by suicide.
The vision of the Edmonton Suicide Prevention Strategy is to create a suicide free Edmonton.
Mental Health is an important part of how we think and feel about ourselves and the people around us. It also impacts how we interpret the things that are happening around us. It affects how we learn, communicate and how we form, sustain or end relationships. It influences how we deal with change in our lives.
Lack of understanding and stigma surrounding mental health problems can present barriers to open conversations, seeking help, diagnosis, treatment and community acceptance. Talking about mental health and sharing a story of lived experience is one of the best ways to end the stigma surrounding mental health. By educating yourself, you can help identify early signs of mental health concerns.
Tips for Self-care
Recognizing the signs and symptoms of mental health concerns is essential to helping friends and family members who are suffering. It is important to encourage your loved ones to get help. Help friends and family members by reserving judgement and assuring them you are there to help in whatever way you can.
The following are several resources available for individuals who are seeking assistance approaching family members or loved ones having difficulty coping with mental health issues:
Understanding Mental Health - Canadian Mental Health Association Edmonton
Canadian Mental Health Association Public Health Agency of Canada
Valuing Mental Health - Report of the Alberta Mental Health Review Committee
Connected communities foster a sense of belonging. They can also facilitate local social and recreation opportunities, reduce isolation and increase safety on the block. If you know someone who may be feeling lonely, isolated or left-out, connect with them and invite them to participate in or become a part of any of the following activities:
Community Mental Health Action Plan
A partnership between stakeholders/experts from community and government who are invested in creating positive changes within the shared mental health system.
Community Mental Health Action Plan - Edmonton and Area
Drug Poisoning Response and Prevention
Learn what the city is doing in response to the drug poisoning crisis and how you can respond to a poisoning.
Family and Community Support Services Program (FCSS)
A partnership between the municipality and province that funds preventive social service programs.
Support Services for Seniors
Connects you to community resources that can help deal with things from relationships to elder abuse.