If you are feeling depressed, you are not alone.

If you need to talk, free and confidential support is available for Bow Valley residents.








I would like to speak to someone on the phone

Talk now
Distress Centre Calgary
Phone: 1-403-266-HELP (4357)
Get free urgent support from professional or trained counsellors 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in over 200 languages.

Hearing Impaired: 1-403-543-1967

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Access Mental Health Help (Alberta Health Services)
1-844-943-1500
Get free non-urgent support from professional counsellors weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in any language.
Option to leave voicemails

Alberta Health Services Mental Health Helpline
1-877-303-2642
Get a referral for free for non-urgent support from professional counsellors 24 hours a day, seven days a week in any language.


I would like to text or chat with someone to get help now

Text
Crisis Text Line
Text: 741741
Get free urgent support from trained crisis counsellors via text message 24 hours a day, seven days a week in English, French and Indigenous dialects.

Chat
Distress Centre Calgary
Online chat: www.distresscentre.com
Free online chat is available from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays and from noon-10 p.m. on weekends in any language.

Togetherall
Online chat: https://togetherall.com
A free online network that offers anonymous, peer-to-peer mental health services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Clinical moderators monitor the platform.


I would like to meet with someone in person or video chat

Free immediate access to professional counselling for anyone in crisis through the hospital Emergency Department in any language.

If you are not in urgent need of support and would like to make an appointment* call 1-403-678-4696 option 3.
* Due to COVID-19, face-to-face walk-in counselling is reserved for crisis situations only through the Emergency Department.

Distress Centre Calgary
Schedule a video chat: 1-403-266-HELP (4357)
Schedule a counselling appointment: www.distresscentre.com
Free support is available from professional or trained counsellors in over 200 languages. This is not a 24-hour service.


I would like to help a friend

Here are some ways you can help a friend:

  • Let them know about this website
  • Let them know that any support shown on this website is free
  • Let them know there are different ways to receive support through chat, text, phone calls or even in person if it’s urgent
  • Let them know that all support shown on this website is completely confidential
  • Let them know there is help available in other languages
  • Let them know that contacting any of these services will never affect their immigration status in Canada
  • Let them know there is help available 24 hours a day, seven days a week
  • Be a good listener and show that you care about your friends, but remember that there are professionals who are trained to help

If you like helping others, you can sign up for Banff and Area Community Helpers. Learn more by calling 1-403-762-1119 or clicking here: https://banff.ca/869/Community-Wellness-and-Community-Helpers.


I need more information about mental health services

Alberta 211 Community and Social Services or Health Information
Text: INFO to 211
Online chat: www.ab.211.ca
Get free information on programs and services in your community 24 hours a day, seven days a week in over 170 languages.

Alberta Health Services Mental Health Helpline
Call: 1-877-303-2642
Get free information or get a referral for professional counselling 24 hours a day, seven days a week in any language.


I cannot find the support I need:

Email us if you cannot find the support you need: info@bllha.ca