Alberta Mental Health and Addiction

Movement can support your mental wellbeing. Choose an activity that fits your interests and abilities, whether it's stretching, walking or dancing to music. 👉 If you or someone you know needs mental health support, call or text 211 or visit ab.211.ca/.

Kids Help Phone offers free support for young people across Canada. Call 1-800-668-6868 for multilingual counselling or text CONNECT to 686868 to reach a trained crisis responder, 24/7. 👉 Learn more: kidshelpphone.ca/need-help-n….

Alberta’s recovery communities provide long-term, live-in addiction treatment in a structured setting. Clients receive individualized care and support as they work toward recovery and wellbeing. 🔗 Learn more: alberta.ca/recovery-communit….

Halloween looks different for every family. Let kids enjoy the fun in a way that feels right, whether that means trick-or-treating, joining a community event or spending a quiet evening together.

It’s okay to protect your time for rest and recovery. Setting a boundary can be as simple as declining an extra commitment, taking a screen break or asking for help. 👉 Need support? Call or text 211 or visit ab.211.ca/ to connect with mental health resources.

Naloxone can temporarily reverse an opioid overdose while emergency help is on the way. Free injectable kits are available from participating pharmacies and community organizations. 👉 Learn more: alberta.ca/system/files/mha-…

Young Albertans aged 11 to 25 can access free, confidential virtual support through Kickstand Connect. Services include mental health counselling, substance-use counselling and peer support. 🔗 Explore available supports: mykickstand.ca/connect/.

The Virtual Opioid Dependency Program offers same-day medication treatment for Albertans. 🤙Call 1-844-383-7688 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., seven days a week, or visit vodp.ca/.

Mental health matters. On World Mental Health Day, take time for your own wellbeing and reach out to those around you. 👉 If you need help finding mental health services in Alberta, call or text 211 or visit ab.211.ca/. #WorldMentalHealthDay

No matter the challenge you’re facing, support is available. Counselling Alberta offers affordable virtual counselling across the province, with in-person services available in several communities. 👉 To learn more, visit counsellingalberta.com/couns… or call 833-827-4230.

Counselling Alberta is hosting 2026 National Depression Screening Day events. Albertans can take a free, online, anonymous depression-screening quiz at areyoufeelingok.com. 🔗 Learn more: calgarycounselling.com/ndsd

Do you work in Alberta’s mental health and addiction system, or just want to be more informed? The Link is your source of monthly information about the Alberta Recovery Model. 🔗 Subscribe now: alberta.ca/mental-health-and….

Not sure where to find mental health or addiction support? 211 Alberta can help you explore available services and connect with resources. 👉 Call or text 211 or visit ab.211.ca.

Recovery can look different for every person. Progress can involve rebuilding routines, strengthening relationships or connecting with support. Every step matters. 🔗Learn about Alberta’s recovery-oriented system of care: alberta.ca/alberta-recovery-…

On World Suicide Prevention Day, we pause to remember the people we have lost and to offer support and strength to the families, friends and communities who continue to be impacted. Help is available. Call or text 211 or visit ab.211.ca. 🔗alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=9…

We are proud to celebrate recovery month alongside the many Albertans who have walked or are on the path to recovery. Recovery is possible and help is available. Call or text 211 or visit ab.211.ca to connect with mental health and addiction services in Alberta.

Today, we join families and communities in mourning the loss of loved ones to the disease of addiction. Help is available. Call or text 211 or visit ab.211.ca to connect with mental health and addiction services services. 🔗alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=9…

Siksika Iitaisokinaapyoyis Healing Lodge Recovery Community is now open, expanding access to culturally grounded addiction treatment in southern Alberta. This 76-bed facility is the second of five Indigenous-led recovery communities to open in Alberta. alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=9…

Individuals interested in serving as a lawyer, physician, or public member of the Compassionate Intervention Commission, established under the Compassionate Intervention Act, are now welcome to apply. Closing Date: September 25, 2026 🔗Learn more: public-agency-list.alberta.c…

School, family, and life changes can be overwhelming, but you're not in this alone. Don't hesitate to reach out for help. 📲Kids Help Phone can provide support 24/7. Call 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868. 🔗 kidshelpphone.ca