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Help in Tough Times
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At some point in our lives we all have stressful times. We can be impacted by such things as financial pressures, unexpected difficulties, unemployment, or stressful situations such as the current outbreak of the COVID-19.
Support is available from Alberta Health Service Addiction and Mental Health, although how the services are provided may have changed.
Alberta Health Services has resources and services, such as Text4Hope and Togetherall, available to help you or someone you know. Remember, if you are struggling you are not alone. There are supports in place to help you.
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Emergency – 911
Addiction Helpline – 1-866-332-2322
Mental Health Helpline – 1-877-303-2642
Important Phone/Text Numbers
Community Resources – 211 Alberta
Crisis Text Line - Text CONNECT to 741741
Family Violence – Find Supports – 310-1818
Health Link – 811
Income Supports – 1-866-644-5135
Kids Help Phone – 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
Physician & Family Support Program - 1-877-767-4637
COVID-19 Online Resources
Supports
Text4Hope - Free daily text messaging services, evidence-based tool that helps people identify and adjust the negative thoughts, feelings and behaviours a pandemic might be expected to provoke
To subscribe text COVID19HOPE to 393939
Healthy Together - A guide to family and home life during COVID-19
Mental Wellness Moment with Dr. Nicholas Mitchell - Videos on topics including how to deal with stress and talking to kids about COVID-19
Virtual Mental Health Supports – Learn more about virtual mental health support, including Togetherall a free, online network that offers anonymous, peer-to-peer mental health services 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Resources
Coping and Connection for Children & Families During COVID-19 (AHS)
Coping at Home for Families During COVID-19 – Activity Resource (AHS)
Talking with Children During Infectious Disease Outbreaks (SAMHSA)
COVID-19 Screening
COVID-19 Self-Assessment (AHS) Use the following online screening tool to help determine whether you should be tested for COVID-19
AHS Addiction & Mental Health: Program & Service information
Health Information
Community Access to Support & Resources
211 Alberta Call, text or live chat help for community Information, resources and supports
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Social & Community
Grief
Indigenous
Center for Suicide Prevention (Indigenous Workshops)
LGBTQ2S+ / Sexual and Gender Diversity
Self-Help
Emergencies & Disasters
Employment Loss
Flood
Grief
Mental Health & Substance Use
Addiction Community Online Meetings
Mental Health Online Sessions
Stress
Suicide
Coping After Loss – Suicide
Healing Your Spirit: Surviving after the Suicide of a Loved One (Indigenous Resource)
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