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Help and Hotlines
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If you require mental health or addiction support, please contact the following:
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please dial 9-1-1.
If you are in mental health crisis, please contact Alberta 211 or the Crisis Text Line 24/7 by texting CONNECT to 741741.
Alberta 211 provides information, referrals and crisis support by phone (2-1-1), text (2-1-1) and web chat (www.ab.211.ca), including addiction and mental health referrals and resources, available 24/7 anywhere in the province. Alberta 211 provides free, confidential service in over 170 languages.
Albertans living in the north, central and south zones of Alberta can contact AHS’ Access Addiction and Mental Health (1-888-594-0211) for support with mental health and addiction concerns.
Callers requiring access to AHS mental health and addiction services will be screened, triaged, and provided with a first appointment booking or information on appropriate community resources.
Callers should plan to spend 30-45 minutes with a mental health therapist to complete the screening and intake process.
Help and Hotlines
Additional Help
Albertans seeking treatment for opioid addiction can get treatment on demand through the Virtual Opioid Dependency Program (VODP). VODP provides same day access, with no fees and no waitlist, to evidence based treatment medications for opioid addiction. VODP can be accessed by phone at 1-844 383-7688 or online at https://vodp.ca/.
Alberta’s Digital Overdose Response System (DORS) app allows Albertan’s using opioids or other substances alone to receive support from emergency services if they become unresponsive. DORS is free and can be downloaded to any smartphone from the Google Play or Apple app stores. More information about the app can be found on dorsapp.ca.
Counselling Alberta provides affordable in-person and virtual mental health counselling services anywhere in Alberta. Choose counselling that’s right for you, with no financial barriers or waitlist. Call 1-833-827-4230 or visit Counselling Alberta for more information.
For more information on mental health and addiction programs and services or on Alberta’s approach to ensuring Albertans have the access they need to these essential services, please visit the Government of Alberta’s Alberta Model: A Recovery-Oriented System of Care website.
Alberta’s government continues to increase access to a recovery-oriented continuum of mental health and addiction services and supports that incorporate prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery.