Calgary Community Food Resources
Do you need support in finding low or no cost food? Use the Calgary community food map to view a list of food resources across Calgary.
Calgary Community Resources for Mental Health Counselling and Supports
Dial "911" for immediate help if you or others are in danger or at risk
Dial 403-266-1234 for non-emergency Calgary Police or EMS concerns
Kids Help Phone | text, phone, live chat or find resources: kidshelpphone.ca or 1-800-668-6868
ConnecTeen | ConnecTeen.com or 403-264-8336 (call) or 587-333-2724 (text)
Access Mental Health for Adolescents | free, short term mental health supports and resources: www.albertahealthservices.ca/services/page11443.aspx or 403-943-1500
Distress Centre | 24 hour crisis support, free crisis counselling, peer support, community resources: www.distresscentre.com or 403-266-4357 (HELP)
Indigenous Mental Health Program - Sheldon Chumir Health Centre | ulturally appropriate mental health care and support for Indigenous clients
Indigenous Mental Health Program or 403-955-6645
Eastside Family Centre | phone, e-therapy and walk in counselling available at: www.woodshomes.ca/programs/eastside-family-centre or 403-299-9699
Mental Health support through Alberta Health Services | helplines, services and counselling supports: www.albertahealthservices.ca/amh/Page14063.aspx#details-panel14068 or 1-877-303-2642
Calgary Counselling Centre | affordable and subsidized counselling supports: calgarycounselling.com or 833-827-4229
The Alex Health Centre | physical, emotional and sexual health care available for vulnerable Calgarians. Mature minors are supported. thealex.ca
The Summit: Marian & Jim Sinneave Centre for Youth Resilience | physical, emotional and sexual health care available for vulnerable Calgarians. Designed for children and youth. thesummit@ahs.ca or 587-534-7200
Agency Resources for Students and Families
Health Link: 811
Community Services: 211
Emergency: 911
24-Hour Crisis Line: 403-266-4357
Child Abuse Reporting Line: 1-800-387-5437
ConnecTeen: 403-264-8336
Canadian Mental Health Association: 403-297-1700
Centre for Suicide Prevention: 403-245-3900
Kids Help Phone: Call 1-800-668-6868 Text 685868
Access Mental Health: 403-943-1500
Distress Centre: 403-266-1601
East Side Family Centre (Walk In) 403-299-9696
Indigenous Hope for Wellness: 1-855-242-3310
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