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For a comprehensive list of mental health and addiction supports in the Bow Valley, SeeTheSigns.ca is the best place to start. The site brings together a wide range of resources—from community connections and counselling to free and low-cost programs and services. You’ll also find supports related to basic needs like low-cost food access and physical wellbeing programs, with options spanning early intervention through to crisis support. Multi-language resources are available, and the site can be translated to meet diverse needs.
If you are in immediate distress, you can talk to someone right now:
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Call or text the Suicide Crisis Helpline at 9-8-8
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Call or text the 24/7 Distress Centre Helpline at 403-266-4357
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Call the 24/7 Mental Health Helpline at 1-877-303-2642
The Suicide Crisis Helpline and Mental Health Helpline also offer translation services for support in languages beyond English.
Stigma is the negative attitudes, prejudice, or false beliefs of traits, circumstances or symptoms of mental health and addictions illnesses. It leads to unfair treatment and discrimination against those suffering from these illnesses. Stigma is the number one reason people suffer in silence and are afraid to seek help.
Stigma and Mental Illness
Ending the Stigma
What is Addiction?
Storytelling is powerful. Here are some stories from local residents that they'd like to share with you.
Under the Rainbow
Scott's Story
Please Stay
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This session will provide an opportunity for you to learn what eating disorders are, the common signs, misconceptions, stigmas and where to find free resources and support for both caregivers, healthcare providers and persons experiencing an eating disorder.
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