Additional Resources

Emergency Assistance

Alberta 9-1-1 Program

9-1-1

Suicide Crisis Helpline
9-8-8 (Call or Text)
Available 24/7/365
Support in English and in French
Quick access to support from trained responders.
High quality, evidence-based, equitable suicide prevention and crisis support for all located in Canada.

Access 24/7 Addiction and Mental Health Line (24 hours)
780-424-2424

Distress Line (Canadian Mental Health Association-24 hours)
780-482-4357 (HELP)

Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868
Text: CONNECT to 686868 (24 hours)

Talk Suicide Canada
1-833-456-4566 (24 hours)
Text:45645 (4PM- Midnight EST)

First Responder Support

Boots on the Ground Alberta
1-866-724-2684
Available 24/7/365
Anonymous peer support for First Responders, by First Responders, across Alberta.

Legacy Place Society
Legacy Place Society is an essential confidential service supporting the individuals and families of  First Responders, Veterans, and Military Personnel by means of immediate and proactive wellness initiatives.

(Tel) 403-201-9945 available from 0600HRS to 2100 HRS

(Text) 403-813-8019 available from 0600HRS to 2100 HRS

Alberta First Responders Association
AFRA is dedicated to supporting First Responders’ mental health. They put on galas, training conferences, workshops, symposiums and other fundraisers for our Heroes.
Wayfound
A national centre of excellence for timely, person-centered mental health care. They offer a program called Before Operational Stress (BOS). This is a resiliency-based program that empowers public safety employees to take charge of their mental health.

Before Operational Stress (BOS) Program
I HIGHLY recommend the BOS program for First Responders. It is an evidence-informed program designed for public safety personnel and First Responders. It was developed by leading mental health experts and psychologists to provide practical tools for frontline workers to manage operational stress.

Wounded Warriors
An organization that helps Canada's Veterans, First Responders and their families feel safe, supported and understood.

The Centre for Post Traumatic Stress and Anxiety Treatment
This organization is a multi-disciplinary mental healthcare practice with a focus on providing evidence-based psychological treatments for posttraumatic stress and a range of anxiety problems. They cater to armed forces and public safety personnel.
780-800-5585