Crisis and Urgent Support in Alberta
If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
If you're thinking about suicide or need to talk to someone now, call or text 9-8-8, any time.
KP Psychological is not an emergency service, and we don't monitor messages after hours. If you need help now, please don't wait for a reply from us. Every line on this page is open 24/7.
If you are in immediate danger
If you or someone else could be harmed right now, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Emergency help is available 24/7.
24/7 crisis lines
You can reach these lines any time, day or night. If you can't get through to one line, try another.
| Line | Contact | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 911 or go to the nearest emergency department | 24/7 |
| 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline | Call or text 9-8-8 | 24/7 |
| Alberta Addiction and Mental Health Help Line (formerly Mental Health Help Line) | 1-877-303-2642 | 24/7 |
| Distress Line Edmonton (CMHA) | 780-482-4357 (northern Alberta toll-free 1-800-232-7288) | 24/7 by phone |
| Distress Centre Calgary | 403-266-4357 (call or text), online chat | 24/7 |
| Hope for Wellness Help Line (Indigenous peoples) | 1-855-242-3310, online chat | 24/7; Cree, Ojibway and Inuktitut on request |
| VAC Assistance Service (Veterans, former RCMP, families) | 1-800-268-7708 | 24/7 |
| 211 Alberta (finding services) | Call or text 2-1-1 | 24/7 |
For Veterans, former RCMP members and families
The Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) Assistance Service is free and open 24/7. It's for Veterans, former RCMP members and their families. Call 1-800-268-7708.
For Indigenous peoples
The Hope for Wellness Help Line is open 24/7 for Indigenous peoples. Call 1-855-242-3310 or chat online at hopeforwellness.ca. Support in Cree, Ojibway and Inuktitut is available on request.
Non-urgent help finding services
If you're not in crisis but need help finding services, 211 Alberta can point you in the right direction. Call or text 2-1-1, any time.
Whatever you're going through, you don't have to figure it out alone. When you're safe and ready for ongoing, non-urgent support, you can book a free 15-minute consultation with us.
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