A list of trusted local and provincial resources for support beyond counselling. If something here looks like a fit, reach out at your pace — no referral needed for most of these.
If you or someone you love is in crisis, please see our Emergency Contacts page for 24/7 helplines and immediate support. If you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.
Crisis & 24/7 Information
211 Alberta
A free, confidential information and referral service. Call, text, or chat 24/7 to get connected with community, social, and government services across Alberta — useful when you know you need help but aren’t sure where to start.
Call or text 2-1-1 | www.ab.211.ca
Health Link 811
Alberta’s 24/7 health advice line, staffed by registered nurses. A good first call when you’re not sure whether something needs urgent care, including mental health concerns.
Call 8-1-1 | albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth
St. Albert Local Support
Community Support Workers (St. Albert FCSS)
City of St. Albert Family and Community Support Services connects residents to the right help — whether that’s housing, financial assistance, mental health navigation, or family supports. They’ll meet you where you are and help bridge the gaps.
780-459-1756 | stalbert.ca/city/fcss
St. Albert Family Resource Centre (SAFRC)
Programs, parenting support, and community connection for families in St. Albert. Drop-in groups, parent education, and family-centred resources.
stalbertfrc.ca
St. Albert & Sturgeon Primary Care Network (PCN)
If you have a family doctor in St. Albert or Sturgeon County, the PCN offers free programs and clinics — including mental health support, chronic disease management, and wellness programming — at no extra cost.
saspcn.com
St. Albert Food Bank & Community Village
Food security support and a wide range of community programs. Hampers are confidential, and accessing them is straightforward.
stalbertfoodbankandcommunityvillage.com
SAiF Society (formerly Stop Abuse in Families)
Free, trauma-informed counselling, support groups, education, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by family violence. Serves St. Albert and surrounding communities.
780-460-2195 | saifsociety.ca
Mental Health First Aid (training)
A two-day course offered through the City of St. Albert that teaches you how to recognize and respond to a developing mental health concern in someone you care about — like first aid, but for mental health.
stalbert.ca/city/fcss/training/mental-health-first-aid
safeTALK – Suicide Alertness Training
A half-day workshop that prepares anyone over 15 to identify people thinking about suicide and connect them to support. Free, practical, and offered through the City of St. Albert.
stalbert.ca/city/fcss/training/safetalk
Provincial Resources
Alberta Supports
A single point of contact for over 30 provincial programs — income support, employment, disability services, family violence supports, and more. Worth a call if you’re not sure what you might qualify for.
1-877-644-9992 | alberta.ca/alberta-supports
Alberta Seniors Programs
Provincial supports for older adults, including financial assistance, housing programs, and home care navigation.
https://www.alberta.ca/seniors-financial-assistance
Legal Aid Alberta
Legal representation and advice for Albertans who can’t afford a lawyer. Family, criminal, immigration, and youth matters.
1-866-845-3425 | legalaid.ab.ca
Child & Adolescent Addiction and Mental Health Services (Alberta Health Services)
Provincial mental health and addiction services for children and youth, including walk-in and scheduled support.
825-402-6799 | albertahealthservices.ca/amh
Mental Health & Family Support
Canadian Mental Health Association – Edmonton
Mental health programs across the Edmonton region — including peer support, suicide bereavement groups, recovery colleges, and family resources. Many programs are free.
edmonton.cmha.ca
Parents Empowering Parents (PEP) Society
Peer-led support, education, and advocacy for parents and caregivers of children and youth struggling with substance use or mental health concerns. You don’t have to navigate this alone.
pepsociety.ca
informAlberta.ca
A searchable directory of community, social, and health services across Alberta. Useful when you’re looking for something specific — by topic, location, or population served.
informalberta.ca
Indigenous Mental Wellness
Hope for Wellness Helpline
Free, 24/7, culturally grounded counselling and crisis support for all Indigenous peoples across Canada. Available in English, French, and on request in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut.
1-855-242-3310 (call or chat online) | hopeforwellness.ca
Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line
24/7 emotional support and crisis intervention for former Residential School students and their families.
1-866-925-4419
2SLGBTQ + Support
Trans Lifeline (Canada)
Peer support hotline run by and for trans people. Trauma-informed, non-coercive, and does not call emergency services without consent.
1-877-330-6366 | translifeline.org
Pride Centre of Edmonton
Community space, drop-in support, peer counselling, and programming for 2SLGBTQ+ folks of all ages across the Edmonton region.
pridecentreofedmonton.ca