If you or someone you know needs help right now, please call one of the numbers below. You don’t have to be sure it’s an emergency — these lines are there for the moments when you’re not sure.
If you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.
Adults
Edmonton Crisis / Distress Line
24/7 crisis support for adults across the Edmonton region.
780-482-HELP (4357)
Rural Distress Line (outside greater Edmonton)
24/7 crisis support for those outside the Edmonton area.
1-800-232-7288
Adult Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response Team
A team that comes to you, in the community, when you’re in mental health crisis.
780-424-2424
Mental Health Help Line (Alberta)
Provincial 24/7 line for mental health concerns, information, and referrals.
1-877-303-2642
Family Violence Help Line
24/7 confidential support for anyone affected by family violence — those experiencing it, those concerned about someone,
or those who want to stop their own use of violence. No area code required.
310-1818
Addictions Help Line
24/7 confidential help for problems with alcohol, drugs, gambling, and other addictions.
1-866-332-2322
Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE)
24/7 confidential crisis line for anyone affected by sexual violence — survivors, family, and supporters. Information, support, and referrals.
780-423-4121 | sace.ca
Children & Youth
Kids Help Phone
Canada’s only free, 24/7 e-mental health service for young people. Call, text, or chat with a trained counsellor.
Call 1-800-668-6868 | Text CONNECT to 686868 | kidshelpphone.ca
Children’s Mental Health Crisis Line (Alberta)
24/7 mental health crisis support for children and adolescents.
780-407-1000
Bullying Helpline
24/7 support for children, parents, and educators dealing with bullying.
1-888-456-2323
Child Abuse Hotline
24/7 support and reporting line for concerns about a child’s safety.
1-800-387-5437
Addiction & Mental Health (Northgate Centre) – Child & Adolescent Walk-In
Walk-in mental health and addiction services for children, adolescents, and their families.
albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth
Seniors
Seniors’ Abuse Helpline
24/7 support for seniors experiencing abuse, and for those concerned about an older adult.
780-454-8888
SAGE Seniors Safe House
Emergency shelter and support for seniors fleeing abuse.
780-702-1520 | mysage.ca
Information & Navigation
Health Link 811
24/7 nurse advice line for health concerns of any kind.
Call 8-1-1
211 Alberta
Free, confidential information and referral to community, social, and government services. Call, text, or chat 24/7.
Call or text 2-1-1 | ab.211.ca