Emergency MHA Resources
Emergency MHA resources for young and adult Black immigrant women facing mental health challenges include crisis hotlines, community-based organizations, public health agencies, and online platforms.
These resources offer immediate support, culturally sensitive counseling, awareness campaigns, and digital tools for accessing help and connecting with others. They aim to address the specific needs of this population and promote mental well-being.
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24-Hour Emergency/Crisis
Emergency
911
Emergency mental health services available at any hospital emergency or urgent-care department
Suicide Crisis Hotline
Phone or text: 988
Distress Centre
24-Hour Crisis Line/Alberta Health Services (AHS) Mobile Response Team
(403) 266-HELP (4357)
24-Hour Crisis Text Line (hearing impaired)
(403) 543-1967
Online Chat
www.distresscentre.com
24-Hour Teen Crisis Line
(403) 264-TEEN (8336)
www.CalgaryConnecTeen.com
24-Hour Information Hotlines
Community Services
211
Health Link
811
Mental Health Services
Alberta Health Services (AHS)
Access Mental Health
(403) 943-1500
South Calgary Health Centre
(403) 943-9374 (8am-4pm daily)
Counselling available 12pm-7pm daily
Canadian Mental Health Association
(403) 297-1700 (press 5)
Peer support Monday-Friday 11am-4pm
Calgary Counselling Centre
1-833-827-4229
Community Connect YYC
www.communityconnectyyc.ca
Rapid counselling access available:
Monday 9am-5pm
Tuesday and Wednesday 9am-8pm
Thursday 9am-5pm
Eastside Community Mental Health Centre
(403) 299-9696
etherapy@woodshomes.ca
Appointments available (must pre-book):
Tuesday 11am-7pm
Saturday 11am-5pm
Woods Homes Walk-in (at local libraries)
Crowfoot Library:
Monday 2-8pm
Shawnessy Library:
Wednesday 2-8pm
Central Library:
Tuesday and Wednesday 11am-5pm
Thursday 2-8pm
Friday 12-6pm
Kindred Connections Society (formerly Catholic Family Services) Walk-in Counselling
(403) 233-2360
intake@kindred.ca
One Step at a Time – Calgary Foothills PCN
1-855-792-3726 (Crowfoot)
Available (must have Alberta Healthcare Card and family doctor):
Monday – Friday 8:30am-1:30pm (not Wednesday)
The Summit
(587) 543-7200
Youth walk-in and family support available:
Monday – Sunday 10am-8:30pm
Centre for Sexuality (for counselling related to relationships, sexuality and gender)
(403) 283-5580
intake@centreforsexuality.ca
www.centreforsexuality.ca
Kickstand Connect
No-cost mental health support for people aged 12-25
www.mykickstand.ca/connect
Trellis Society
therapyreferrals@growwithtrellis.ca
www.growwithtrellis.ca
Addictions Services
Alberta Health Services (AHS) Addictions Services (Adults)
(403) 367-5000
Drop-in counselling available at 12:30pm on weekdays
Addictions Helpline (24-Hour)
1-866-332-2322
Alpha House Downtown Outreach for Addictions/Homeless/Non-emergency (DOAP) Helpline
(403) 998-7338
Immigration
Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA)
(403) 263-4414
ciwa-online.com/newcomer-services/
Centre for Newcomers
(403) 569-3325
www.centrefornewcomers.ca/therapyandsupport
Domestic Violence
Connect Helpline (Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter)
(403) 234-7233
www.calgarywomensshelter.com
www.fearisnotlove.ca
www.menand.ca
Sheriff King YWCA of Calgary – Crisis Line and Shelter
(403) 266-0707
www.ywcalgary.ca
Children/Adolescents
Bullying Helpline (24-Hour)
1-888-456-2323
www.bullyfreealberta.ca
Kids Help Phone (24-Hours)
1-800-668-6868
www.kidshelpphone.ca
Child and Family Services/Child Intervention Unit (24-Hour)
1-800-387-5437
Seniors
Kerby Center (ages 65+)
(403) 265-0661
Senior Connect/The Way In
Access via Distress Centre at (403)-266-4357
Family
CARYA – Individual and Family Support and Services
(403) 269-9888
Calgary Family Therapy Program
(403) 802-1680
YW Calgary
(403) 536-2844
First Nations
First Nations Health Authority – Residential School Survivors and Family Crisis Line
1-866-925-4419
Hope for Wellness Crisis Line
1-855-242-3310
www.hopeforwellness.ca
Other
Income Support Contact Centre (24-Hour)
Financial help for basic needs (food, clothing, shelter, etc.)
1-866-644-5135 (press 4 for emergency benefits)
Foodbanks
www.Foodbanksalberta.ca
Adults Living with Advanced Illness and Children’s Grief Centre
(403) 263-4525
www.hospicecalgary.ca
AHS Grief Support Program
(403) 955-8011
Calgary Communities against Sexual Abuse (CCASA) – Support and Information Line
(403) 237-5888
www.calgarycasa.com
Abridge Consulting – Suicide Prevention Training
www.abridgeconsulting.ca
Poison Control Service (24-Hour)
1-800-332-1414