It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.

Our Clinicians offer free Community Classes to help maintain your Mental Health and Wellness and there are many FREE mental health resources available to Bow Valley residents:

Check out our community coalition’s site SeeTheSigns.ca for information & support.

Or view our below / PDF Mental Health Resources

LOCAL SUPPORTS

Bow Valley Addiction and Mental Health (AHS)
403-678-4696

Cochrane Community Health Centre Mental Health Counselling (AHS) 1-403-851-6100

Distress Centre Calgary
Phone: 1-403-266-4357
Online chat: distresscentre.com

Walk-in Mental Health Counselling at Banff Hospital 403-762-2222 & Canmore Hospital 403-678-5536 from 2-9 pm daily

Rapid Access Counselling & more, through Community Connect YYC.

PROVINCIAL SUPPORTS

Alberta 211 Community & Social Services Health Line
Text or phone: 211 online chat: ab.211.ca

AHS HealthLink 811

AHS Mental Health Help Line
1-877-303-2642

Bullying Help Line
Text or phone: 1-888-456-2323
bullyfreealberta.ca

Crisis Services Canada
Suicide-specific concerns: 1-833-456-4566 Text: 45645

Kids Help PhonePhone: 1-800-668-6868 Text: CONNECT to 686868

PROBLEMATIC SUBSTANCE USE

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
1-877-678-3811

Bow Valley Addiction and Mental Health (AHS)
403-678-4696

Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
1-877-463-3537

RECOMMENDED WEBSITES

BLLHA.ca supports
togetherall.com
smartrecovery.org

RECOMMENDED APPS

Insight Timer
Mindshift
Woebot