Mental Health Resources

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 through adulthood.

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

Check out our community coalition’s site SeeTheSigns.ca for mental health information & support, & scroll for a quick list below!

LOCAL SUPPORTS

Short-term mental health services for mild concerns (Adults 18+): Our PCN Mental Health Clinicians 403-675-3000
Mental health services for addictions &/or moderate-severe concerns (Youth & Adults): AHS Bow Valley Addiction and Mental Health via Access Mental Health 1-844-943-1500
Support for those grieving the loss of a loved one or a receiving life-changing diagnosis: Bow Valley Palliative Care Society, 403-707-7111
Walk-in Mental Health Services: at Banff Hospital 403-762-2222 & Canmore Hospital 403-678-5536 from 2-9 pm daily
Rapid Access Counselling & more (virtual options): Community Connect YYC.
Support for gender diverse, based in Calgary (Virtual support offered): Skipping Stone
24-Hour Crisis Counselling Phoneline: Distress Centre Calgary, Phone: 1-403-266-4357 or Online chat: distresscentre.com
24-Hour Crisis Counselling Phoneline for youth 21 years or less: Distress Centre ConnecTeen Calgary 1-403-264-8336

PROVINCIAL / FEDERAL SUPPORTS

AHS Mental Health Help Line (24/7): 1-877-303-2642
Alberta 211 Community & Social Services Health Line, Text or phone: 211 Online Chat: ab.211.ca
Bullying Help Line, Call or Text 310-1818
Child & Adolescent Addiction & Mental Health Resources
Indigenous Hope for Wellness Help Line (24/7): 1-855-242-3310
Gender diverse peer support: 1-877-330-6366, Trans Lifeline
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 Text: CONNECT to 686868
Suicide Crisis Helpline (24/7): 9-8-8

ADDICTION & PROBLEMATIC SUBSTANCE USE

Addiction Help Line(24/7): 1-866-332-2322
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Calgary: 403-777-1212
Bow Valley Addiction and Mental Health via AHS Access Mental Health: 1-844-943-1500
Narcotics Anonymous (NA): 1-877-463-3537

RECOMMENDED WEBSITES

ahs.ca/virtualmentalhealth
ahs.ca/helpintoughtimes
anxietycanada.com
BLLHA.ca supports
keltyskey.com
seethesigns.ca
smartrecovery.org
togetherall.com
wellnesstogether.ca

RECOMMENDED APPS

Insight Timer
Mindshift

PDF version of the Bow Valley PCN’s Mental Health Resources Card