Looking for some resources to help cope during the pandemic? There are many paths to support. Please find a series of resources, websites and phones numbers where you can access help in Calgary. Know more? Share them with communications@gracecalgary.org and they will be added to the list.
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Government of Canada – Mental Health Services or call 1-866-585-0445
Wellness Together Canada provides immediate single session telephonic counseling, mood assessment/tracking, resources and activities for both children and adults to help cope with mental health during COVID-19 and transitions. This is a national 27/7 program that is free to all Canadians.
Catholic Family Service – Rapid Access Counselling
· You can find information about Rapid Access Counselling and book a session here
· Find blog posts and self-help resources that explore topics like depression, addiction, and parenting tips here
· If you’re not sure what might help, our Engagement & Intake team will help connect you to the right resources. Contact them at 403.205.5294 or intake@cfs-ab.org.
Distress Centre 24/7 access to help
Good preventative work can be done well by keeping in regular touch with the people we are closest to. The Distress Centre is a very effective resource when people are sliding beyond the help of friends and family.
Catchment of Resources – Help in Tough Times
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Family Violence Information Line: call 310-1818 (Provincial)
Sagesse: Direct service, capacity building, education or advocacy, their job is to empower people, organizations and communities to break the cycle of domestic violence.
Calgary Domestic Violence Collective: works with community partners to provide a coordinated response to violence prevention in Calgary
Connect-Family Violence Help Line: toll-free 1-866-606-7233.
Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters 1-866-331-3933
Government of Alberta Resources
For assistance with reporting children exposed to domestic violence and a range of other supports for child-related issues. https://www.alberta.ca/childrens-services-office-locations.aspx
Alberta specific help lines and resource networks for seniors: click here.
