On this page is list of resources that parents and guardians may find helpful:

Mental Health Support

While summer holidays are a welcome reprieve from daily academic schedules for many, they can also be a source of uncertainty for some. If you are requiring mental health support, we wish to highlight the following resources for support:

  • Access Mental Health (403-943-1500): Entry point to AHS mental health resources, programs, and supports
  • Walk-In Service at The Summit Center for Youth Resilience (587-534-7200): Urgent, single session walk-in counselling available 7 days a week (9am - 9pm). 1015 - 17 Street NW
  • Walk-In Service at South Calgary Health Centre (403-943-9374): Urgent, single session walk-in counselling available (Mon-Thurs 4pm-7pm; Fri 10am - 1pm). 2nd Flr, 31 Sunpark Plaza SE
  • 24 Hour Distress Centre Line/AHS Mobile Response Team (403-266-4357): Crisis support and consultation with mental health clinicians via the Distress Centre.
  • Alberta Addiction Health Line (1-866-332-2322): 24/7 support
  • Alberta Mental Health Line (1-877-303-2642): 24/7 support
  • Suicide Crisis Helpline (988)
  • Kids Help Phone (1-800-668-6868) or Text (CONNECT to 686868)
  • ConnecTeen: (403-264-TEEN or 8336)
    o   Email: connecteen@distresscentre.com
    o   Text: 587-333-2724
    o   Online Chat: CalgaryConnecTeen.com
  • Free Online Counselling Support: The Centre for Mental Health and Addictions
  • Joyce Family Health Centre: (scroll to the bottom)