09/09/2026
September is Su***de Prevention Month.
Sometimes people need help long before they reach the point of being suicidal, but have difficulty figuring out where they can turn to.
Maybe you’re lonely.
Maybe you’re overwhelmed.
Maybe you’re grieving.
Maybe you’re struggling financially.
Maybe you’ve been dealing with anxiety or depression.
Maybe life just feels like too much right now.
Or maybe you don’t even know what’s wrong — you just know you aren’t doing okay.
You don’t have to wait until you’re in a crisis to ask for help.
And you don’t necessarily need to know exactly what kind of help you need.
Here are some Alberta resources worth saving:
988 — Su***de Crisis Helpline
Call or text 988, 24/7, anywhere in Canada.
You can contact 988 if you’re thinking about su***de, experiencing emotional distress, or worried about someone else.
211 Alberta
Call 211 or text INFO to 211.
They can help connect you with local resources for mental health, counselling, peer support, housing, food, financial assistance, addictions and more.
811 Health Link
Call 811 for health advice and help navigating health services in Alberta.
Leduc & area
Leduc Family & Community Support Services (FCSS)
Free, confidential support. You don’t have to be in crisis to reach out. They can help with things like stress, anxiety, grief, isolation, life changes and finding the right supports.
780-980-7109
Leduc Civic Centre — drop-in support is available Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (closed 12–1).
Edmonton
Free Drop-In Single Session Counselling
Edmonton has a program offering no-cost counselling without an appointment at multiple locations throughout the city.
Find current locations through Drop-In YEG or call 211.
CMHA Edmonton Peer Support
Free support from people with lived experience who can listen, help you navigate resources and connect you with additional supports.
Edmonton Distress Line: 780-482-4357 (HELP)
Available 24/7 for people who are overwhelmed, struggling or simply need someone to talk to.
Calgary
Distress Centre Calgary: 403-266-4357 (HELP)
24/7 crisis and emotional support.
CMHA Calgary Peer Support
Connect with someone who has lived experience and understands that sometimes you just need someone to listen.
CMHA Calgary Welcome Centre
A community space where people can come for connection, conversation, activities and peer support.
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Know of a local resource that isn’t listed here?
Please add it in the comments.
It could be a counselling service, peer-support group, community program, drop-in space, support group, or anything else that could help someone who is struggling.
Let’s use the comments to build a bigger list of resources for our communities.
And if you’re reading this thinking:
“I’m not suicidal. I don’t think I need any of this.”
That’s okay.
You can still save this post.
You never know when you, a friend, a family member, a neighbour or a coworker might need it.
And if you are struggling right now, please don’t convince yourself that you have to handle it alone.
Call someone. Text someone. Walk through a door. Sit with someone. Ask for help.
You don’t have to have the right words.
You just have to take the first step.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Save this post. Share it with someone. It might reach the right person at the right time.
