Holy Spirit's Mental Health Resources page

Mental health information during crisis is important. Alberta Health Services (AHS) has information and a number of resources available for Albertans and our staff to help. 

Mental health resources can be found on the AHS' Help in Tough Times" webpage: www.ahs.ca/helpintoughtimes.

For helpful advice on handling stressful situations and ways to talk to children:

• Mental Health: Coping and Connection for Children & Families During COVID-19 (AHS)

• COVID-19 and Your Mental Health (AHS)

• Helping Children and Teens Recover from a Disaster or Emergency (MyHealth Alberta) 

• Helping You Recover and Stay Well after a Disaster or Emergency (MyHealth Alberta)

• Practical and Emotional Preparedness for a Pandemic (AHS)

• Self Help (AHS)

• Talking with children about COVID-19 (CDC)

• AHS' COVID-19 Podcast: Dr. Mitchell on reducing stress and creating new routines (AHS)

For the most up-to-date information about COVID-19:

• Visit the AHS webpage: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/

• Use the COVID Self-Assessment online screening tool to help determine whether you should be tested for COVID-19.

• Contact the Health Link at 8-1-1 if you have additional questions.

Needing someone to talk to?

Kids Help Phone (24 Hours)
Free, anonymous, confidential telephone and web counselling for youth in Canada. 
www.kidshelpphone.ca
1-800-668-6868 

Mental Health Helpline (24 Hours)
Offers help for mental health concerns for Albertans.
1-877-303-2642

Income Support Contact Centre (24 Hours)
Financial help for Albertans who don’t have resources to meet their basic needs (e.g., food, clothing, shelter).
1-866-644-5135

Addiction Services Helpline (24 Hours)
Help for problems with gambling, alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
1-866-332-2322

Family Violence Info Line (24 Hours)
Call if you (or someone you know) are going through family violence or abuse if you have questions or want to find out about programs, resources, and services.
310-1818