Canadian Mental Health Association – Northwest Territories Division: cmha@yk.com

Nunavut

Kamatsiaqtut Help Line http://nunavuthelpline.ca/

Yukon

Canadian Mental Health Association – Yukon Division: deliasmorgan@yahoo.com

Newfoundland & Labrador

Canadian Mental Health Association – Newfoundland & Labrador Division: http://www.cmhanl.ca. Offers public education about mental health. See the Links page for useful provincial, federal, and international links to services and agencies.

Nova Scotia

Canadian Mental Health Association: Nova Scotia Division: http://www.novascotia.cmha.ca. See the Programs and Services page for information on how to access mental health care in Nova Scotia. The Nova Scotia Branches page gives contact information to CMHA Branches in Nova Scotia.

Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/. Provides or supports mental health programs, fund raises for mental health. The Resources page provides links or contact information to community resources, provincial health services, and informative sites.

Chebucto Community Net: https://www.chebucto.ns.ca/. Aimed at teens, but provides useful information about mental health and mental illness and many useful contacts and other mental health links.

New Brunswick

Canadian Mental Health Association – New Brunswick Division: https://cmhanb.ca/. Programs and services in New Brunswick. Click Contact Us to see contact information for local N.B. Branches and Regions.

New Brunswick Addiction and Mental Health Services: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/health/AddictionsandMentalHealth.html. Provincial Government site gives information about mental health and addictions services in New Brunswick and contact information for Community Mental Health Centres.

Prince Edward Island

Canadian Mental Health Association: Prince Edward Island Division: https://pei.cmha.ca/. Programs and services in PEI. Click the Contacts link to access contact information for PEI Branches and Regional offices.

Association canadienne pour la santé mentale – Division du Québec: http://www.acsm.qc.ca. The Projets page provides links to mental health and addictions resources in Quebec.

Canadian Mental Health Association – Montreal Region: https://acsmmontreal.qc.ca/en/. Provides information, programs, and links to resources for the Montreal area. English and French.

Les Amis de la sante mentale/Friends for Mental Health: https://www.asmfmh.org/en/. Based out of Dorval, this organization provides mental health services, information, and useful links to other organizations.

Canadian Mental Health Association – Ontario Division: http://www.ontario.cmha.ca. CMHA programs and services in Ontario. Use the Location Finder to get contact information for other CMHA – Ontario branches.

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health: https://www.camh.ca/. Information about mental illness and addictions, issues in the news, where to get help, events and education.

Mental Health Works: http://www.mentalhealthworks.ca. Information for employees and employers about workplace mental health.

Children’s Mental Health Ontario: http://www.kidsmentalhealth.ca/. Resources relevant to children’s mental health issues, where to get help, useful links.

Canadian Mental Health Association – Manitoba Division https://mbwpg.cmha.ca/ CMHA programs and services in Manitoba. Click ‘Regions’ to see contact information for local Manitoba CMHA offices.

Manitoba Mental Health and Addictions: http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/mh/index.html: Provincial Government site providing information about mental health and addictions programs and services, links to other resources in Manitoba, Canada, and other countries.

Manitoba Mental Health and Education Resource Centre: http://www.mherc.mb.ca/home.html: Another CMHA – Manitoba Division website aimed at mental health education. Provides information on available resources.

Canadian Mental Health Association – Saskatchewan Division: https://sk.cmha.ca/: Information and programs. Click the Contact link to find other CMHA Saskatchewan Branches.

Mental Health and Addictions:http://www.health.gov.sk.ca/mental-health-and-addictions: Provincial Government site providing information and links to programs and services dealing with mental health and addictions.

Schizophrenia Society of Saskatchewan Clearinghouse: https://www.schizophrenia.sk.ca/: Provides support, information, and advocacy for those affected by schizophrenia. Also provides links to other mental health-related associations and support groups.

Saskatoon Health Region: https://www.saskatoonhealthregion.ca/locations_services/Services/mhas: Mental health programs and services offered by the Saskatoon Health Region.

Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region: http://www.rqhealth.ca/department/mental-health/adult-mental-health-clinics: Mental health programs and services offered by the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region.

Canadian Mental Health Association – British Columbia Division: https://cmha.bc.ca/ : Use the Branch Locator to find CMHA branches throughout B.C.

Mental Health and Addictions: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/mental-health-substance-use/healthy-minds-healthy-people: Provincial Government website provides links to publications and other mental health agencies and associations.

B.C. Mental Health and Addictions Services: http://www.bcmhsus.ca/: Programs, services, support and information for those dealing with mental health and addictions issues.

Vancouver Community Mental Health: http://www.vch.ca/your-care/mental-health-substance-use: Programs and services for those dealing with mental health issues in the Vancouver area.

• Help Line (provincial) 1-877-303-2642
• Mobile Crisis Team through Community Mental Health Clinic 529-3500 or Help Line after hours.
• Farm Stress Line 1-866-898-0280 
• Child Protection Crisis Line 1-800-638-0715
• Canadian Red Cross Society (financial crisis situations, housing, meds at 1-888-800-6493 for 24 hr service) http://www.redcross.ca/
• Phoenix Safe House (for battered women/children) 1-800-661-7949  http://mhwss.ca/
• Salvation Army Family Support Centre (homeless shelter) Medicine Hat 526-9699        
• Victim Assistance (Medicine Hat Police Services) 529-8480
• Victim Services Unit of Redcliff RCMP 548-7848
• Bow Island/Foremost RCMP Victim Service 545-2784
• Cantera Safe House (Brooks Women’s Shelter) (403) 793-2232

Suicide related services: 

• Mobile Crisis Team through Palliser Community Mental Health Clinic 529-3500 daytime or 1-877-303-2642 after hours and weekends, call 911, or go to Emergency at Regional Hospital
• Suicide Prevention Program (educational awareness, ASIST training, Hope and Healing after Suicide Support Group, Yellow Ribbon Program) at our CMHA ASER 504-1811

Youth-related mental health services: 

• http://palliserpcn.ca/
• Youth Mental Health Services through Community Mental Health Clinics: Medicine Hat  529-3500, Brooks 793-6655, Bow Island 545-5120, Oyen 664-3803
• Palliser Adolescent Services (hospital outreach) 529-8903
• Children’s Health and Development Services (CHADS) 529-8966
• Community Mental Health 529-3500
• Youth Wellness Coordinator 527-4249

Senior-related mental health services: 

• Seniors Mental Health Community Outreach at 502-8617
• Geriatric Outpatient Mental Health 529-8913
• Seniors Outreach Worker 502-8718
• C.R.A.N.E. (Community Response to Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly) 529-4798

Affordable Housing: 

• Medicine Hat Community Housing Society (Subsidized Housing) 527-4507
  https://mhchs.ca/
• Transitional Housing 526-5200
• Outreach Department Supervisor or MH Community Housing Society 527-3053
• Champion’s Centre Supportive Housing (for men) 504-0342        
• Musasa House (second stage housing for women and children) 580-8206
  http://mhwss.ca/
• Miywasin Society of Aboriginal Services 526-0756

Local food banks:

• Salvation Army Family Support Centre 526-9699
• Medicine Hat Food Bank Client Services 528-4566
• Brooks Food Bank 793-2535
• Oyen Food Bank 664-2255
• Community Food Connections Association Bow Island 502-6096
• Community Food Connections (Good Food Box, community gardens, community kitchens) 502-6096 or 502-8209 
• Neighborhood Kitchen 528-4313
• Meals on Wheels 529-8383

Local shelters:

• Inn Between Youth Shelter 527-1588 (daytime) or 529-6367 (evenings)
• Salvation Army Family Support Centre 526-9699
• Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society 1-800-661-7949
• Cantera Safe House (Brooks Women’s Shelter) (403) 793-2232

Support services related to substance abuse: 

• AADAC 529-3582
• AADAC Help Line (gambling, alcohol or drugs) 1-866-332-2322
• Medicine Hat Community Detox Program 529-1222  
  https://www.von.ca/
• Alcoholics Anonymous 527-2065
• Alanon and Alateen 527-8252
• Cocaine Anonymous 528-7758
• Narcotics Anonymous 979-2440 ore 1-877-463-3537

Mental health support services:

• Community Mental Health Clinic (children, adolescents, adults, seniors, groups) 529-3500
• Schizophrenia Society (client support, Unsung Heroes, Family Support) 526-8515 https://www.schizophrenia.ab.ca/
• Concurrent Disorder Support Group (AADAC 529-3582 or Mental Health 529-3500)
• Mood Disorders Association 580-4224       
• Whispers of Wellness Mental Health Club (CMHA) 504-1811          
• Routes to Work Mental Health Employment Program 526-5742  
• Making It Work Specialized Employment Program 527-3400       
• Bereavement Support Groups 504-8026
• Partial Hospitalization Program (support groups) 529-8030
• Bridges Family Program 526-7473
• Phoenix Safe House Women’s Support Group 527-8223
• Men’s Work Aftercare Group (Med Hat John Howard Society) 526-5916
• Family Life Education Programs (Med Hat Family Service) 504-8026
• Sexual Health Clinics (no appointment necessary) 502-8305
• Family and Friends Support Group (CMHA) 504-1811
• Family and Friends of Adults with FASD 526-5742

Legal aid:   

• Legal Aid Alberta 529-3553
• Dial-a-Law and Lawyer Referral Services 1-800-332-1091

How to find a family physician: 

• Palliser Health Region General Inquiries 529-8000

Local counseling services: 

• Community Mental Health Association 529-3500
• Medicine Hat Family Service (individual, couple, family, EAP, groups) 504-8026
• Sexual Abuse Recovery Counseling 529-3500
• Pregnancy Support Centre 504-8560
• Community Mental Health Oyen Clinic (403) 664-3803
• Community Mental Health Bow Island Clinic (403) 545-5120
• Community Mental Health Brooks Clinic (403) 793-6655
• Lifetalk Counselling Services (Brooks) (403) 362-2210

Other important resources available:

• Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Medicine Hat 527-6640 
  https://medicinehat.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/
• Bridges Family Program 526-7473
• Citizen Advocacy Society 527-9787
• Community Employment Services 527-3400
• Medicine Hat John Howard Society 526-5916
  https://www.johnhoward.ab.ca/
• McMann Youth Family and Community Services 527-1588
  https://mcmanfoster.com/
• Saamis Immigration Services 504-1188
• FAS-D 526-7473
• HIV/AIDS Network in Medicine Hat at 527-5882 or Brooks 363-5548

Red Deer Native Friendship Centre:  (403) 340-0020
Central Alberta Housing Society:  (403) 342-4722
Central Alberta Women’s Outreach Society:  (403) 347-2480
Red Deer Residential Society:  (403) 309-6737
Central Alberta AIDS Network Society:  (403) 346-8858
Safe Harbour Society:  (403) 347-0181

Crisis services: 

• Crisis Centre (403) 340-1124
• Community Crisis Response Team (403) 340-5466

Suicide related services: 

• Suicide Information and Education Services:  (403) 342-4966

Youth related mental health services: 

• Parkland Youth Homes Society:  (403) 340-8995
• 49th Street Youth Shelter:  (403) 342-6500
• McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association:  (403) 309-2002

Senior related mental health services: 

• Seniors Community Support Services:  (403) 341-4995
• Golden Circle Resource Centre:  (403) 343-6074

Affordable Housing: 

• Red Deer Housing Authority:  (403) 343-2177
• Potter’s Hands Housing (C/O CMHA): (403) 342-2266
• Innovative Housing Society of Alberta:  (403) 314-4211
• Red Deer Residential Society:  (403) 309-6737
• Central Alberta Housing Society:  (403) 342-4722
• Red Deer Twilight Homes Foundation:  (403) 343-0680
• Shining Mountains Living Community Services:  (403) 346-9794
• Metis Urban Housing Corp.:  (403) 341-6789

Local food banks:

• Red Deer Food Bank:  (403) 346-1151
• Salvation Army:  (403) 346-2251

Local shelters:

• People’s Place Shelter:  (403) 342-4722
• Mat program, Safe Harbour Society:  (403) 347-0181
• Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter:  (403) 346-5643

Support services related to substance abuse: 

• Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission: (403) 340-5274
• Safe Harbour Society Detox Centre:  (403) 347-0181
• Heritage Family Services:  (403) 343-3422

Mental health support services:

• Canadian Mental Health Association: (403) 342-2266
• Schizophrenia Society of Alberta – Red Deer and Area Chapter: (403) 342-5760
• David Thompson Health Region Mental Health Services:  (403) 340-5466
• Red Deer Family Services: (403) 343-6400

Legal aid:   

• Central Alberta Women’s Outreach Society (403) 347-2480
• Legal Aid Alberta – Red Deer: (403) 340-5119

Crisis services: 
Grande Prairie Canadian Mental Health Association (780) 814-2349
Odyssey House Women”s Shelter (780) 532-2672
PACE Sexual Assault
Alberta Mental Health Services

Suicide related services: 
Suicide Prevention Resource Centre (780) 532-2672

Youth related mental health services: 
Peace Country Health Mental Health Services (780) 538-5387
The Breakfast Club (780) 539-7142

Senior related mental health services: 
Peace Country Health Mental Health Services (780) 538-5387
Public Health Centre- Seniors Health (780) 513-7500

Affordable Housing: 
Canadian Mental Health Association (780) 814-2349
Elder’s Caring Shelter (780) 882-7242
Grande Spirit Foundation (780) 539- 3155
Friendship Centre (780) 539-7514

Local food banks: 
Salvation Army Food Bank and Community Services (780) 532- 3720

Local shelters:
Wapiti Community Dorm (780) 513- 4043
Odyssey House Women’s Shelter (780) 532-2672
Youth Emergency Shelter – Sunrise House (780) 539-4156

Support services related to substance abuse: 
AADAC/Northern Addictions Centre (780) 538-5210

Mental health support services:
Canadian Mental Health Association (780) 814-2349
Peace Country Health Day Treatment  Program (780) 538-5387
Alberta Mental Health Services

Legal aid:   
Legal Aid Alberta (780) 538-5470

Local counseling services: 
Mental Health Support Services
Single Session Counseling Walk In
Grief Support Association (780) 539-5432
Catholic Family Services (780) 532-9381
Burden Bearers (780) 539-5225

Other important resources available:

SOS/Street Outreach Support
Health Unit
Seniors Outreach (780) 539-6255
Family and Community Support Services (780) 837-2647