Resources for Parents & Caregivers
Helpful Websites
Zero to Three
https://www.zerotothree.org/
Canadian Parenting Resources
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/childhood-adolescence/publications/nobody-perfect-parenting-sheets.htm
Alberta Health Services Info for Parents
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/info/parents.aspx
Kindred: Rapid Access Counselling
https://www.racalberta.ca/
Alberta Family Wellness Initiative
https://www.albertafamilywellness.org/
Alberta Father Involvement Initiative
https://abdads.ca/
Institute of Child Psychology
https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/
Active for Life
https://activeforlife.com/
Connect Society - Supports for children who are hard of hearing or deaf
https://www.connectsociety.org/
Important Phone Numbers
Emergency Services
Ambulance, Fire, and Police.
911
24 Hours
Health Link
Free nurse advice and general health information for Albertans.
Website Health Link Website
24 Hours
Addiction Services Helpline
Help for problems with gambling, alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
1-866-332-2322
24 Hours
Bullying Helpline
Advice or support on bullying.
Website www.bullyfreealberta.ca
1-888-456-2323
24 Hours
Child Abuse Hotline
Call if you think a child is being abused or neglected by a parent or guardian.
1-800-387-5437
24 Hours
24-Hour Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line
1-866-925-4419
Indian Residential School Survivors Society
Toll-free line
1-800-721-0066
Family Violence Info Line
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.
Call or text 310-1818
24 Hours
Safe Home - High Level
Help for women and children experiencing family violence.
1-888-926-0301
Toll free, 24 Hours
Income Support Contact Centre
Financial help for Albertans who don’t have resources to meet their basic needs (e.g., food, clothing, shelter).
1-866-644-5135
24 Hours
Kids Help Phone
Free, anonymous, confidential telephone and web counselling for youth in Canada.
Website www.kidshelpphone.ca
1-800-668-6868
24 Hours
Mental Health Helpline
Offers help for mental health concerns for Albertans.
1-877-303-2642
24 Hours
Multicultural Health Brokers Cooperative
Province wide mental health services for newcomer families.
1-825-333-6242