Resources for Parents & Caregivers

Helpful Websites

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

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