East-Central Alberta Crisis Numbers

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• The Support Network's Rural AB Distress Line: 1-800-232-7288

• Kid's Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868

• ​The Crisis Support Centre (Edmonton): 1-780-482-HELP (4357)

• Distress Line (Vermillion and area): 1-800-661-4606

• St. Paul & District Crisis Centre: 1-800-263-3045 OR 1-780-645-5195                         (serves all of Alberta and NE Saskatchewan)

• LGBTQ Support Line: 1-877-688-4765  (This is a support line, not a crisis line. The Crisis Support Centre deals with suicide and LGBTQ issues too.)

• Crisis Centres serving Alberta & Canada, visit: http://suicideprevention.ca/thinking-about-suicide/find-a-crisis-centre/alberta-crisis-centres 

 

Suicidal thoughts often result from feelings of uncertainty. 

Uncertainty, (as it relates to suicide), can be described as the internal struggle between wanting to live and wanting to die, but ultimately it's about wanting to end the emotional pain. 

Many people report that they would choose to live if their emotional pain would go away. 

There are many support services in East Central Alberta that can help you during this difficult time. These support agencies may be able to help you find ways to reduce the pain that you are experiencing. Please choose the ones that are right for you.  

 

 

             If you are in immediate physical danger, please dial 911.   

                                                          

​​Inpatient Mental Health Programs

• If you pose a high risk to your personal safety, you may wish to request a referral to a temporary inpatient mental health service until some of your pain and suicidal thoughts begin to decrease/diminish.

 

Please note: Requesting a referral does not guarantee admission. Professionals at your local emergency hospital can provide support and referrals to inpatient programs in the following communities if they feel that it will be beneficial to you (Red Deer, Edmonton, Ponoka, North Battleford, Calgary, Saskatoon, Regina).​

 

Edmonton: U of A Hospital Acute Adult Inpatient Mental Health Service (24 hrs/day)

• A psychiatrist is available on-site 24 hrs/day to provide referral into this program.  To find out more about this service please click here. 

 

North Battleford: PNHRA Adult Inpatient Mental Health Services

• Intake and inquiries (M-F during business hours):  306-446-6500​

Covenant Health Outpatient Walk-In Clinic

 

• Camrose: St. Mary's Psychiatry Unit

• Walk-in services every Tuesday from                          8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. (no appointment is necessary)

• Services include assessment, individual psychotherapy sessions, and referrals.

• For more information call:  780-679-6131 

Last Updated by the RSPC: August 2015

You are not alone. Help is available.​

Free health advice, information & referrals

​Lloydminster

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​Beyond Balance Counselling and Consulting

• 780-808-1593 or click here

(Pay service)

 

 

Catholic Social Services Counselling​​

• 780-875-9084 or click here

(Sliding scale service)​

 

 

Care Counselling: Marla Rauser

• 306-821-0377

(Pay service)

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Freedom Counselling: Velma Johnson

• ​780-875-6311 or click here

(Pay service)

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Hopfner and Associates Counselling and Consultation

• 306-825-6195 or click here

(Pay service)

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Johansson Counselling: Florence Johansson​

• 780-875-6467

(Pay service)​

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Lloydminster Sexual Assault and Information Centre

306-825-8255 or  

 

​McCarty Counselling Services

• 306-280-9940 or click here

(Pay service)

 

 

Triune Systems Inc: Dean and Jennifer Beattie​

• 780-874-0335 or click here

(Pay service)

 

Tofield

 

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Counselling

• 780-662-7067 or email: trbfcss@mcsnet.ca

(Pay service)

 

 

Vegreville

 

Community Counselling Services

• ​780-632-3331 or click here

(Sliding-scale service; also available to residents in the surrounding communities and counties)

 

Vegreville Community Services Directory

• ​For a complete list of services for Vegreville and surrounding area click here

 

Viking

 

Viking/Beaver Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) General Family Counselling

• 780-336-4024 or email: tboastradley@vbfcss.ca 

(Pay service)

 

Wainwright

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Phoenix Counselling and Psychological Services: Janine Nelson

• 780-842-3112 or click here        (Pay service)

Family and Community Services (FCS) Counselling

• Wainwright and District: 780-842-2555​ or click here        ​(Pay service)​

Service for military families: 

• Family Information Line      1-800-866-4546      

• • Provide information, support, referrals, and crisis support

• MIlitary Family Resource Centre    780-842-1363  ext 1253

 

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