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Helplines in Alberta, Canada for self-harm.

Nationwide helplines excluded

Access 24/7 - Adult Intake Services - Addictions & Mental Health Alberta

AdultsCultural support

Access 24/7 is a single point of access to adult addiction and mental health community based programs. Access 24 / 7 provides a...

Counselors, Peers, Volunteers

mentalhealthfoundation.ca

Distress Centre Calgary

Everyone

Distress Centre Calgary (DCC) provides 24 hour crisis support, professional counselling, youth peer support and referrals...

Volunteers

distresscentre.com

Canadian Mental Health Association Crisis Line (Alberta South)

Everyone

24 hours, 7 days a week telephone support for people who are in distress and require support, intervention and/or information...

Counselors

Stepping Stones Crisis Society

Everyone

Stepping Stones Crisis Society offers a 24/7 helpline is a free and confidential service available to everyone. Our Crisis...

Counselors

steppingstonessociety.ca

YouthAll topics

If you need support, we’re here for you. If you’re worried about someone overhearing you, or it’s too hard to say out loud, you...

Peers, Volunteers

calgaryconnecteen.com

Distress Line (CMHA Edmonton)

EveryoneAll topics

Canadian Mental Health Association Crisis Line (Edmonton) provides 24/7, free and confidential support and information by phone...

Volunteers

edmonton.cmha.ca

Kamatsiaqut Nunavut Helpline

EveryoneCultural supportAll topics

Kamatsiaqut Nunavut Helpline is dedicated to providing 24/7, free and confidential support and information by phone). We are...

Counselors, Volunteers

nunavuthelpline.ca

Taber Safe Haven Crisis Line

EveryoneAll topics

The Taber Safe Haven Women's Shelter Society is committed to breaking the cycle of abuse by providing inclusive, non-judgmental...

Counselors

tabersafehaven.ca

Community Resource Team-Wood's Homes

AdultsEveryoneParentsYouth

Community Resource Team-Wood's Homes provides 24/7, free and confidential support by phone, text message (SMS) and online chat....

Counselors

Reach out to a self-harm helpline in Alberta, Canada today.

It can be hard to control the urge to intentionally harm yourself, especially if hurting yourself helps release intense negative emotions. However, it’s important to get help when you’re ready because self-harm carries risks. There are 9 hotlines in Alberta, Canada that can help. Reach out if you experience the following:

Feeling like you need a physical release for your emotions
Not looking after your physical health (e.g. not eating, not taking care of wounds or injuries)
Feeling like your head is spinning with thoughts and there's no other option to make it stop
Feeling the need to escape or numb your feelings
Feeling drawn to sharp objects, or items you could harm yourself with
Feeling like you need an outlet to channel your painful emotions
Coming up with excuses and ways to explain self-inflicted injuries
Looking for a way to escape the emotional pain

Many people have thought about self-harm or are currently using self-harm as a way to cope with their feelings. It may not feel like it, but you are not alone. Lots of people find it hard to manage overwhelming negative emotions.

If you tend to hold things inside, talking to someone about your feelings can feel scary. However, trained helpline counselors and volunteers can help put you at ease. You can call a supporter in Alberta, Canada when you have the urge to self-harm and they can talk you through your emotions.

If you think you might need support with self harm today, consider contacting a helpline in Alberta, Canada for free, confidential help.

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