Thinking about suicide, or worried someone is? Call or text 988, any time.
Kids and teens: call Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868.

Family + Children Supports

Every family goes through hard times. This page lists free and low-cost services in Edmonton, across Alberta and across Canada for children, youth, parents and caregivers. Most don't need a referral, and many are open around the clock.

You don't have to be sure something is "serious enough" to call. Asking for help early is one of the best things you can do for your family.

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  • Someone may be thinking about suicide

  • I'm worried a child is being hurt

  • Images were shared or someone is threatening to

  • Staying safe from family violence

  • Support for kids and teens

  • Support for parents and caregivers

  • Culture, identity and language

  • Money, food and housing

  • After a suicide loss or a traumatic event

  • Learn how to help

Not sure where to start?

Call or text 211, or chat online. A real person will help you find the right service, any time of day, in more than 170 languages.

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Someone may be thinking about suicide

If you or someone you love is thinking about suicide, reach out now. These lines are free, confidential and staffed by people trained to help.

  • Support for anyone thinking about suicide or worried about someone, including a parent worried about their child. You can choose a First Nations, Inuit and Métis option. Call or text 988, any time, in English or French.
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  • Counselling and crisis support for any Indigenous person in Canada. Cree, Ojibway and Inuktitut available on request. Call 1-855-242-3310 or chat online, any time.

  • Someone to talk to when you feel overwhelmed, are thinking about suicide, or are worried about someone else. Call 780-482-4357, any time.

  • Mental health professionals offer crisis support and connect you to services near you. Call 1-877-303-2642 or 811, any time.

  • Edmonton's main door for adults needing mental health or addiction help, including crisis support. No referral needed. Call 780-424-2424, any time. Ages 18 and up.

  • Support for parents and family members caring for someone who has attempted suicide or may be thinking about it. Call 780-732-6654.

I'm worried a child is being hurt

If you think a child or teen is being abused or neglected, you don't have to be certain to call. In Alberta, anyone who believes a child is at risk must report it.

  • Report a concern that a child is being abused, neglected or sexually exploited. You can stay anonymous, and help is available in many languages. Call 1-800-638-0715, any time.

  • Counselling and crisis support for any Indigenous person in Canada. Cree, Ojibway and Inuktitut available on request. Call 1-855-242-3310 or chat online, any time.

  • Someone to talk to when you feel overwhelmed, are thinking about suicide, or are worried about someone else. Call 780-482-4357, any time.

  • Mental health professionals offer crisis support and connect you to services near you. Call 1-877-303-2642 or 811, any time.

  • Edmonton's main door for adults needing mental health or addiction help, including crisis support. No referral needed. Call 780-424-2424, any time. Ages 18 and up.

  • Support for parents and family members caring for someone who has attempted suicide or may be thinking about it. Call 780-732-6654.