Seasonal Affective Disorder
Most of us have heard of Season Affective Disorder, or SAD, but how do we know if it's more than the "winter blues"?
Access free mental health and addictions support, health information, and referral to services by calling or texting with a mental health professional.
This free service is available by calling 403.299.9699 (8 am – 11 pm) or texting 587.315.5000 (9 am – 10 pm).
Tuesday and Wednesday: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday: 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Friday: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Central Library Wellness Desk is located in room 3-19A.
Monday: 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wednesday: 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
In partnership with Wood's Homes. This initiative is generously supported by the City of Calgary, Boone-Poole Family Foundation, and donors of the Calgary Public Library Foundation.
Hope For Wellness Helpline
This resource offers immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada.
Equipped from CMHA Calgary
EQUIPPED offers mental health courses and tools for young adults. It provides an online platform for learning through modules and workbooks.
811 Health Link Alberta
Provides 24/7 advice from a Registered Nurse. Available in 200 languages. Dial 8-1-1 to call.
Awo Taan Healing Lodge
Local resource centre provides healing resources guided by the seven sacred teachings, and traditional knowledge.
Steps to Support
Created by the United Way and Social Impact Lab, this toolkit is helpful for people who want to learn more about mental health, or support those in need of mental health assistance.