Mental Health Crisis Support
If you’re in distress but you’re not in immediate or life-threatening danger, these help lines are here for you. They offer free, confidential support whenever you need to talk.
If you are a MacEwan student experiencing a mental health crisis or feeling distressed, you can connect instantly with a registered therapist through Uwill. Support is free, confidential and available 24/7.
Be prepared to provide your name, MacEwan email, student ID, date of birth, and address before the session begins.
Urgent mental health support lines
If you’re in crisis or worried about someone (for example, you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal ideation or intention, anxiety, fear, paranoia, schizophrenia and other unusual behaviour), call this line anytime. You’ll be connected with mental health professionals who can talk with you or come to help in person if needed.
780-424-2424Available 24/7, this free and confidential service connects you with the right on-campus or community supports through text, chat or phone.
Call
211
Text
STUDENT to 211
Chat
Visit ab.211.ca
Call the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Edmonton anytime for free, confidential support if you’re feeling overwhelmed, in distress or experiencing an emotional crisis—including mental health struggles, suicide, addictions, houselessness, abuse or gender-based violence.
780-482-4357 (HELP)Is typing easier than talking right now? Connect with a Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Edmonton trained responder for free, confidential support if you’re in crisis or need someone to talk to.
Available
Weekdays: 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Weekends: 12 – 4 p.m.
The Distress Centre is here for you if you need someone to listen. Free, confidential support is available by phone, text or chat for anyone in Calgary or southern Alberta. Speak with a trained responder who can provide emotional support and help you feel heard.
Free, 24/7 confidential support for young people. Connect with a trained counsellor anytime by phone or text.
Call1-800-668-6868
Text
CONNECT to 686868
Sexual assault support lines
Free, confidential phone support for anyone affected by sexual violence—whether it was recent or in the past. Trained staff can listen, help you process what happened and connect you with resources.
Available
9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
780-423-4121
Confidential, 24/7 support for anyone impacted by sexual violence. You can reach out anytime by phone, text or online chat to speak with a trained responder.
Call
1-866-956-1099
Text
1-866-956-1099
Visit senderocentre.ca
Indigenous support lines
Free, 24/7 confidential support for First Nations and Inuit individuals, available by phone or online chat.
Call
1-855-242-3310
The Indigenous Support Line helps First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples—including youth and Elders—find culturally appropriate healthcare and support. Indigenous listeners can answer questions, arrange translators and guide you through each step of your healthcare journey
Available
Monday – Friday, 12 – 8 p.m.
1-844-944-4744
2SLGBTQ+ support lines
A peer support line run by and for trans people. Get support, connection and resources from someone who understands.
Available
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Call
1-877-330-6366
Support for Edmonton's 2SLGBTQ+ individuals of all ages. Free, confidential and available 24/7.
1-844-702-7483Addiction and mental health support lines
Free, 24/7 confidential help for anyone dealing with addiction concerns such as alcohol, drugs, gambling or tobacco.
1-866-332-2322Talk with a mental health professional about anxiety, depression or other mental health concerns. Available 24/7.
1-877-303-2642