Free or Subsidized Counseling Agencies (Edmonton, AB)/ Anti-Bullying and Suicide Hotlines in the US and Canada

Apr. 17, 2019: Last night I was talking to my friend An about counseling and mental health.

An: When I researched it, the sessions are $100/ hr and it can be a 6 month wait.

I then told her about this, that there are free and subsidized counseling agencies.  I remember typing this up and printing it and give it to a woman who worked at my 2nd restaurant job.  Well I might as well post this on my blog so anyone who needs help can access it:


Community Counseling Centre
#202, 10534- 124 St.
780-482-3711

YWCA
#400, 10080 Jasper Ave T5J 1V9
780-423-9922 Ext. 222

The Family Centre
#20, 9912- 106 St.
Edmonton, AB
780-423-2831

Alberta Mental Health (Free)
Edmonton Mental Health Clinic 8am-4:30pm
9942-108 St.
780-342-7700

Catholic Social Services
780-432-1137

Cornerstone Counseling Centre
780-482-6215

$30/ session with a student counselor

Bring ROE to show how much money you make, so you can get the discount session.

The Support Network

780-0198

(1 session drop in, free)

City of Edmonton Counselling Services- covered by City of Edmonton

780-496-4777

Primary Care Network- covered by AB Healthcare
9808-42 Ave
(780) 395-2626

May 30, 2019: 

Anti-Bullying and Suicide Hotlines in the US and Canada

Are you a child or youth in need of help? Listed below are several hotlines serving youth in Canada and the US that you can call when you need to talk.  Whether you are being bullied, facing a crisis or experiencing thoughts of suicide or depression there is support to help you find the help you need.

If you need to talk to someone, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255

Support Hotlines

1-800-668-6868
Canada Kids Help Phone

1-800-399-PEER
Peer listening line for those under 25 years old.

1-800-SUICIDE or 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

1-800-442-HOPE
National Youth Crisis Hotline for crisis intervention and school tip line for reporting weapons or homicidal remarks.

1-800-999-9999
Covenant House NineLine dealing with crisis intervention and angry feelings

1-800-784-2433
National Hopeline connects caller to a 24-hour crisis center in their area

Suicide Prevention and Support Resources

Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported that suicide rates increased by 25 percent across the United States since 1999, and that, in half of the states, increased more than 30 percent.

Suicide is a serious public health problem that causes immeasurable pain, suffering, and loss to individuals, families, and communities nationwide. The causes of suicide are complex and determined by multiple combinations of factors, such as mental illness, substance abuse, painful losses, exposure to violence, and social isolation.