Find Support

Our Community Navigator helps connect individuals or loved ones seeking support for mental health or substance use concerns. The Community Navigator is free to access and provides comprehensive information and guidance on the wide range of services at CMHA Calgary, and within the community, that are available to support you and your unique needs.

Because we are working to provide resources that are tailored to be helpful, accurate, and relevant to you, the response time varies based on request volume. Your message is important to us – thank you for your patience while we put care into our responses.

If you or somebody you know is in crisis and need urgent help, please call 911 or the Distress Centre’s 24-hour Crisis Line at (403) 266-HELP or visit their website. If you or a person you know is at immediate risk of harming yourself or others, please call 9-1-1. 

9-8-8 is for anyone who is thinking about suicide, or who is worried about someone they know. Connect to a responder to get help without judgement. Call or text 9-8-8 toll-free, anytime for support in English or French. For more information, visit https://988.ca.

Please note that requests submitted between the holiday period of December 20^nd to January 2^nd will be answered in the New Year. If you need Peer Support in the meantime, please feel free to connect with our team for 1:1 connections at peer@cmha.calgary.ab.ca, by calling 403-297-1402, or by booking an appointment at https://www.communityconnectyyc.ca/peer-supports.

Looking for additional support?

Our Peer Support Services are available by phone (403-297-1402) or email (peer@cmha.calgary.ab.ca) Monday to Friday between 11 am – 4 pm, or by appointment virtually or in-person.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are Support Groups?
Support Groups are safe, confidential spaces where individuals with similar experiences or challenges gather to share their stories, offer each other support, and gain practical coping skills. These groups are often facilitated by trained individuals who guide the conversation and ensure a supportive and respectful environment.

What is Counselling?
Counselling involves one-on-one sessions with a qualified mental health professional. It provides a private space to discuss personal issues, explore feelings, and work through challenges. Counselling can help individuals develop coping strategies, strengthen resilience, and improve mental well-being.

What are Community Supports?
Community Supports include a variety of programs and services designed to help individuals integrate into their community and manage their mental health. These can include workshops, educational seminars, recreational activities, and social gatherings that encourage engagement and promote mental health awareness.

What are Clinical Supports?
Clinical Supports refer to medical or therapeutic services provided by healthcare professionals, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, or licensed therapists. These services are aimed at diagnosing, treating, and managing mental illness through clinical interventions and treatment plans.

What is Peer Support?
Peer Support involves support from individuals who have lived experience of mental health challenges. This type of support is provided by trained peers who offer empathy, understanding, and guidance based on their own experiences. Peer support emphasizes mutual giving and receiving help founded on respect, shared responsibility, and the agreement of what is helpful.

Our Community Navigator will work with you to create a personalized referral, helping to connect you with the appropriate resources and supports to address your needs. Whether you’re seeking therapy, support groups, crisis intervention, or any other mental health resource, our Community Navigator will work closely with you to explore all available options. While we strive to assist with many concerns, some issues may be out of our area of expertise.

Reach out to CMHA Calgary’s Community Navigator today and let us help you navigate the mental health system with compassion, understanding, and expertise. You don’t have to face it alone – we’re here for you every step of the way.