Health and Wellness Matters: Educational Tools and Resources
County of Barrhead is committed to promoting health and wellness within our community. Please see below for a number of educational tools and resources.
- Addiction Helpline – 1-866-332-2322
- Community Resources – 211 Alberta
- Crisis Text Line - Text CONNECT to 741741
- Family Violence – Find Supports – 310-1818
- Income Supports – 1-866-644-5135
- Kids Help Phone – 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
- Mental Health Helpline – 1-877-303-2642
- MyHealth.Alberta.ca: List of Important Numbers
- Physician & Family Support Program - 1-877-767-4637
- Toll Free Crisis Line / Distress Centres
Togetherall Togetherall is a safe place to talk, share and support others like you. It is an anonymous community where members can support each other. Access 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Trained practitioners are available 24/7 to keep the community safe.
Alberta's Addiction Helpline offers confidential support for alcohol, tobacco, other drugs and problem gambling: 1-866-332-2322
The Do More Agriculture Foundation is a not-for-profit organization focusing on mental health in agriculture across Canada.
If you require health advise or information call Health Link 24/7 by dialing 811 or visit MyHealth.Alberta.ca Those who have difficulty with hearing or speech - and use a Teletypewriter (TTY) to communicate with regular telephone users - can contact Health Link 24/7 using the TELUS Relay Service(TRS)
More Mental Health Support for First Responders - Government is providing funding to the Heroes in Mind, Advocacy and Research Consortium (HiMARC) to support mental health for military and first responders.
Alberta Health Services: Help In Tough Times
The Alberta COVID-19 Youth Mental Health Resource Hub offers relevant resources to help you take care of yourself and look out for the people you love during this challenging time.
February is psychology month. The Canadian Psychological Association has a variety of fact sheets designed to provide you information that you can trust on multiple topics. For more information, please click here.