9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
24/7 support for anyone in Canada thinking about suicide, or worried about someone who is.
Resources
Helpful places to turn
A short, verified list of supports for Edmonton and Alberta. These resources complement individualized care at Charis — they do not replace counselling, and none of them replace emergency services when someone is in danger.
If tonight feels urgent, start with the crisis lines — the rest can wait.
Crisis & emergency
- 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis HelplineExternal crisis resource
- Mental Health Help LineExternal crisis resource
- Kids Help PhoneExternal crisis resource
- In immediate dangerEmergency services
Full details, including texting options, are in the urgent-support list below.
Routine counselling pathways
- Counselling services at Charis
- Anxiety counselling in Edmonton
- Questions before you begin
- Fees, insurance & direct billing
Everyday questions and next steps, handled at a calmer pace.
Urgent and crisis resources
Urgent support is different from routine counselling
If you are thinking about suicide, worried about someone, or finding it hard to stay safe, these independent Alberta and Canada-wide services answer around the clock. Charis Counselling is not a crisis service and cannot respond urgently.
Mental Health Help Line
Alberta Health Services' 24/7 confidential line for mental-health support, information, and referrals across Alberta.
Kids Help Phone
24/7 support for children, youth, and young adults, by phone or text, anywhere in Canada.
Call 911 in an emergency
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, or a crisis feels unsafe right now, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.
Call 911
Routine counselling is not an emergency service.
Verification. Every service listed here is an independent public service, checked against its published contact details. Charis does not operate or control these lines. Last reviewed: August 2026.
Community resources
Verified local and provincial supports
A deliberately short directory of public supports for Alberta and Canada. Each entry is grouped by what it does and who it serves, and stale or duplicative links are removed rather than left to linger.
Explore Services
Counselling itself starts at Charis.
Navigate Alberta's health system
Health Link 811
Registered nurses answer health questions and help you find the right service, 24/7 anywhere in Alberta. Dial 8-1-1.
Alberta Health Services — mental health & addiction
Provincial mental-health and addiction programs, community services, and plain-language information for Albertans.
Canada-wide information
Government of Canada — mental health support
The federal directory of mental-health services and supports available across Canada, including how to get help.
By function
Grouped by the kind of help each service actually provides.
By audience
Clear about who each service is for — adults, youth, or everyone.
Local & provincial
Alberta-first, with trusted national services alongside.
Verified & current
Checked regularly; anything stale or duplicated is removed.
Therapy education
Learn more through Charis pathways
Reading is a gentle way to prepare for counselling, or to keep learning between sessions. These Charis pages are the best places to start.
Understanding anxiety and its impact
How anxiety shows up in daily life, and how counselling in Edmonton or online across Alberta can help.
Anxiety counselling
Reflections from the Charis blog
Grounded writing from the practice on therapy, everyday mental health, and finding balance.
Read the blog
What to expect in your first session
Answers to the questions people ask most before starting counselling at Charis.
Visit the FAQRoutine support
For routine questions, Charis can help
For questions about services, therapist fit, fees, or getting started, the Charis team is glad to help. This is routine support during regular hours — if you need urgent help, use the crisis lines above.
General questions
Charis can help with routine counselling questions by phone or email.
Convenient booking
Book online at a time that works for you, securely through Cliniko.
Personal support
Receive thoughtful, compassionate guidance on your next step.
Call 780-244-3530 or email info@chariscounselling.net — questions are welcome.
