External mental health resources

Understanding Substance Use

Substance use and the impact on mental health

Overdose Prevention

Basics information on overdoses and how to recognize and reduce risk

Opioid use disorder: Beyond Stigma

Short video that explores the impact of opioid use and how to move past stigma

Mental Illness and Addiction Index

Short overviews of multiple substances and their impact

Alberta Mental Health and Addiction Framework

Key concepts and action strategies for addressing student mental health and addiction problems in post-secondary institutions

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Short overview of Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Anxiety Canada

Multiple resources on Anxiety including articles, videos, and self-help strategies

Anxiety Help Guide

Review of types of Anxiety—recognizing, coping and other self-help strategies

Anxiety Disorders

An overview including signs and symptoms, causes and risk factors, and diagnosis and treatment

Mindshift CBT App

MindShift® CBT uses scientifically proven strategies based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to support your mental health.

Family Caregiver Center (Alberta)

An AHS and Calgary Health Foundation partnership—information, education, and support for caregivers

Caregivers Support Community

Online support community for individuals in a caregiving role

Benefits for Caregivers—Government of Canada

Different benefits for caregivers in Canada

Foundry Virtual BC

Young people aged 12-24 and their caregivers can access virtual services through the Foundry BC app from anywhere in British Columbia.

Covid-19 Information (Alberta)

General information and statistics on Covid-19 in Alberta

Covid-19 Resources Canada

A national online grassroots and multidisciplinary platform that shares information about Covid-19

Mental Health and Wellness During the Covid-19 Pandemic

A short article and video with tips on managing Covid-19 anxiety

Depression Overview

Overview of Depression including multiple webinars and blog posts 

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in Research

Overview of EDI and how to pertains to best practices in research

Grieving: What is Grief?

An overview of what grief is and possible ways to address it

Grief and Bereavement Resource Repository

A database of various resources that support individuals experiencing grief or bereavement

Helpful Websites for Grieving (United States of America)

A collection of websites and resources that address grief at various levels

Learning Through Loss (British Columbia + Canada)

A collection of resources to help and support individuals experiencing grief and loss.

Care for Caregivers

Care for Caregivers is an online resource established in response to the 2020 COVID

Alberta Human Rights Act

Revised statutes of Alberta 2000. Chapter A-25.5

Alberta Human Rights Commission

Various resources and updates regarding human rights in Alberta

Guide to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

An overview of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Duty to Accommodate: Alberta Human Rights Commission

Are you aware of the details of human rights law when it comes to accommodation that might affect your mental health?

Indigenous Mental Health—Alberta Health Services (AHS)

Provides a list of culturally appropriate Health Services and resources

Mental Health and Wellness in First Nations and Inuit Communities

Overview of mental health including links to programs and a short video

Mental Health Resources for Indigenous People

Database of resources that support Indigenous communities with mental health

Mental Health Programs for Aboriginal Peoples in Canada

Canadian database that locates mental health programs for Indigenous individuals

Gender Identity

Various resources exploring the topic of gender identity

Sexual Orientation

Various resources exploring the topic of sexual orientation

It Gets Better Project

Multiple resources including articles and videos intended to empower and connect the LGBTQ+ community

SOGI123

Sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) resources in Alberta.

LGBT Youthline (Ontario)

Youth Line offers confidential and non-judgemental peer support through our telephone, text, and chat services.

PFlag

PFlag Canada is a national charitable organization, founded by parents who wished to help themselves and their family members understand and accept their LGBTQ2S children.

Coping with Loneliness

Overview of loneliness and possible coping strategies

Mental Health Facts

Short and quick facts about mental health

Canada's Mental Health Strategy

Service providers, researchers, and policy experts calling for much needed change in Canada’s first mental health strategy

Mental Health and High School Curriculum Guide

Improve your mental health literacy through this guide from the Teen Mental Health Organisation

Mental Health Supports: Get Help

An overview of mental health supports from the Government of Canada.

BounceBack (British Columbia)

A free skills-building program for individuals 13+ in B.C. designed to help manage mood, depression, anxiety, stress or worry.

Here2Talk (British Columbia)

A resource that connects B.C. post-secondary students with mental health support.

Togetherall (Ontario)

A resource that connects B.C. post-secondary students with mental health support.

Talk Suicide Canada

Talk Suicide Canada provides nationwide, 24-hour, bilingual support to anyone who is facing suicide.

AbilitiCBT

AbilitiCBT is an online, therapist-assisted program that you can access from any device, at any time.

notOK

notOK App® is a free digital panic button to get you immediate support via text, phone call, or GPS location when you’re struggling to reach out.

Men’s Mental Health

A short blog that discusses men’s mental health in the current climate and how to support

Why We Should be Talking about Men’s Mental Health

A short article discussing men and depression

Health at a Glance

Statistics of suicide and other factors in Canada

Men’s Mental Health: ‘Man up’ is not the Answer

An article discussing men’s mental health and barriers

Heads Up Guys

An online, anonymous resource specifically designed for men, and their families, to prevent the continued erosion of men’s mental health and deaths by suicide.

Mindfit Toolkit: Mental Wellness for Men

The Canadian Men’s Health Foundation is a national, registered charity providing information, tools, and motivation for men and their families to live healthier.

MensLine Australia- Anger Management Toolkit

These MensLine Australia worksheets are designed to assist in developing personal skills to better manage anger.

Academic Accommodations: Guidelines for Post-Secondary Students with Mental Health Disabilities

14 recommendations researched, funded, and compiled by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Mental Health Innovation Fund

World Health Organization: Mental Health Policy

An assessment of historical and global health reforms, policies, and social context

Social Determinants of Health: Canadian Facts

An insightful study on health inequities and causing social factors in Canada

Psychological Health and Safety Standards for Post-Secondary Students

An overview of the scoping literature review and recommendations for psychological health and safety standards for post-secondary studies

Post-Secondary Student Mental Health: Guide to a Systemic Approach

Guidelines to support the creation of a campus community that is deeply conducive to transformative learning and mental health

Self-Care

Resources for Health Care workers during Covid-19

Self-Care

Resources and articles about self-care and/or anxiety

Six Ways to Practice Self-Care

Suggestions for self-care

Insight Timer

An app that is focused on meditation, yoga and sleep

Stress

An article outlining what stress is and possible strategies to address stress

Mental Health—Coping with Stress

An overview of the background of stress, symptoms, health effects, minimizing risks and more

Stress-related Resources

A list of resources organized by concern that are related to stress

Trauma Resources - CMHA

A PDF that reviews trauma and resources.

Complex Trauma Resources

A comprehensive repository of information and resources on complex traumatic stress.

Trauma Association of Canada

A list of resources and links about trauma and a list of hospitals and clinics within health regions.

Veterans Transition Network - Resources

A list of resources offering free or specialized programs for former CF and RCMP members

Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) Resources

Information and tools related to services and benefits from the department

Support for Veterans

The Legion’s Veterans Support Network which serves Veterans, members of CAF, RCMP and their families