Mental Health Resources
Mental health and well-being are part of everyone’s experience, both in hockey and beyond. Looking after our mental health can mean learning more, checking in with ourselves, reaching out when we need support, or knowing how to support someone else.
Hockey Alberta is committed to helping players, families, coaches and other participants connect with trusted information, resources and services. Reaching out is always okay, whether you have a specific concern, are going through a difficult time, or simply want someone to talk to.
The resources below are also available to parents, coaches and other trusted adults. You can use them to learn more, find support for a young person, or get guidance when you’re not sure what the next step should be.
Explore the resources below to get support, help someone else, or learn more about mental health and well-being.
Need Support Now?
You don’t have to know exactly what kind of help you need before reaching out.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911.
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Call or text 9-8-8, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, if you are thinking about suicide, worried about someone else, or need support related to suicide.
8-1-1 Alberta Mental Health Support
Call 811 and select the Addiction and Mental Health option to speak with a mental health professional. Support, information and referrals are available to Albertans 24/7.
Kids Help Phone
Free, confidential support for young people across Canada who need someone to talk to about mental health, stress, relationships, bullying, identity, or anything else they’re going through. Support is available 24/7.
Call: 1-800-668-6868
Text: CONNECT to 686868
Online chat: Available through Kids Help Phone
Find the Right Support
211 Alberta
Not sure where to start or looking for services in your community? 211 Alberta can connect individuals and families with mental health and other community supports across Alberta.
Call 211, text INFO to 211, or use online chat.
Hope for Wellness Helpline
Confidential mental health and wellness support for Indigenous people across Canada, whether you need someone to talk to, are going through a difficult time, or are looking for additional support.
Call 1-855-242-3310 or use online chat, 24/7. Telephone and chat are available in English and French, with telephone support in Cree, Ojibway and Inuktitut available upon request when counsellors are available.
Alberta’s ONE LiNE for Sexual Violence
Confidential emotional support, information and referrals for anyone who has experienced or been impacted by sexual violence.
Call or text 1-866-403-8000, or access online chat.
Bullying & Family Violence Info Line
If you are experiencing bullying, family, domestic or dating violence, or are concerned about someone else, call or text 310-1818 or use online chat. Support is available 24/7.
Learn About Mental Health & Well-Being
Mental Health & Mental Health Literacy
Kids Help Phone – Mental Health Resources
Information, tools and activities to help young people understand their thoughts, feelings and behaviours, build coping skills, and know when and how to reach out for support. The site also includes information for parents, caregivers and other trusted adults supporting a young person.
Kickstand – Youth Mental Health & Wellness
Alberta-based information and support for young people ages 11–25. In addition to mental health and wellness information, young people can access free virtual mental health counselling and peer support when they want to connect with someone directly.
Stress, Coping & Self-Care
Kids Help Phone – Self-Care Resources
Youth-friendly information, activities and tools for understanding emotions, managing stress, developing coping strategies and supporting overall well-being. Resources are also available to help parents, caregivers and other trusted adults support young people through challenges.
Bullying & Cyberbullying
Alberta – Bullying Prevention Resources
Information and practical resources to help young people, parents and other adults recognize, prevent and respond to bullying and cyberbullying.
2SLGBTQI+ Mental Health & Belonging
Kids Help Phone – 2SLGBTQI+ Resources
Information and support related to sexual orientation, gender identity, questioning identity, coming out, relationships, belonging and other experiences of 2SLGBTQI+ young people. Young people can also connect directly with Kids Help Phone for confidential support.
Indigenous Mental Health & Wellness
Kids Help Phone – First Nations, Inuit and Métis Resources
Mental health and wellness information for First Nations, Inuit and Métis young people, including resources related to culture, identity, relationships and well-being, as well as ways to connect with support. Young people can also text FIRST NATIONS, INUIT or METIS to 686868 to connect with confidential support.
Black Youth Mental Health & Wellness
Kids Help Phone – RiseUp
Mental health and wellness resources and support for African, Caribbean and Black youth across Canada. Explore information and tools created with Black youth in mind, or connect directly with free, confidential support by texting RISE to 686868, 24/7.
Explore More Education & Resources
Looking for additional learning related to mental health, wellness, inclusion, safety and creating healthy sport environments?
Explore Hockey Alberta’s Education & Resource Inventory for learning opportunities and resources available to players, parents, coaches, officials, volunteers and associations.
