Distress Line

Canadian Mental Health Association - Edmonton Region


Description
Provides confidential, non-judgmental, and short-term crisis intervention, emotional support, and resources for people in crisis or distress.

Service offers:

  • a 24-hour confidential, non-judgmental crisis intervention service for people experiencing difficulty or loss in their lives

Outcome objectives may include:

  • crisis intervention
  • suicide prevention
  • family violence prevention
  • emergency intervention and response
  • emotional support
  • community resource referral

Key Provider: trained volunteers
Eligibility
No
Application Process
Service Access: Telephone Information Line
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Toll Free
1-800-232-7288 (Northern Alberta - Rural Distress Line)
Telephone
780-482-HELP (4357) (does not accept collect calls)
Web Site
http://edmonton.cmha.ca
Languages
English
Fees
Fee: No
Fee Reduction: No
Membership Fee: Yes,

Annual Special $2.50


Annual Basic $5.00


Annual Standard $20.00


Annual Corporate $50.00


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: N/A -
Other disabled access: N/A -
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
July 4, 2024
Location
Edmonton
Hours of Operation
24/7