Additional Resources

Important Phone Numbers

No cost services available in many languages

Emergency Services

Ambulance, Fire and Police.

911Availability: 24 Hours

Health Link

Free nurse advice and general health information.

811Availability: 24 Hours

211

A free, confidential, multilingual, information and referral system providing information on government and community-based health and social services. To see what is available in your region or community, visit.

211Availability: 24 Hours

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Bullying Helpline

Advice or support on bullying.

1-888-456-2323Availability: 24 Hours

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Child Abuse Hotline

Call if you think a child is being abused or neglected by a parent or guardian.

1-800-387-5437Availability: 24 Hours

Mental Health Helpline

Offers help for mental health concerns for Albertans.

1-877-303-2642Availability: 24 Hours

Family Violence Info Line

Call if you (or someone you know) are going through family violence or abuse; if you have questions or want to find out about programs, resources and services.

310-1818Availability: 24 Hours

Addiction Services Helpline

Help for problems with gambling, alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.

1-866-332-2322Availability: 24 Hours

Related Resources

General Health Information

Alberta Health Services
- Healthier Together Schools A website for Alberta educators with actionable ideas to support school wellness through the use of the comprehensive school health framework
  - Also available in French: Des écoles en santé pour tous
- Healthy Parents, Healthy Children A practical guide to pregnancy and parenting, based on today’s knowledge, evidence and best practices. It’s available as a print and online resource for expectant parents, parents of children under 6 years of age and health care providers.
- Ready or Not Alberta A preconception health website for people aged 18-44 either planning, or not planning to become pregnant.
- Screening for Life Population-based breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening programs
MyHealth Alberta A joint initiative by the Alberta Government and Alberta Health Services to give Albertans one place to go for health information they can trust. Health care experts across the province make sure the information is correct and up-to-date

Abuse & Assault

Government of Alberta’s Family Violence Info Line and Online Chat provides information about family violence programs and services, as well as advice and support.
- 310-1818 available 24/7
- Online Chat available with trained staff, 8 am to 8 pm daily
Alberta’s One Line for Sexual Violence is available to anyone in Alberta who is looking for support or referrals to specialized sexual assault services
- 1-866-403-8000 (call or text)

Bullying

Alberta Government Resources on recognizing, preventing and stopping bullying
Government of Canada Children Online Information about keeping children safe online, including mobile use, social networking, cyberbullying and online exploitation
Promoting Relationships & Eliminating Violence Network A national network of leading researchers and organizations, working together to stop bullying in Canada
Alberta Teachers Association: Bullying information, prevention, teaching resources, videos and more Bullying Information and Research – Bullying Prevention – Resources at Alberta Teachers’ Association (libguides.com)

COVID-19

COVID-19 and Sexual Health
Sex Information and Education Council of Canada Provides a variety of resources for students and educators to support comprehensive sexual health education during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Differing Abilities

Public Health Agency of Canada Questions & Answers: Sexual Health Education for Youth with Physical Disabilities Provides answers to common questions about sexual health education for youth with physical disabilities
Talking About Sexuality in Canadian Communities A sexual health resource for providers of services to high-risk youth and youth with disabilities.
Sex Information and Education Council of Canada Provides a variety of resources for students, educators and the public for Autistic youth. They are also developing similar resources for physically disabled youth so check back here.

Indigenous Health

Hope for Wellness Helpline and Online Chat Counseling Services offers immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada.
- Access the toll-free Helpline (1-855-242-3310) or the Online Chat, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to connect with a counsellor on-line.
Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada Aboriginalsexualhealth.ca provides culturally safe and healing sexual health information for Aboriginal communities.
Alberta Health Services Indigenous Health offers information about province-wide and zone-specific services for Indigenous people in Alberta.

Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity & Expression

AHS
- LGBTQ2S+/ Sexual and Gender Diversity
Alberta Education
- Tools and Resources for Welcoming, Caring, Respectful and Safe Schools: Gay-Straight Alliances
Alberta GSA Network A collective of resources specific to Alberta K-12 students, teachers and school staff, funded by the Government of Alberta
Alberta Teachers Association
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity resources and information
- Information and resources on Diversity, Equity and Human Rights
- PRISM Toolkit for Safe and Caring Discussions about Sexual and Gender Minorities, for Elementary Schools
- PRISM Toolkit for Safe and Caring Discussions about Sexual and Gender Minorities, for Secondary Schools
Camp fYrefly A national leadership retreat for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirited, intersexed, queer, questioning, and allied youth
Edmonton Public Schools and Edmonton Public Library Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity: Recommended Fiction and Nonfiction Resources for K-12 Schools
Egale Every Class in Every School: Final report on the first national climate survey on homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia in Canadian schools. This report discusses the results of a national survey of Canadian high school students to investigate what life at school is like for students with sexual or gender minority status
Public Health Agency of Canada
- Questions & Answers: Sexual Orientation in Schools Answers common questions about sexual orientation in schools
- Questions & Answers: Gender Identity in Schools Answers common questions about gender identity in schools

SOGI123 provides teachers with resources to support them in learning and teaching about sexual orientation and gender identity in their classroom.

The Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services at the University of Alberta includes resources for educators, students and families.
Trans Equality Society of Alberta (TESA) TESA’s mission is to be a witness to and a voice for matters concerning trans Albertans.
University of Alberta LGBTQ Teacher Resources (includes LGBTQ2S+ undergraduate and graduate courses)

Sexual & Reproductive Health Information

Alberta Health Services
- MyHealth Alberta Answers common questions about the HPV vaccine
- Sexual and Reproductive Health Program and service information on sexual and reproductive health services in each zone, including pregnancy options, health topics and resources by topic and related websites. Includes information on abortion services
Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
- Aboriginalsexualhealth.ca Culturally safe and healing sexual health information for Aboriginal communities.
- Sexandu.ca Provides guidance and advice to help individuals develop and maintain a healthy sexuality.

Sexual Health Education

Alberta Health Services Sexual and Reproductive Health Education and consultation programs and services provided in each zone.
Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights Provides resources and information on advocacy, education, services and international and national policy engagement
MediaSmarts Provides educational resources to help raise a media savvy generation
Public Health Agency of Canada
- Canadian Guidelines for Sexual Health Education Provides information to educators about key concepts in comprehensive sexual health education.
- Questions & Answers: Sexual Orientation in Schools Answers common questions about sexual orientation in schools
- Questions & Answers: Gender Identity in Schools Answers common questions about gender identity in schools
Sex Information and Education Council of Canada A non-profit educational organization that provides current information, articles, research and legislation for professionals and the public.
- Questions & Answers: Sexual Education in Schools Answers many questions about sexual health education in schools.
Talking About Sexuality in Canadian Communities For service providers working with high-risk youth and youth with disabilities

Technology & Media

NeedHelpNow For youth who have been impacted personally by a sexual picture or video being shared by a peer or peers (sexting), cyberbullying personally or are supporting a friend.
MediaSmarts Provides educational resources to help raise a media savvy generation.

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