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Transition Resources

Mental Health Resources

Addiction

Addiction Helpline

A 24 hour toll free service providing alcohol, tobacco, other drugs and problem gambling support, information and referral to services.
1-866-332-2322

Alberta Health

Addiction and mental health information and services.

http://www.health.alberta.ca/health-info/addiction-mental-health.html

Drug Cocktails

Facts for youth about mixing Medicine, Booze and Street Drugs.

http://www.drugcocktails.ca/

MyHealth.Alberta

Information for youth about addiction.

https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Alberta/Pages/information-for-young-people.aspx

TeensHealth

TeensHealth
Reliable information from Nemours (a non-profit pediatric health system) about drugs and alcohol.

http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/drug-alcohol/

Under Construction: Alcohol and the Teenage Brain

A video that outlines how vulnerable the adolescent brain is to the damaging effects of alcohol.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/g2gVzVIBc_g?rel=0

Anxiety & Stress

Anxiety Canada

Provides information to help with understanding and managing anxiety.

https://www.anxietycanada.com/

Dylan's Panic Disorder

Gain a better understanding of panic disorder by watching Dylan's story.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/R3S_XYaEPUs?rel=0

Mindfulness for Teens

Mindfulness for Teens
Provides information, tools, and resources to help teens learn to use mindfulness to handle stress and live life more fully.

http://mindfulnessforteens.com/

Social Anxiety Disorder

Teen Mental Health
A video that dispels myths and misconceptions about social anxiety disorder and provides some tools to assist people who have been diagnosed with this illness.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/kitHQUWrA7s?rel=0

Stress & Coping Centre

Nemours
Reliable information from TeensHealth about coping with stress.

http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/center/stress-center.html?ref=search

Depression

Depression Hurts

Mood Disorders Association of Ontario
A website to help you understand, manage and journey through depression.

http://depressionhurts.ca/en/default.aspx

Ellie's Depression

Teen Mental Health
This video showcases Ellie's battle with depression.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/i8EPzkxAiVw?rel=0

I had a black dog, his name was depression

A video that describes how depression feels.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/XiCrniLQGYc?rel=0

MyHealth.Alberta

Reliable information from MyHealth.Alberta about depression.

https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=hw30709

TeensHealth

Reliable information from Nemours (a nonprofit pediatric health system) about Depression.

http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/depression.html

Eating Disorders

Calgary Eating Disorder Program

Offers treatment for people diagnosed with an eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and other specified feeding or eating disorder. Professional referral required.
403-955-7700

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/Service.aspx?serviceAtFacilityId=1033851#contentStart

Eating Disorders Myths...Busted

Watch this video to learn the truth about eating disorders.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/tbMi_ygqRYU?rel=0

Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorders

An international organization that provides information and mutual support for families and caregivers of patients with eating disorders.

http://www.feast-ed.org/

Kelty Eating Disorders

Reliable information from Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre about eating disorders.

https://keltyeatingdisorders.ca/

National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)

An organization that supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care.

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org//

Recovering from an Eating Disorder

One brave young woman’s story.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/nACOo1EtP5Y?rel=0

TeensHealth

Reliable information from Nemours (a non-profit pediatric health system) about eating disorders.

http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/eat-disorder.html

General

10 Common Warning Signs of a Mental Health Condition in Teens & Young Adults

National Alliance on Mental Illness
Some common signs of a mental health condition.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/zt4sOjWwV3M?rel=0

Access Mental Health

A non-urgent service to help people navigate the addiction and mental health system, that explores options with clients and directs or refers to the most appropriate resource.
403-943-1500

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/services/Page11443.aspx

Arnika Centre

Offers assessment by a psychiatrist for people 16 years and older with below average intelligence and a mental health problem. Offers consultation and works with caregivers and community agencies. Medical referral required.
403-943-8301

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/Service.aspx?id=1060552&serviceAtFacilityID=1095165

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)

Get the facts about mental illness and learn about the mental health services and supports offered by the CMHA.

http://cmha.calgary.ab.ca/

ConnecTeen

Distress Centre
Provides confidential, non-judgmental peer support for youth by phone, email, text or online chat.
403-264-8336

http://calgaryconnecteen.com/

Distress Centre

A 24 hour crisis line where you will always get an open mind and a caring ear.
403-266-4357

http://www.distresscentre.com/

Elements Calgary Mental Health Centre

Provides client-centered, flexible services promoting the abilities of adults with a mental illness through skill development, support counselling and social/recreational programs.
403-266-8711

http://www.elementscmhc.ca/

Emerging Adult Treatment Clinic

Provides transition support to youth 16-24 years of age, who are struggling with mental health issues and require assistance to transition from Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services into adulthood. A referral through Access Mental Health or another professional is needed.
403-955-8389

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/Service.aspx?id=1058141&serviceAtFacilityID=1089492

Hull Child & Family Services - Bridging the Gap

Provides services to young adults between 16-24 years who are experiencing mental health concerns, issues with wellbeing, and barriers to service.
403-216-0660

http://www.hullservices.ca/services/bridging-gap

Mental Health & Well Being for College Students

LEARN Psychology
A comprehensive guide to help college students identify common mental health issues, their warning signs, how to manage them and when to seek treatment.

http://www.learnpsychology.org/mental-health/

Mental Health First Aid Canada

Mental Health First Aid Canada
Courses to improve mental health literacy, and offer the skills and knowledge needed to help family members, friends or colleagues who are struggling with mental health problems.
1-866-989-3985

http://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.ca/en

Mental Health Help Line

A confidential, anonymous service offering crisis intervention, information about mental health programs and services, and referrals to other agencies if needed.
1-877-303-2642

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/Service.aspx?id=6810&serviceAtFacilityID=1047134

Mind Check

A website to help youth and young adults in British Columbia check out how they’re feeling and quickly connect to mental health resources and support.

http://mindcheck.ca/

Mind Your Mind

mindyourmind
A space for youth and young adults (14-24) to find support when going through tough times.

http://mindyourmind.ca/

Promoting Student Mental Health

Accredited Schools Online
Expert advice and school resources for understanding mental health disorders and getting help.

http://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/student-mental-health-resources/

Teen Mental Health: Transitions

An app & book that provides students with information on topics including time management, relationships, sexual activity, mental illness, suicide and addictions.

http://teenmentalhealth.org/product/transitions/

Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Teen Mental Health
A video about the life of someone with OCD and how individuals around them can help.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/ua9zr16jC1M?rel=0

Walk Along

A free online mental health companion.

https://www.walkalong.ca/

Youth Addiction and Mental Health - Help4Me

MyHealth.Alberta
Reliable information about youth addiction and mental health from MyHealth.Alberta.

https://myhealth.alberta.ca/HealthTopics/youth-addiction-mental-health

Youth Smart

Canadian Mental Health Association-Calgary
Videos that discuss how a person might feel if there are experiencing a mental health issue.

http://www.youthsmart.ca/

Disclaimer

This list is not meant to be exhaustive and there may be other agencies in the community that would be helpful in the transition process. Inclusion in this list does not imply an endorsement of views, products, or services. To report a broken link, please email wellonyourway@albertahealthservices.ca

Youth in Transition

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Phone 403-955-4747
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Email ces@ahs.ca

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