Support and Information

We have put together some resources to help during this difficult time.

HELP AND INFORMATION LINES

Cochrane Family & Community Support Services (FCSS)

• Call 403-851-2250 
• Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm    

Cochrane and Area Victim Services 

• Week Days: 403-851-8055 
• After Hours & Weekend Support: 1-877-557-1998 
• New Cochrane & Area Resources and Essential Services (CARES) App

Distress Centre

• Online help
• Call 403-266-4357 - 24hrs

Support for Indigenous People

• Hope for Wellness - Mental Health Wellness Counselling and Crisis Intervention 
• Toll-free Help Line: 1-855-242-3310 - 24/7
• Chat box

Kids Help Phone

• Online help
• Call 1-800-668-6868 - 24hrs

 ConnecTeen

• Online help
• Call 403-264-8336 - 24/7
• Text 587-333-2724  (daily)

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT

Big Hill Haven - Outreach Support

• Online help
• Call 403-796-6564
• 24hr Helpline: 403-234-7233 (SAFE)

FAMILY CRISIS SUPPORT          

• Woods’ Homes

ADDICTIONS SUPPORT

• Online Recovery Meetings - 24/7
• Cochrane Mental Health & Addictions
  • Intake line: 1-877-652-4700

MENTAL HEALTH - ARTICLES & OTHER WEBSITES                  

• Alberta Health Services  - Help in Tough Times and Text for Hope Program
• Centre for Disease Prevention Control - Managing Stress and Anxiety
• Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute (CTRI)

MENTAL HEALTH COPING STRATEGIES

• Meditation and Grounding Tools   

 COCHRANE & AREA HOSPICE SOCIETY

• Online help