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Help and Information
We have put together some resources to help during this difficult time.
HELP AND INFORMATION LINES
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
Minds Over Matter
- Online help
- Free counselling service for low income, young adults (18-30)
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)
bgc Cochrane & Area
- Online help
- Call Youth Support - 403-618-3149
Connecting DOTS (Dementia and Other Therapy/Services) Resource Booklet
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT
Big Hill Haven - Outreach Support
- Online help
- Call 403-796-6564
- 24hr Helpline: 403-234-7233 (SAFE)
FAMILY CRISIS SUPPORT
ADDICTIONS SUPPORT
- Online Recovery Meetings - 24/7
- Cochrane Mental Health & Addictions
- Intake line: ACCESS Mental Health 403-943-1500 or Toll free 1-844-943-1500.
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)