Resources
Support doesn’t only happen in the therapy room. Whether you are looking for immediate support, exploring new perspectives, or continuing your growth between sessions, we’ve gathered a collection of trusted resources to support you wherever you are in your journey. Whether you are seeking immediate support, helpful reading, or additional tools for caring for your mind and body, we hope these resources help you feel informed, connected, and supported.
Calgary-Based Mental Health Services
- Distress Centre 24/7 Helpline: 403.266.4357
- Family Violence 24/7 Helpline: 403.234.7233
- Healthlink: 811
- ACCESS Mental Health (Alberta Health Services triage service): 403.943.1500
- Calgary and Area Child and Family Services: 403.297.2995
- Child Abuse Hotline: 1.800.387.5437
- Calgary Kerby Elder Abuse Line: 403.705.3250 (24 hours)
- Calgary Police Services Victim Assistance Team: 403.428.8398 or toll-free 1.888.327.7828
- Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse: 403.237.5888 or toll-free 1.877.237.5888 (24 hour support and information line)
- Protection for Persons in Care Line: 1.888.357.9339
Books
- Rest Play Grow – Dr. Deborah MacNamara
- The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self – Alice Miller
- Hold Onto Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More than Peers – Dr. Gordon Neufeld, Dr. Gabor Maté
- The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body In The Healing of Trauma – Bessel van der Kolk, M.D