Everyday Citizens

We support individual mental wellbeing and brain health with our designed narrative, prototype events, and projects, that translate complex science into easily digestible information.

Upcoming Events

We present games, talks, and presentations throughout the year. Find us at a neighbourhood event near you! Explore our current events lineup by clicking the button below.

Mental Health Numbers & Links

If you’re experiencing a mental health challenge, please consider contacting the following (if you’re experiencing an emergency, please dial 911):

  • Distress Centre Calgary (24/7 online chat)
    (403) 266-HELP (4357) (you can request Mental Health Crisis Triage)

  • Alberta Health Services (AHS)

  • Call 811 to have an Information & Referral Specialist help find the service that's right for you. We're available 24/7 to help.

    Addiction & Mental Health Helplines

    Know Your Addiction & Mental Health Options

  • Access Mental Health - Calgary Zone (403) 943-1500 For non-urgent cases only. No referral needed.

  • Woods Homes | Children’s Mental Health
    24/7 Crisis Counselling – 403-299-9699

    Text (587-315-5000) or Chat to get the immediate support you need.

  • ConnecTeen: (403) 264-TEEN (7336) (24/7 online chat)

  • Bullying Helpline

  • Call 310-1818 or text 310-1818 or chat online for support, information, or referrals.

  • Calgary Sexual Assault Response
    403-237- 5888

  • Chinese Emotional Support Hotline

    587-997-5977

  • Indigenous Health - Services by Zone

  • Hull Services Mental Health and Addiction Navigator (for youth)

  • The CMHA Calgary Community Navigator is free to access and provides comprehensive information and guidance on the wide range of services at CMHA Calgary, and within the community, that are available to support you and your unique needs.

  • TIES Healthy Minds for Immigrant, Newcomer, and Refugee Mental Health counseling and workshops.

  • Text4Hope: a free service providing three months of daily Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)–based text messages written by mental health therapists. Available in multiple languages including Arabic, Chinese, French, and Punjabi.

    Text HOPEAB to 393939 to subscribe.

    Text4Hope-Addiction Support and Text4Hope-Cancer Care are also available and designed to help Albertans dealing with psychological issues related to addiction and cancer issues. The expanded services are funded by the Mental Health Foundation.

    Text Open2Change to 393939 to subscribe to the addiction program.

    Text CancerCare to 393939 to subscribe to the cancer program.

  • If you’d like to learn more about children’s mental health, look at the AHS’ Mental Health Literacy project, or their Community Education Service (CES) (with a library of past presentations on YouTube).

  • CommunityConnectYYC
    Online, low-barrier, 24/7 counselling booking system

  • EQUIPPED is an online platform offering free mental health courses to emerging adults aged 16 - 24. All you need to do is register with an email address! Each course only takes an hour to complete. Try them out today!

  • Kids Help Phone
    Youth Counselling Line: 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868

Map of Mental Health Support

You can learn more about our Art Project, the Map of the Ecosystem, which we will be updating with a colour-based survey. The intent of the project is to collect a visual data-set of emotional sentiment around the resources available to Calgarians in support of their mental health, mental wellness, and mental illness.

*We listed links to the organizations in the map for easy access.

Volunteer with Us

We’re always keen to meet more volunteers who want to support our games and activities! Join our team and you can learn fun ways to support brain health, mental wellbeing, and brain development through play, arts, and culture!

© 2018-2024 Stacey Perlin