From time to time, everyone needs support. Resources are available through a variety of community and/or government organizations locally and across the province. The following resources are available to you and your family.
Unsure of who to call? Your local FCSS Coordinator is available to assist you. Reach out via email fcss@wembley.ca or via phone (text or call) 780-518-3274.
In the event of an emergency: Call 911 immediately.
24 Hour HELP LINES in Alberta:
Distress Line Northern Alberta
Mental Health Help Line: 1-877-303-2642
Addictions Help Line: 1-866-332-2322
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text: 988
Health Link: 811
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Kids Help Phone TEXT: 686868
Family Violence Information Line: 310-1818
Sexual Assault Crisis Line: 1-866-956-1099
Alberta One Line for Sexual Violence: 1-866-403-8000
Alberta Abuse Help Line: 1-855-443-5722
Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-387-5437
Legal Aid: 1-866-845-3425
Service Canada: 1-800-622-6232
Alberta Supports: 1-877-644-9992
Emergency Income Supports: 1-866-644-5135
AISH Clients (Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped): 1-888-644-1802 or email SCSS.AISHNorth@gov.ab.ca
Money Mentors (Credit Counselling): 1-888-294-0076
Indigenous Support Line: 1-844-944-4744
GRIEF SUPPORT
Grief is the quiet reflection of love. It’s the space that forms when someone or something deeply meaningful is no longer with us. There is no right way to grieve and no timeline for healing—each person carries their loss in their own way. Some days grief may feel heavy, while other days it may show up as memories, tears, or even moments of gratitude for the time shared. What matters most is allowing ourselves the grace to feel, to remember, and to heal at our own pace. In grief, we are reminded that love never truly leaves us—it simply changes shape and continues to live on in our hearts. 💛
Website: Understanding Grief and Loss, it's as unique as individuals themselves.
Please take good care. YOU are important and YOU matter!
Below are a variety of other informative resources to help you navigate your grief journey.
Information Resources
- Coping with Grief
- Complications of Grief
- Grief and Grieving: Overview
- Grief: Care Instructions
- Grief Counselling
- Grief Dealing with Feelings of Insecurity
- Grief: Helping Children Understand
- Grief: Helping Children with Grief
- Grief: Helping Older Adults with Grief
- Grief: Helping Teens with Grief
- Grief: Losing a loved one
- Handling Sadness and Yearning After a Major Loss
- Obstacles to Grieving
- Recovery After a Disaster or Emergency Resources
- Stop Negative Thoughts
- Support Groups and Social Support
- Unresolved Grief
Video Resources
- A Family Disrupted: Dealing with the Death of a Sibling
- Dearly Loved: Dealing with the Death of a Parent
- Grief and Loss: Managing the Holidays during COVID-19
- Grief and Loss during a Pandemic
- Lost Innocence: Dealing with the Death of a Young Child
- Love and Sorrow: Dealing with the Death of a Child with Special Needs
- Out of Order: Dealing with the Death of a Child
- Precious Lives Meaningful Choices
- Uncoupled – Dealing with the Death of a Spouse
Modules
- MyGrief.ca - understand and move through your grief in your own place, at your own pace. (Self-help modules to do at your own pace)
- Kids Grief - helping kids and teens understand and deal with grief. There is a parent AND educator portal to reference and explore.