Resources: Mental Health and Wellness During the Pandemic
Resources: Mental Health and Wellness During the Pandemic
Elk Island Catholic Schools has created a one-stop page of Alberta Health Services, Government aid and community resources that may assist you and your family during this unprecedented time.
Families are encouraged to contact the Family Wellness Worker at their children’s school(s) for further assistance in accessing any resources or for additional mental health support. Please contact the school directly for Family Wellness Worker contact information.
Click on any of the following topics for resources and links that you may find helpful.
myhealth.alberta.ca - a site built by the Alberta Government and Alberta Health Services for comprehensive, reliable and trustworthy health information and resources.
Community Supports - comprehensive list specific to Fort Saskatchewan including counselling support, family and youth support, seniors support, grocery deliveries, food bank and financial assistance.
Text4Hope: Get daily texts that provide positive and supportive messages.
Centre for Online Mental Health Support: a newly developed website that provides evidence-based tools to help individuals (teen, adults, seniors) and families during this time. Free sessions for parents, teens and more available as well.
Access 24/7: Call 780-424-2424:
A single point of access for adult mental health services.
Children, Youth and Families Addiction and Mental Health Intake (Edmonton Zone): Call 780-342-2701 for information or to initiate a referral.
They are still accepting referrals for individual support but services are provided over the phone.
Care for your Coronavirus Anxiety: Comprehensive website with resources for anxiety and your mental health specific to this time of pandemic.
Other Professional Support:
*Most communities offer counselling support - please refer to the Family and Community services listed above for community-based counselling support. Resources listed here are in addition to community-based counselling support.
Mercy Counselling: the ministry of Catholic Social Services that provides counselling support. If you are concerned about affordability, Mercy Counselling will work with you to determine eligibility for financial assistance.