Be gentle with yourself.
This is new territory for all of us.
All Jasper residents have now experienced a degree of loss. Each person’s situation is different, and so is the processing experience.
Remember:
Check in with yourself: Where are you on the continuum?
Create a plan on how to take care of yourself. This will allow you to take care of others.
Use the resources available for you.
Eat well, stay hydrated, stay active, and get enough rest.
When you feel overwhelmed, practice deep breathing.
Remember, you are not alone.
Call 211 for a direct referral for mental health support information.
Alberta Health Services has resources and services available to help you and your loved ones with health care needs in this stressful and difficult time.
If you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed or need to talk, these supports are available:
| Organizations and services | Contact information |
|---|---|
Psychologists’ Association of Alberta | Call 1-888-424-0297 or visit paa@paa-ab.ca |
Mental Health Help Line (24/7) | 1-877-303-2642 |
First Nations & Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line | 1-855-242-3310 |
Crisis Text Line Text | Text “CONNECT” to 741741 |
211 | Dial 211 and press 6 for immediate help. If you're in BC, just dial 211 and let them know you're from Alberta. 211 Alberta is available 24/7 by phone, text, chat, or online search at ab.211.ca. If you're feeling stressed or overwhelmed, 211 AB will provide a direct referral to Counselling AB - no waitlist or financial barriers, they're here to help. counsellingalberta.com. |
Text4hope | Text HOPEAB to 393939 |
Health Link | 811 |
Kids Help Phone | Call 1-800-668-6868 or visit KidsHelpPhone.ca |
Addictions Help Line | 1-866-332-2322 |
Grieving Together by AHS for grief support | |
Suicide Crisis Helpline | Call or text 9-8-8 or visit canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services/mental-health-get-help.html#a3 |
Canadian Mental Health Association | |
| Hinton specific organizations | |
| Hinton Family and Community Support Services | Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call at 780-865-6036 or visit in-person at 821 Switzer Drive, Hinton |
| Hinton Addiction and Mental Health Clinic | Call at 780-865-8247 or visit in-person at 1280A Switzer Drive, Hinton |