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Be gentle with yourself. đź’™

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. Please be kind to yourself and others as we navigate this challenging time together. 

Remember, it’s okay to ask for help and to lean on one another. Support is available, and no one needs to go through this alone. Healing takes time, and giving yourself the space to grieve, process, and recover is essential.

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.  

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 servicesContact information

Psychologists’ Association of Alberta
3 free sessions with a volunteer psychologist

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

www.albertahealthservices.ca/info/Page15944.aspx

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

www.cmha.ca/find-info/mental-health/general-info/

Hinton specific organizations
Hinton Family and Community Support ServicesMonday - 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 ClinicCall at 780-865-8247 or visit in-person at 1280A Switzer Drive, Hinton