Distress Centre

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Call (403) 266-4357 to ask for an intake to counsellingThese services are short-term, 1-6 counselling sessions, designed to help support individuals, family, or couples coping with a crisis.

Urgent Mental Health

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Offers single session therapy and mental health assessments on a walk-in basis. The service is free with an Alberta Health Care card.

Community Connect YYC – HERConnect

3944 29 St NE, Calgary, AB

Offers free culturally sensitive mental health support from a qualified therapist for Calgarians of African, Caribbean, and Black descent.

Kickstand Connect

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Offers free, virtual, short-term, and single session counselling for Albertans aged 12-25.

Eastside Community Mental Health Services

2116 27 Ave NE, Calgary, Alberta, Office 100 on the first floor

Offers free single session therapy and possible extended services both in-person and virtually. Available by appointment only. Call to book your appointment.

The Alex Community Health Clinic

#102 2840 2 Ave SE Accessible through Calgary Transit Blue Line LRT – Franklin Station

Offers free counselling and programming to help with mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. Walk-ins welcome and appointments available.

CUPS Calgary

1001 10 Ave SW

Offers up to 12 free sessions of individual counselling for eligible individuals living on low incomes. It is mainly offered if you're already connected with CUPS, but if you are new to CUPS, you may visit for a walk-in to complete a Mental Health Intake form.

Bow Valley College Counselling

Learner Success Services, 345 – 6 Avenue SE, First floor, South Campus

Offers free short-term individual and group counselling sessions and emergency appointments in cases of mental health crisis, suicide, or self-injury.

Calgary Counselling Centre

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Offers a variety of counselling services for Calgary residents available on a sliding scale. Each session cost is decided based on income, so you will only pay for what you can afford.

Counselling Alberta

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Offers a variety of counselling services for all Alberta residents available on a sliding scale. Each session cost is decided based on income, so you will only pay for what you can afford.

Community Connect YYC – YWCA Calgary

1715 17 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, AB

Offers individualized therapeutic counselling for the prevention of family violence to individuals facing challenges with relationships, mental health, and family violence. A sliding scale free program is applied.

Kindred – Rapid Access Counselling

250, 707 – 10 Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2R 0B3

Offers single session counselling in person or online using a sliding scale where clients set their own fee. Although the model is “single session,” individuals can book any time they need support.

Alberta Health Services - Access Mental Health

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A non-urgent service that provides screening/assessments, consultation, service navigation, and referral.

Bow Valley College Counselling

Learner Success Services, 345 – 6 Avenue SE, First floor, South Campus

Offers Mental Health Check - screenings to determine if you may need to reach out to a doctor or mental health professional for support.

Alberta Health Services – Harm Reduction Services

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AHS offers a variety of programs that serve people who use substances:

Community Based Naloxone Program

Opioid Dependency Program