The YEG Mental Health Committee is committed to raising awareness about suicide prevention through events like our Annual Bridge of Life Suicide Prevention/Awareness Candlelight Walk and Vigil. This event fosters an understanding of suicide and mental health while inspiring pride within our community and team.
The Edmonton Distress Line (24 hour general crisis line): tel:780-482-4357
The Canadian Suicide Prevention Service (24 hour line for anyone struggling with thoughts of suicide): tel:833-456-4567
Hope for Wellness Help Line (24 hour crisis support line for Indigenous peoples): tel:1-855-242-3310
The Brite Line (24 hour crisis line for LGBTQ2S+ folks): tel:1-844-702-7483
Access 24/7 (provides a single point of access to any adult in the Edmonton area struggling with mental health or addictions; also operates a 24 hour mental health emergency room): tel:780-424-2424
The Kids Help Phone (24 hour line that provides professional support, information, and referrals to any young person struggling with a problem): Call: tel:1-800-668-6868 Text: 686868