The Alberta Health Services Mental Health Help Line is a 24 hour, 7 day a week, 365 days a year, confidential service that provides support, information and referrals to Albertans experiencing mental health concerns. The line is staffed by a multidisciplinary team comprised of nurses, psychiatric nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and psychologists. The service provides:

• crisis support
• mental health or addiction screening and assessment over the phone
• general information about a mental health or addiction topic
• information about local service options for addiction or mental health and how to access them
• strategies people can use at home to support their emotional well-being