Health & Wellness at the CBE
At the CBE, we believe in a whole school approach to health and wellness. We call this our Comprehensive School Health (CSH) approach. CSH is about healthy eating, active living, supportive social environments and positive mental health. As a system, we focus on the following four areas: healthy eating; healthy relationships; physical activity; and positive mental health. Each school creates its own approach and goals for health and wellness.
Visit the CBE website to learn more about health and wellness in schools.
Community Mental Health Supports for Families
Counselling Services (available at low or no-cost)
Access Mental Health……………………………………………………..call the intake line at 403-943-1500
Calgary Counselling Centre………………………………….register on their website, or call 833-827-4229
CARYA…………………………………………………………………….call their intake line at 403-205-5244
Kindred Connections Society……………………………………………………………..…. call 403-205-5294
Calgary Family Therapy Centre……………………………………………………………... call 403-802-1680
Calgary YWCA………………………………………………………………………………….call 403-536-2844
Health Link Alberta…………………………………………………………………. call 811 or 1-866-332-2322
Alex Youth Health Centre...............................................................................call 403-520-6270 This Centre offers medical care, mental health supports age 16+ and more. Monday to Friday 10:30 - 5:15pm by appointment only.
Indigenous Hope for Wellness Helpline …………………………………………………………..1-855-242-3310 24/7 A helpline available to all Indigenous people across Canada, to support with crisis, accessing resources, or talking through challenges; online chat also available.
Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse …………………………………………………….403-237-5888 24/7 crisis/information line for anyone who has been affected by any form of sexual violence. Crisis intervention, information, emotional support, problem solving, and referrals are available.
Immediate Crisis Support
Distress Centre …………………………………………………………………………….403-266-4357 (HELP) 24/7 Crisis and suicide helpline. Provides crisis intervention, support to access appropriate local services when necessary (EMS, Calgary Police, or Mobile Response Team), and/or referrals to other agencies.
Kid’s Help Phone ………………………………….……………..1-800-668-6868 Or text CONNECT to 686868 24/7 Confidential helpline for youth. Professional counsellors are accessed by phone call; volunteer crisis responders are accessed by text; online chat also available.
Suicide Crisis Helpline ……………………………………………………………………………Call or text 988 24/7 Crisis helpline aimed at suicide prevention for anyone in Canada struggling with thoughts of suicide. Online chat also available.
Wood’s Home Mobile Crisis Family Support ……………………………403-299-9699 Or text 587-315-5000 Telephone and mobile therapeutic crisis services for families experiencing a crisis between parent and child or concerns with mental health. Crisis counselling team available 8 am to 11 pm, 7 days a week.
Urgent, In-Person Mental Health Care (free)
The Summit: Owerko Family Walk in Services 1015 17th St, NW …………………………….. 587-534-7200 Free, walk-in mental health clinic, provides a session with a mental health professional who can provide crisis support, advice, and connections to resources. Open 9 am to 9 pm, 7 days a week.
Eastside Community Mental Health Services #255 495 36 St., NE .……………………….... 403-299-9699 Free mental health clinic offering a range of supports. Access a session with a mental health professional who can provide crisis support, advice, and connections to resources; call for a rapid-access appointment.
South Calgary Health Centre 31 Sunpark Plaza, SE .…………………………………………. 403-943-9374 This urgent care site provides urgent, single-session mental health care. Call for an appointment.
Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre 1213 4th St, SW .…………………………………………….403-955-6200 This urgent care site provides urgent, single-session mental health care, on a walk-in basis.