Not able to afford therapy in a private practice, but want to get your therapy journey started? Check out the following list of resources which may be available. Please note that I do not have the resources to provide an up-to-date and comprehensive list so there may be errors if programming changes are made. However, this may give you an idea of where you can start.

Fort Saskatchewan: 

Free short-term or sliding scale therapy for mental health concerns at:

• the Primary Care Network

• Fort Saskatchewan Family & Community Support Services 

• at times, Families First has a student available for low cost counselling

• other private practices may have students available at different times of the year for low cost counselling

Sherwood Park:

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• sliding scale therapy for mental health concerns at Strathcona County Family & Community Support Services

• Saffron Centre - free therapy for those struggling with sexual trauma​

Edmonton:

Low cost sliding scale therapy for mental health concerns at:

• ​YWCA Edmonton Counselling Centre

• The Family Centre locations

Low cost sliding scale drop-in therapy at:

• ​Momentum Walk-In Counselling

• Drop-in YEG​

Free therapy for those struggling with sexual trauma at SACE 

*Note: Some (usually larger) private practices do take on pro bono and/or sliding scale clients or have students who can offer lower rates. There are also many programs in Edmonton that offer counselling services. 
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CRISIS SERVICES

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Below is a list of crisis services available to individuals in the Edmonton area. I am unable to monitor my email or respond by phone 24/7, so please reach out to one of the services below if you are in crisis.

Not sure what a crisis is? When we talk about being in crisis, what we mean is that you are in so much distress that you feel unsafe and need immediate support. 

Just Need to Talk to Someone:

Distress Line: 780-482-4357/1-800-232-7288
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868  OR text 686868
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Line: 1-855-242-3310
Mental Health Help Line: 1-877-303-2642
Trans Lifeline: 877-330-6366
CMHA online crisis chat: (check website for hours) https://edmonton.cmha.ca/programs-services/online-crisis-chat/

Sexual Assault & Family Violence Specific Support
Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton: 780-423-4121
Family Violence Info Line: 310-1818
Today Centre (family violence support during weekday work hours): 780-455-6880 

Emergency Services and Response Teams

​Children's Mental Health Crisis Line and Response Team: 780-427-2291
Child and Family Services Crisis Intervention Services: 780-422-2001
Police/Ambulance/Fire: 911