Whatever you're feeling is perfectly normal.
That said, signs of good mental health include being aware of your abilities, being able to cope with the stresses of daily life, being able to work productively, and being able to participate in your community.
If you feel detached from the people around you, overwhelmed by stress, or too distracted or distraught to be productive, those are all signs that your mental health may be struggling.
If you see the signs, there are resources and support services available to you.
If these are familiar thoughts, you might be struggling.
“I’m lonely but I don’t have the energy to be around people.”
“My chest feels tight and there are so many racing thoughts in my head.”
Feeling low-energy, withdrawn, or alone.
Frequent crying and overwhelming sadness.
Anxiety, nervousness, and racing thoughts.
If you aren’t sure how you’re feeling, this quick quiz can help. You’ll answer some simple questions, learn about your mental well-being, and get suggestions for what to do next.
The pressures of everyday life can be the cause of a lot of distress. If you’re having thoughts of hurting yourself or someone else, call 911 or go to your nearest hospital. Help is available.
Walk-in Mental Health Clinics
Talk to a mental health clinician every day from 2-9pm at Banff Mineral Springs Hospital and Canmore General Hospital.
Visit the front desks at the hospitals to access.
Recovery Alberta – Bow Valley Addiction and Mental Health
Offers counselling and talk therapy for mental health and addiction concerns for all ages at offices located in Banff, Canmore, and Lake Louise.
Call Access Mental Health at 403-943-1500 for questions and to self-refer.
Bow Valley Primary Care Network
Offers short-term counselling for adults (18+) to support emotional well being at offices located in Canmore.
Call the PCN at 403-675-3000 for questions and to self-refer.
Family Connection Centre
Provides individualized support for families/individuals with mild to moderate challenges; offers curriculum-based programs for parents/caregivers as well as children/youth between 0 and 24.
Call the FCC at 403-678-2529 for questions and to self-refer. Visit the website at Family Connection Centre: Town of Canmore
Stoney Health Centre
Offers counselling to children, adults, couples, and families living in Mînî Thnî.
Call or text Stoney Health at 403-801-3484 for questions and to self-refer.
Call/Text 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline to get support during crisis
Call/Text 211 Alberta to get help finding mental health, addiction, community, and social support services
Calling 988 and 211 provides interpretation and translation in 200+ languages.
1 in 5 Canadians experience a mental health or substance use concern every year, so chances are a few of your friends, family, or coworkers may be struggling right now. Of those struggling, 1 in 3 folks are unlikely to reach out for support due to factors like stigma, unawareness of resources, or not thinking their experiences are serious enough to seek help. However, by sharing campaigns like See the Signs, we can work towards reducing the stigma around mental health and increasing knowledge of free local resources that offer support!
Visit the Partners Toolkit for a library of free and shareable posters, postcards, social media posts, newsletter and marketing content.
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