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Consume alcohol sensibly, minimize drug use, and cut back on smoking or vaping.
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Consume alcohol sensibly, minimize drug use, and cut back on smoking or vaping.
Discover local support services & programs that can assist with your mental health.
Volunteer your time, join a cultural group or association, or attend community events.
Staying well-hydrated can improve your sleep quality, cognition, and overall mood.
Discover the Bow Valley Food Alliance, Good Food Box, and Banff Food Rescue.
We all need downtime and rest. Consider how you can find rest and relaxation in the following areas: physical, mental, social, creative, emotional, spiritual and sensory rest.
Instead of your phone, computer, and TV, enjoy a book, podcast, or jigsaw puzzle.
Sleeping lets your body rest, and makes your mind more alert when you wake up.
Go for a relaxing walk outside, take a yoga class, or join a drop-in basketball game.
Experience the healing potential of time spent on meditation, mindfulness, or prayer.
Go hiking with someone, take up gardening, go swimming, or spend time camping.
The Bow Valley is full of wellness services and programs.
Provides non-urgent information, consultation, and referrals for individuals with addiction and mental health concerns.
Available 24 hours, 7 days a week, offering confidential support, information and referrals to Albertans experiencing addiction concerns, including problem gambling.
Provides 24hr emotional support, resources, referalls to specialized Sexual Assault Services throughout Alberta.
AA is a spiritual program of action to support those recovering from alcohol. If you have a problem with alcohol, you are welcome to attend any meeting of AA anywhere in the world. The Calgary AA website lists all in person meetings held in Canmore and Banff as well as online meetings options.
Provides urgent and walk-in counselling through the Urgent Care department, with no appointment necessary.
A group of partners with representatives from every sector working together for a welcoming and inclusive Bow Valley.
Offers free community classes and resources to help Bow Valley residents maintain mental health and wellness.
Provides information, referrals, support, assistance, community liaison, and education to victims of crime and trauma.
Provides urgent and walk-in counselling through the Urgent Care department, with no appointment necessary.
The Canmore Young Adult Network (CYAN) is a group of dedicated and passionate young adults in Alberta’s Bow Valley focused on connecting local young adults to each other and their community
Community Connections in the Bow Valley helps Permanent Residents of Canada connect with the community
Provides 24hr crisis intervention services and emotional support, over the phone and via online chat sessions. Text or chat between 3pm-6am weekdays or 12pm-6am weekends.
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Community Support Services (FCSS) offers a number of programs aimed at children, youth and parents.
FCSS serves the community to enhance our quality of life by building a ‘Livable Canmore’ through strength-based programs and policies that foster an inclusive and resilient community.
Family Resource Networks (FRNs) deliver prevention and early intervention services and supports for families with children.
Family Resource Networks (FRNs) deliver prevention and early intervention services and supports for families with children.
Available 24 hours, 7 days a week, offering confidential support, information and referrals to Albertans experiencing mental health concerns.
Right From the Start promotes positive mental health in children’s classes, Runs pro-social clubs, supports positive school culture by creating whole-school events and supports staff with social-emotional programming.
Empowers clients to make safe and informed decisions through awareness, prevention, and one-on-one support.
24/7 Distress Centre Helpline (403) 266-4357
The Distress Centre also offers Crisis Text Support (403) 266- 4357.
Text support is available 3pm – 6am on weekdays and from noon – 6am on weekends.
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