Mental Health & Addiction Resources

Crisis Helplines

NameLinkPhoneDetails
Naseeha Helplinehttps://naseeha.org1(866) 627-3342Confidential help-line for Muslim youth who need non-judgemental help with any issue (call or text 7 days a week, 10am-10pm MT)
Nisa Helpline (Women’s helpline)www.nisahelpline.com1 (888) 315 (6472)extension 2. Anonymous and confidential phone support for Muslim women on any issue (e.g., stress, anxiety, anger, suicide, domestic violence). Phone line is available 8am to 8pm MT.
Talk Suicide Canadahttps://talksuicide.ca1 833 456 4566If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call this help-line to talk to a crisis responder, who can help you without judgement.
Distress Centrehttps://www.distresscentre.com403-266-435724/7 phone support, chat and counselling services. They are trained to talk with you about any situation, including crisis.
Kids Help Linehttps://kidshelpphone.ca1 800 668 686824/7 phone support for kids.

Mental Health Therapy and Psychological Services

NameLinkDetails
Psychology Todayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/albertaDirectory of Muslim therapists based in Alberta. Filters can be changed to narrow down therapists based on gender, languages spoken, issue or concern, and so on.
Calgary Counselling Centrehttps://onlineintake.calgarycounselling.comA counselling centre in Calgary that offers affordable individual and family counselling.
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)https://www.communityconnectyyc.ca/cmha-calgaryOffer counselling for individuals caring for family members with mental health or substance use concerns. Also offers counselling for grief, loss, and loss to suicide.
CAMH Apphttps://www.camh.ca/hopebycamhappHope by CAMH is a free smartphone app that provides suicide prevention information, tools and crisis resources to support and guide individuals when they are experiencing thoughts of suicide.
Khalil Centrehttps://khalilcenter.com/mental-health-servicesA Muslim psychology centre in the US and Toronto that offers holistic counselling for Muslims (they can sometimes offer virtual counselling for Albertans)
Canadian Centre for Men and Familieshttps://ccmfalberta.ca/programs/counselling-programSupports and programs for men, designed by men. Peer buddies, coaching, individual counselling, fatherhood groups, legal resources.
Men’s Counselling Servicehttps://www.mcscalgary.com/index.phpFree individual and group counselling for men (by men), who want to get control over anger and strengthen family relationships.

Addictions

NameLinkPhoneDetails
The Alpha Househttps://alphahousecalgary.com/how-we-help403-234-7388A Calgary addiction centre that can consult with you about resources. They also offer a shelter, a detox centre, and some mobile outreach.
National Overdose Response Servicehttps://www.nors.ca/about1-888-688-6677An overdose prevention hotline for Canadians
The Brave Apphttps://www.thebraveapp.com/downloadVirtual buddy system to prevent overdose. Use it for safe drug use
The Brave Apphttps://bravevolunteertraining.getlearnworlds.com/Path to volunteering – join the app to receive training and become a volunteer to support people using drugs alone
Purify your gazehttps://purifyyourgaze.com403-266-4357A program that can be joined anonymously, which supports Muslim (men and women) struggling with sexually compulsive behaviours such as sexual chat rooms, pornography addiction and those addicted to relationships.
MyTazkiyahhttps://www.mytazkiyah.comA program that can be joined anonymously, to support for Muslim males and females struggling with pornography addiction and sexually destructive behaviours.
Alberta Problem Gambling Resource Network.http://www.problemgamblingalberta.ca1-866-461-1259Provide information and consultation about your or your loved one’s gambling, and share treatment options in Alberta

Domestic Violence and Abuse

NameLinkPhoneDetails
Nisa Homeswww.nisahomes.com1 (888) 456 8043extension 404. Transitional home for Muslim women and children fleeing domestic violence.
Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse (CASAA)https://calgarycasa.com/support-services/counseling403-237-5888Support for anyone 12 years old and up, who has been affected by any kind of sexual violence. Phone and chat support, in-person counselling, and legal education.
Canadian Women’s Foundationhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1U7EiIFKmDH8qUrjZ6ClZwNZmlA9tJ_3k/viewGuide on how to signal for help if you are experiencing domestic violence, assault, etc and need help

Educational Resources

NameLinkDetails
Maristanhttps://maristan.org/educationA muslim organization providing education about holistic Islamic healing
The Family and Youth Institute:https://www.thefyi.org/toolkits/Toolkits for how to talk about different issues (e.g., grief, porn addiction, divorce, suicide).
Canadian Mental Health Associationhttps://cmha.ca/brochure/overdose-preventionOverdose prevention
Canadian Mental Health Associationhttps://cmha.ca/brochure/preventing-suicidePreventing suicide
Sexual Health for Muslimshttps://sexualhealthformuslims.comVirtual & confidential consultation for sexual health/education from an Islamic perspective