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Alberta Health Services – Mental Health Resources

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The content below was obtained from the Alberta Health Services website Wildfire Resources. The original can be found here.

We Are Here to Help

You are not alone.

There are resources and services available to help you and your loved ones cope with health care needs and stress in the aftermath of fires.

There are a number of resources available; health care, mental health resources, important contacts, staff updates and emergency preparedness tips.

Remember, it is okay to ask for help. Everyone deals with stress differently and a traumatic event can have a big impact.

If you’re in the Wood Buffalo area and need immediate assistance, phone 911. If you’re not in immediate danger, you can contact the Wood Buffalo RCMP at 780-788-4000.

Mental Health Resources

AHS Mental Health is present at Lac La Biche, Suncor Firebag Village and St. Paul in the North Zone, Northlands Expo Centre in Edmonton and will soon be at SAIT in Calgary.

Experiencing a disaster such as the Fort McMurray fires can be incredibly stressful and overwhelming. If you need to talk, call the Mental Health Help Line at 1-877-303-2642 or Health Link at 811.

Responders / Health Care Professionals

Preparing

Responding

Recovery

 If you are having thoughts about harming yourself or suicide, please seek medical attention immediately, or call 911.