Westwind School Division focuses on the well-being of students, families, and staff, and wants everyone to stay physically, emotionally, and mentally well. Our professionals have curated several resources to help support families.
NEED HELP?
Important Phone/Text Numbers
- AHS: Help in Tough Times
- Alberta Health Services – Text4Hope
- Community Resources – 211 Alberta
- Crisis Text Line - Text CONNECT to 741741
- Family Violence – Find Supports – 310-1818
- Health Link – 811
- Income Supports – 1-866-644-5135
- Indian Residential School Survivors and Family, IRSSS – 1-866-925-4419
- Kids Help Phone – 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
- MyHealth.Alberta.ca: List of Important Numbers
- Physician & Family Support Program - 1-877-767-4637
- Talk Suicide
- ConnecTeen | www.calgaryconnecteen.com | Call or Text 587-333-2724
- Tex4Hope Programs
- Text 'Open2Change' to 393939 for addiction assistance
- Text 'CancerCare' to 393939 for cancer assistance
- Text 'COVID19HOPE' to 393939 for COVID-19 assistance
- Canadian Mental Health Association - Lethbridge | 403-329-4775
- Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor
- Family doctor - While many of us only see our doctor for our physical health, having conversations about how we are coping is important to our overall well-being. If you are not connected to a doctor at this time, you can locate one at www.albertafindadoctor.ca.
- Rural Mental Health Project Resources
- BeThere.org - resources to help someone you care about who is struggling with their mental health
- ATA Can We Talk
This list may be added to as more info becomes available.
Local Community Mental Health Support
Family & Community Support Services (FCSS)
Available across Southern Alberta
Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD)
Cardston Area Mental Health
Cardston Addiction and Mental Health Services
Raymond Area Mental Health
Raymond Addiction and Mental Health Services
Lethbridge Area Mental Health
Lethbridge Child and Adolescent Mental Health Program