Seniors Substance Use and Mental Health Support

outpatient · Treatment centres & counselling

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What this is

Province-wide 24/7 phone navigation for older adults, caregivers, and families seeking addiction, mental health, or dementia-related support in Alberta.

Contact

Address: Alberta-wide phone service for older adults and caregivers

Phone: 811

Website: https://www.primarycarealberta.ca/page14176.aspx

Hours: Open 24/7

Last checked: 2026-09-09 · Source: Primary Care Alberta page

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Details

  • Last verified:2026-09-09
  • Source:Primary Care Alberta page
  • Source title:Health Link 811 | Primary Care Alberta
  • Source summary:One number. All your trusted health advice.
  • Website:Health Link 811 | Primary Care Alberta
  • Program focus:Phone-based navigation to addiction and mental health supports through 811, with dementia advice available for older adults and care partners.
  • Who it helps:Older adults, caregivers, and families needing help finding age-appropriate addiction, mental health, or dementia-related support.
  • How to start:Appeler 811 and ask for Addiction & Mental Health support; if dementia is part of the concern, ask about Dementia Advice.
  • What to expect:Expect phone triage, guidance from a health professional, and connection to local services or follow-up support.
  • Cost:Free or publicly funded
  • Hours:811 Addiction & Mental Health support is available 24/7; Dementia Advice has weekday specialist hours with after-hours callback.
  • Phone:811
  • Direct helpline:1-877-303-2642
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