Welcome! Here you will find a plethora of contact information and links to websites, including emergency contact numbers, health resources – including how to find a family doctor, mental health and addiction supports, community resources, legislation documents, as well as common Nursing resources, amongst others. I hope you will find this page helpful. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you are looking for more support and keep checking back as this page will be updated!
*Please note that most of these numbers are Alberta wide, some are Canadian resources, while others are for the Edmonton area only.
If you are experiencing an emergency: Call 9-1-1
Emergency Services
Edmonton Police Service Non-Emergency Line: 780-423-4567
Edmonton Police Mobile Access: #355
Edmonton Police TTY/TTD: 780-425-1231
RCMP (Edmonton): 780-412-5424
Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-8477
Health Information
Poison Control Alberta: 1-800-332-1414
Health Link Alberta: 8-1-1
- Speak with a Registered Nurse about a variety of health concerns, including Covid-19 information and gain access to resources and support
Alberta 211: 2-1-1
- Access to a variety of support and information including crisis intervention, health resources, mental health support, shelter information, and addictions support based on the area that you live
Rehabilitation Advice Line: 1-833-379-0563
- Occupational therapists and physiotherapists addressing concerns about pain, movement, and daily activities
Access Your Alberta Health Records
Find a Doctor in Your Area
Abuse
Alberta Provincial Abuse Helpline: 1-855-4HELPAB (1-855-443-5722)
Alberta Bullying Prevention Helpline: 1-888-456-2323
Alberta Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-387-5437
- 1-800-638-0715 (Crisis unit)
- Call 310-0000 to get the telephone number of your local office
Alberta Family Violence Information Line: 310-1818
Edmonton Senior’s Abuse Helpline (Canadian Mental Health Association): 780-454-8888
Addictions
Alberta Quits Helpline (Smoking): 1-866-710-7848
Alberta Addiction and Gambling Helpline: 1-866-332-2322
- alcohol, tobacco, drug and gambling addiction
Edmonton Alcoholics Anonymous: 780-424-5900
Income Support
Income Support Contact Centre: 1-866-644-9992
Income Support During Emergencies: 1-866-644-5135
- assistance during an emergency for basic needs like shelter, food, clothing and transportation.
Mental Health
Canada Suicide Prevention Helpline: 1-833-456-4566
Edmonton Mental Health Access 24/7: 780-424-2424
Alberta Health Services Mental Health Support Line: 1-877-303-2642
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text 686-868
Government of Canada: Hope for Wellness: Support for Inuit and Indigenous people: 1-855-242-3310
Indian Residential Schools Survivors Society: 1-800-721-0066
Legislation
Alberta Health Professions Act
Alberta Registered Nurses Professional Regulation
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP)
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta (OIPC) (Edmonton): 780-422-6860
Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)
Nursing-Specific WEbsites
Here you can find more information on topics such as the Nursing profession, Nurse Coaching, and Nurse Coach credentialing.
American Holistic Nurses Association
American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation
Canadian Association of Self Employed Registered Nurses
Canadian Holistic Nurses Association
Canadian Institute of Integrative Nursing Development and Education
Canadian Medical Protective Association