Resources
Navigating psychosis can be overwhelming, for both the young person experiencing symptoms and the family supporting them. This resource hub brings together trusted services available in Edmonton and across Alberta, including counselling options, family and peer support groups, early psychosis programs, and crisis lines. Whether you’re looking for guidance, connection, or practical help, these resources can support your family’s journey toward understanding, recovery, and hope.
Crisis Supports
- 911 Police/Fire/Ambulance- Provides emergency services when safety is threatened.
- 988 (Suicide Crisis Helpline)– Offer 24/7/365, trauma-informed and culturally appropriate suicide prevention crisis support in English and French by phone and text for everyone living in Canada.
- Distress Line (780) 482 -HELP(4357) [through CMHA]– Provides confidential, non-judgmental, and short-term crisis intervention, emotional support, and resources to people in crisis or distress.
- Crisis Text Line- Text CONNECT to 686868 (Kids Help Phone)
- ACCESS 24/7 780-424-2424 13211 Fort Road NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5A 1C3– Provides a range of urgent and non-urgent addiction and mental health services including service navigation, screening, assessment, referral, consultation, crisis intervention, outreach, and short-term stabilization.
Information and Services
- 211 (call directly or text “INFO”)- Find programs and services in your community related to mental health, basic needs, recreation and more.
- 811 Health Link- General health advice, support to find healthcare providers, addiction and mental health support & resources, dementia advice, rehabilitation advice, nutrition advice.
Resources for Families
AHS Family Engagement and System Supports
Access 24/7 HOPE Family Peer Support Group – Wednesdays 6:00–7:30 pm (Community Health Hub North). Drop-in; open to all.
Family Support & Peer-Led Groups
Families Connecting by Choice (Recovery Alberta) – weekly education and support groups (Zoom or in-person).
Caregiver Connections (CMHA) – peer-led group for parents, partners, and caregivers.
Schizophrenia Society of Alberta – Family Recovery Journey program and WE CARE Too youth support group (for children of parents with mental illness).
FAMI-Alberta – grassroots advocacy and support for families supporting adults with serious mental illness.
FASMI (Family Alliance on Severe Mental Illnesses) – national advocacy for families supporting psychotic illnesses.
Education and Online Family Resources
EPION Family Resources (help4psychosis.ca) – education, videos, and family tools.
CAMH Family Education Materials – wide range of family-centered information on psychosis and recovery.
CMHA “A Sibling’s Guide to Psychosis” – validating and educational resource for siblings.
LEAP Institute (Dr. Xavier Amador) – family communication and engagement strategies.
Caregiver Wellness, Grief, Loss
Grief Recovery Program – 7-week process group on coping with change and loss (contact griefrecoveryhinton@gmail.com).
CMHA “BounceBack” Program – self-directed skill-building for low mood or stress.
Pilgrim’s Hospice Society of Edmonton – free and low-cost grief groups. (https://pilgrimshospice.com/grief-services/)
Practical and Advocacy Resources
211 Alberta – directory for housing, income, and counselling supports.
AISH / Disability Tax Credit – financial supports for families of adults with serious mental illness.
Money Mentors Alberta – free financial counselling and debt management.
Mental Health Commission of Canada – national family support resources.
Non-profit Organizations offering counselling:
The Family Centre – Located on 106 St. and 100 Ave. Edmonton
https://www.familycentre.org
Individual, couple, and family counselling.
Cornerstone Counselling – located on 101 Avenue and 117 St. Edmonton
https://cornerstonecounselling.com
Jewish Family Services of Edmonton – Meadowlark area.
https://www.jfse.org
Note: serves everyone, you do not need to be Jewish.
Momentum Counselling – 52 Avenue and Calgary Trail
https://momentumcounselling.org
Resources for Your Loved One
These services are designed to help young people manage their own recovery, build coping skills, and connect with caring professionals and peers. Many also welcome family involvement.
Integrated Youth Mental Health Hubs- Support for Youth and Families
Kickstand Alberta
Peer support and family programs available.
🌐 kickstand.ca
Free and low-cost walk-in and online clinics for youth (ages 11–25).
Support for mental health, substance use, physical and sexual health, Indigenous wellness, and family relationships — all under one roof.
Peer and Group Supports
Kickstand Peer Support – meet one-on-one with trained youth peers (in person or online).
WE CARE Too – for youth aged 12–17 who have a parent or sibling with mental illness (Schizophrenia Society of Alberta).
Jack.org / Headstrong Alberta – leadership programs for youth who want to build awareness and reduce stigma. 🌐 jack.org
Learning and Recovery Resources for Young Adults
Kickstand Workshops: Life skills, mental wellness, and managing stress.
CMHA Recovery College: Free online and in-person courses on mental health recovery. 🌐 recoverycollegeedmonton.ca
Private Counsellors Familiar with Psychosis
Rashmani Chakrabarty, R. Psych – Fort Saskatchewan / Sherwood Park.
🌐 Psychology Today Profile
Melanie Lynn, R. Psych – South Central Edmonton.
🌐 forwardpsych.com
Amy Nydam, R. Psych – Whitemud & Calgary Trail.
🌐 yegfamilycounselling.com
Rohan Ishaan Parikh, CCC – West End / Downtown.
🌐 shynecounselling.ca or alliancepsych.ca
Lisa Rowbottom, R. Psych – Sherwood Park.
🌐 sojo.ca/psychologists
Glenda Sartore, CCC – Sherwood Park.
🌐 gscounselling.ca
Davis Tarayil, PhD (Provisional R. Psych) – Downtown Edmonton; lower fees available.
🌐 archpsychological.com
Dr. Wendy Hawkins, PhD., R.Psych.
Wendy Lee Hawkins, Psychologist, Edmonton, AB, T5P | Psychology Today
Edmonton, AB T5P (587) 849-0881
Melinda Budge, M.S.W., R.S.W.
Melinda Budge, Registered Social Worker, Edmonton, AB, T5P | Psychology Today
The Centre for Dynamic Mental Health
11062 156 Street Northwest
Suite 209A
Edmonton, AB T5P (587) 849-0881
Dr. Diana Armstrong, PhD., R.Psych.
Dr. Diana Armstrong, Psychologist, Edmonton, AB, T5P | Psychology Today
The Centre for Dynamic Mental Health
11062 156 Street Northwest
Suite 209A
Edmonton, AB T5P (587) 849-0881
Counselling Alberta
Same day virtual counselling anywhere with no financial barriers or waitlist.
Psychology Today
Database to search for therapists, support groups, and informative articles on wellness topics.
Young Adult Services Through AHS
The Family Engagement team is currently made up of Lisa, family peer support worker and Christina, family therapist. The intention of the family engagement meeting is to provide a space to share family challenges you may be experiencing or to inquire about what type of support your family may require. We will provide you with options of services available (family peer support, supportive groups –via zoom and in-person) for families and their young adult. To book an appointment please contact: Young Adult Services 780-887-9781
Counselling Services and Counsellors
These services are designed to help young people manage their own recovery, build coping skills, and connect with caring professionals and peers. Many also welcome family involvement.
Private Counsellors Familiar with Psychosis
Rashmani Chakrabarty, R. Psych – Fort Saskatchewan / Sherwood Park.
🌐 Psychology Today Profile
Melanie Lynn, R. Psych – South Central Edmonton.
🌐 forwardpsych.com
Amy Nydam, R. Psych – Whitemud & Calgary Trail.
🌐 yegfamilycounselling.com
Rohan Ishaan Parikh, CCC – West End / Downtown.
🌐 shynecounselling.ca or alliancepsych.ca
Lisa Rowbottom, R. Psych – Sherwood Park.
🌐 sojo.ca/psychologists
Glenda Sartore, CCC – Sherwood Park.
🌐 gscounselling.ca
Davis Tarayil, PhD (Provisional R. Psych) – Downtown Edmonton; lower fees available.
🌐 archpsychological.com
Dr. Wendy Hawkins, PhD., R.Psych.
Wendy Lee Hawkins, Psychologist, Edmonton, AB, T5P | Psychology Today
Edmonton, AB T5P (587) 849-0881
Melinda Budge, M.S.W., R.S.W.
Melinda Budge, Registered Social Worker, Edmonton, AB, T5P | Psychology Today
The Centre for Dynamic Mental Health
11062 156 Street Northwest
Suite 209A
Edmonton, AB T5P (587) 849-0881
Dr. Diana Armstrong, PhD., R.Psych.
Dr. Diana Armstrong, Psychologist, Edmonton, AB, T5P | Psychology Today
The Centre for Dynamic Mental Health
11062 156 Street Northwest
Suite 209A
Edmonton, AB T5P (587) 849-0881
Counselling Alberta
Same day virtual counselling anywhere with no financial barriers or waitlist.
Psychology Today
Database to search for therapists, support groups, and informative articles on wellness topics.
