Resources
Books, podcasts, apps and other resources that my clients and I have found useful.
Recommended with care and intention. Not to replace, but complement therapy.
Books
The Wisdom of your Body By Hillary L. McBride
Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown
No Bad Parts by Richard C. Schwartz
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
Smart But Scattered Guide to Success by Peg Dawson and Richard Guare
Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls by Mary Pipher and Sara Gilliam
Podcasts
10% Happier Hosted by Dan Harris
The Psychology of Your 20s Hosted by Jemma Sbeg
Where Should We Begin? Hosted by Esther Perel
Huberman Lab Podcast Hosted by Andrew Huberman
The Neurodivergent Woman hosted by Michelle Livock and Monique Mitchelson
Apps and more
Text4Hope messaging subscription by Alberta Health Services
Calm App
Headspace App
Daylio App
Nature Soundscapes App
Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI) Self-Help Workbooks
NOCD App for OCD Care
CAMH Online Mental Health Toolkit
Access Mental Health Resource Database by Alberta Health Services
Distress Centre Calgary (403) 266-4357
24/7 free crisis support by phone, text, or online; includes the Suicide Crisis Line (9-8-8) and youth support.
211 Alberta
Free, confidential 24/7 information and referral service that can connect callers to local mental health and social supports.
Recovery Alberta and Alberta Health Services Addiction Helpline 1-866-332-2322
24/7 support for mental health and addiction concerns at no cost.
Indigenous Services Hope for Wellness Helpline 1-855-242-3310
The Hope for Wellness Helpline offers immediate help to all Indigenous people across Canada.
Emergency Departments & Urgent Care
Hospitals and urgent care centres provide crisis assessment and initial mental health support.
Emergency Mental Health Services available in Calgary, Alberta
Community Connect YYC
Barrier-free access to counselling with volunteers or partners for in-person or virtual sessions that are free, sliding-scale, or self-selected fee.
CMHA Calgary Peer Support
Trained peer support workers offer non-clinical support by phone or in person for adults experiencing mental health or substance use challenges.
Affordable Therapy Network
A Directory Of Therapists Offering Low Cost & Sliding Scale Counselling Across Canada.
Calgary Counselling Centre
Sliding scale counselling services with low to no wait times for a range of mental health concerns.
Free and Low Cost Mental Health Services available in Calgary, Alberta
