Politics and you
Author: Isha Let me start with some startling statistics about youth and voting: 47% of youth (aged 15-19) likely to vote in the next federal election was substantially lower than…
Developing good communication skills
Author: August Clarke Developing good communication skills is really important, especially for maintaining healthy relationship dynamics. As someone who is pretty shy naturally, I have experienced firsthand how destructive it…
What you need to know about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Author: Isha At this point most of us know about COVID-19, its symptoms, and most importantly the rapid spread of it. During these times we rely heavily on the news…
I do not feel safe mentally in my home. I’ve already moved from my mom’s place due to extreme lows all the time, but where i’m living right now triggers my anxiety and PTSD and there’s no way to escape it. I don’t know the laws here in Calgary but I’m 16 and still in highschool.
Hi, Having troubles at home can be extremely overwhelming and it can affect other aspects of your life due to the stress. It can also be difficult to talk about…
How do I go about finding a therapist? Do i need to go to a doctor and get a letter saying I can go or can I just book an appointment at a therapist’s office? I really want to talk to someone and work out my feelings
Thank you for reaching out! If the therapist you are looking into is a part of a private practice or a community organization, you do not need a doctor's note.…
Do you have any supports that speak Spanish?
Hi there, Thanks for emailing us! We do have some volunteers who speak Spanish but we cannot promise that these volunteers will be on shift when you decide to chat…
How can I find and set up an appointment with a trauma-specialized therapist or psychologist? Where can I go or call? I want someone who knows about childhood trauma, but I haven’t been able to find any in my hospital’s mental health unit.
Hi, thanks for asking this question! I'm really glad that you've chatted in about this. The best place to look would probably be to text, call or email 211, which is…
