Resources
Find free support that fits you. Use the filters, or simply browse. Online supports are open to families immediately affected by the incident, wherever they live in Canada.
21 services found
Peer support (4)
Alberta First Responders AssociationPeer support
Contact the organization for current details.
One-to-one peer support from people who understand first responder life.
- For
- First responders, Families of affected members
- Format
- Phone, In person
- Region
- Province-wide
- Cost
- Free
Last verified: To be confirmed
Alberta RecoilPeer and family support
Peer, trauma and family support for serving members, veterans and their families. Second contact line: 403-462-2469.
- For
- Serving members, Veterans, Families of affected members
- Format
- Online, In person
- Region
- Province-wide
- Cost
- Free
Last verified: October 2026
Boots on the Ground Alberta24/7 peer support line
Anonymous 24/7 peer and crisis support for first responders and military members, by people who have been there. Advocacy: advocacy@botgalberta.com.
- For
- First responders, Serving members, Veterans
- Format
- Phone
- Region
- Province-wide
- Cost
- Free
Last verified: October 2026
OSI-CAN AlbertaPeer support groups
Contact the organization for current details.
Peer support for those affected by operational stress injuries and their families.
- For
- Serving members, Veterans, First responders, Families of affected members
- Format
- Online, In person
- Region
- Province-wide
- Cost
- Free
Last verified: To be confirmed
Family support (9)
Alberta Uniformed Services and Family Support NetworkClosed family support groups
Free online groups for adult family members, co-led by a grief clinician and trained peers.
- For
- Families who lost someone, Families of affected members
- Format
- Online
- Region
- Province-wide
- Cost
- Free
Last verified: October 2026
Calgary Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC)Military family programs and support
Programs, mental health and wellness support, and family services for military and veteran families.
- For
- Families who lost someone, Families of affected members, Serving members, Veterans, Children and youth
- Format
- In person, Phone, Online
- Region
- Calgary
- Cost
- Free
Last verified: October 2026
Canadian Military Family Wellness Services (CFMWS)Military family wellness — Family Information Line
Free, confidential, bilingual support, information and referrals for military families, 24/7, anywhere in Canada.
- For
- Families who lost someone, Families of affected members, Serving members, Veterans, Children and youth
- Format
- Phone, Online
- Region
- Province-wide
- Cost
- Free
Last verified: October 2026
Cold Lake Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC)Military family programs and support
Programs, mental health and wellness support, and family services for military and veteran families.
- For
- Families who lost someone, Families of affected members, Serving members, Veterans, Children and youth
- Format
- In person, Phone, Online
- Region
- North
- Cost
- Free
Last verified: October 2026
Edmonton Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC)Military family programs and support
Programs, family navigators, mental health and wellness, and support for military and veteran families coping with absence, injury or loss.
- For
- Families who lost someone, Families of affected members, Serving members, Veterans, Children and youth
- Format
- In person, Phone, Online
- Region
- Edmonton
- Cost
- Free
Last verified: October 2026
MFRC Lethbridge Regional OfficeMilitary family programs and support
Programs, mental health and wellness support, and family services for military and veteran families.
- For
- Families who lost someone, Families of affected members, Serving members, Veterans, Children and youth
- Format
- In person, Phone, Online
- Region
- South
- Cost
- Free
Last verified: October 2026
MFRC Red Deer Regional OfficeMilitary family programs and support
Programs, mental health and wellness support, and family services for military and veteran families.
- For
- Families who lost someone, Families of affected members, Serving members, Veterans, Children and youth
- Format
- In person, Phone, Online
- Region
- Central
- Cost
- Free
Last verified: October 2026
Suffield Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC)Military family programs and support
Programs, mental health and wellness support, and family services for military and veteran families.
- For
- Families who lost someone, Families of affected members, Serving members, Veterans, Children and youth
- Format
- In person, Phone, Online
- Region
- South
- Cost
- Free
Last verified: October 2026
Wainwright Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC)Military family programs and support
Family programs, mental health support, the Veteran Family Program and deployment support for military and veteran families. Mental health and Veteran Family Program: ext. 1246, connection@wainwrightmfrc.ca.
- For
- Families who lost someone, Families of affected members, Serving members, Veterans, Children and youth
- Format
- In person, Phone, Online
- Region
- Central
- Cost
- Free
Last verified: October 2026
Grief support (1)
Legacy Place SocietyFirst responder, military and family support
Support for first responders, military members, veterans and families, including families who have lost a loved one. Direct line: 403-813-8019.
- For
- Families who lost someone, Families of affected members, First responders, Serving members, Veterans, Children and youth
- Format
- In person, Online
- Region
- Calgary
- Cost
- Free
Last verified: October 2026
Crisis line (1)
Kids Help PhoneTalk or text, 24/7
Free, confidential support for young people. Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868.
- For
- Children and youth
- Format
- Phone
- Region
- Province-wide
- Cost
- Free
Last verified: October 2026
Practical and financial (5)
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Veterans Association Food BankFood security and emergency assistance — Calgary
Food hampers and emergency assistance for veterans and their families. General assistance: 1-833-422-8387.
- For
- Veterans, Serving members, Families of affected members
- Format
- In person, Phone
- Region
- Calgary
- Cost
- Free
Last verified: October 2026
Veterans Association Food BankFood security and emergency assistance — Edmonton
Food hampers and emergency assistance for veterans and their families. General assistance: 1-833-422-8387.
- For
- Veterans, Serving members, Families of affected members
- Format
- In person, Phone
- Region
- Edmonton
- Cost
- Free
Last verified: October 2026
Veterans Association Food BankFood security and emergency assistance — Grande Prairie
Food hampers and emergency assistance for veterans and their families. General assistance: 1-833-422-8387.
- For
- Veterans, Serving members, Families of affected members
- Format
- In person, Phone
- Region
- North
- Cost
- Free
Last verified: October 2026
Veterans Association Food BankFood security and emergency assistance — Lethbridge
Food hampers and emergency assistance for veterans and their families. General assistance: 1-833-422-8387.
- For
- Veterans, Serving members, Families of affected members
- Format
- In person, Phone
- Region
- South
- Cost
- Free
Last verified: October 2026
Education and workshops (1)
Wayfinders Wellness SocietyTrauma-informed wellness, workshops and education
Trauma-informed wellness programs and learning sessions for military members, veterans, first responders, families and community, based in Cochrane.
- For
- Serving members, Veterans, First responders, Families of affected members, Community and employers
- Format
- In person, Online
- Region
- Calgary
- Cost
- Free
Last verified: October 2026