If you’re experiencing an urgent situation, reach out to one of these community services: If this is an emergency call 911 immediately.

• Lethbridge Police Service
  • Non-Emergency, PH. 403-328-4444.
• Diversion Outreach Team
  • PH. 403-892-3707, M-F 6am-10pm, Weekends 6am-6pm.
• HealthLink
  • PH. 811
• Chinook Sexual Assault Centre
  • PH. 403-694-1094, or 1-844-576-2512
• 24-Hour Emergency Financial Assistance
  • PH. 1-866-644-5135
• Emergency Youth Shelter
  • PH. 403-317-1777
• Alberta Bullying Helpline
  • PH. or TEXT 310-1818
• Alberta Child Abuse Hotline
  • PH. 1-800-387-5437, or 1-800-638-0715
• Suicide Crisis Helpline
  • PH. or TEXT 988
• CMHA 24 Hour Distress Line
  • PH. 403-327-7905 or 1-888-787-2880
• UofL Campus Emergency Assistance
  • PH. 403-329-2345
• Lethbridge Polytechnic Emergency Procedures
  • PH. 403-320-3206
• Family Violence Info Line
  • PH. or TEXT 310-1818
• Kids Help Phone
  • PH. 1-800-668-6868 or TEXT 686868
• Crime Stoppers
  • PH. 1-800-222-8477
• LPS Victim/Witness Services
  • PH. 403-330-5176 M-F 8:30am-4pm, after hours PH. 403-327-2210.

The following resources offer support for individuals needing health services or for addictions and mental health:

• Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta South Region
  • Distress & Suicide Prevention Line, PH 403-327-7905 or 1-888-787-2880.
• Diversion Outreach Team
  • Assists "vulnerable" individuals facing homelessness, addiction, mental health concerns etc and helps connect them with other community organizations, PH 403-892-3707 M-F 6am - 10pm and Weekends 6am - 6pm. 
• Addiction & Mental Health-Community Mental Health Services
  • Provides counselling services for individuals with addiction and mental health concerns, PH 403-381-5260.
• Addiction & Mental Health-Families First Services
  • A voluntary support program for families who need help parenting and are experiencing life challenges, PH. 403-388-6351. 
• Addiction & Mental Health-Youth Addiction Treatment Centre
  • Provides a live-n treatment program for youth struggling with substance use, PH. 403-388-7600.
• Lethbridge Family Services Counseling, Outreach & Education
  • Assisting individuals with mental health and wellness, PH 403-327-5724.
• Lethbridge Counselling Services
  • Counselling services available to individuals and families in with a wide array of expertise. PH. 403-942-0452 or page the Crisis Team at 403-381-1116 from 7am - 1am.
• Native Counseling Services of Alberta
  • Counselling services provided to Indigenous individuals and families. PH. 403-329-6140.
• Lethbridge Polytechnic Counselling Services
  • Counselling services are free to students, including registered incoming students, PH.403-320-3289.
• University of Lethbridge Counseling Services
  • Counselling services for UofL students, PH. 403-317-2845. 
• Health Link
  • For health advice and information, PH. 811.
• Chinook Primary Care Network  
  • Connects youth to family clinics, PH. 403-388-6510.
• Family Centre
  • Multiple programs and resources available for families and youth, PH. 403-320-4232.
• Lethbridge Polytechnic Wellness Services
  • Provides a variety of health services including, immunizations, physicals and exams, PH. 403-320-3289.
• University of Lethbridge Health Centre
  • Provides a variety of health services to UofL students including, immunizations, physicals and exams, PH. 403-329-2484.
• Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinic
  • Provides diverse-friendly, non-judgmental and confidential sexual and reproductive health services, PH. 403-388-6666.
• Pro-Choice YQL
  • Provides confidential un-biased sexual and reproductive health resources and referrals, PH. 587-257-6833 24/7
• Lethbridge Pregnancy Care Centre
  • Provides confidential support during pregnancy, PH. 403-942-1819.

The following list will assist with Education resources outside of the traditional K-12 system within the City of Lethbridge:

• Lethbridge Alternative Schools and Programs
  • PH 403-380-5300.
• Lethbridge Polytechnic Accessibility Services
  • PH 403-320-3202 ext. 5400
• Lethbridge Polytechnic Indigenous Services
  • PH 403-320-3202 ext. 5540
• Lethbridge Polytechnic Student Support Services
  • PH 403-320-3200
• Lethbridge Polytechnic Students Association
  • PH 403-320-3373
• University of Lethbridge Student Services
  • No phone number provided
• University of Lethbridge Student Union
  • PH. 403-329-2222
• University of Lethbridge Campus Collective Centre
  • PH 403-329-2094
• University of Lethbridge Indigenous Services
  • Email iikaisskini@uleth.ca
• Red Crow College Student Resources
  • PH 403-737-2400

The following programs and services can help you with various stages of employment within Lethbridge and area:

• Career Transitions
  • A service that can help with the transition from school to work life, PH. 403-328-3996.
• Ability Employment Centre
  • Formerly Joblinks Employment Centre, a services that can help with employment for those with disabilities or chronic mental health conditions, PH. 403-317-4550
• 5th on 5th
  
  • For youth and young adults, providing many programs and services to obtain successful employment, includes the Reach Up program, PH. 403-329-3555.
• Saamis Aboriginal Employment and Training
  • For FNMI individuals seeking training and employment resources, PH. 403-320-7699.
• Teamworks Career Centre
  • Formerly Teamwork Training Centre, providing career resources and workshops, PH. 403-382-3770
• Training Inc. Vocational School & Employment Services
  • Provides occupational training, career and employment services, and resources for individuals, PH. 403-320-5100.
• Lethbridge Polytechnic Career Development
  • Provides an array of resources for career development.
• University of Lethbridge Career Bridge
  • Provides resources for career development to UofL students, PH. 403-329-2000.

Explore the following resources available for First Nations, Metis and Indigenous youth in our community:

• Blood Tribe Recreation and Parks
  • Providing recreation activities and events, PH 403-737-3868.
• Lethbridge Polytechnic Indigenous Services
  • Provides services for FNMI students at Lethbridge Polytechnic, PH 403-320-3202 ext 5540.
• Lethbridge Friendship Society
  • Provides programs and services for members of the urban Indigenous community, PH 403-328-2414.
• Native Counseling Services of Alberta
  • Provides an array of services for FNMI community members, PH 403-329-6140.
• Opokaa’sin Early Intervention Society
  • Provides early intervention programs and services for families and youth, PH 403-380-2569.
• Saamis Aboriginal Employment and Training
  • Provides many resources for FNMI community members around employment, career training, and resources, PH 403-320-7699.
• University of Lethbridge Indigenous Services
  • Assists FNMI students at the UofL with many resources and services, Email iikaisskini@uleth.ca.
• Blackfoot Resource Hub
  • PH 587-787-4486

Below is a listing of local resources and services for 2SLGBTQ+ youth within Lethbridge:

• The Trevor Project
  • Provides 24/7 support, as well as resources and information for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, PH 1-866-488-7386 or Text 678-678
• Trans Lifeline
  • Provides support and resources to individuals in the Trans community, PH 1-877-330-6366. 
• OUTreach Southern Alberta
  • Provides programs and resources in Lethbridge and surrounding area, Email info@outreachsa.org.
• University of Lethbridge Student’s Union 2SLGBTQ+ Support
  • Provides supports for students at the UofL.
• University of Lethbridge 2SLGBTQ+ Resources
  • Provides resources, services and supports for students at the UofL.
• Egale
  • Provides education, resources and promotes awareness of the 2SLGBTQ+ community in Canada.
• Skipping Stone Foundation
  • Provides programs and resources for trans and gender diverse youth, adults, and their families and friends, PH 587-333-4342.