Connecting You to Resources and Support Groups

Our mission is to connect you with valuable support groups and resources. We understand that navigating life’s challenges can be overwhelming, which is why we’ve created this hub to offer a sense of community and access to helpful information.

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list—these are resources we’ve come across or have been recommended to us. If you know of a service that could benefit others, we warmly invite you to reach out and suggest additions to our list.

ADHD:

  1. Center for ADHD Awareness Canada (CADDAC): A national charity providing leadership in awareness, education, and advocacy for ADHD across Canada. ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS
  2. Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance (CADDRA): An independent, not-for-profit, resource organization for medical, healthcare and research professionals with an interest in the field of ADHD
  3. CanLearn Society: A not-for-profit agency located in Calgary that has been a recognized leader in the identification and treatment of learning difficulties experienced by children and adults. Individuals aged 6 through adult.
  4. CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder): CHADD offers a wealth of information, articles, webinars, and local chapter support for individuals with ADHD and their families.
  5. ADDitude Magazine: This online resource offers articles, webinars, and a community forum on ADHD-related topics, including strategies for managing symptoms.
  6. TotallyADD: A website and community created by comedian Rick Green, offering videos, articles, and forums that address various aspects of ADHD with humour and insight.
  7. ADDWareHouse: Books, assessment products and training programs for ADHD and related problems.
  8. Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA): ADDA is the world’s largest organization dedicated exclusively to helping adults with ADHD live better lives.

Sleep:

  1. National Sleep Foundation: This organization provides comprehensive information on sleep disorders, tips for better sleep, and educational resources.
  2. MySleepWell: An online sleep improvement program designed to help individuals enhance their sleep quality through a variety of techniques, personalized plans, and expert guidance tailored to their unique sleep challenges and patterns.
  3. Sleep Foundation’s Sleep Diary: An interactive tool that helps individuals track their sleep patterns and identify factors that may contribute to sleep problems.
  4. International Directory of CBT-I Providers. This directory offers a comprehensive list of providers specializing in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), helping individuals find the right support to overcome sleep issues and improve their overall well-being.

Support for Recovery & Change:

  1. SMART Recovery Canada: SMART Recovery is the leading, evidence-informed approach to overcoming addictive behaviours and leading a balanced life. SMART is stigma-free and emphasizes self-empowerment.
  2. SMART Recovery Meetings Alberta: SMART Recovery Meetings are non-judgmental spaces where you can connect with others for mutual support. Run by trained facilitators, they typically last between 60 and 90 minutes and are free to attend.
  3. Recovery Alberta: Alberta’s government is establishing Recovery Alberta as the largest provider of mental health and addiction services in the province.
  4. Addiction Helpline: Addiction helpline 24/7 support for Albertans experiencing addiction (including gambling). 1-866-332-2322
  5. Reframe App helps people improve their relationship with alcohol through a neuroscience-based habit change program. Whether you want to cut back or quit, they recognize that everyone’s journey is unique. They provide valuable information to help you make informed choices about alcohol, supporting you in a positive way. Backed by research from Emory and Harvard, their approach to reducing alcohol use is scientific and stigma-free, focusing on your well-being.

Anxiety:

  1. Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA): ADAA offers educational resources, articles, and a directory of mental health professionals who specialize in anxiety disorders.
  2. Mood Gym: An online cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) program for managing and reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression.
  3. Anxiety Canada: Provides self-help resources, including workbooks and guides, to help manage anxiety.

General Mental Health and Well-being:

  1. Rapid Access Counselling @ Community Connect YYC: Connecting Calgary’s communities with affordable and barrier-free access to phone or video counselling sessions.
  2. Psychology Today: A website with articles, blogs, and a therapist directory that can help individuals find mental health professionals in their area.
  3. Mindful.org: Offers mindfulness and meditation resources to help manage stress, improve focus, and enhance overall well-being.
  4. Verywell Mind: Provides articles and resources on various mental health topics, including self-help strategies and expert advice.
  5. Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs Labrynth: Walking the labyrinth is a metaphor for walking our life’s journey, navigating twists and turns, encountering challenges, and finding our way to the center, to pause for reflection, insight, and renewal.

Complementary, Alternative and Integrative Health:

  1. Health Canada About Natural Health Products: Find information on Natural Health Products. The Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) oversees non-prescription and disinfectant drugs, as well as natural health products (NHPs).
  2. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Complementary, Alternative, or Integrative Health: What’s In a Name? This fact sheet looks into these terms to help you understand them better.
  3. Natural Health Products Regulations govern the sale and marketing of natural health products in Canada, ensuring they meet safety, efficacy, and quality standards to protect consumers while promoting the responsible use of natural health approaches.

Medical:

  1. If you are looking for medication or herbal advice, speak to your pharmacist, physician, or nurse practitioner, or you can refer to MyHealth.Alberta.ca for information.
  2. If you have health concerns, call Health Link by dialling 811 to talk to a registered nurse.
  3. If this is a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

Financial:

  1. Not-for-profit credit counselling services help you manage your finances. They assist with debt management, budgeting, and financial education. A certified credit counsellor provides objective guidance while prioritizing your best interests. For more information, contact Credit Counselling Canada.

Safety:

  1. The iHEAL app, backed by years of research and testing, is a free, private and secure app that helps Canadian women who have experienced abuse from a current or past partner to find personalized ways to stay safe and be well.
  2. The National Domestic Violence Hotline. Crisis services based in the United States and intended for U.S. residents. Offers several excellent educational resources that may be helpful to anyone seeking information about healthy relationships, abuse dynamics, and safety planning. Resources such as the Power and Control Wheel, warning signs of abuse, and safety-planning information can be useful for increasing awareness and understanding.
  3. Please note: If you are in Canada and require immediate support, crisis intervention, or emergency assistance, please contact local emergency services (911).

Compassion Fatigue/Burnout:

  1. ProQOL Measure: Professional Quality of Life (ProQOL) is a free tool for any helper to assess their current levels of compassion satisfaction and compassion fatigue. The most recent version of the measure and its translations are available here.
  2. ProQOL Health: The ProQOL-Health is a version of the ProQOL assessment developed specifically for healthcare workers. This online tool is free and available in multiple languages.
  3. Self-Care Tools: A variety of self-care tools and handouts designed to help professionals in caring fields. These handouts are intended to help maintain well-being and balance.

Disclaimer:

The information provided on this website, including support group listings and resources, is intended for informational purposes only. Aspen Grove Counselling strives to provide accurate, up-to-date information, but we do not endorse or guarantee the quality, safety, or effectiveness of any specific support group or resource listed. Participation in support groups or use of online resources is a personal decision, and individuals are encouraged to conduct their own research and seek professional advice when necessary. The content on this website is not a substitute for professional counselling or medical advice. Aspen Grove Counselling is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external websites linked from our website. Users should review the terms of use and privacy policies of these websites before accessing their content. If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions regarding the Support Hub or the information provided, please contact us using the contact form below or email address. Your feedback is important to us as we continually strive to improve and expand our support offerings.