Access Mental Health is a non-emergent access and intake point for Calgary Health Region Mental Health Services. It also acts as a centralized mental health information source for the Calgary region.  

Anyone can call, fax or email and receive assistance. Access Mental Health will:

• Assist new clients attempting to gain entry to Calgary Health Region Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

• Screen and complete referral packages for a number of identified programs within Adult Mental Health Services 

• Facilitate equitable and transparent access to service

• Represent "one face" to Calgary Health Region Mental Health Services to increase clarity and decrease confusion around available resources. 

• Streamline the process of accessing mental health services in the Calgary Health Region

• Provide accurate information about mental health services to external and internal services including wait times

• Advocate for consumers by ensuring that Mental Health Services follow through and provide the assistance that they say they will

Got a mental health question? Not sure where to get help? Contact us