Recovery Alberta

Recovery Alberta Mental Health and Addiction Services is a provincial health agency created to deliver recovery-oriented mental health and addiction care for all Albertans. It offers a searchable directory of programs, 24/7 helplines, and guidance on how to access publicly funded services. Care spans multiple settings — acute care, outpatient, community bed-based programs, detox, standalone psychiatric facilities, virtual and community outreach — with province-wide coverage. The site encourages people to speak with a doctor and explains when referrals are required, helping users navigate eligibility and pathways.

What you can find

The portal centralizes key entry points: find-services search, regional access lines, and resources for both mental health and substance use. It highlights recovery-oriented practice aligned with Alberta’s Recovery Model across prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery. For addictions, the platform points to planning and self-management tools, along with links to treatment matching initiatives that help people locate appropriate programs by level of care and location.

Who it serves

Services are publicly funded and available to Albertans of all ages. The agency also oversees delivery of health services in provincial correctional facilities, ensuring continuity of care across institutional and community settings. Content for health professionals covers items like community treatment orders and service provider licensing, clarifying obligations and processes in the recovery system.

When to use it

If you or a family member needs help with depression, anxiety, substance use, withdrawal management, or structured treatment, Recovery Alberta is a starting point to identify options close to home, understand referral needs, and connect with a clinician by phone. If you are in crisis, the 24/7 helplines provide immediate, confidential support and referrals.

Notes and related tools

The province maintains complementary resources such as treatment-matching directories and digital support tools. Some previously piloted online tools have changed over time; the site reflects current navigation and access points. For up-to-date entry pathways, begin with the “Find services” search and helplines.