Health and wellness
In Leduc County, we are committed to promoting health and wellness programs in our community. This includes keeping your mind and body healthy. Try out one of our recreation programs or apply for our counselling subsidy.
Wellness tool kit
This workbook is packed with practical tools for monitoring your mental health, creating a personalized self-care plan and initiating conversations with loved ones about their well-being.
View or download the wellness tool kit
Mental health supports
It’s important to take care of your mental health. There are a number of hotlines you can call to access other supports. Note: some of these numbers are experiencing large call volumes, and it may take longer than usual for your call to be put through.
| 211 |
| 211
phone: 211 Find programs and services in your community 24/7. Call, text or chat. |
| Health Link 811 |
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phone: 811 Do you have a health concern for yourself or a child? Call Health Link by dialing 811 for quick and easy advice from a registered nurse 24/7. They will ask questions, assess symptoms and determine the best care for you. |
| Access 24/7 |
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phone: 780-424-2424 This centralized and integrated intake location offers one door of entry for mental health support to all residents of Edmonton, the surrounding communities and even beyond. The AMH Access 24/7 also provides telephone support, in-person assessment, crisis outreach and patient stabilization at any time of day or night. |
| Distress line: Edmonton region |
| Distress line: Edmonton region
phone: 780-482-4357 (HELP) If you or someone you know is in crisis, you can call the Distress Line at any hour of the day to talk through it. |
| Distress line: Rural |
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phone: 1-800-232-7288 If you or someone you know is in crisis, you can call the Distress Line at any hour of the day to talk through it. |
| Mental Health Help Line |
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Mental Health Help Line Provides confidential, anonymous service, crisis intervention, information about mental health programs and services, and referrals to other agencies if needed. |
| Seniors' Abuse Helpline |
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phone: 780-454-8888 Senior abuse can happen anywhere and it often goes unannounced. The Seniors’ Abuse Helplines is always open and listeners are highly trained. If you are a senior experiencing abuse or suspect a senior you know is being abused, please don’t hesitate to call the Seniors’ Abuse Helpline. The helpline is available 24 hours a day for support, referrals, and crisis intervention. |
Mental health and agriculture
Producers are resilient. They work long hours, often alone, under significant financial pressure, and can face adverse conditions that directly impact their livelihoods. If you notice any of the following signs in your neighbours in the agricultural community, it may be time to reach out and offer to help.
- Feeling sad or hopeless
- Finding it hard to concentrate or focus
- Being constantly exhausted
- Increasing irritability
There are a number of online resources available related to mental health and agriculture.
| Farm Credit Canada |
| Farm Credit Canada community wellness |
| Do More Agriculture Foundation |
| Do More Agriculture Foundation: champion the mental wellbeing of Canadian producers |
| Canadian Agricultural Safety Association |
| Canadian Agriculture Safety Association mental health and stress resources |
| AgKnow |
| AgKnow Alberta Farm Mental Health Network mental health and wellness resources |
Grief and Loss resources
Groups and Peer Support
| Momentum Counselling- Grief and Loss Group |
| Momentum Counselling in Edmonton offers a 6-week virtual drop-in group for individuals who are grieving a loss. This group is a psychoeducational support group. The aims of the group include improving the understanding of grief and loss, gaining support from other members, and learning a variety of helpful coping strategies. |
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Out of Grief Ministry |
| Hosted at Leduc Fellowship Church (4401 Rollyview Road, Leduc, AB), this is an informal get together for encouragement and support for anyone journeying through the grieving process. For more information contact Dale Ashley at outofgrief@gmail.com. |
| You’re Not Alone- Grief Connection |
| This service matches trained volunteers with grieving adults with similar grief experiences for weekly, confidential supportive phone calls. Once matched, the grieving participant and trained volunteer meet regularly by phone for up to a year. This service is open to adults facing grief before and after a death. |
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Navigating the Rivers of Grief- Self-Paced Online Grief Support Course |
| Created by the Edmonton Healing Centre, this course is a four-week interactive journey through your grief as you learn to ride the waves, stay grounded as they pass, and find your unique way forward. This course offers four modules for $49 USD. |
| Counselling |
| Contact Leduc County Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) at 780-955-6421 for information about local counsellors. If the cost of counselling is a barrier, you may qualify for a counselling subsidy that helps low-income residents access counselling services. Call 780-955-6421 to inquire. For more information visit our counselling subsidy page. |
| Book Recommendations |
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Children's Book Recommendations |
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
The Bridges Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Mentor program provides one-on-one support for individuals with FASD. Through this program, we can help you stabilize your life and develop productive daily routines and habits.
Public health
Leduc County offers a variety of health care services for residents in need of medical care. Learn more about each of the hospitals and public health care facilities in the county: