Men’s Mental Health in Alberta

Alberta is where MenTELL was started in June 2023. It is also a province where men carry a heavier load of risk than the national average.

The Alberta picture, in numbers

Alberta has historically had higher male suicide rates than the national average, especially in rural communities and among trades and resource-sector workers. Per Statistics Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada, roughly 75% of suicide deaths in Canada are men, with the highest rates among men aged 40 to 59.

Read our deeper look at why Alberta men sit in this risk band.

Local Alberta resources we send men to

Calgary

Edmonton

Rural Alberta and trades

Alberta Health Services runs the Mental Health Helpline at 1-877-303-2642, free 24/7. The Centre for Suicide Prevention has dedicated programming for trades, oil and gas, and rural workers.

Indigenous communities in Alberta

Hope for Wellness Helpline at 1-855-242-3310, free 24/7, with culturally safe support.

Crisis lines for Alberta men

  • 988 Talk Suicide Canada, 988 free 24/7.
  • AHS Mental Health Helpline, 1-877-303-2642 free 24/7.
  • Distress Centre Calgary, 403-266-HELP (4357).
  • Edmonton 211, dial 211 for a connection to local services.

How MenTELL shows up in Alberta

We are a Canadian movement, with roots in Calgary. Our 2026 Men’s Mental Health Month #BeTheFlare campaign launches province-wide on June 1, with provincial events and partner activations through the month. Provincial ambassadors share their stories on our Speak Up page.

Sources: Statistics Canada, PHAC, Alberta Health Services, Centre for Suicide Prevention, CCMF Alberta.

Verified Canadian resources for men

If you are looking for further Canadian information beyond MenTELL, two trusted sources to bookmark are HeadsUpGuys, a free men’s depression resource built at the University of British Columbia, and the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation, the Canadian non-profit behind the 2025 Canadian Men’s Health Study and the Don’t Change Much platform.

If you, or a man you love, are in crisis, please call or text 9-8-8. Free. 24/7. Anywhere in Canada.