Strengthening Mental Well-Being

Mental health support can’t wait weeks or months.

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How United Way Helps

Half of Albertans will face a mental health challenge by age 40. Yet many wait weeks or months for help — if they can find it at all.

When you support United Way, you connect people to mental health support when they need it most. Your support means shorter wait times, easier access to counseling, and help navigating a confusing system. Because mental health can’t wait.

Our Impact

In 2024: 

  • 153,476 people accessed counselling, mentorship programs, culturally supportive resources, and other services to improve their mental well-being through United Way-funded agencies.
  • 77,783 people accessed United Way strategic initiatives and programs that strengthen mental well-being, champion accessible resources, and improve system navigation.
  • More than 114,000 calls, text and chats were answered by 211 Alberta, connecting people to essential community resources.

Strategic Initiatives & Programs

211 Alberta

211 Alberta is an essential service that helps Albertans find the right resource or service to meet their needs, at the right time.

Period Promise

Period Promise addresses period poverty in our communities by distributing free menstrual products, while also challenging the stigma around menstruation.

Agency Partners

United Way of the Alberta Capital Region provides Front-Line Agency Funding to 52 community agencies. Of those, the following 39 agencies support mental well-being.

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