(Please note that while we do our best to ensure accurate information on this page, it may change from the time we upload it. Please contact the organization directly or visit their website for the most accurate information)
Help Lines:
National Overdose Response Service (NORS) - Canada-wide full service virtual safe consumption site. Open 24/7. Call or text 1-888-688-6677 or visit the NORS website to use their online chat feature.
Access 24/7 Addiction and Mental Health Line - operated by Alberta Health Services for individuals seeking immediate support with mental health and addiction. Call 780-424-2424
2SLGBTQIA+:
Brite Line - Edmonton based help line for 2S/LGBTQIA+ community. Open 24/7. Call 1-844-702-7483
YouthLine - Ontario based peer support for 2S/LGBTQIA+ community. Open Sunday to Friday 2pm-7:30pm MST. Text 647-694-4275
Trans Lifeline - trans peer crisis support line, run by and for trans people. Open Monday-Friday 11am-7pm MST. Call or text 877-330-6366
Sexual Violence:
SACE Support and Information Line - Edmonton based support line for survivors of sexual violence and those supporting someone through it, provided by the Sexual Assuault Center of Edmonton. Open 7 days a week 9am-9pm MST. Call 780-423-4121
Alberta’s ONELINE for Sexual Violence - Province-wide support line for individuals impacted by sexual violence. Open 7 days a week 9am-9pm MST. Call or text 1-866-403-8000 or visit the SACE website to access their online chat feature.
Drop In Services:
Health:
STI Testing at HIV Edmonton - 9702 111 Ave NW, T5G 0B2
An Edmonton based harm reduction organization working to provide the best resources and education and prevention methods to a wide variety of audiences. They offer drop in, anonymous STI testing on Mondays 9am-12pm and 2-4pm and on Wednesdays 9am-12pm and by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information, call or text 780-984-2241, email contact@hivedmonton.com or visit their website.
Access Open Minds - 6th Floor, 9942 108 Street NW T5K2J5
A walk-in service for individuals 16-25 years old and their families. Patients can walk in during clinic hours to meet with a clinician and experience solution-focused counselling and will be able to explore other services and resources you may find helpful.
Walk-in hours are Monday-Friday 12pm-5pm. It is highly encouraged to get there as early as possible for the highest chance of being seen that day.
Spectrum Drug Testing at Pride Center of Edmonton - 2nd Floor, 10618 105 Avenue NW, T5H0L2
Available Fridays between 3:30pm and 7pm at the() They require a small, well mixed sample of each substance you would like to test (up to four per person per day)
STI Testing - 2nd Floor, 10618 105 Avenue NW, T5H0L2
Drop in testing available every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.
2S & LGBTQIA+:
Pride Center of Edmonton - 2nd Floor, 10618 105 Avenue NW, T5H0L2
This non-profit offers a variety of services and resources for the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community, their friends, peers, and family members. Click here to learn more about their hours, programming, and more! They also offer tons of resources surrounding healthcare, gender transition, refugees, advocacy and legal advice, and more!
QueerOUT - 2nd floor, 10618 105 Ave, T5H0L2
Drop in programming for queer, trans, non-binary, and gender diverse youth 14-24. To explore and affirm identity, engage in fun activities, peer support, and access resources.
Wednesdays 4-7pm. Youth only hour at the Pride Center Thursdays 4-5pm, general drop in 5-6:30pm
Visit their instagram @yegpridecenter or their website here for more information on their youth programming.
CHEW Project - 7103 105 Street NW, T6E 4G8
Providing a safe and supportive environment for 2S & LGBTQIA+ youth and emerging adults under 30 facing barriers such as mental health challenges, poverty, houselessness, substance use, abuse, and more. Offers a variety of services including harm reduction, basic needs support such as food baskets, mental health support and counselling, hygiene supplies, as well as a welcoming drop-in space Monday-Friday from 12pm-5pm.
Visit their instagram @chewprojectyeg or call 780-665-5220 for more information.
Youth:
iHuman Youth Drop-In/Clinic - 9635 102A Ave NW, T5H 0G3
Nurse practitioner-led clinic provided by Radius Health that provides primary health care for traumatized youth, including basic services, wound care, STI testing, birth control, family planning, and more. They also offer a creative and judgement free space for youth aged 12-24 that prioritizes respect, compassion and inclusion. Open Monday-Friday 12-6pm. Once registered, they can begin to refer you to a variety of internal and external programs and services.
Visit them on instagram @ihumanyouthsociety or call them at 780-421-8811
Old Strathcona Youth Society - back alley entrance, 9912 81st Ave, T6E 1W6
Drop in space for youth aged 14-24 on Tuesday-Saturday from 12pm-5pm, helping with a variety of services such as harm reduction, art & recreation, cultural connections, bus passes and ARC cards, advocacy & legal services, and so much more! Call 780-496-5947 Monday-Friday between 10:30am-6pm for more information or visit @osysedmonton on instagram.
YESS Youth Support Center - 9310 82 Ave NW, T6C 3S7
Provides an immediate and low-barrier 24/7 shelter for youth aged 15-21, and daytime programs, Monday-Friday from 10am-4pm, with individualized wrap around support for youth 15-24.
Visit their instagram @yessorg or call 780-469-7070 for more information.
Crystal Kids Youth Center - 8718 118 Ave, T5B0T1
Serves children aged 6-19 with a drop-in location, mentors create and nurture authentic relationships and provide nutritional support, crisis management, harm reduction, literacy and academic workshops, and much more. Open Monday, Tuesday, Friday 3-8pm, Wednesday 3-6pm, Thursday 1:30-7pm, Saturday 12-4pm.
Call 780-479-5283 or visit their instagram @crystalkidsyouthcenter for more information.
Other/General:
Bissell Center - 10527 96 St T5H 2H6
Offers a drop-in community space Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm. This space provides access to basic needs, income and housing supports, detox/treatment referrals, cultural connections, and much more.
Call 587-336-5822 for more information
Appointment Only and Other Services:
Sexual Assault Center of Edmonton (SACE) - #300 10339 124 Street, T5N3W1
This non-profit offers specialized support, information and resources for survivors, support people and professionals impacted by recent or historical sexual assault, abuse, and/or harassment. Open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Call 780-423-4102 for more information.
Click here to access their support lines.
**As of March 10th 2025, several of their programs have been interrupted due to funding cuts from the UCP. Please visit their website and contact them for more information on what programs have been affected.**
Radius Community Health and Healing - 10628 96 Street, T5H 2J2
Providing primary care to community members at no cost. A range of diverse services for anyone facing barriers to accessing care such as poverty, homelessness, mental illness, addiction, and literacy level. To learn more about their hours and services, including various off-site programs and home visits, visit their website, call 780-422-7333 or send and email to info@radiushealth.ca
STI Clinic Edmonton - #3B20, 11111 Jasper Avenue, T5K 0L4
At the Edmonton General Continuing Care Clinic, this location provides assessment, diagnosis, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections. They are currently seeing patients by appointment only (same day afternoon and next day morning appointments available) Call 1-855-945-6700 ext. 2 to book an appointment or visit their website for more info.