Helpful Links

If you show any symptoms or have exposure concerns, you can take this self-assessment to help determine whether you should be tested and can call the following Health Lines.

Alberta: 811

Saskatchewan: 811

Ontario: 1.866.797.0000

Quebec: 1.877.644.4545

WE Resources for Families

WE Schools @home - Supporting Student Learning at Home

The WE Well-Being Playbook

Support Services

Mental Health Support: 211

Alberta - Text4Hope: Text COVID19HOPE to 393939 to subscribe

Mental Health Help Line: 1.877.303.2642

Mental Health & Coping with COVID-19

Talking with Children about COVID-19

Calm - Free Resources & Meditations

How COVID-19 Affects the Mental Health of Seniors

Domestic Violence Resources

Potentially, without physical access to normal resources and support systems such as other family members, victims of abuse will have to adjust for necessary support. If you or someone you know needs help, reach out to local crisis centres or one of the support services below for assistance.

There are many support services for individuals experiencing domestic violence – with the increase of calls during COVID-19, the lines may be busier than normal. Here are victim helplines or crisis centres depending on your provincial or territory location.

Alberta - Family Violence Info Line: 780-310-1818

Ontario - Victim Support Line: 1-888-579-2888

Quebec - Domestic Violence Hotline: 514-873-9010

Saskatchewan - 24-hour Crisis and Abuse Line: 1-800-214-7083

As the pandemic continues, victims are more likely to experience increasing episodes of violence as households face potential job loss and financial setbacks. In many instances, isolation has broken existing support networks, making it more difficult for victims to get help or escape. If you find yourself in immediate danger, call 911.

Additional Resources:

Government of Canada - Status of Women

Global News - Are you experiencing abuse?

Childcare

Emergency Care Benefit

Financial

Employment Insurance

Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan

Additional Details on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy

Tax Considerations and Planning Advice to Respond to COVID-19

Tax Deadline Delay and Relief

Emergency Support Benefit

Service Canada COVID-19 Line: 1.833.381.2725

Enmax COVID-19 Relief Program: 1.403.310.2010

Alberta Emergency Financial Assistance: 1.866.644.5135

Alberta Income Support

Emotional Support

Seniors’ Centre without Walls: 1.780.395.2626

55+
Free phone-based program that offers recreational activities, health and well-being topics, or friendly conversation for older adults

Senior’s Secret Service: 1.403.257.8339

Logistics are still being worked out, but Andrea at Senior’s Secret Service is trying to coordinate volunteers who are willing to assist Home Care clients

Calgary Seniors’ Resource Society: 1.403.266.6200

Volunteer services are still in place for their various programs: Essential Transportation, Pet Assist, Practical Kindness (urgent one-time needs), and Social Phone Support
Program availability may change at any time. Please contact them for further details

Carya: 1.403.269.9888

For Business Owners

Employer Considerations

Employer and Employee Considerations

FAQ on Temporary Wage Subsidy for Employers

Video Conferencing Tools

Zoom – Zoom offers a free version of their collaboration software to users and has lifted the 40-minute time cap in areas hit hardest by the pandemic.

Whereby – A free, basic version is available to all users.

Teams – Microsoft is offering free versions of their premium collaboration software to all companies.

Slack – Consolidates all work communication on one platform including messaging, video, voice conferencing, and more.

Asana – Offering free trials of their premium software so you can move beyond to-do lists to project planning and management.