Dr. Dawn McBride, owner of Dawn Psychological Services, Corp.
Registered Psychologist (clinical) since 2003 & Tenured Associate Professor (20+ years teaching)
Academic & Clinical Expertise: Canadian Professional Ethics, Complex Trauma, & Challenging Cases
USA Trained In: EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Structural Dissociation, & Transactional Analysis
Consultation Services: Ethics, Clinical Guidance, Private Practice Strategies, & Organizational Staff Dynamics
Crisis and Emergency Services
- Emergency: 911
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Phone Distress Line of SW Alberta: Crisis 24 hours: 1-888-787-2880 or (403) 327-7905
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Canada Suicide Prevention Service: 1-833-456-4566 -
Text: 45645 -
Chat: crisisservicescanada.ca -
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 (Phone), Live Chat counselling at www.kidshelpphone.ca -
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention: Find a 24-hour crisis centre
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Alberta Health Services - Addictions & Mental Health: (403) 381-5183 (walk-in intakes available)
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Mental Health Crisis Mobile Intervention Service (pager; 7am to 1:00am, 7 day service): (403) 381-1116
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List of crisis lines and centres across Canada: https://suicideprevention.ca/need-help/
Community Social Services
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http://community-links.ca/ or 403 328-LINK (5465) or 1-866-355-LINK (5465) -
https://www.lethbridge.ca/living-here/Our-Community/Pages/default.aspx
Inclusive and Welcoming Services
Safety and Protection Services
- Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-387-5437
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Calgary Kerby Elder Abuse Line: (403) 705-3250 (24 hours) -
Calgary Police Services Victim Assistance Team: (403) 428-8398 or toll-free 1-888-327-7828 -
Family Violence Info Line: (403) 310-1818 (toll-free, 24/7) -
Child Intervention Services Intake Line: (403) 297-2995 -
Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse: (403) 237-5888 or toll-free 1-877-237-5888 (24 hr Support and Information Line) -
Protection for Persons in Care Line: 1-888-357-9339
Healing Services
- Hey Sigmund: Anxiety in Children and Teens: https://www.heysigmund.com/anxiety-in-children-anxiety-in-teens/
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Hey Sigmund: Video Resources: https://www.heysigmund.com/video-library-home-page/ -
https://resilient-traveling.umich.edu/skills/cognitive-defusion -
Reading these 5 books will change your life: https://goo.gl/BPX2KA -
Self-harm support community: http://www.recoveryourlife.com/
Please note that the content shared on this DPS webpage does not replace therapist delivered, client-specific recommendations and professional knowledge (CAP, 2019).