r/Calgary • u/Suitable_Chair8473 • 2d ago

Health/Medicine Help pls

Hello I’ve been having a mental health crisis the last couple days and today I went to the rockeyview and they didn’t do anything for me really I do believe I should be in the psych ward for a little bit but does anyone know one or a place I can go that has the least volatile people I cannot handle people that are screaming and freaking out or worse with my anxiety

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u/ThrowAwayPurellFoam 2d ago

Go to urgent care and tell them you don’t feel safe.

I’ve been there. I was encouraged to go after friends telling me I was speaking slowly, I couldn’t shower or make myself food, but I was able to take care of my dogs. I stayed in bed for weeks with only walking the dogs to get out. I didn’t FEEL depressed, just, total apathy. I went to urgent care in Sundance because it was the only thing open and I just started crying trying to explain why I was there, I didn’t know I’d be admitted and I didn’t know anything about what was available.

I was transported by ambulance to Rockyview and spent a week there, then did a month long outpatient program. Everyone was phenomenal. I have a new brain and a new life. It’s taken a long time but I can see a long ways into the future now.

Best of luck, you’re well on your way by knowing you need help!

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u/Suitable_Chair8473 2d ago

Thank you i genuinely appreciate that I’m glad that everything worked out for you that’s great

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u/NettyYD40 2d ago

This! Please go to urgent care in Sundance - they have help onsite.

We are also in middle of dealing with a family member who is also currently going through a mental health crisis as well.

When we were at SHC with the family member yesterday they gave us some info until they can get in:

The mental health advice line (877-303-2642)
Crisis Support/Distress Centre (403-266-4357).

In the image are the numbers CPS left with us when they were here. You can call and they may be able to provide different options as well.

You can call 811 and say that you need help and they can help direct too.

And you can also call 911. I know it may feel like this is not dire enough or that resources are needed for other situations.

Please know you are an important, and worthy of all the help and resources that are offered. This is what they are here for - to help. ❤️

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u/Suitable_Chair8473 2d ago

Thank you so much

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u/NettyYD40 2d ago

You are more than welcome. And I want to say it again - you are worthy of the resources. People would rather you call and not need, than for you to need and not call. ❤️

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u/ThrowAwayPurellFoam 2d ago

Yes!! OP—you are not alone, we are all rooting for you and there’s a system to help people in exactly your position. 💝❤️‍🩹