[killer_carlson]

Are you in Calgary?

I thought you are overseas.

If you are a post secondary student, there are likely resources and counselling services offered through your student's union.

Is there an addiction issue? Would something like AA help?

If you are a professional, there are often resources and counselling services offered through your professional organisation or regulator.

Perhaps your employer benefits package has counselling or mental health support offered under your benefits package.

If you are a religious person, your religious leaders can be a good resource to help through the tough times. And they can also be an essential piece to solve the larger long term puzzle, along with your health providers, to provide stable long term support.

If not, consider going to your doctor and asking for a referral, explaining that you do not have benefits or other financial support available to you. There may be Alberta Health Service options.

Kudos for you for starting to reach out. Depression has treatment options available and deciding to get help is an important step.