Celebrating our 2026 National Depression Screening Day sponsors
Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, thousands of Albertans were encouraged to pause, check in on their mental health and access our online screening quiz. Our sponsors also helped bring the National Depression Screening Day message to communities across the province.
Bell Let’s Talk returned as our 2026 National Depression Screening Day TV Sponsor, marking a remarkable tenth consecutive year of partnership. Through this longstanding support, more Albertans were invited to take the online screening quiz and make their mental health a priority.
Since launching in 2010, Bell Let’s Talk has helped make mental health part of everyday conversation in Canada. Their work continues to challenge stigma, encourage openness and supports initiatives that strengthen access to mental health services.
We are deeply grateful for Bell Let’s Talk’s continued leadership and for the reach its television sponsorship brings to NDSD. This partnership helps more people recognize that checking in on their mental health is a meaningful first step—and that support is available.
Thank you, Bell Let’s Talk, for ten years of helping us advance mental health awareness and support in Alberta.
Alberta Blue Cross returned as our 2026 National Depression Screening Day Social Media Sponsor.
Now in its eighth year of support, Alberta Blue Cross helped extend the NDSD message across Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, connecting Albertans of different ages and backgrounds with information that encourages mental health awareness and action.
Guided by a social purpose to empower people to live their best lives, Alberta Blue Cross invests in health and wellness initiatives, community partnerships and opportunities for employees to make a difference.
Right there for every moment that matters, Alberta Blue Cross invests in health and wellness initiatives, community partnerships and opportunities for employees to make a difference.
Thank you, Alberta Blue Cross, for eight years of partnership and for helping build a healthier, more resilient Alberta.
Valentine Volvo
We are delighted to welcome Valentine Volvo back as the 2026 National Depression Screening Day YouTube Ad Sponsor. Their support helped introduce the free online mental health screening quiz to more Albertans and encouraged people across the province to check in on their wellbeing through targeted ads.
A third-generation, family-owned Calgary business, Valentine Volvo has served the community for more than 75 years. The dealership is known for its focus on safety, innovation and customer service, supported by a large selection of new and pre-owned Volvos and a team of certified, award-winning technicians. Its longstanding commitment to Calgary also includes giving back to the community it has called home for generations.
Thank you, Valentine Volvo, for returning to National Depression Screening Day and helping us connect more Albertans with accessible mental health information and resources.
ATB Financial
We were pleased to welcome ATB Financial back as a Self-Care Kit Sponsor for the 2026 National Depression Screening Day campaign. Their support helped ensure that everyone who completed the online screening quiz could access practical resources for self-care, reflection and wellbeing.
Founded in 1938 to help Albertans through a difficult economic period, ATB Financial has grown into the province’s largest Alberta-based financial institution. Its deep connection to Alberta continues to shape how it serves customers and communities.
By supporting the NDSD Self-Care Kit, ATB Financial helped put useful mental health resources directly into the hands of Albertans who took time to check in with themselves.
Thank you, ATB Financial, for continuing to stand with us as we raise awareness and encourage people across the province to take steps that support their mental wellbeing.
Surge Energy Inc.
Surge Energy returned for a third year as a National Depression Screening Day Self-Care Kit Sponsor. Its 2026 sponsorship helped make practical mental health resources available to everyone who completed the online screening quiz, supporting self-care beyond the screening experience.
Surge Energy Inc. is an oil-focused exploration and production company with an emphasis on responsible operations, community involvement and consideration for people, the environment and its stakeholders.
We appreciate Surge Energy’s continued commitment to mental health awareness. Its support helps Calgary Counselling Centre pair the NDSD screening quiz with accessible tools that people can use as they continue to care for their wellbeing.
Stikeman Elliott
We were delighted to welcome Stikeman Elliott LLP back as a National Depression Screening Day Self-Care Kit Sponsor. Their support helped provide quiz participants with practical mental health resources designed to encourage reflection, self-care and ongoing wellbeing.
One of Canada’s leading business law firms, Stikeman Elliott is recognized for its legal expertise as well as its commitment to community involvement and social responsibility. Its continued sponsorship reflects a meaningful investment in stronger, healthier communities.
We are grateful to Stikeman Elliott for continuing this partnership. Their contribution helps Albertans access tools that can support the next step in their mental health journey.
Thank you, Stikeman Elliott, for helping make mental health resources more accessible and for joining us in building a healthier, more resilient Alberta.
NDSD 2026 partners
Action Dignity
Action Psychology Inc.
Affirming Connections
African Caribbean Centre of Central Alberta
Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation
Alberta Hospitality Association
Alberta Medical Association
Alberta University of the Arts
Alberta Veterinary Medical Association
Aldona Barutowicz
Align Association of Community Services
ATB Financial
Big Brothers Big Sisters — Calgary
Big Brothers Big Sisters — Medicine Hat
Big Brothers Big Sisters — Wood Buffalo
Black Pride YYC
Born Brewing
Bow Valley College Students' Association
Brandy Morrison
The Bridges Society
Calgary Alliance for the Common Good
Calgary Arts Development
Calgary Chamber of Commerce
Calgary Economic Development
Calgary Flames Foundation
Calgary Foundation
Calgary Outlink
Calgary Public Library
Calgary West Central Primary Care Network
Cassie Sanchez
Centre for Sexuality
Chirp Foods Inc.
CHURCH Fitness
Climb to Peace Therapy
CMHA Calgary
CMHA Central Alberta Region
Concorde Entertainment Group
Day1Dads Impact Foundation
Edmonton Align Association of Community Services
Edmonton's Foodbank
End of the Rainbow Foundation
Ericka Nunez
The Family Centre of North Alberta
Family Services of Central Alberta
Friday Sock Co.
Global Village Centre
Graduate Students' Association of the University of Calgary
Jade Koch
Jenelle Lesmeister
Jessica Janzen
Joelle Tomlinson
John F. Gerrard
Kelly Brothers Productions
Keren Levandauskas
Keyano College Student Services
Legacy Place Society
Local Laundry
Loveleen Bagri
Mamas for Mamas Calgary
Mamas for Mamas Grand Prairie
Mandla's Foundation
Medicine Hat Family Services
Momentum
Mount Royal University
MRU Wellness Services
Native Youth Sexual Health Network
The Nonprofit Chamber
Odyssey House — Grande Prairie
Peace River Pride Society
Platform Calgary
The Queer & Trans Health Collective
Righteous Gelato
Shim Law
Silvera for Seniors
Sobeys
Some Other Solutions
Sport Calgary
Vantage Community Services
Viktoria Jendreczek
Wood Buffalo Library
Yoga Santosha
¹ The screening test does not attempt to offer a diagnosis but points out to participants the presence or absence of depressive symptoms and offers a referral for further evaluation if needed. Individuals can then seek further evaluation with their preferred provider.
Depression is treatable
We focus on depression because it affects one in five people at some point in their lives. It's the leading cause of suffering and disability worldwide. Given that there is effective and reliable treatment, the problem is not how prevalent depression is but rather that less than half of those with depression seek treatment.
Feeling better is within everyone’s reach. Anyone can learn the skills to feel better, one step at a time.
How can this simple quiz help?
When you’re feeling down, anxious, not yourself, it can be difficult to take action and it may seem impossible to overcome these feelings.
But taking one simple step can move someone that’s struggling in the direction of learning the skills needed to tackle these feelings. The NDSD quiz has proven to be that easy, first step towards feeling better.
