Each October, National Depression Screening Day (NDSD) invites people to check in on their mental health through a free online screening.
In 2025, thousands of Albertans completed the quiz with nearly two-thirds showing signs they could benefit from additional mental health support — especially young people and those experiencing high stress.
Depression is all too common — and too often silent. Together, we can break the stigma, spark real conversations, and guide people toward support.
By partnering with us, you’ll help spread the word about a simple anonymous online mental health check-in at areyoufeelingok.com.
This could be the lifeline someone needs. Let’s make sure Albertans know it’s there.
Partner with us to raise awareness across Alberta. You’ll receive our partner toolkit, including:
Ready‑to‑share content (social posts, images, sample text)
Printable posters for offices, schools, and community centres
Email and newsletter templates to reach your audience
Sign up to become a partner—no cost, no hassle.
Use our toolkit or customize your own materials.
Share online, in print, or at events.
Help Albertans take the first step to find help.
Thank you for being a voice that could save a life.
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.
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.
We’re honoured to continue our partnership with Bell Let’s Talk, who returned this year as our 2025 National Depression Screening Day TV Sponsor for the ninth consecutive year. Bell’s ongoing support has been instrumental in raising awareness across Alberta, encouraging more people to take the online quiz and prioritize their mental health.
Since its launch in 2010, Bell Let’s Talk has grown into a national movement—sparking conversations, reducing stigma, and driving meaningful change in how Canadians think and talk about mental health. In 2025, Bell announced an additional $10 million commitment to support mental health across Canada, bringing their total investment to $184 million since the initiative began.
Bell Let’s Talk continues to partner with over 1,500 organizations nationwide, helping to expand access to care and support services in communities from coast to coast. We’re deeply grateful for Bell Let’s Talk’s continued dedication to mental health and their role in helping us reach more Albertans through television. Their support helps ensure that more people feel seen, supported, and empowered to take steps toward their wellbeing.
Thank you, Bell Let’s Talk, for your continued leadership and contributions to mental health, awareness and support across not only Alberta but Canada.
We’re proud to continue our partnership with Alberta Blue Cross, who returned this year as our 2025 National Depression Screening Day Social Media Sponsor. For the 7th year, their support has helped us expand our reach across social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, allowing us to connect with Albertans of all ages and backgrounds to promote mental health awareness.
Alberta Blue Cross is driven by a clear social purpose: to empower people to live their best lives. This mission is reflected in their wide-ranging health and wellness initiatives, their meaningful community partnerships, and the way they support their employees in making a difference.
We’re grateful for Alberta Blue Cross’ continued commitment to mental health and community wellbeing. Their sponsorship plays a vital role in helping us raise awareness, reduce stigma, and ensure more Albertans have access to the tools they need to support their mental wellness.
Thank you, Alberta Blue Cross for being an NDSD sponsor and helping us to build a healthier more resilient Alberta.
We were proud to welcome ATB Financial as a Self-Care Kit Sponsor for this year’s National Depression Screening Day. Their support helped ensure that everyone who completed the online screening quiz received access to meaningful mental health resources, including practical tools for self-care and wellbeing.
We were proud to welcome ATB Financial as a Self-Care Kit Sponsor for this year’s National Depression Screening Day. Their support helped ensure that everyone who completed the online screening quiz received access to meaningful mental health resources, including practical tools for self-care and wellbeing.
ATB Financials’ journey began in 1938 with a mission to help Albertans through challenging economic times. Today, they’ve grown into the largest Alberta-based financial institution and remain deeply committed to serving Albertans in ways that go far beyond banking.
Their support of the 2025 NDSD Self-Care Kit reflects this commitment and has helped us reach more Albertans with resources that promote mental wellness.
We greatly appreciate ATB Financial for being a dedicated partner in our efforts to raise awareness about mental health and empower individuals to take steps to improve their wellbeing.
This year, we were pleased to welcome Stikeman Elliott LLP as a new sponsor of our National Depression Screening Day Self-Care Kit. Their first-time support helped us provide meaningful mental health resources to everyone who completed the online screening quiz, including practical tools for self-care and wellbeing.
As one of Canada’s leading business law firms, Stikeman Elliott is known not only for its legal expertise but also for its commitment to community engagement and social responsibility. Their sponsorship reflects a growing dedication to supporting mental health initiatives and promoting wellness across the communities they serve.
We’re grateful to Stikeman Elliott for joining us in this important work. Their contribution has helped expand access to mental health resources and encouraged more Albertans to take meaningful steps toward their wellbeing.
Thank you, Stikeman Elliott, for your support in helping build a healthier, more resilient Alberta.
We were excited to have Surge Energy return for a second year as a National Depression Screening Day Self-Care Kit Sponsor. By sponsoring our 2025 Self-Care Kit, Surge Energy helped make valuable mental health resources available to everyone who completed the online screening quiz, offering practical tools for selfcare and wellbeing.
Surge Energy Inc., an oil-focused exploration and production company, is committed to responsible operations and community engagement. They prioritize the wellbeing of people, the environment, and their diverse stakeholders.
We’re grateful for Surge Energy’s ongoing dedication to mental health awareness and their role in making the self-care kit accessible. Their support reflects a commitment to mental health and has played a meaningful role in helping us reach more people with tools that support their wellbeing.
We are so pleased to have the Lydia Foundation returning as a Self-Care Kit sponsor this year. Thank you for your ongoing support to mental health!
About That…
Ackah Business Immigration Law
Action Dignity
Adrianna Skori
AgKnow
Alberta Ability Network
Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation
Alberta Medical Association
Alberta Mental Health and Addiction
Aldona Barutowicz
Alyssa McMasters
Ambrose University
ATB Financial
Best of Kin
Born Brewing Co.
Business Council of Alberta
Cabin Brewing Company
Calgary Alliance for the Common Good
Calgary Chamber of Commerce
Calgary Firefighters Association
Calgary Foundation
Calgary West Central Primary Care Network
Calin Charles
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
Candy Lam
Care for Newcomers
Cassie Sanchez
Catholic Family Services Society of Grande Prairie
Centre for Sexuality
Cerebral Palsy Alberta
Chirp Foods
CMCalgary
Court Ellingson
DAY1DADS
Edmonton's Foodbank
Eighty Eight Brewing Company
Enmax
Eric Bouchard
Ericka Nunez
Forever 41 Society
Gian-Carlo Carra
Global Village Centre
Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre
Harrison Clark
Hockey Calgary
HomeSpace Society
Hull Services
Inaam Itani
Inspiring Virtues
Jana Janevska
Janet Eremenko
Jasmine Mian
Jeromy Farkas
Jessica Janzen
Jo-Anne Wright
Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse
Joe Ceci
John F Gerrard
Junction 9 Yoga & Pilates
Keren Tang
Keyano College
Lakelalnd College
Lethbridge Family Services
Loraine Govinda
Mamas for Mamas Calgary
Mandla's Foundation
Medicine Hat Family Services
Mohammed Dagia
Momentum
Momentum Counselling Society
Mount Royal University Wellness Services
NAIT Students' Association
Nathan Ip
Nermissa Omerovic
Nicole Goehring
Norquest College
Odyssey House
Piston Broke Brewing
Rachel Friesen
Rajesh Angral
Red Deer Arts Council
Red Deer Polytechnic
Rob Miyashiro
Samir Kayande
Sarah Hoffman
Sarah Remmer
Shane Getson
Some Other Solutions
Sonya Sharp
Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce
Students' Association of Bow Valley College
Tanis Larson
Tany Yao
Terry Wong
The Bridges Society
The Family Centre
Tish Duffy
Tool Shed Brewing Company
Trade Winds to Success Training Society
United Way of Calgary and Area
University of Calgary Graduate Students Association
Vantage Community Services
Vegreville Family & Community Support Services
Werklund Centre
WJ Agency
Wood Buffalo Regional 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.
Sponsors play a pivotal role in helping promote NDSD in different platforms such as radio, TV, transit, social media and other digital platforms. For more information on sponsorship opportunities and to become a sponsor, please view the Calgary sponsorship package, call 403.691.5905, or email us.
Additional NDSD Sponsorship Opportunities are available in Alberta communities including Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Fort McMurray, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, and Red Deer. See the Alberta sponsorship package.
