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Letโ€™s start a conversation that could save a life.

Depression is all too common โ€” and too often silent. Together, we can break the stigma, spark real conversations, and guide people toward support.

By partnering with us, youโ€™ll help spread the word about a simple anonymous online mental health check-in at areyoufeelingok.com.

This could be the lifeline someone needs. Letโ€™s make sure Albertans know itโ€™s there.

What weโ€™re asking:

Partner with us to raise awareness across Alberta. Youโ€™ll receive our partner toolkit, including:

  • Readyโ€‘toโ€‘share content (social posts, images, sample text)

  • Printable posters for offices, schools, and community centres

  • Email and newsletter templates to reach your audience

How it works:

  1. Sign up to become a partnerโ€”no cost, no hassle.

  2. Use our toolkit or customize your own materials.

  3. Share online, in print, or at events.

  4. Help Albertans take the first step to find help.

Thank you for being a voice that could save a life.

 
 
 

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 everyoneโ€™s reach. Anyone can learn the skills to feel better, one step at a time.

 
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How can this simple quiz help?

When youโ€™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 thatโ€™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.

 
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Thank you to our 2025 sponsors and partners

 
Bell Let's Talk logo

Weโ€™re honoured to continue our partnership with Bell Letโ€™s Talk, who returned this year as our 2025 National Depression Screening Day TV Sponsor for the ninth consecutive year. Bellโ€™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 Letโ€™s Talk has grown into a national movementโ€”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 Letโ€™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. Weโ€™re deeply grateful for Bell Letโ€™s Talkโ€™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 Letโ€™s Talk, for your continued leadership and contributions to mental health, awareness and support across not only Alberta but Canada.

Weโ€™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.

Weโ€™re grateful for Alberta Blue Crossโ€™ 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.

 
 

ATB Financial

We were proud to welcome ATB Financial as a Self-Care Kit Sponsor for this yearโ€™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 yearโ€™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 Financialsโ€™ journey began in 1938 with a mission to help Albertans through challenging economic times. Today, theyโ€™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.

Stikeman Elliott

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 Canadaโ€™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.

Weโ€™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.

Surge Energy Inc.

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.

Weโ€™re grateful for Surge Energyโ€™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.

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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

 

ยน 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.

 

Become an NDSD 2025 sponsor

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.