Quick Access Phone Numbers
911
Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Ambulance)
811 – Healthlink
Health Concerns and Health Information
311 – City Of Calgary
Government services and non-emergency services
211
Community and Social resources available in the City Of Calgary
Cultural Resources
Contact the Aboriginal Friendship Centre for help getting connected to Sweat Lodges, Elders, Drumming and other Cultural Programming.
403-270-7379
Addiction and Treatment Resources
12 Step Fellowships
Contact AA, CA, NA, GA for up to date 12 step meeting lists and information
Alcoholics AnonymousCocaine AnonymousNarcotics AnonymousGamblers AnonymousFamilies For Addiction Recovery
Support for parents/caregivers of children struggling with addiction (regardless of age) through 1 to 1 phone support, online parent support groups, and a free phone support line.
1-855-377-6677 ext. 207
Alberta Health Services Adult Addiction Services
Outpatient programs for alcohol, drugs, gambling and sex, or concurrent disorders concerns.
403-297-3071
Detox Services
Renfrew Detox Recovery Centre
403-297-3337
Alpha House
403-234-7388
Women’s Residential Treatment
Aventa Centre For Excellence For Women With Addictions
403-245-9050
Alcove Addiction Recovery For Women
403-313-3271 ext. 2
Men’s Residential Treatment
Fresh Start Recovery Centre
403-387-6266
1835 House: Recovery Acres
403-245-1196
Simon House Recovery Centre
403-247-2050
Mental Health Resources
For First Nations Clients
Call First Nations Inuit Health Branch for the most current list of counsellors.
780-495-4837
South Calgary Health Centre
Walk-in therapy (single session).
403-943-9374
Calgary Counselling Centre
Offers various kinds of counselling on a sliding-scale fee.
403-691-5991
Hope For Wellness Helpline
Offers culturally appropriate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada. Offered in English, French, Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
1-855-242-3310
Alberta Health Services Addiction and Mental Health Help Line
24/7 support for people struggling with mental health or addiction.
1-866-332-2322
Medical Resources
Elbow River Healing Lodge
Medical and Mental Health Support for First Nations (Status and Non-Status), Métis, and Inuit people and their families. Sharing Circles, grief/trauma and counselling.
403-955-6600
Calgary Urban Project Society (CUPS)
Primary Care Clinic and Women’s Health Clinic.
403-221-8780
Best Beginning Program
Support and education for pregnant women including food bank referrals, coupons and child care during groups.
403-955-1000
Parent-Child Assistance Program
Support for women who are pregnant or have recently given birth and have used alcohol/drugs during pregnancy. 3 year home visit and support program.
403-280-6293
Grief Resources
Alberta Health Services Grief Support Program
Individual, couple, or group counselling.
403-955-8011
Calgary Compasionate Friends
Support for parents who have lost a child.
403-230-6062
Canadian Mental Health Association
Suicide bereavement information and counselling.
403-297-1700
Housing Resources
The SORCe
Assisting those dealing with homelessness by connecting them to programs.
403-428-3300
Aboriginal Futures
Assisting single Aboriginal clients to transition out of homelessness.
Aboriginal Friendship Centre of CalgaryEducation Resources
Chinook Learning Centre
Academic upgrading, English language courses, professional development.
403-777-7200
Tradewinds To Success
Assessment, training, and teaching for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit adults interested in the construction field.
403-205-3500
Aboriginal Futures
Training and funding for education for Aboriginal people in the Calgary area.
403-253-5311
Identification Resources
Calgary Legal Guidance
Providing ID clinics several times monthly to provide clients with non-government photo identification.
403-716-6498
Replacement Alberta Health Cards
Visit a Registry Agent or call Alberta Health Services.
780-427-1432
Replacement Birth Certificates
Visit a Registry Agent.
Replacement Status Cards
Contact Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (1-800-567-9604) or the Aboriginal Friendship Centre.
Indigenous and Northern Affairs CanadaAboriginal Friendship Centre of CalgaryFamily/Child Support and Education Resources
Closer To Home Community Services
Offering an Aboriginal Parenting Program called Kiwehtata Aboriginal Parenting Program.
403-543-0555
Mahmawi Atoskiwin
Programs for families that have CFS involvement, groups, and Elder support for families.
403-219-7550
Brenda Strafford Society and Brenda’s House
Programs for families fleeing domestic violence and a program for homeless families to help them find housing.
403-242-8575
Emergency
403-233-2273
Parent Link Centre
Offers many topics open for discussion, including a Women’s Circle of Safety. Parent Link has programs for both parents to participate in.
403-862-0721 or 403-860-3654
Legal Assistance Resources
Legal Aid Alberta
Assistance in navigating the justice system, whether it is family law, criminal law.
1-866-845-3425
Calgary Legal Guidance
Provides free legal assistance, information and advocacy.
403-234-9266
Native Counselling Services of Alberta
Free of charge court workers to assist in navigating legal issues.
403-237-7850
Budget and Financial Resources
Money Mentors
Budgeting, saving, credit counselling. Free consultations.
1-888-294-0076
Momentum
Programs offering financial literacy and education support for those living with mental health or addiction challenges.
403-204-2694
Nutrional and Cooking Resources
Alex Community Food Centre
Programs for Indigenous mothers, community meal sharing, cooking on a budget and healthy eating.
403-455-5792
Community Kitchen Program of Calgary
Shopping, budget, meal planning and cooking support in a group environment.
403-275-0258
Exercise and Physical Wellness Resources
City of Calgary Fair Entry Program
Contact the City to find out if you are eligible for a reduced fee bus pass and reduced fee access to recreation facilities such as gyms and pools.
Call 211
Or visit the Municipal Building or Village Square Leisure Centre