Resources
Get help now
If you are experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing it, there are resources and supports available to help you.
911
If you are in immediate danger,
please call 9-1-1.
211
If you need Alberta community services and supports, please call 2-1-1.
H.E.L.P.
If you see someone who needs help, call the HELP Team (Human-centered Engagement Liaison and Partnership) at 403-998-7388.
311
Call 3-1-1 for non-emergency and non-law enforcement related services.
Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary (AFCC)
Provides numerous programs and services to support Calgary’s urban Indigenous community including housing services, community programs, Indigenous culture education and outreach, youth programs, and employment resources. Support with status cards and Jordan’s Principle applications.
Aboriginal Futures Career & Training Centre
Offers one-on-one career counselling with career development practitioners providing preparation, coaching and referral services.
Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS)
Offers a Pet Assistance Program for people experiencing financial hardships— providing pet essentials like food and litter. AARCS also provides an Alberta Animal Disaster Response program, may assist with owner surrenders, and offers Compassionate Care programs for pet medical help and senior wellness clinics.
Self-referral online.
Alcove: Addiction Recovery for Women
Offers holistic residential recovery treatment programs for individuals and families, and an online program to support recovery, for women dealing with addiction, abuse and mental health distress.
Women (18+). Must meet eligibility criteria.
Alpha House Calgary
24/7 shelter offers essential items, food, clothing, showers, detox access, outreach and transitional housing services.
ASAP Taxation & Benefits Clinic
For low-income individuals.
Aventa Addictions Treatment
Offers holistic, trauma informed, concurrent capable, live-in addiction treatment services.
Women (18+). Must meet eligibility criteria.
Trellis
Avenue 15
24/7 drop-in shelter for youth experiencing homelessness, offering essential items and support services.
Ages 12-17.
Carya Calgary
Bowmont Commons
Provides free or low-cost programs that support mental health, strengthen families, improve living conditions, and foster social connections. Services include subsidized counselling for families and seniors—available in person, online, or by phone. Also offers financial literacy supports, such as financial education workshops, one-on-one financial coaching for older adults, and annual tax clinics.
Families and adults (18+ and 65+). For tax clinics – low-income seniors and individuals on Income Support or AISH.
Children’s Cottage Society
Brenda’s House
Offers essential items, food, clothing and essentials for families, adults with dependent children, pregnant mothers and expecting couples.
Sober environment. Phone screening required. No drop-in services.
Hull Services
Bridging the Gap (BTG)
Program that provides support to young people who struggle with mental health concerns. Offering education on mental health, skill development and assistance with accessing community services.
Ages 16-24. Must meet eligibility criteria.
Recovery Alberta
Calgary Adult Addiction Services Addiction Treatment Centre
Non-medical treatment facility for those experiencing problems related alcohol, drugs, gambling, or sex addictions. Offers short-term, outpatient counselling, education, skill and support group programs, and a 4-week intensive treatment program for those committed to abstinence.
Intake required.