Community Resources

Calgary Drop-In Centre
Clothing available seven days a week from 8:00am - 9:00am and from 1:30pm - 2:00pm. 423 4A Avenue SE (4th Ave and 4th Street)
266-3600
CUPS
Monday-Thursday from 8:30am-6:00pm Friday from 8:30am-4:00pm Saturday from 11:00am-3:00pm. 128-7th Ave. SE
221-8780
Interfaith Thrift Stores Association
Clothing available. Call for location nearest to you.
235-6881
Women in Need Society
Clothing available. Call for location nearest to you.
255-7514
Salvation Army Thrift Stores
Clothing available. Call for location nearest to you.
287-9470
Mustard Seed Street Ministry
Clothing available Monday through Friday from 1:00pm-4:00pm. 102-11 Ave. SE
269-1319

Places to get Health Services

CUPS
Monday-Thursday from 8:30am-6:00pm Friday from 8:30am-4:00pm Saturday from 11:00am-3:00pm. 128-7th Ave. SE
221-8780
Calgary Regional Health Authority
Monday through Friday 9:00am-4:30pm for information and counselling on general health. Shots for people of all ages and TB testing. Call Office for location nearest you.
228-7400
8th and 8th Health Centre
Open 24 hours for public health services, mental health counselling, medical care, Homecare screening and needle exchange. 912-8th Ave. SW
781-1200
SafeWorks
Needle exchange, Condoms, free and confidential HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C, testing. Hepatitis vaccinations and Tetanus Shots. Flu Shots and pregnancy tests.
Pager: 232-3838
Sexually Transmitted Disease Services
For confidential information and testing of Sexually Transmitted Diseases by phone or drop-in. Monday through Wednesday 8:15am-6:00pm Thursday 11:00am-6:00pm Friday 9:00am-4:30pm Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm #107-319 2nd Ave. SW
297-6562
24 hour Information Line 1-800-772-2437

HIV/AIDS Services

Aids Calgary
Information about HIV/AIDS and confidential referrals to anyone affected by HIV/AIDS. Monday through Friday 8:30am-4:30pm #200, 1509 Centre Street South
508-2500
SafeWorks
Needle exchange, Condoms, free and confidential HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C, testing. Hepatitis vaccinations and Tetanus Shots. Flu Shots and pregnancy tests.
Pager: 232-3838
Sexually Transmitted Disease Services
For confidential information and testing of Sexually Transmitted Diseases by phone or drop-in. Monday through Wednesday 8:15am-6:00pm Thursday 11:00am-6:00pm Friday 9:00am-4:30pm Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm #107-319 2nd Ave.
SW 297-6562
24 hour Information Line 1-800-772-2437

Shelters

Calgary Alpha House
Day drop-in services and overnight shelter for men and women 18 and over who are struggling with alcohol or other drug problems. Temporary beds available if waiting for treatment. 203-15th Ave. SE
234-7388
Calgary Drop-In Centre Society
Day services Monday through Sunday from 8:00am-4:00pm. Evening shelter services every night from 10:00pm-8:00am. 423 4A Avenue SE
266-3600
Inn From the Cold
Temporary overnight shelter. Screening from 4:00pm-5:30pm 7 days per week. 117-7th Ave.
SW 263-8384
Mustard Seed Street Ministry
Emergency overnight shelter as available. 102-11 Ave SE
269-1319

Women's Emergency Shelter

Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter Association
Call for crisis support, information, and shelter for abused women with/without children
232-8717
TTY: 262-2768
Discovery House
Services to individuals affected by family violence with children.
277-0718
YWCA
Sheriff King Home Short-term (3 week maximum) emergency shelter for physically, emotionally, financially, and or sexually abused women and their children.
24 Hour Crisis Line 266-0707
Calgary Native Women's Shelter Society
Main Line
531-1970
Crisis Line
531-1972

Halfway Houses

Bedford House
For ex-offenders and persons in conflict with the law. 615-13th Ave. SE
232-6388
Alberta 7th Step Society
For ex-offenders and persons in conflict with the law. #605 1207-11Ave. SW
228-7778
Calgary Native Women's Shelter Society
Main Line
531-1970
Crisis Line
531-1972

Long-Term Housing

Mary Dover House
Residence Safe affordable and supportive housing for women in transition on a crisis, short term and long term basis. 320-5th Ave. SE
232-1599
Calhome Properties Ltd.
Subsidized housing units for low income individuals and families, including the physically disabled. Rents are based upon 30% of total household income. Must apply by phone or walk-in; proof of income is required. 8th Floor Rocky Mountain Plaza #830, 615 Macleod Trail SE
268-1450
Calgary Housing Authority
Subsidized housing units for low income individuals and families, including the physically disabled. Rents are based upon 30% of total household income. Must apply by phone or walk-in; proof of income is required. 1701 Centre St NW Calgary, AB T2E 8A4
Eligibility Requirements 221-9188
General Office
221-9100 Aboriginal Services
Calgary Indian Friendship Centre
Educational, recreational, cultural programs and referrals to other agencies for aboriginal people on a drop in basis. Monday - Thursday 5:00pm-9:00pm and Friday and Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm 140-2nd Ave SW
777-2263
Calgary Native Women's Shelter
24-Hour crisis line and shelter for battered women with or without children.
531-1972 or
531-1976
Native Addictions Services
An outpatient residential centre for both native and nonnative adults and youth with alcohol, gambling, drug or other problems. #101, 1009-7th Ave. SW
261-7921
Native Counselling Services
Providing assistance to aboriginal adults and youth involved with the legal system. 615 McLeod Trail South
237-7850

Legal Services

Calgary Legal Guidance
Free legal advice for people who cannot afford to pay a lawyer and who don't qualify for Legal Aid. #100, 840 7 Avenue SW
234-9266
Dial-A-Law
Provides 140 tapes with pre-recorded legal information. This service is free and available 24 hours a day.
234-9022
Legal Aid Society of Alberta
If you need a lawyer, but cannot afford to pay, Legal Aid may be able to help. $10.00 non-refundable application fee. Monday - Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm and Friday 8:00am-4:00pm #100 665-8th Street SW
297-2260
Calgary John Howard Society
Walk-in hours 8:30am -11:30pm. 917-9th Ave. SE 266-4566 Youth Legal Aid Office 660, 600 - 6 Ave SW
297-4400

Meals

Calgary Drop-In Centre Society
Meals at 6:30am,9:30am 12:00 noon,and 3:00pm 423 4A Avenue SE
266-3600
Feed the Hungry Program
Dinner Sundays or Holiday Mondays from 4:00-5:30 221-18thAve SW
547-3733
The Mustard Seed Street Ministry
Lunch 1:00pm-2:30pm Dinner 7:00pm-8:30pm 102 11th Ave. SE
269-1319

Food Hampers

Feed the Hungry Program
Providing a limited number of food hampers specially designed for the homeless. Distribution of the hampers Sunday or Holiday Mondays between 4:00pm and 5:30 221-18th Ave SW
547-3733
Calgary Inter-faith Food Bank
Distribution of emergency food supplies and hampers for individuals and families in financial need. Call for food request. 5000 11 Avenue SE
253-2055

Women's Services

The Women's Centre of Calgary
Provides a large range of services for all Women at no charge. Services include referrals, support, legal advice, workshops, and volunteer oportunities. 644B - 1Ave NE
264-1155
The Servants Anonymous Society of Calgary
Offers ex street female's 16 and over the opportunity to change their lifestyle, by providing shelter, life skills, education,job training, employment, and on-going long term support.
237-8477
Calgary Birth Control Association
Provides confidential counselling, referral, and information about pregnancy. Including testing, birth control, sexually transmitted diseases, and sexual decision making. #304, 301-14th Street NW
283-5580

Mental Health

Calgary Association of Self-Help
Provides a resource and activity centre including life skills, creative arts, mental health support and comfort groups. 1019-7th Ave SW
266-8711
Distress Centre
Provides 24 hour crisis counseling. Free and confidential. www.distresscentre.ab.ca Suite 300, 1010-8 Ave SW
24 Hour Crisis Line
266-1605
Canadian Mental Health Association
Suicide Services Provides support to adults at risk of suicide as well as to those concerned about the well-being of others. Weekdays 9:00am - 5:00pm
297-1744
After Hours
266-1605
Calgary Mental Health Crisis and Emergency Services
Mobile Response team Assistance is available for anyone having a crisis related to a mental health problem. Hours: 7 days a week 9am - 11pm Can be reached through Distress Centre.
266-1605