COMMUNITY SUPPORTS & SERVICES
This page is designed to serve as an easy-to-navigate guide to services that may be helpful for you or a loved one. We do our best to keep this information as accurate and up to date as possible - please reach out if you notice anything that needs correction.
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If you are experiencing an emergency, please dial 9-1-1 or click the 9-1-1 button below to connect with emergency services.
Crisis & Emergency Services
Distress Centre
No-cost 24-hour crisis support, professional counselling, youth peer support and referrals through 2-1-1 and programs at SORCe.
Suicide Crisis Helpline
If you're struggling to cope or dealing with thoughts of suicide, or if you're worried about someone else, text or call 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline.
This document provides information and community supports for people experiencing or fleeing domestic violence in Calgary and surrounding areas. The guide is intended to help individuals navigate available resources, understand their options, and connect with confidential support.
2-1-1
211 helps Albertans find the right resource or service for whatever challenge they're facing. 211 is available 24/7 by phone, text and chat. The service is free, confidential and available in over 170 languages over the phone.
Health Link
A telephone service which provides free 24/7 advice and general health information for Albertans.
ConnecTeen Youth Crisis Line
ConnecTeen is a 24/7, free, and confidential crisis service for youth in Calgary, Alberta, offering support via phone, text, and chat. It provides peer support (trained volunteers of similar ages) to help with mental health issues, bullying, or feeling overwhelmed.
Moms Stop The Harm Support Line
Moms Stop the Harm offers a national peer support phone line - a safe and confidential space for anyone impacted by substance use or loss due to overdose. ​​​​​​​​​
24/7 mobile service for unhoused folks who may need non-emergency support, including help getting to a safe place, assistance accessing supports, or concerns involving intoxication.​​​​​​​​​
For folks sleeping on the street, call to receive help navigating and accessing supports including shelter, detox, housing programs, and basic needs.
Call for needle and needle debris clean-up.​​​​​​​​​​​
December 1 - March 31: 10:30pm - 4am
Provides free transportation for individuals at CTrain stations to emergency shelters.
Overdose & Spotting Hotlines
SafeSpot is a 24/7 virtual spotting hotline for people who use drugs.
Community Resources
1944 10 Ave SW | Walk-in services
A multi-agency collaborative that connects people to programs and services that help address barriers to stable housing. Partner agencies offer support with housing, justice, finances, mental health, communication access, and community connection.
428 9 Ave SE | 403-410-1167 | Walk-in services
One-stop access to multiple services, including same-day Alberta ID cards, government benefit programs, financial services, recovery and mental health supports, basic medical care, probation services, Indigenous supports, shelter navigation, and housing supports.
1944 10 Ave SE | 403-508-2500
Offers low-barrier access to supplies, food, hygiene items, emotional and peer support, STBBI testing and treatment, housing supports, referrals, and Indigenous supports through Strong Voices including ceremonial supplies and guidance.
1001 10 Ave SW | 403-221-8780
Offers primary, family and prenatal health care, mental health resources, housing and basic needs support, system navigation, family and child development, substance use support, and more.
Hope Mission - Calgary Hub
4810 Hubalta Rd SE
Provides basic needs, social supports, transportation to and from agencies, agency referrals, bagged lunches, and community meals.
Breakfast: 9am - 10am
Lunch: 11:30am - 12:30pm
Dinner: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Wood's Homes - Inglewood Opportunity Hub
1008 14 St SE | 403-774-1674
Drop-in space offers showers, laundry, food hampers, daily meals, hygiene products, clothing, rest stations, and a scheduled calendar of activities and events. On-site professional services include recovery and mental health counsellors, crisis counsellors, employment counsellors, and housing supports. ​
Centre Street Church - Centre for the City
3900 2 St NE (North-side entrance) | 403-293-3900
The Well Cafe: Offers free, hot meals in a warm and safe environment to anyone that comes.
ReNew Clothing: Offers gently used clothing at no-cost.
135 Martindale Blvd NE | 403-293-0970
Offers free daily hot meals and food hampers; a food bank, community garden, and community kitchen.
344 14 St NW
Offers programs and services to people seeking housing stability and connection to resources. Staff can complete or update housing assessments and provide information about other community resources.
The Alex Community Health Centre
#102-2840 2 Ave SE | 403-266-2622
Offers primary and medical health care, mental health and substance use support, pharmacy services, housing supports, essential items, social and wellness programming, and more support to low-income Calgarians without a family doctor, and to Indigenous and 2SLGBTQIA+ Calgarians of any income level.
(In partnership with Good Neighbor, AAWEAR, The Alex, Alpha House, Safelink and Siksika Nation)
131 7 Ave SW (Central United Church) | 403-606-7892
A safe, low-barrier warm space to connect and access resources, offering hot meals, coffee, and snacks; no-cost clothing, essential items, and hygiene supplies; basic medical services such as foot and wound care; recovery supports; financial and education resources; social supports; Indigenous-led peer support; system navigation and referrals; and housing supports. The Reconnects Program is offered on Tuesdays.
Tues (all services available)
10am - 12:30pm
Thurs - Sat (meals & clothing)
12pm - 2pm
Sun (meal only)
12pm - 2pm
Forest Lawn: 3303 17 Ave SE | 403-204-8280 | Walk-in services
Ranchlands: #13-1840 Ranchlands Way NW | 403-204-8280
Southeast: 2734 76 Ave SE | 403-720-3322
Offers basic needs assistance, food hampers, access to computers, money management and skill building programs, and connection to wellness supports.
Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary (AFCC)
Sunalta Hub: 4630 16 Ave NW | 403-270-7379
Status card services: Navigation Centre - 428 9 Ave SE | 368-999-8041
A culturally safe warming space, offering coffee, tea, Bannock, and a wide range of programs and services for Calgary's urban Indigenous community, including support with status cards, Jordan's Principal applications, housing, community and youth programs, Indigenous cultural education and outreach, and employment resources.​
10307 Eamon Rd NW | Walk-in services
A year-round day space that connects individuals to services and helps with finding and accessing resources while also providing snacks, coffee, essential items, and connected to health services, community resources, and housing supports.
Skipping Stone Foundation
#1900 - 736 6 Ave SW | 587-333-4342
Offers a welcoming, positive, and judgement-free space for anyone who identities as trans, transgender, non-binary, or gender diverse, as well as those questioning, exploring or looking to affirming their gender identity or expression. Through a client-centered, collaborative approach, individuals are connected with a support team tailored specifically to them. These teams might include community team members, peer mentors and coaches, social workers, mental health and health care professionals, or more.
HER Victory
1840 38 St SE | 403-371-4012
Support program for women involved in sex work, and/or caught in the sex trade, exploited or at risk of being trafficked. Drop-in supports include hot meals, showers, clothing, and care packages, and provide trusting, one-on-one outreach and case management. Individuals can be connected to housing, counselling, health supports, advocacy, and tailored long-term healing programs.
Substance Use Services
A treatment that provides initiation and maintenance of Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) medications and psychosocial support to people who use opiates. OAT medications (ie. methadone, Suboxone®) are available in all locations.
Supervised Consumption Service (SCS)
The SCS is a 24/7 facility where folks can inject, swallow, or snort their pre-obtained drugs in one of six designated booths. Consumption is under the supervision of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and primary care paramedics, trained in overdose response and safer use education and practices. The SCS has peer support workers who can assist with resource referral and navigation, and connection to the Safeworks social worker.
Renfrew Recovery Centre (RRC)
Publicly funded, medically supported inpatient detoxification for adults (18+) withdrawing from alcohol and/or other drugs. Services include stabilization, medication support, counselling, education, and treatment planning with referrals for further care. Intakes are available seven days a week at 7:00 a.m., or beds can be booked in advance by phone. Smoking is prohibited during stay but nicotine replacements are provided.
Alpha House Detox
Publicly funded, medically supported inpatient detoxification for adults (18+) withdrawing from alcohol and/or other drugs. Services include 24/7 nursing care, medication support, and counselling from addiction counsellors. Intake assessments can be completed over the phone or in person. Assessments are conducted twice daily at 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., though you may call at any time to inquire about bed availability. Smoking is permitted.
Drop-In Centre Detox
Publicly funded, medically supported inpatient detoxification services for adults (18+) withdrawing from alcohol and/or drugs. Admissions operate on a first-come, first-served basis seven days a week from 7:15–9:30 a.m. and in the afternoon from 1:00–2:30 p.m. Programming includes addictions counselling, recovery care planning, goal setting, and discharge planning, diversion and housing support, life skills development, and wellness activities. Smoking is permitted.
Adult
Addiction Services
Free and voluntary addiction treatment for adults experiencing concerns related to alcohol and other drug use, gambling, and sexual behaviours, as well as support for those concerned about a loved one’s use. Services include short-term outpatient counselling, individual and group programming, education and skills-based groups, and four-week intensive day treatment programs.
Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) is also available, offering physician and counsellor-led care, including medications for cravings and withdrawal, home detox support, medical and mental health assessments, and short-term counselling.
Youth Substance
Use & Mental Health Services
A 14-day, live-in support program for youth ages 12–18 experiencing substance use and/or mental health concerns. The program provides safe withdrawal support, stabilization and psychosocial care, and helps youth and families plan for next steps in treatment and community resources. Referrals and admissions are ongoing based on bed availability.
Virtual Opioid Dependency Program (VODP)
A province-wide, free virtual clinic that provides medically supported opioid dependency care, including same-day starts of opioid agonist treatment (e.g., methadone or Suboxone) and ongoing medication management, counselling, and support. Medications can be dispensed close to home. Seven days a week, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Shelters
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Drop-In Centre (DI)
1 Dermot Baldwin Way | 403-263-5705
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Co-ed shelter - no sobriety requirement
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Accepts intakes 24/7
Alpha House
203 15 Ave SE | 403-234-7388
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Co-ed shelter - no sobriety requirement
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Accepts intakes 24/7
Mustard Seed - Foothills
7025 44 St SE | 403-723-9422
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Co-ed sober shelter
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Intake opens at 4:00pm (first come, first served)
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Shuttle available at 5:00pm and 6:00pm
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Shuttle pick-up location: 102 11 Ave SE (downtown Mustard Seed)
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Mustard Seed - Women's
110 11 Ave SE | 587-447-1345
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Women's-only, sober shelter
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Intake opens at 4:00pm (first come, first served)​
Salvation Army - Centre of Hope
420 9 Ave SE | 403-410-1184
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Men's-only sober shelter
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Add your name to the waitlist by calling after midnight
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The list is reviewed at 8:00am
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You must call back at 8:00am to see if you were offered a bed
Salvation Army - West Campus
1731 29 St SW | 403-930-2711
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Women-only sober shelter
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Intake available 24/7 by phone, based on bed availability
Trellis - Avenue 15
938 15 Ave SW | 403-543-9651
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Youth shelter - ages 12-17
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Intakes accepted 24/7 - consent from a parent or guardian is required