Recommended Resources and Referrals 

A list of the ones we think work best.

Food

*Food Bank  referral through Victory outreach
5000 11 St SE, Calgary, AB T2H 2Y5
(403- 253-2055)
Basic needs of groceries.

The Alex
101 2840 2 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2A 7X9
(403- 266-2622)
Provides food , health and housing for the vulnerable.

The Victory Outreach
1840 38 St. SE
(403-273-1050)
Basic need of food.
(Cut off 1:30pm Tuesday)

The DI
1 Dermot Baldwin Way SE, Calgary
(403-263-5707)
Provides food, articles of clothing and shelter
Furniture


The Salvation Army
http://www.salvationarmycalgary.org
3013 15 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T3C 3W7
( 403-930-2711 )
Emergency, transitional and residential accommodations where women can stay while getting support.

Emergency Housing

The Mustard Seed Shelter
(403) 723-9422
025 44 St SE, Calgary, AB T2C 4E8

The Mustard Seed Downtown
(403) 269-1319
102 11 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, AB T2G 0X5

The DI
1 Dermot Baldwin Way SE, Calgary
(403-263-5707)
Provides food, furniture, articles of clothing and shelter

The Salvation Army (Women especially)
http://www.salvationarmycalgary.org
3013 15 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T3C 3W7
( 403-930-2711 )
Emergency, transitional and residential accommodations where women can stay while getting support.

Inn from the Cold (Families with children)
(403) 263-8384
110 11 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0X5

Alpha House
203 15 Ave SE
(403-234-7388)
shelter, detox, outreach, and housing programs.
Must do detox program before transitional bed. Suited for detox.

Further help
The Sorce
316 7 Ave SE T2G  0J2
Contact: Barbie
(403-428-3300) Services by walk in basis only,
Homeless assistance - full resource and program assistance.

Transitional Housing(short-long term)

Victory Housing
Contact:Charmaine Bannerman(Women’s)
(403-462-1550)
Contact:Matt Bannerman ( Men’s)
(587-227-6875)

The Salvation Army (Women especially)
http://www.salvationarmycalgary.org
3013 15 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T3C 3W7
( 403-930-2711 )
Emergency, transitional and residential accommodations where women can stay while getting support.

The DI
1 Dermot Baldwin Way SE, Calgary
(403-263-5707)
Provides food, furniture, articles of clothing and shelter

Awo Taan (Emergency Shelter)
403-531-1972 (Hotline) / (403-531-1976)
Help women stay safe away from abusive relationships. Can go with children.
Work

Oxford House - MEN
1B – 4321  23B Street NE
Calgary AB T2E 7V9
Admin 403 214-2046
Housing Support 403 287-8771 ([email protected])

Sonshine Homes - Women with kids or without kids
Contact:Barb McConnel
[email protected]
(403-243-2002)
Intake info : Iris
(403-860-9412)
Support, childcare, programs

YWCA
24 HR Crisis Line: 403.266.0707
 Mary Dover - supported housing
- Community Housing

Metis Calgary
The Salvation Army (Women)
http://www.salvationarmycalgary.org
3013 15 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T3C 3W7
( 403-930-2711 )
Emergency, transitional and residential accommodations where women can stay while getting support.

RESET ( Servent anonymous/WISH)
[email protected]
(403-918-7311)
Emergency and transitional housing-must be sober 24hrs and 72 hrs drug free.

Crisis

District 8 police
450, Midpark Way S.E.
(403-428-6800)
General help
** Drunk/High.**

The DOAP Team
(403-998-7388)
Pick up in severe cases of substance abuse, homeless at risk and referral programs.

Distress centre
(403-266-1601)
Online/phone distress support, suicide, mental health concerns.
Suicide Prevention Hotline
(1-800-784-2433)
Suicide prevention hotline and support.


Clothing

The DI
1 Dermot Baldwin Way SE, Calgary
(403-263-5707)
Provides food, furniture, articles of clothing and shelter

Wins( For women)
3525 26 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2B 2M9
(403-255-5102)
Provide the basic needs as well as a range of resources for women.
Medical

Moca
2734-76 Ave SE
(403-720-3322)
[email protected]
Family resource centre.

Salvation Army
420 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0R9
(403-410-1111)

Rent and Bill assistance

Alberta Works
Main Floor Westland Professional Centre
752 Sunridge Way NE
(403-297-1907)
Financial and employment support services.

Aspen
[email protected]
(403-219-3477)
Helps adults, youth and families in vulnerable situations achieve economic and social stability.

The Sorce
316 7 Ave SE
Contact: Barbie
(403-428-3300)
Homeless assistance - full resource and program assistance.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Calgary
PO Box 18035 Shawnessy Calgary, Alberta T2Y 3W0
(403-250-0319)
Basic need assistance.

Sunrise Community Link
3303 17 Ave. SE, Calgary, AB T2A 0R2
[email protected]
(403) 204-8280

Sunrise
Contact:Melissa Bohnsack
[email protected]>
(403-850-0564)
Forest Lawn community support and resources.

CUPS
403) 221-8780
1001 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0B7

Children Cottage Society Home
Bridge Program
403-242-8575, ext. 230

Medical

CUPS
403) 221-8780
1001 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0B7

Some medical assistance.
Alberta Health Services
Contact:Monica Dickson
[email protected]
(587-228-4672)

Naloxone kits
Safe Works
(403-955-6570),(403-850-3755);mobile van
Safe needle use provides condoms and safe drug use.

Peter Lougheed Hospital 


Maternity

Emma House
403-870-5231

Elizabeth House
403-228-9724

Post team (sandy) - care workers
4039935238

Brendas house
403-242-8575

sheriff king

calgary ememergency women’s shelter

Family

Aspen
[email protected]
(403-219-3477)
Family support and programs;economically and community
Clothing

Wins( For women)
3525 26 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2B 2M9
(403- 255-5102)
Provide the basic needs as well as a range of resources for women.

Moca
2734-76 Ave SE
(403-720-3322)
[email protected]
Family resource centre.

Salvation Army
420 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0R9
(403-410-1111)

The Victory Outreach
(403-273-1050)
Clothing needs and support.

The DI
1 Dermot Baldwin Way SE, Calgary
(403 263-5707)
Provides food, articles of clothing and shelter
Legals

SHIFT
110-, 1603 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3C 0J7
(403- 237-8171)
Council, short term support , sex protection, legal support and advocacy.

Addictions

Renfrew Recovery centre
1611 Remington Road NE
(403-297-3337)
Detox centre.

Alpha House
203 15 Ave SE
(403-234-7388)
Must do detox program before transitional bed. Suited for detox.

Narrow Road (Girls)
Contact: Sherri Tanner
[email protected]
(403-710-0744)
Addiction recovery home (High River), programs,mentorship.

Aventa
Sitemap 610 - 25 Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2S 0L6
(403-245-9050)
Help and support for women with addictions(must have 5 days absent of drugs/alcohol.

The Dream Center (Men’s)
4510 Macleod Trail S, Calgary, AB T2G 0A4
(403- 243-5598)

Help men in addiction recovery, transitional housing and long term affordable housing.
Alberta Health Services Addiction Clinic
(1 866 332 2322)
Help with addictions.

Working Girls

Working Girls

Her Victory
Jacquie Stefanowski
403-816-9154
[email protected]
Book a time on Wednesdays

Next Step
Contact: Becky Bradbury
[email protected]
(403-470-9068)
Pick up,detox,housing(SPARROW), programs and full support.

CHILL(Christ Healing in Low Lights)
Contact: Kristie
[email protected]
(403-852-2415)
Coaching, career direction, life skills , emergency exit plans , spiritual mentorship.

Counter Exploitation Unit (VICE)
(403-428-2356)
Immediate sex trade help
Both male and female

The Walk YYC
Contact:Kelsi
[email protected]
Reaches out- relationship based , mostly brothels, care packages.
Emergency

Distress centre
(403-266-1601)
Online/phone distress support, suicide,mental health concerns.
Suicide Prevention Hotline
(1-800-784-2433)
Suicide prevention hotline and support.


Wins( For women)
3525 26 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2B 2M9
(403-255-5102)
Provide the basic needs as well as a range of resources for women.
Medical

Claresholm Support Centre
139 43 Avenue W , Claresholm AB
(403-682-3500)
Mental Health and addiction centre.

ACCESS Mental Health
(403-943-1500)
Speak to health clinician for assistance and referral to clinic/hospital.

The Mustard Seed
Contact: Dona Ryder
[email protected]
(587-393-4025)