Basic Needs
2-1-1 Alberta: 24/7 helpline connecting individuals to programs and resources.
Website: 2-1-1 Alberta
City of Calgary – Access to Food Resources:
Website: Food Resources
Women’s Centre of Calgary: Personal care items, peer support, and legal clinics.
Website: Women’s Centre
Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS): Support for newcomers.
Website: CCIS
Shelters and Crisis Services:
Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter: 403-234-7233
YW Crisis Shelter: 403-266-0707
Brenda’s House Family Shelter: 403-242-8575
Children’s Cottage Society: 403-233-2273
Cultural Resources
Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS):
Website: CCIS
Centre for Newcomers:
Website: Centre for Newcomers
Punjabi Community Health Services Calgary (PCHS):
Phone: 587-999-9312
Website: PCHS Calgary
Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA):
Website: CIWA
Educational Resources
Canadian Centre for Child Protection: National charity focused on reducing child victimization.
Website: Protect Children
Little Warriors: Prevention and awareness of child sexual abuse.
Website: Little Warriors
Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta (CPLEA): Accessible legal information and resources.
Website: CPLEA
Government of Alberta – Help for Child Abuse and Exploitation: Information on recognizing and reporting abuse.
Website: Alberta Help
Centre for Sexuality: Education, training, and counselling on sexual health and relationships.
Website: Centre for Sexuality
Indigenous Resources
Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary: Cultural programs and community resources.
Website: AFCC
Niitoiyis Family Support Centre: Emergency shelter for women and children.
Phone: 403-531-1972
Website: Niitoiyis
Oskâpêwis: Traditional learning and land-based activities for Indigenous youth.
Phone: 403-247-5003 ext. 1
Closer to Home – Ee-Des-Spoom-Ooh-Soop: Indigenous healing space.
Phone: 587-205-9936
Website: Closer To Home
Riel Institute – Warriors 2 Leaders: After-school program for Indigenous youth.
Phone: 403-248-0824
Website: Warriors 2 Leaders
Legal Resources
Women’s Centre of Calgary:
Phone: 403-264-1155Legal Advice Clinics (by appointment)
Tax Preparation Support
Commissioner of Oaths
Website: Women’s Centre Legal Resources
Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta (CPLEA):
Website: www.cplea.ca
Legal Aid Alberta:
Website: Legal Aid Alberta
Calgary Legal Guidance:
Website: Calgary Legal Guidance
LGBTQIA2S+ Resources
LGBTQIA2S+ Resource Directory: View Resources Here
Mental Health – Children & Youth
ConnecTeen: 24/7 support, information, and referrals. Peer support available evenings and weekends.
Phone: 403-264-8336
Text: 587-333-2724
Website: Calgary ConnecTeen
The Summit: Walk-in mental health support for children, youth, and families.
Address: 1015-17th Street NW, Calgary, AB
Website: The Summit
Child and Family Counselling – YW Calgary:
Phone (Intake): 403-536-2844
Email: counselling@ywcalgary.ca
Website: YW Family Counselling
Child & Their Adults Counselling – Trellis Society:
Phone: 403-219-3477 ext. 404
Child Abuse Service – Alberta Health Services:
Therapy intake: 403-428-5320
Website: AHS Child Abuse Service
Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse: Support, information, and counselling.
Phone: 403-237-5888
Website: CCASA
Elevated Abilities: Counselling, assessment, and clinical services for children with disabilities.
Phone: 1-833-465-4336
Website: Elevated Abilities
Collaborative Outreach Preventing Exploitation (COPE): Voluntary program supporting youth at risk of exploitation.
Email: cope@mcmancalgary.ca
Website: COPE
Calgary Counselling Centre: Affordable counselling for individuals, couples, and families.
Website: Calgary Counselling Centre
Kids Help Phone: 24/7 free, confidential support for young people across Canada.
Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Website: Kids Help Phone
Mental Health – Adults
Access Mental Health:
Phone: 403-943-1500
Distress Centre: 24/7 support, information, and referrals.
Phone: 403-266-4357
Website: Distress Centre
Rapid Access Counselling – Kindred: Single-session counselling.
Phone: 403-233-2360
Adult Individual Counselling – YW Calgary:
Phone (Intake): 403-536-2844
Email: counselling@ywcalgary.ca
Website: YW Adult Counselling
Affordable Therapy Network: Directory of therapists offering low-cost and sliding-scale counselling.
Website: Affordable Therapy Network
Reporting Agencies
Children & Family Services: 403-297-2995
Calgary Police Non-Emergency: 403-266-1234
Emergency: 911
Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-387-5437
Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-8477
Alberta Abuse Helpline: 1-855-4HELPAB
Victim’s Rights
Victims of Crime Assistance Program (VOCP): Support for victims of crime.
Website: VOCP
Canadian Victims Bill of Rights: