Other Canadian John Howard Society Locations

John Howard Society of Canada
John Howard Society of Alberta
Edmonton John Howard Society
John Howard Society of British Columbia
John Howard Society of Manitoba
John Howard Society of Saskatchewan
John Howard Society of Ontario
John Howard Society of New Brunswick

Our Affiliates

Calgary Community Conferencing Project
Elizabeth Fry Society of Calgary

Basic Needs - Social Assistance - Financial Support

Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry (Social Services)

Families may be able to access income related support or help with other basic needs and/or employment related support or training. After hours service for emergency basic needs is also available

Social Service Offices in Calgary:

Calgary South/Central – Downtown
Address: 1021 - 10th Ave SW
Phone: 403- 297-2094

Calgary North
Address: 1816 Crowchild Trail NW
Phone: 403-297-7200

Calgary South (Fisher Park)
#100, 6712 Fisher St. SE
Phone: 403-297-2020

Calgary East (Radisson)
Address: 525 - 28th St. SE
Phone: 403-297-1907

AISH(Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped)
Address: #500, 1520 - 4th St. SW
Phone: 403-297-8511

After Hours Emergency Social Assistance: Weekends and after 4:30pm Phone: 1-866-644-5135

Inn From The Cold

Temporary overnight shelter; priority given to families. Provides shelter, hot dinner, breakfast and bag lunches.

Address: #106, 110 - 11th Ave. S.E. Phone: 403-263-8384 Website: www.innfromthecold.org

Calgary Housing Company

Provides subsidized and affordable housing for low-income households

Address: 1701 Centre Street N.
Phone: 403.221.9100

Homeless and Eviction Prevention Fund

Provides short-term assistance to prevent Albertans from becoming homeless and to help individuals and families stabilize their shelter arrangements. Can assist with rent and damage deposits; apply in person at any of the four social service offices in Calgary as listed on previous page or by phone.

Phone: 1-866-644-5135

Calgary Rent Bank (Through Momemtum)

The Calgary Rent Bank assists people with loans to help with costs related to housing such as rental arrears, damage deposit, or utility arrears and deposits. Must meet various criteria.

Address: # 16, 2936 Radcliffe Drive SE
Phone: 403-272-9310

Red Cross Community Housing Support Program

Provides one time assistance to low-income families and individuals who are currently homeless or who are at risk of becoming homeless. Will assist with rent, damage deposit or utilities.

Address: 1305 – 11th Ave SW
Phone: 403- 541-6119

Calgary Inter-Faith Food Bank

Can provide food hampers up to 6 times per year. Self referrals preferred; after three hampers must be referred by a community agency.

Address: 5000 - 11th St. SE
Phone: 403-253-2055
Website: www.calgaryfoodbank.com

Calgary Inter-Faith Furniture

Can provide furniture and household items; people can work for furniture or have items donated but would need referral through a community agency.

Address: 635 -35th Ave NE
Phone: 403-276-3173

Salvation Army Community and Family Services (Thrift Stores)

Can provide clothing and household items through local Thrift Stores – vouchers given depending on circumstances.

Phone: 403-220-0432

Women In Need

Can provide basic needs through Free Goods Referral Program and Thrift Stores and family support through their Family Resource Centre.

Address: #1, 3525 - 26th Ave SE
Phone: 403-255-5102
Website: www.womeninneed.net

Metis Calgary Family Services

Can provide a balanced holistic spectrum of services to Aboriginal children and families.

Address: 19 Erinwoods Dr. SE
Phone: 403-240-4642

Women's Centre

Provides a safe place to access any type of help needed; peer support, drop-in services, and programming defined by client need. Legal advice is provided by appointment.

Address: 646 - 1st Ave NE
Phone: 403-264-1155
Website: www.womens-centre.org

Health

CUPS Community Health Centre

Provision of health care, education and social services for low income individuals and families.

Address: 128 – 7th Ave SE
Phone: 403-221-8780
Website: www.cupshealthcentre.com

Alex Community Health Centre

Provides a wide spectrum of health services, basic needs and counselling to low income and homeless individuals and families.

Address: Suite 101, 1318 Centre St. North
Phone: 403-266-2622
Website: www.thealex.ca

Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre

Provides 24 hour urgent care health and mental health services.

Address: 1213 - 4th St. SW
Phone Health Link for more info: 403-943-5465
Website: www.calgaryhealthregion.ca

Addictions

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission

Adult Counselling and Prevention Services; individual and group counselling and programs. For quick access to addiction treatment, individuals can drop in at AADAC Monday through Friday at 1:00 pm. for general intake and assessment.

Address: Second Floor, 1177 – 11th Ave SW
Phone: 403-297-3071
AADAC Help Line (24 hours toll free): 1-866-332-2322

Renfrew Recovery Centre

Provides residential detoxification service for individuals with addictions (3-5 days); voluntary admissions to attend intake between 8:15 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. daily.

Address: 1611 Remington Rd NE
Phone: 403-297-3337

Elbow River Healing Lodge

Provides increased access to safe and culturally appropriate primary health and mental health care.

Address: Suite 216, 906 - 8th Ave SW
Phone: 403-781-3200

Aventa Addiction Treatment for Women

Provides residential, outpatient and day treatment options for women with addiction issues.

Address: 610 – 25th Ave SW
Phone: 403-245-9050

 

Other

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Resources
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