YOUTH
Boys & Girls Club
403.276.9981
http://www.boysandgirlsclubofcalgary.ca
Provides activities to children from pre-school to young adulthood.
Youth Central
403.266.5448
http://www.cyfe.ca
Operated by youth 12 to 18 who are responsible for distributing grant money to important you driven projects; have a variety of challenging, fun and meaningful volunteer projects that youth can work on as a team.
Calgary Learning Centre
403.686.9300
http://www.calgarylearningcentre.com
Free family literacy programs to encourage the development of literacy and learning in preschool children. Home Reader program to help increase literacy activities at home by providing support to parents.
Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth (immigrant youth)
403.230.7745
http://www.calgarybridgefoundation.com
Homework club (for immigrant youth) improves academic success in school, English language skills, self-confidence and self-esteem; assist immigrant youth and families to adjust to Canadian life.
YMCA
403.531.1660
http://www.ymcacalgary.org
Have programs for children, youth and adults delivered throughout the city. Programs focus on education, language skills, employment and recreation.
SENIORS
Calgary Family Services – Older Adult Teams, Volunteer Program, Get up and Go Program
403.286.1811
403.269.9888
http://www.calgaryfamily.org
A nonprofit, charitable organization that provides services to older adults who are 65+; volunteer opportunities to help older adults in the community; and community program that assists older adults become familiar with transit services.
Newport Harbour Care Centre
403. 567.5100
http://www.newportharbourcarecentre.com/#7
A long-term Care facility.
Bethany care Society (Harvest Hills)
403.210.4600
http://www.bethanycare.com/housingcare/continuing-care/bethany-harvest-hills
Specially designed to meet the care needs of those in mid to late stages of dementia, the care centre is built on a model of “six small houses” and offers an environment similar to resident homes while still enabling staff to provide quality care.
IMMIGRANT SERVICES
Centre for Newcomers
403.569.3325
http://www.centrefornewcomers.ca
The Centre for Newcomers is a place where newcomers to Canada find connections in Calgary.
Calgary Chinese Community Services Association
403.265.8446
http://www.cccsa.ca
Provide services and support to the current and future Chinese Canadian community, including health programs, children, youth and interpretation program.
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Alzheimer Society of Calgary
403.290.0110
http://www.alzheimercalgary.com/alzheimercalgary
The mission of the Alzheimer Society of Calgary is to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias and promote the search for a cause and cure.
Alberta Health Services – Access Mental Health; Mobile Response Team (24-hr)
403.943.1500
http://www.albertahealthservices.ca
Provide information and options for adult and geriatric services and community referrals; help with mental health concerns.
Canadian Mental Health Association
403.297.1700
http://cmha.calgary.ab.ca
Provide advocacy services, supportive counseling, and suicide bereavement support.
Distress Centre
403.266.1605
http://distresscentre.com
24-hour crisis line; peer support.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SUPPORT
211 connects you to a full range of community, government and social services information in Calgary.
Calgary Humane Society – Kids for Animals Club; Humane Helpers
403.205.4455
http://www.calgaryhumane.ca
Club activities include choosing pets, crafts and games, grooming and trips to zoo. Humane helpers and a parent can help socialize cats and rabbits.
Women In Need Society (WINS)
403. 255.5102
http://www.womeninneed.net
Thrift stores, family resource centre and free goods referral program to help women and their families find clothing, household items and furniture at the thrift store.
Women’s Centre
403.264.1155
http://www.women-centre.org
Safe place for women to talk to someone and find information on services.
YWCA
403.263.1550
http://www.ywcaofcalgary.com
Provide community health and recreation, education and employment services, housing, family violence prevention.
New Beginnings Church
403.389.6224
http://www.nbccalgary.com
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