| Agency Name: |
8th and 8th Health Centre |
| Category: |
Crisis Services, Children, Adults, Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender |
| Description: |
8th & 8th Health Centre is designed to meet the health needs of people who live, work, and visit in downtown Calgary. |
| Contact Information: |
912 - 8th Av SW
Calgary, AB , T2P 1H8
Telephone 403-781-1200 Fax 403-205-4979
24-Hour Recording 403-781-1200
Website
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| Agency Name: |
Aboriginal Resource Centre |
| Category: |
Aboriginal Services, Prevention Agencies, Children, Adults |
| Description: |
The Aboriginal Resource Centre Association provides advocacy for Aboriginal people to connect them with community resources in a respectful supportive environment |
| Contact Information: |
#4, 3140 - 14 Avenue N.E.
Calgary, Alberta T2A 6J4
Phone: (403)204-0083
Fax: (403)204-0092
Website |
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| Agency Name: |
Alberta Alcohol & Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC) |
| Category: |
General Counselling, Adults |
| Description: |
AADAC (the Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission) As an agency of the government of Alberta, AADAC has a mandate to provide information, prevention and treatment for alcohol, tobacco, other drugs and gambling to all Albertans. AADAC contributes to the health of Albertans by providing a province-wide system of efficient, high quality addictions treatment, prevention, and information services
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| Contact Information: |
2 Floor, Stephenson Building
1177 - 11 Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2R 0G5
Tel: 403-297-3071
Fax: 403-297-3036
AADAC Help Line: 1-866-332-2322
Website
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| Agency Name: |
Alberta Children's Hospital Child Abuse Service |
| Category: |
Treatment (Violence Related), Children |
| Description: |
Alberta Children's Hospital Child Abuse Service (CAS) provides services for children and their families when a child has been abused or is at risk for abuse. Assessment and treatment services, consultation and group work are available. |
| Contact Information: |
phone: 943-7886
fax: 943-7245
Website |
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| Agency Name: |
Alberta Mentor Foundation for Youth |
| Category: |
Prevention Agencies, Children |
| Description: |
Alberta Mentor Foundation for Youth (AMFY) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping junior and senior high school students achieve their full potential through supportive in-school mentoring relationships.
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| Contact Information: |
701 - 14th Street NW, Suite 200.
Calgary, AB
Phone:(403) 270-3637
Fax:(403) 270-7037
Email
Website
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| Agency Name: |
Alberta Seniors Information Line |
| Category: |
Seniors Services, Advocacy and Information |
| Description: |
Toll free number for seniors information and resources. |
| Contact Information: |
1-800-642-3853
Hearing Impaired with TDD/TTY units:
1-800-232-7215
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| Agency Name: |
Alexandra Community Health Centre |
| Category: |
Basic Needs, Adults |
| Description: |
The Alex serves Calgarians by providing health care services through a range of service providers.
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| Contact Information: |
922 - 9th Avenue SE
Calgary, AB T2G 0S4
(403) 266-2622
Fax (403) 266-2692
Website |
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| Agency Name: |
Alternatives to Violence Education Program for Youth (AVEPY) |
| Category: |
Prevention Agencies, Children |
| Description: |
Alternatives to Violence Educational Program for Youth (AVEPY) - A unique two day workshop offered to grade seven students in Calgary. |
| Contact Information: |
264-0060 |
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| Agency Name: |
Avenue 15 |
| Category: |
Basic Needs, Children |
| Description: |
Program Goal: To provide emergency shelter, food and counselling to homeless and runaway teens in Calgary.
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| Contact Information: |
543-9651 (24 hour)
938 - 15 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2R 0S3
Website |
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| Agency Name: |
Awo Taan Native Women's Emergency Shelter |
| Category: |
Crisis Services, Aboriginal Services, Seniors Services, Cultural Services, Basic Needs, Treatment (Violence Related), General Counselling, Children, People with Disabilities, Adults, Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender, Mental Health |
| Description: |
Crisis shelter (up to 21 days) for battered women with or without children. |
| Contact Information: |
531-1972 |
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| Agency Name: |
Big Sisters and Big Brothers |
| Category: |
Prevention Agencies, Children |
| Description: |
Program designed to enrich the lives of children in need through mentoring.
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| Contact Information: |
106, 2411 - 4th Street NW
Calgary, AB T2M 2Z8
Phone: (403) 777-3535
Fax: (403) 777-3525
Email
Website
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| Agency Name: |
Boys' & Girls' Club |
| Category: |
General Counselling, Prevention Agencies, Children, Adults |
| Description: |
Our Mission is to ensure that all children and youth have equal opportunity to develop the skills, resources and relationships necessary to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring individuals.
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| Contact Information: |
731 – 13th Avenue NE
Calgary, AB T2E 1C8
Phone: (403) 276-9981
Fax: (403) 276-9988
Email
Website |
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| Agency Name: |
Brenda Strafford Centre for the Prevention of Domestic Violence |
| Category: |
Basic Needs, Treatment (Violence Related), Children, Adults |
| Description: |
To contribute to the creation of a safe community for abused women and their children through provision of quality services and collaboration with community resources. |
| Contact Information: |
Telephone:403-270-7240
Fax:403-270-7166
Email
Website
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| Agency Name: |
Calgary and Area Child & Family Services |
| Category: |
Crisis Services, Aboriginal Services, Basic Needs, Law Enforcment, Protection, Courts and Corrections, Children |
| Description: |
The Calgary and Area Child and Family Services authority is legislated by the Province of Alberta to provide a broad range of services to children and their families. These services include the full range of Child Protective Services (intake through to adoption), child care licensing, monitoring and subsidy, Children with Special Needs, and Prevention of Family Violence.
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| Contact Information: |
Main Line 297-8080
Foster Care 297-5957
Native Unit 297-4376
Response Team (24 hours) 297-2995
Website
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| Agency Name: |
Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth |
| Category: |
Cultural Services, Prevention Agencies, Children |
| Description: |
The Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth (Bridge) is an organization committed to assisting new immigrant youth to overcome language and cultural barriers that may restrict their access and contribution to society, and to offer them a secure environment in which to develop cross-cultural understanding. |
| Contact Information: |
230-7745
Website
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| Agency Name: |
Calgary Catholic Immigration Society |
| Category: |
Cultural Services, General Counselling |
| Description: |
The Calgary Catholic Immigration Society is a nonprofit volunteer organization which provides settlement and integration services to all immigrants and refugees in Southern Alberta. |
| Contact Information: |
3rd Floor
120 - 17th Ave SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2S 2T2
Telephone: (403) 262-2006
Email
Website |
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| Agency Name: |
Calgary Coalition on Family Violence |
| Category: |
Cultural Services, Advocacy and Information, Adults, Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender |
| Description: |
The Calgary Caolition on Family Violence pursues accessible, equitable and effective services for ethnocutural and racial minority women and their familes who experience abuse and violence. |
| Contact Information: |
#300 750 11 Street SW
Calgary AB T2P 3N7
Phone:(403) 266-5059
Website
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| Agency Name: |
Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse (CCASA) |
| Category: |
Crisis Services, Aboriginal Services, Seniors Services, Cultural Services, Treatment (Violence Related), Advocacy and Information, Children, People with Disabilities, Adults, Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender, Mental Health |
| Description: |
Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse (CCASA), is the primary organization that provides sexual abuse and sexual assault services to Calgary and the surrounding areas.
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| Contact Information: |
YWCA Mary Dover House
7th Floor, 320-5th Avenue SE.
Calgary, AB, Canada
Phone (403) 237-6905
Fax (403) 264-8355
TTY (403) 508-7888,
24 Hour Crisis Line 237-5888
Email
Website |
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| Agency Name: |
Calgary Correctional Centre, Alberta Solicitor General |
| Category: |
Law Enforcment, Protection, Courts and Corrections, Adults |
| Description: |
Correctional facility |
| Contact Information: |
11808 - 85 Street NW
Calgary, Alberta T3R 1J3
Phone: (403) 662-3660
Fax: (403) 297-4577
Website
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| Agency Name: |
Calgary Counselling Centre |
| Category: |
Cultural Services, Treatment (Violence Related), General Counselling, Children, Adults, Perpetrators |
| Description: |
Calgary Counselling Centre is dedicated to providing compassionate and affordable care through professional counselling, education and preventative services. |
| Contact Information: |
265-4980
Website
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| Agency Name: |
Calgary Family Services |
| Category: |
Cultural Services, Children, Adults, Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender |
| Description: |
To provide Calgary's diverse population with high quality, innovative counselling and caregiving services |
| Contact Information: |
#300, 906 - 8th Av SW
Calgary, AB , T2P 1H9
Phone: 269-9888
Fax: 205-5281
Email
Website |
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| Agency Name: |
Calgary Family Services, Bullying Prevention Program |
| Category: |
Prevention Agencies, Children |
| Description: |
Dare to Care - Bully Proofing Your School (K-9)
Counselling |
| Contact Information: |
269-9888
Website |
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| Agency Name: |
Calgary Health Region, Access Mental Health |
| Category: |
Advocacy and Information, Mental Health |
| Description: |
Mental Health Services |
| Contact Information: |
Administration 943-1500
Website |
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| Agency Name: |
Calgary Health Region, Alberta Children's Hospital |
| Category: |
Cultural Services, Basic Needs, Children, Adults |
| Description: |
Reception
Emergency
Child Abuse Service |
| Contact Information: |
Reception 943-7836
Emergency 943-7070
Child Abuse Service 943-7886
Website |
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| Agency Name: |
Calgary Housing Company |
| Category: |
Basic Needs, Adults |
| Description: |
Operates and manages both subsidized and affordable housing. |
| Contact Information: |
Phone:221-9100
Email
Website
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| Agency Name: |
Calgary Humane Society |
| Category: |
Prevention Agencies |
| Description: |
Vision: The Calgary Humane Society in partnership with others, will promote and support an environment which will create healthy, caring, loving and responsible homes for all companion animals.
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| Contact Information: |
4455 - 110 Avenue S.E.
Calgary, AB, T2C 2T7
Main: (403) 205-4455
Fax: (403) 723-6050
Website |
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| Agency Name: |
Calgary Immigrant Aid Society |
| Category: |
Adults, Perpetrators |
| Description: |
Calgary Immigrant Aid Society is dedicated to assuring immigrants the opportunity to participate fully both as contributors to and beneficiaries of the Canadian Society.
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| Contact Information: |
12th Floor, 910 - 7th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, AB
T2P 3N8
Phone: (403) 265-1120
Fax: (403) 266-2486
Email
Website
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| Agency Name: |
Calgary Immigrant Women's Association |
| Category: |
Cultural Services, Basic Needs, Treatment (Violence Related), General Counselling, Advocacy and Information, Adults |
| Description: |
The Calgary Immigrant Women's Association promotes and supports the integration of immigrant women into the community and the larger Canadian society. |
| Contact Information: |
#300, 750 - 11th Street, S.W.
Calgary, AB T2P 3N7
Telephone: (403) 263 - 4414
Fax: (403) 264 - 3914
Email
Website
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| Agency Name: |
Calgary John Howard Society |
| Category: |
Aboriginal Services, Law Enforcment, Protection, Courts and Corrections, Children, Adults |
| Description: |
John Howard Societies assist people who have come into conflict with the law. The many professionals and volunteers, who work with the societies review, evaluate and advocate for changes in the criminal justice process, as well as engage in direct service delivery and public education on matters involving the application of criminal law.
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| Contact Information: |
917 - 9th Ave SE,
Calgary, AB, T2G 0S5
266-4566
Email
Website
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| Agency Name: |
Calgary Legal Guidence |
| Category: |
Cultural Services, Law Enforcment, Protection, Courts and Corrections, Adults |
| Description: |
Provides free legal advice for individuals with low income.
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| Contact Information: |
100, 840 - 7th Avenue SW
Calgary AB T2P 3G2
Phone:234 9266
Fax:234 9299
Website
DIAL-A-LAW
For the DIAL-A-LAW 24 hr taped automated information service call
403 234 9022
COURT PREPARATION AND RESTRAINING PROGRAM
For information on the court process and how to get a restraining order
403 716 6478
403 234 9266
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| Agency Name: |
Calgary Native Friendship Society |
| Category: |
Aboriginal Services, Advocacy and Information |
| Description: |
Offers referral services, information and recreational programs. |
| Contact Information: |
140 - 2nd Ave. SW
Calgary, AB T2P OB9
Tel: (403) 777-2263
Fax: (403) 265-9275
http://www.calgaryhealthregion.ca/ACH/ACH/ach.htm
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| Agency Name: |
Calgary Police Service, Child Abuse Unit |
| Category: |
Law Enforcment, Protection, Courts and Corrections, Children |
| Description: |
Children are the focus of the staff sergeant and 10 detectives assigned to the Calgary Police Service Child Abuse Unit. The unit investigates all cases of sexual abuse of children under the age of 14 years, as well as cases of severe physical abuse. |
| Contact Information: |
206-8390
Website
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| Agency Name: |
Calgary Police Service, Child At-Risk Response Team (CARRT) |
| Category: |
Law Enforcment, Protection, Courts and Corrections, Children |
| Description: |
The Child at Risk Response Team is a joint initiative of the Calgary Police Service and Region Three - Calgary & Area Child and Family Services. CARRT is made up of two-person teams, consisting of a police officer and a social worker. Each team investigates situations that pose immediate safety concerns involving children at risk.
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| Contact Information: |
If you have concerns about a child at risk, contact:
Region Three - Calgary & Area
Child and Family Services (403) 297-2995
Calgary Police Service (403) 266-1234
CARRT (403) 206-8699
Website |
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| Agency Name: |
Calgary Police Service, Crisis |
| Category: |
Crisis Services, Law Enforcment, Protection, Courts and Corrections, Children, Adults |
| Description: |
Emergency requests for police services |
| Contact Information: |
911
Website |
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| Agency Name: |
Calgary Police Service, Cultural Resources Unit |
| Category: |
Aboriginal Services, Cultural Services, Law Enforcment, Protection, Courts and Corrections |
| Description: |
The Cultural Resources Unit is a team of officers who promote cross-cultural relationships and partnerships through established advisory committees and active liaison with a variety of communities. |
| Contact Information: |
974-0550
Website
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| Agency Name: |
Calgary Police Service, Disabilities Liaison |
| Category: |
Law Enforcment, Protection, Courts and Corrections, People with Disabilities |
| Description: |
The persons with disabilities liaison officer builds relationships between police, persons with disabilities, and organizations that provide service to persons with disabilities. |
| Contact Information: |
206-8154
Website |
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| Agency Name: |
Calgary Urban Projects Society |
| Category: |
Basic Needs, Children, Adults |
| Description: |
Community Health Centre Administration Office |
| Contact Information: |
128 - 7th Avenue S.E.
Calgary, Alberta T2G 0H5
Canada
Tel (403) 221-8788
Fax (403) 221-8791
Website
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| Agency Name: |
Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter |
| Category: |
Crisis Services, Aboriginal Services, Seniors Services, Cultural Services, Treatment (Violence Related), Children, People with Disabilities, Adults, Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender, Mental Health |
| Description: |
The mission of CWES is to end abuse and violence in the lives of women and their families through empowerment, intervention, advocacy, education and the mobilization of community resources. |
| Contact Information: |
Crisis Line: 232-8717
TTY#: 262-2768
Email
Website |
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| Agency Name: |
Calgary Young Offender Centre (CYOC), Alberta Solicitor General |
| Category: |
Law Enforcment, Protection, Courts and Corrections, Children |
| Description: |
Calgary Young Offender Centre is a secure custody facility designated for young persons 12 - 17 years of age. The Centre is designed to strike a balance between the required security and the need to furnish educational work and recreational programs.
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| Contact Information: |
Phone: 662-3500
FAX: 297-4523
Website
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| Agency Name: |
Canadian Association of Self-Help |
| Category: |
Advocacy and Information, People with Disabilities |
| Description: |
Need a description |
| Contact Information: |
266-8711 |
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| Agency Name: |
Canadian Mental Health Association |
| Category: |
Advocacy and Information, Mental Health |
| Description: |
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) exists to promote the mental health of all people and to serve mental health consumers, their families and friends. |
| Contact Information: |
Suite 400, 1202 Centre Street SE
Calgary, AB T2G5A5
Tel: 403.297.1700
Fax: 403.270.3066
Email
Website |
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| Agency Name: |
Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) |
| Category: |
Advocacy and Information, People with Disabilities |
| Description: |
Resources and support for people who are blind or visually impaired.
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| Contact Information: |
15 Colonel Baker Place NE
Calgary, AB T2E 4Z3
Phone: 266-8831
Fax:265-5029
Website
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| Agency Name: |
Canadian Paraplegic Association |
| Category: |
People with Disabilities |
| Description: |
Paraplegic information and resources |
| Contact Information: |
Suite 401, 320 - 23rd Avenue S.W.
Calgary, AB T2S 0J2
PHONE:228-3001
Toll Free Info Line:1-888-654-5444
FAX:229-4271
Email
Website
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| Agency Name: |
Canadian Red Cross Society (Abuse Prevention Service) |
| Category: |
Prevention Agencies, Children |
| Description: |
Program designed to empower and challenge youth to stop the cycle of violence. |
| Contact Information: |
541-4441
Website |
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| Agency Name: |
Catholic Family Services |
| Category: |
Adults, Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender |
| Description: |
Counseling services: Individual, Marriage, Family, Group, Sexual Abuse, Education, Volunteer Programs and Multi-cultural counseling.
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| Contact Information: |
250 - 707 - 10 Avenue SW
Calgary AB T2R 0B3
TEL: (403) 233-2360
FAX: (403) 205-5295
Website
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| Agency Name: |
Child & Youth Friendly Calgary |
| Category: |
Advocacy and Information, Children |
| Description: |
Based on the firm belief that young people who experience being contributing members of society will become adults who have a sense of ownership and a responsibility to their community. |
| Contact Information: |
#820, 1202 Centre Street SE
Calgary, AB T2G 5A5
Phone:266-5448
Fax:264-0266
Website
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| Agency Name: |
Child Abuse Hotline |
| Category: |
Crisis Services, Aboriginal Services, Seniors Services, Cultural Services, Children, People with Disabilities |
| Description: |
24 hour hotline |
| Contact Information: |
1-800-387-5437
Website |
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| Agency Name: |
Child and Youth Advocate |
| Category: |
Children |
| Description: |
To represent young people with status under the Child Welfare Act to ensure their rights, interests and viewpoints are considered when decisions are made about them. |
| Contact Information: |
#406, 301 - 14 St NW
Calgary, AB , T2N 2A1
Telephone 403-297-8435
Toll Free 1-800-661-3446 Fax 403-297-4456
Website
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| Agency Name: |
Children's Cottage |
| Category: |
Aboriginal Services, Seniors Services, Cultural Services, Children, People with Disabilities, Adults, Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender, Mental Health |
| Description: |
The Children’s Cottage Society of Calgary offers a Crisis Nursery and Community Respite Program for parents who are experiencing difficulty and have no other means of support.
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| Contact Information: |
233-2273
Website |
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| Agency Name: |
Children's Cottage (24 hour Crisis Nursery) |
| Category: |
Aboriginal Services, Seniors Services, Cultural Services, Children, People with Disabilities, Adults, Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender, Mental Health |
| Description: |
Free child care for children 8 years and under, for parents who have a crisis and have no other means of child care support. Maximum length of stay 72 hours.
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| Contact Information: |
233-2273 |
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| Agency Name: |
City of Calgary Aboriginal Services |
| Category: |
Aboriginal Services |
| Description: |
The City of Calgary has a number of services specifically designed to work with the urban Aboriginal community in Calgary. |
| Contact Information: |
268-5149
Website |
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| Agency Name: |
Closer to Home Community Services Society |
| Category: |
Aboriginal Services, Adults |
| Description: |
Provides holistic strategies for change, support treatment and culturally sensitive services to Aboriginal families. |
| Contact Information: |
Pekewe Program
3507A - 17 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T3E 0B6
Telephone: (403) 543-0550
Fax: (403) 246-6406
Website |
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| Agency Name: |
Community Corrections |
| Category: |
Law Enforcment, Protection, Courts and Corrections, Children |
| Description: |
Corrections and release programs |
| Contact Information: |
297-6481 |
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| Agency Name: |
Community Crisis Society (Strathmore) |
| Category: |
Adults |
| Description: |
Provides services & shelter to women or men and their children who are survivors of domestic violence. These services include a 24hr crisis line, in-shelter and outreach counselling, food, clothing and safe shelter. Also provides public education and early intervention |
| Contact Information: |
Box 2162
Strathmore, AB , T1P 1K2
Phone: (403) 934-6634
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| Agency Name: |
Court Preparation Restraining Order Program, Calgary Legal Guidance |
| Category: |
Law Enforcment, Protection, Courts and Corrections, Adults |
| Description: |
This program provides assistance to victims of domestic violence and works in conjunction with Calgary Police Service's Victims' Assistance Unit and the Sheriff King Women's Shelter. The staff in this program work with clients to prepare them for the court experience. They also provide legal information and assistance, and can prepare a safety plan for victims and their families. Restraining orders and Emergency Protection Orders can also be obtained through this program.
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| Contact Information: |
Calgary Legal Guidance
100, 840 - 7th Avenue S.W,
Calgary AB T2P 3G2
ph 403 234 9266, fax 403 234 9299
Email
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| Agency Name: |
Crown Prosecutor's Office, Alberta Justice |
| Category: |
Law Enforcment, Protection, Courts and Corrections, Adults |
| Description: |
Alberta Justice |
| Contact Information: |
297-8444 |
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| Agency Name: |
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS) |
| Category: |
Advocacy and Information, People with Disabilities |
| Description: |
Reources and support to help clients overcome barriers facing individuals experiencing deafness and hearing loss, and their families. |
| Contact Information: |
63 Cornell Road NW
Calgary, Alberta T2L 0L4
Phone: (403) 284-6200
Fax: (403) 282-7006
TTY: (403) 282-6201
Email
Website |
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| Agency Name: |
Developmental Disabilities Resources Centre of Calgary (DDRC) |
| Category: |
Advocacy and Information, People with Disabilities |
| Description: |
Organization dedicated to including people with
developmental disabilities into the
community in real and meaningful ways.
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| Contact Information: |
4631 Richardson Way S.W.
Calgary, AB T3E 7B7
Phone: 240-3111
Email
Website
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| Agency Name: |
Dial-a-Law, Calgary Legal Guidance |
| Category: |
Law Enforcment, Protection, Courts and Corrections, Adults |
| Description: |
Pre-recorded legal information 24hours and
operator assisted Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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| Contact Information: |
DIAL-A-LAW
For the DIAL-A-LAW 24 hr taped automated information service call
234-9002 |
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| Agency Name: |
Discovery House Family Violence Prevention Society |
| Category: |
Second stage shelter for women and children |
| Description: |
Discovery House Family Violence Prevention Society is a second stage shelter that offers protective and supportive housing for women and children who have left an environment of family violence.
Core services include: Residential Programs, Outreach Programs, Child & Youth Programs and Community Connections.
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| Contact Information: |
Tel: 403-670-0467
Fax: 403-670-0475
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| Agency Name: |
Distress Centre |
| Category: |
Crisis Services, Seniors Services, Children, Adults, Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender, Mental Health |
| Description: |
Crisis Line
Drug Line
Teen Line |
| Contact Information: |
Crisis Line 266-1605
Youth Drug Line 269- DRUG (3784)
Teen Line 264-8336
Website |
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| Agency Name: |
Eastside Family Centre |
| Category: |
Children, Adults |
| Description: |
Wood's Homes
Provides crisis and counselling services for youth and families.
Unique, no-cost, walk-in counselling service providing clients with immediate problem relief and connection to appropriate resources.
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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| Contact Information: |
#255, 495 - 36 Street NE
Calgary, AB T2E 6S3
Phone: 299-9696
Website
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| Agency Name: |
Elizabeth Fry Society |
| Category: |
Aboriginal Services, Prevention Agencies, Children, Adults |
| Description: |
SAFEST Program (Youth Violence Prevention Project)
This program helps young women and men (12-18) in conflict with the law or at risk of being in conflict with the law. It also has a parent component which focuses on teenage behaviour, the legal system, parenting strategies and communication. |
| Contact Information: |
294-0737
Website |
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| Agency Name: |
Exit Community Outreach |
| Category: |
Crisis Services, General Counselling, Children |
| Description: |
A downtown program for street youth that provides counselling and medical, legal, dental and educational programs. Outreach work occurs in the storefront, on the street and in the EXIT van in the downtown area.
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, 1:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Van Hours, Saturday & Sunday 8:00 p.m. - Midnight
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| Contact Information: |
625 - 6th Avenue SE
Calgary, AB T2G 0H3
Phone:262-9953
Website
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| Agency Name: |
Families and Schools Stopping Abuse (FASSA), YWCA Sheriff King Home |
| Category: |
Prevention Agencies, Children, Adults, Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender |
| Description: |
FASSA - Family and Schools Stopping Abuse is an early intervention school-based Counseling program for elementary students and parents addressing family violence issues. |
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General Information: (403) 266-4111
Mon-Thurs: 8:00 am - 9:30 pm
Fri: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
24-Hour Crisis Line: (403) 266-0707 (for women, children, and men)
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Family Violence Prevention Iniative in Sunrise Communities |
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Prevention Agencies, Children, Adults |
| Description: |
Youth Action Project (Greater Forest Lawn) |
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974-1931 |
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Finding Our Voices - Self Esteem Program, Peer Support Services for Abused Women |
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Prevention Agencies, Adults |
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Finding Our Voices is a monthly self-esteem workshop. The workshop is designed for women grappling with self-esteem issues. The workshop assists women in empowering themselves to make better decisions that can enhance their lives and the lives of their families. |
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301, 501 - 18th Av SW
Calgary, AB , T2S 0C7
Telephone 403-234-7337 Fax 403-228-0438
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Forensic Assissment & Outpatient Services (FAOS) |
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Adults |
| Description: |
Peter Lougheed Centre |
| Contact Information: |
943-4596 |
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Gay and Lesbian Community Services Association |
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Crisis Services, General Counselling, Advocacy and Information, Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender |
| Description: |
Offers support, education, resources, and networking for GLBTQ(Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/ Transsexual/Two Spirited/ Questioning) and Calgary Communities |
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#206, 223 - 12 Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta
Phone - (403)-234-8973
Fax - (403)-261-9776
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Grace Women's Health Resource Centre |
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Cultural Services, Adults |
| Description: |
The Grace Women's Health Centre strives to offer women the opportunity to achieve and maintain optimal health.
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Grace Women's Health Centre
1441 29th Street NW
Calgary, AB T2N 4J8
Ph: (403) 944-2200 Fax: (403) 944-2190
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Heart of the Northeast |
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Cultural Services |
| Description: |
Need a description |
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293-5467 |
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Hera Project |
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Children, Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender |
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HERA provides therapy, family support, educational and mentoring services to adolescent girls (aged 14 to 18) and their families whose inability to cope in the school system, community or home leaves them vulnerable to the potential abuses that they face on our city streets.
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| Contact Information: |
777-6990
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Hull Child and Family Services |
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General Counselling, Children, Adults |
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Hull is an intensive, comprehensive treatment centre, providing a broad spectrum of specialized services to meet the individual needs of our children, families and communities
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2266 Woodpark Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta T2W 2Z8
Tel: (403) 251-8000 Fax (403) 251-4518
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Independent Living Resource Centre of Calgary |
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People with Disabilities, Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender |
| Description: |
Organization supporting the independence of Calgarians with disabilities through programs and services.
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| Contact Information: |
7 - 11Street NW
Calgary, AB T2E 4Z2
Phone: 263-6880
TTY: 263-6874
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Jewish Family Services |
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General Counselling, Children, Adults |
| Description: |
Jewish Family Service Calgary strengthens the Calgary community by helping people in the spirit of Jewish tradition and values. |
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Suite 200, 4014 Macleod Trail South
Calgary, Alberta T2G 2R7
Phone: (403)287-3510
Fax: (403) 287-3735
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Kerby Centre |
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Seniors Services, Advocacy and Information |
| Description: |
Provides an array of active living programs and preventive services, designed to enhance the quality of life for seniors. |
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1133 - 7th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 1B2
(403)265-0661
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Kerby Rotary Shelter |
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Crisis Services, Seniors Services, People with Disabilities |
| Description: |
Offers safe, secure shelter to men or women over 60 years of age in Calgary and area, who are experiencing abuse in their lives. The shelter provides crisis intervention, support, advocacy, referral, short-term housing and the necessities of daily life.
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24-hour crisis line (403) 705-3250
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Kid's Help Phone |
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Crisis Services, Children |
| Description: |
Kids Help Phone counsellors are available in Canada 24 hours a day, 7 days a week all year long. It's free and easy to call from anywhere at anytime.
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| Contact Information: |
1-800-668-6868
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Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta |
| Category: |
People with Disabilities |
| Description: |
Community outreach and support services for people of all ages with learning disabilites.
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| Contact Information: |
745B 37 Street NW
Calgary, AB T2N 4T1
Phone: 283-6606
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| Agency Name: |
Legal Aid Society of Alberta |
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Advocacy and Information, Children, Adults |
| Description: |
The mission of the Legal Aid Society of Alberta is to facilitate equality of access to the justice system through the provision of legal services in serious legal matters to those who would not otherwise be able to finance them solely from their own resources.
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#1100,665-8th Street SW
Calgary, AB
T2P 3K7
Telephone No: (403) 297-2260
Fax No: (403) 297-2232
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Marlborough Teen Resource Centre |
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Basic Needs, Children, Adults |
| Description: |
The Centre provides a safe and supportive environment for youth and offers help with employment issues, school problems, problems with family violence or peer group violence. |
| Contact Information: |
87, 3800 - Memorial Dr NE
Calgary, AB T2A 2K2
Telephone: 235-5722 Fax: 207-0961
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Men's Crisis Service |
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Adults, Perpetrators |
| Description: |
The purpose of the Men's Crisis Service is to increase women's safety by providing immediate counseling for them and their partners. The goal is to change attitudes and behaviors about domestic violence and abuse.
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| Contact Information: |
Telephone: 299-9680
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Men's Line |
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Crisis Services, Adults, Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender, Perpetrators |
| Description: |
Distress Centre
The Men's Line is a 24 hour help line providing crisis support, information and referrals for men in any stressful situation.
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