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Shelters & Other Resources

EDMONTON, ALBERTA:

Youth Empowerment and Support Services (YESS) - Access to immediate and low-barrier supports and safe place to stay for ALL youth aged 15-21 who are experiencing crisis in the Edmonton Metro area. 1-780-468-7070 | [email protected]  

Kokum's House/Laverne's Lodge/Kokum's Youth -  Group Care. 

Kokomish House - Group Care 1-780-481-3451 | [email protected]

Catholic Social Services Safe House - provides counselling, supports for children and adults with disabilities, domestic abuse support, foster care, pregnancy support, family intervention and more. 1-780-432-1137 | [email protected]

Chimo Youth Retreat Centre - Group care programs, community based programs, and family programs. 1-780-420-0324

NOVA (Stay & Rest), Edmonton John Howard Society - supported living environment for ages 16-24 who are experiencing homelessness. 1-780-477-0104 | TEXT 1-587-986-9353 | [email protected]

The Loft, Edmonton John Howard Society - supported living environment for males ages 16-24 who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. 1-780-486-7590 | [email protected]

McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association, Edmonton and North - offer services such as foster care, group care, supported independent living, and the North East Alberta Fetal Alcohol Network. To find the appropriate contact for your needs, please click here.

 

NORTHERN ALBERTA:

FORT MCMURRARY, ALBERTA:

Stepping Stones Youth Services - short-term residence for young people in Fort McMurrary facing challenges that lead them to stay away from home for various reasons. 1-780-750-2252 | Text1-780-714-7007 | [email protected]

GRAND PRAIRIE, ALBERTA:

Sunset House - Provides emergency shelter and support for youth 12-17 who have become or are at risk of becoming homeless. 1-780-539-3287 | Text: 1-587-783-2463 

CAMROSE, ALBERTA:

The Open Doors - supports youth adults and families in need by providing meals, crime prevention, helplines, harm reduction, basic needs, youth suicide prevention, counselling and more! Servicing Camrose and Wetaskiwin. 

 

RED DEER, ALBERTA:

Youth HQ - Provides community support and shelter services.

24 Hour Crisis Line 1-403-341-3190 | Text Crisis Line 1-403-358-1517 |  Email Form

Safe Harbour Society - If you are concerned for the well-being of someone, call the Social Diversion Team between 7am and 7pm, 7 days a week. Get support for helping to find a safe place to live, and access to support. 1-403-406-2200

Other Red Deer, AB Shelter Support:

Abuse:

Legal:

 

CALGARY, ALBERTA:

Trellis Society - shelter for ages 12-17 on a drop in basis, housing for youth and outreach for youth in different situations. Please click here for the appropriate contact information that fits your needs.

Woods Home Calgary - Offers a variety of support such as counselling services, foster care, parented group homes, community group care, housing and learning centers. 

  • Call 1-403-299-96998AM-11PM, 7 days a week
  • Text 1-587-315-5000 9AM-10PM, 7 days a week
  • Live Chat - 9AM-10PM, 7 days a week Walk In - #255 495 36 St. NE, Tuesdays 11AM-7PM, Thursdays 11AM-6PM, Saturdays 11AM-5PM

Children's Cottage Society - Prevention Programs and Support Services

Contact Children's Cottage Society:

 

Awo Taan Healing Lodge Society - Emergency Shelter for women and their families, family outreach, family violence prevention, youth programs etc. 1-403-531-1972 or 1-403-531-1976

Salvation Army Calgary: Mobile Warming Stations - Temporary pop-up tents providing a safe, warm and compassionate space for all. The team visits two locations per day, serving hot beverages and food and other basic needs. Schedules are located here and begin December 1.

Calgary John Howard Society -provides housing for youth who are experiencing homelessness, ages 15-24. How to Apply: Visit Roofs for Youth, 317-7th Ave SW for an assessment. 1-855-451-6947 |  [email protected] 

Havens Way - assists at-risk girls ages 14-24

StreetLight: Youth Unlimited - provides a mobile drop-in center for street-orientated youth ages 12-24 to get away from the pressures of the street.

Calgary McMan - Hope Homes - assists youth in finding safe and stable housing options and offers individualized supports for youth 16-24 years of age who are unhoused. [email protected]

Calgary McMan Wicihitowin - program that provides safe and stable housing options for individualized supports for youth, 16-24 years old who are indigenous and experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness. [email protected]

Emma House - A program from Inn from the Cold, providing housing and support for expectant mothers who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. 1-403-870-5231

Keramiko: Youth Unlimited - provides support and mentorship to pregnant and parenting youth. 1-888-753-8575 | [email protected]

Kara Life Program - provides support for pregnant and parenting students. 1-403-500-0082 EXT 252

Highbanks Independent Living for Parenting Youth Society - provides housing and support services for young single mothers and their children – single mothers age 16-24 and their children, must be attending school. 1-403-521-0082 | [email protected]

Kindred's School-Based Support at Louise Dean Centre - provides help to pregnant and parenting youth who are attending Louise Dean School. 1-403-205-5897  |  [email protected]

Louise Dean School - a center of excellence for young pregnant or parenting teens. 1-403-801-4185

Abortion Health Services: Calgary Zone - Provides pregnancy options decision making support and abortion services. 1-403-283-9117 | [email protected]

Abortion Health Services: Peter Lougheed Centre 1-403-943-5716

Safe Communities & Resource Centre (SORCe) - connects people experiencing or at risk of homelessness to programs. Walk in hours M-F 9:00AM-12:00PM and 1:00PM-4:00PM, City Hall LRT Station: #2 - 316 7 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0J2

SOUTHERN ALBERTA:

McMan Medicine Hat Roots Youth Shelter - for youth ages 12-17 who require short-term accommodations. 1-403-866-7482

McMan Medicine Hat Youth Hub - provides community based services for youth experiencing homelessness. The hub is available M-F from 8:30AM-4:30PM

LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA:

Woods Homes, Youth Connections: The Core - Short term residence for young people in Lethbridge facing challenges that prevent them from staying at home due to various reasons or those dealing with family or placement conflicts.  1-403-317-1777 | [email protected]