Counselling Information - Immigrant Youth and Families
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Bipolar Clinic
Provided by:
Alberta Health Services - Calgary Zone
Description:
Comprehensive outpatient assessment, consultation and treatment to individuals displaying symptoms of bipolar disorder or previously diagnosed with a bipolar disorder. Services may include:
- psychiatric assessment;
- individual assessment, treatment & ...
Eligibility Requirements:Yes, <p>Individuals with bipolar disorder</p>
Access:Professional Referral Required
Referral by a physician or psychiatrist.
Referral Needed:Yes, Referral by a physician or psychiatrist required.
Website:http://www.albertahealthservices.ca
| Locations: | Phone | Fax | Address |
| Foothills Medical Centre | 403-944-1491 | 403-270-2093 | 1403 29 Street NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 2T9 |
Breast Health Initiative for Newcomers
Provided by:
Calgary Immigrant Women's Association
Description:
Service offers:
- recruitment and training for volunteers as mentors who educate immigrant women in their respective communities
- individual support and additional assistance to immigrant women who want to make screening appointments and/or need to access other health ...
Eligibility Requirements:Yes, <p>Immigrant women regardless of age, including those who are Canadian citizens living in Calgary, Red Deer and High River.</p>
Access:Registration Required
Call to make an appointment. Supportive counselling available on a drop-in basis.
Referral Needed:No
Website:http://www.ciwa-online.com
| Locations: | Phone | Fax | Address |
| Calgary First Street Plaza | 403-444-1757 | 138 4 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 4Z6 |
Calgary Eating Disorder Program - Outpatient Treatment
Provided by:
Alberta Health Services - Calgary Zone
Description:
Treatment consists of individual/family therapy and a number of outpatient groups and is provided for patients/families who have had an initial assessment. Follow up and consultation is also provided by various members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Early Onset services are ...
Eligibility Requirements:Yes, <p>Albertan of all ages, a diagnosis of a moderate to severe eating disorder including, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or an eating disorder not otherwise specified.</p>
Access:Professional Referral Required
Referral Needed:Yes, Physician referral is required including lab work.
| Locations: | Phone | Fax | Address |
| Richmond Road Diagnostic and Treatment Centre | 403-955-7700 | 403-955-3066 | 1820 Richmond Road SW, Calgary, Alberta T2T 5C7 |
Calgary Family Therapy Program
Provided by:
Calgary Family Therapy Centre
Description:
Service offers:
- methods to manage emotional or behavioural issues more effectively
- a primary therapist who is assigned to each family for initiate treatment by clarifying problems with the family and arranging a series of sessions
- expertise of other team ...
Eligibility Requirements:Yes, <p>Child or adolescent 18 years or younger with emotional or behavioural problems.</p>
Access:By Appointment
Referral may be made by phone or in writing. Family placed on waiting list and is contacted for an appointment when an opening occurs on a therapists' caseload.
Referral Needed:No
Website:http://www.familytherapy.org
| Locations: | Phone | Fax | Address |
| Holy Cross Centre | 403-802-1680 | 403-270-7446 | 2202 2 Street SW, Calgary, Alberta T2S 3C1 |
Children of Divorce Group
Provided by:
Calgary Counselling Centre
Description:
Service offers:
- group help for children adjusting to the numerous changes that occur as the result of separation and divorce and requires the involvement of the child(ren)
- a separate but concurrent group for parents to help them share and progress with the ...
Eligibility Requirements:Yes, <p>At least two counselling sessions take place, to assess and prepare the family before group starts. </p>
<p>Families are not eligible to participate if they:</p>
<p>• are involved in an ongoing and/or high conflict custody dispute regarding their children,</p>
<p>• are engaged in intense conflict with their ex-partner,</p>
<p>• have any legal injunction preventing them from having contact with their ex-partner and/or children</p>
<p>Families eligible for group participation are those whose parents have clearly informed their children they are divorcing. The group is not an attempt for family reconciliation.</p>
<p>When both parents participate, they would not be in the same group - former partners would attend separate groups.</p>
<p>Children must be under 18, starting at age 3. </p>
Access:Registration Required
Referral Needed:No
Website:http://www.calgarycounselling.com
| Locations: | Phone | Fax | Address |
| Place 9 - 6 | 403-691-5991 (Call Centre) | 403-265-8886 | 940 6 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 3T1 |
Counselling Program
Provided by:
Jewish Family Service Calgary
Description:
Service offers:
- strategies and resources to assist individuals and families in coping with challenges and stresses associated with typical life events
- individual, couple, family, and group counselling
- counselling expertise including adolescent issues, anxiety ...
Eligibility Requirements:No
Access:By Appointment
Referral Needed:Yes, Telephone for intake assessment.
Website:http://www.jfsc.org
| Locations: | Phone | Fax | Address |
| Sloan Square | 403-287-3510 | 403-287-3735 | 5920 1A Street SW, Calgary, Alberta T2H 0G3 |
Crisis Shelter Residential
Provided by:
Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter
Description:
Service offers:
- residential facility offering shelter, food, clothing, crisis intervention and referrals to women and their children fleeing domestic violence or living with the impacts of violence and abuse
- 24-hour crisis line
- a maximum length of stay of 21 ...
Eligibility Requirements:Yes, <p>For 24-hour crisis help line, anybody can call for help or information. For residential service, women have to be 18 or older, with or with out children, but fleeing domestic violence and are assessed by a crisis counsellor on duty to be appropriate for the services.</p>
Access:Telephone Information Line
Referral Needed:Yes, No referrals needed, however, clients must call themselves and then a crisis counsellor will assess whether they are appropriate or not. If appropriate, and space is available, arrangements will be made to transport them to the shelter. Otherwise, referral to an appropriate service will be provided.
Website:http://www.calgarywomensshelter.com
| Locations: | Phone | Fax | Address |
| Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter Association | 1-866-606-7233 | Calgary, Alberta |
ethos Youth and Family Program
Provided by:
Calgary Catholic Immigration Society
Description:
Service offers:
- individual, art and group therapy
- parent support and education
- outreach education to schools, professionals, and community organizations
- support to children, youth and their families on the underlying stress issues relating to the ...
Eligibility Requirements:Yes, <p>For immigrant children ages three - 18(+) and their families with a history of trauma, incluing a migration history with polictical or civil conflict, war, stressful resettlement or acculturation. </p>
Access:Registration Required
Referral Needed:No, Interested parents or youth can self-refer, but referrals from teachers, social workers, or other community service professionals are also accepted.
Website:http://www.ccis-calgary.ab.ca
| Locations: | Phone | Fax | Address |
| Margaret Chisholm Resettlement Centre | 403-298-8577 | 23 McDougall Court NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8R3 |
Family Conflict Program / Outreach
Provided by:
Calgary Immigrant Women's Association
Description:
Service offers:
- help for immigrant women and their families who are having family difficulties
- free multicultural professional counselling respecting privacy and culture, at the agency or in their homes through outreach
- out-reach and in-home ...
Eligibility Requirements:Yes, <p>The Family Conflict Program provides services to abused immigrant women and their families who are involved in a family conflict and/or a situation involving family violence.</p>
Access:Other
Will assist walk-in clients as able. Appointments made for on-going assistance.
Referral Needed:No
Website:http://www.ciwa-online.com
| Locations: | Phone | Fax | Address |
| Calgary First Street Plaza | 403-263-4414 | 403-264-3914 | 138 4 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 4Z6 |
Family Connectors
Provided by:
Calgary Learning Village Collaborative
Description:
Service offers:
- support in accessing food, housing, hampers and other essentials
- referrals to parenting programs, child care, employment and education resources
- connections to counselling services
Eligibility Requirements:Yes, <p>Families who access the Connectors must have a child enrolled in one of the folowing schools: </p>
<ul>
<li>Group A: Keeler, Patrick Airlie, Penbrooke Meadows, Holy Trinity, Holy Family, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Valley View, West Dover, Abbeydale, Cappy Smart, Chris Akkerman, St Mark.</li>
<li><!-- .entry-content -->Group B: St Peter, G.W. Skene, Holy Redeemer, James Short, Erinwoods, Holy Cross, St. Damien, Radisson Park, Marlborough, Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, Roland Michener, St. Martha.</li>
</ul>
Access:By Appointment
Referral Needed:No, Connectors accept referrals from school staff, but also self referrals, subject to eligibilty.
| Locations: | Phone | Fax | Address |
| Keeler Elementary School | 403-472-8197 (For Group A schools); 403-560-9021 (For Group B schools) | 4807 Forego Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta T2A 2C4 |
Family Counselling
Provided by:
Calgary Counselling Centre
Description:
Service offers:
- counselling help for families on many issues
- relationships
- parent-child conflict
- parenting difficulties
- family of origin concerns
- parent-adolescent conflict
- trauma
- family relations
Eligibility Requirements:Yes, <p>For families. Clients are required to complete the registration process before proceeding ahead with any services. The registration form is a blend of personal information and a series of in-depth question that help assess the current situation and find a strong fit from CCC's staff of counsellors.</p>
Access:Registration Required
Referral Needed:No, Clients do not require a referral to access these services.
Website:http://www.calgarycounselling.com
| Locations: | Phone | Fax | Address |
| Place 9 - 6 | 403-691-5991 (Call Centre) | 403-265-8886 | 940 6 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 3T1 |
Family Resource Centre
Provided by:
Women in Need Society of Calgary
Description:
Service offers:
- guidance from trained professionals in life education, stress management, literacy, domestic violence awareness, and family planning
- drop-in programs focusing on parent education topics, life skills, employment preparation, and mom and tot ...
Eligibility Requirements:Yes, <p>Women and their children;<br />Play groups: at least 3 years of age;<br />Girl Talk: 11-14 year old girls.</p>
Access:
Drop in
Referral Needed:No
Website:http://www.womeninneed.net
| Locations: | Phone | Fax | Address |
| Bridgeland Place | 403-290-0210 | 736 McDougall Court NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 2W6 | |
| Calgary Hillhurst 1 | 403-270-7283 | 411 14 Street NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 2A1 | |
| Shaganappi Village | 403-686-1502 | 403-686-1752 | 3520 Balsam Drive SW, Calgary, Alberta T3C 2Y1 |
| Calgary 16 Templemont Lane NE | 403-590-5752 | 16 Templemont Lane NE, Calgary, Alberta T1Y 5Y3 | |
| Calgary 325 - 10 Street NW | 403-269-4670 | 325 10 Street NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1W1 |
Family Violence Prevention
Provided by:
YWCA of Calgary
Description:
Service offers:
- group and individual counselling to learn alternatives to domestic abuse
- Community Safe Visitation Program provides a comfortable setting for supervised visits and monitored exchanges for families where safety is an issue
- parenting programs ...
Eligibility Requirements:Yes, <p>Contact for individual program eligibility requirements.</p>
Access:Telephone Information Line
Referral Needed:No
Website:http://www.ywca@ywcaofcalgary.com
| Locations: | Phone | Fax | Address |
| Sheriff King Home | 403-266-4111 | 403-262-1743 | 2003 16 Street SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 5B7 |
Filipino Community Development Program
Provided by:
Calgary Immigrant Women's Association
Description:
Service offers:
- one-on-one counselling
- in-home support
- youth engagement activities
- family reunification support
- parenting workshops
- resource referrals
- social events
- free childminding service for ...
Eligibility Requirements:Yes, <p>For members of the Filipino community in Calgary, regardless of immigration status.</p>
Access:Application Required
Referral Needed:No
Website:http://www.ciwa-online.com
| Locations: | Phone | Fax | Address |
| Calgary First Street Plaza | 403-263-4414 x 140 | 138 4 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 4Z6 |
Girls Programs
Provided by:
Calgary Immigrant Women's Association
Description:
Service offers:
- a Youth Standing Committee which develops leadership projects under the mentorship of CIWA
- a 6 week Cultural Summer Camp in July and August
- related volunteer opportunities for youth attending programs
- one-on-one support in-agency ...
Eligibility Requirements:Yes, <p>The program is specifically designed for immigrant and culturally diverse Canadian-born, young women from 12 -19 years of age. Siblings and family are included in counselling where appropriate. </p>
Access:Registration Required
Referral Needed:No
Website:http://www.ciwa-online.com
| Locations: | Phone | Fax | Address |
| Calgary First Street Plaza | 403-263-4414 ext 147 | 138 4 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 4Z6 |
Healthy Relationships
Provided by:
Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter
Description:
Service offers:
- teen group programs out of senior and junior high schools in Calgary and Airdrie
- teens affected by family and community violence learn about healthy relationships
- limited individual counselling as appropriate
Eligibility Requirements:Yes, <p>Must meet at least one of the following: </p>
<ul>
<li>known or suspected experience with family conflict and/or abuse </li>
<li>difficulty maintaining healthy dating relationships or exposure to abuse in dating relationships </li>
<li>conflict at school</li>
<li>between the ages of 12-18</li>
</ul>
Access:Registration Required
For more information, contact the Healthy Relationships Manager at: benjaminm@cwes.ca
Referral Needed:Yes, Referrals are made at the school by teachers and Guidance Counsellors or through school partner programs.
Website:http://www.calgarywomensshelter.com
| Locations: | Phone | Fax | Address |
| Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter Association | 403-213-5167 | Calgary, Alberta |
Help Lines
Provided by:
Bully Free Alberta
Description:
Service offers
- toll free helplines which operate 24/7
- Family Violence Info Line 310-1818
- Bullying Helpline 1-888-456-2323
- Kids Help Line 1-800-668-6868
- Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-387-5437
- Parent Information Line ...
Eligibility Requirements:Yes, <p>Service targeted to</p>
<p>
<ul>
<li>children and youth affected by bullying</li>
<li>parents concerned about bullying</li>
</ul>
</p>
Access:Telephone Information Line
Referral Needed:No
Website:http://www.bullyfreealberta.ca
| Locations: | Phone | Fax | Address |
| Calgary - Information / Registration / Appointments | 1-888-456-2323 Bullying Helpline | Calgary, Alberta T2P 2M5 | |
| Alberta-Wide Web and / or Telephone Access | 1-888-456-2323 (Bullying Helpline) |
Housing and Integrated Support Services
Provided by:
Highbanks Independent Living for Parenting Youth Society
Description:
Service offers:
- housing and support services for young single mothers
- safe, affordable residences for up to two years
- access to education and community resources
- parenting support and encouragement
- peer support
- volunteer ...
Eligibility Requirements:Yes, <p>Single mothers ages 16 to 24 and their children. Must be attending school, employed or taking job training.</p>
Access:Application Required
Referral Needed:No
Website:http://www.highbankssociety.ca
| Locations: | Phone | Fax | Address |
| Calgary 317 - 19 Street NW | 403-521-0082 | 403-451-7534 | 317 19 Street NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 2J2 |
Immigrant Language and Vocational Assessment Referral Centre
Provided by:
Immigrant Services Calgary
Description:
Service offers:
- assessment of immigrant's English proficiency and/or first language literacy
- Canadian English Language Benchmark Assessment for Nurses(CELBAN)
- LINC eligibility determination
- information and referral to LINC/ESL ...
Eligibility Requirements:Yes, <p>Immigrants and refugees.</p>
Access:Walk-in / Drop In Service
Referral Needed:Yes, Clients can phone or walk in to book an appointment. They may be self-referred or referred by other service providers. Clients need to present their landed immigrant documents at the time of appointment.
Website:http://www.immigrantservicescalgary.ca
| Locations: | Phone | Fax | Address |
| Northland Building | 403-262-2656 | 403-294-1173 | 910 7 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 3N8 |
Indian Cultural Services and Centre
Provided by:
India Canada Association of Calgary
Description:
Service offers:
- employment resource centre
- advice and counselling to any member but especially new immigrants
- annual program to celebrate the various cultural traits of regions in India
- awards night to honour individuals who have contributed ...
Eligibility Requirements:No
Access:Walk-in / Drop In Service
Referral Needed:No
Website:http://www.indiacanada.ca
| Locations: | Phone | Fax | Address |
| Indo-Canadian Centre | 403-277-0206 | 403-277-3478 | 826 Edmonton Trail NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 3J6 |
Intake, Settlement and Referral Services
Provided by:
Calgary Immigrant Women's Association
Description:
Service offers:
- help for successful integration of immigrant women and temporary foreign workers into Canadian society
- needs assessments
- information
- supportive counselling and referrals to other programs and agencies as needed, including housing ...
Eligibility Requirements:Yes, <p>Immigrant and refugee women. Canadian citizens with language and culutral barriers.</p>
Access:By Appointment
Referral Needed:Yes, Self Referrals
Referrals from community organization
Website:http://www.ciwa-online.com
| Locations: | Phone | Fax | Address |
| Calgary First Street Plaza | 403-263-4414 Ext. 138 | 403-503-8833 | 138 4 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 4Z6 |
Kids Help Phone & Chat Live
Provided by:
Kids Help Phone
Description:
Service offers:
- Canada’s only phone and on-line counselling service for youth
- chat on line
- free, anonymous and confidential service
- professional counsellors who are available any time of the day or night, 365 days a year, to help young ...
Eligibility Requirements:Yes, <p>Children and youth in Canada aged 5-20</p>
Access:Telephone Information Line
Referral Needed:No
Website:http://www.kidshelpphone.ca
| Locations: | Phone | Fax | Address |
| Alberta-Wide Web and / or Telephone Access | 1-866-297-4101 Alberta Office Line |
Managing Depression for Adolescents
Provided by:
Calgary Counselling Centre
Description:
Service offers:
- group program for adolescents to learn skills to cope with depression
- a simultaneous group for parents so they can learn to support the strategies their teen will learn in group
Eligibility Requirements:Yes, <p>Adolescents with parent(s). One parent must attend but both are encouraged.</p>
<p>Clients are required to complete the registration process before proceeding ahead with any services. The registration form is a blend of personal information and a series of in-depth question that help assess the current situation and find a strong fit from CCC's staff of counsellors.</p>
Access:Registration Required
Referral Needed:No
Website:http://www.calgarycounselling.com
| Locations: | Phone | Fax | Address |
| Place 9 - 6 | 403-691-5991 (Call Centre) | 403-265-8886 | 940 6 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 3T1 |
Mary Dover House
Provided by:
YWCA of Calgary
Description:
Service offers:
- affordable and safe housing for women and children requiring a supportive environment while experiencing homelessness and a transition in their lives
- short term supportive housing available with rental payment required
- emergency beds where ...
Eligibility Requirements:Yes, <p>Women and children who are homeless and impacted by poverty</p>
Access:Telephone Information Line
Referral Needed:No
Website:http://www.ywcaofcalgary.com
| Locations: | Phone | Fax | Address |
| YWCA - Downtown | 403-263-1550 | 403-263-4681 | 320 5 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 0E5 |
Mental Health Help Line
Provided by:
Alberta Health Services
Description:
Staffed 24/7 by health professionals, the Mental Health Help Line provides: crisis intervention; information on Mental Health programs and services; and referral to other agencies where appropriate. This confidential, anonymous service is provided by Health Link Alberta and is available to all ...
Eligibility Requirements:No
Access:Telephone Information Line
Referral Needed:No
| Locations: | Phone | Fax | Address |
| Alberta-Wide Web and / or Telephone Access | 1-877-303-2642 |
Multicultural Family and Child Training Project
Provided by:
Immigrant Services Calgary
Description:
Service offers:
- positive parenting skills, information on Canadian culture, information on health care, nutrition, safety, fitness, education, and literacy
- referrals to other programs for clients experiencing challenges to integration
- six components which ...
Eligibility Requirements:Yes, <p>High-risk immigrant/refugee families with young children ages birth to 6 years.</p>
Access:Professional Referral Required
Referral Needed:No
Website:http://www.immigrantservicescalgary.ca
| Locations: | Phone | Fax | Address |
| Northland Building | 403-265-1120 | 403-266-2486 | 910 7 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 3N8 |
Sexual Abuse Support and Information Line
Provided by:
Connect Family and Sexual Abuse Network
Description:
Service offers:
- a confidential and free network of supportive services for individuals and families to meet their unique needs
- 24 hour information line services including access to emergency accompaniment to hospital or police, crisis intervention, emotional ...
Eligibility Requirements:Yes, <p>Must be individuals, family, friends, or support people affected by domestic violence and abuse or sexual assault and abuse.</p>
Access:Telephone Information Line
The Sexual Assault Response Team, part of Connect, provides specialized services to people who have been sexually assaulted within the past 24 hours.
The service is available 24/7 through the Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre, 1213 - 4th Street SW and the Alberta Children's Hospital (for youth under 14 years of age), 2888 Shaganappi Trail NW.
If more than 72 hours have passed since the sexual assault, there are other options for medical attention and support. Contact for information.
Referral Needed:No
Website:http://www.connectnetwork.ca
| Locations: | Phone | Fax | Address |
| Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre | 1-877-237-5888 | 403-955-6040 | 1213 4 Street SW, Calgary, Alberta T2R 0X7 |
Vocational Services Program
Provided by:
Jewish Family Service Calgary
Description:
Service offers:
- resume and cover letter preparation
- job search strategies, contacting of prospective employers, coaching, mentoring, and advocating on behalf of clients
- referral to job search resources and job placement
- one on one vocational ...
Eligibility Requirements:No
Access:By Appointment
Referral Needed:No
Website:http://www.jfsc.org
| Locations: | Phone | Fax | Address |
| Sloan Square | 403-287-3510 | 403-287-3735 | 5920 1A Street SW, Calgary, Alberta T2H 0G3 |
YWCA Parent Link Corridor
Provided by:
YWCA of Calgary
Description:
Service offers:
- early childhood development, community referrals, information , resources and social activities
- parenting education, workshops and support
- Postive Parenting Program (Triple P) to help parents address the many different phases children ...
Eligibility Requirements:Yes, <p>Contact for details</p>
Access:Registration Required
Referral Needed:No
Website:http://www.ywcaofcalgary.com
| Locations: | Phone | Fax | Address |
| YWCA - Downtown | 403-262-0497 | 403-263-4681 | 320 5 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 0E5 |