Highbanks Society - Local Resources

Career and Education Resources

Phone: (403) 777-7200

Chinook Learning Services is the largest provider of high school credit and English-as-a-second language programming in southern Alberta. Chinook Learning Services also offers a wide selection of career certificate courses, customized training for the workplace and personal interest courses. The college specializes in meeting the needs of adult education.

Alberta Learning Information Services

Provides access to Alberta Learning and information about student finance, career and employment services.

Youth Employment Centre

An employment, career development and job-seeking resource for youth.

School Programming (Louise Dean Centre)

Telephone: 777-7630

A program sponsored by Calgary Board of Education for pregnant and parenting students, grades 7 - 12. Current school fees apply and registration is quarterly. Basic curriculum with some options, as well as classes in parenting, pre and postnatal care, health, childcare and development. Eligibility: Pregnant and parenting students, grades 7 - 12.

Vermillion/YWCA

Information: 403 705-7526

Education and training in construction/carpentry for low-income families. Also offers financial support for those parents attending training such as housing, childcare, and living allowence. Information sessions are every thursday.

recruiter@ywcaofcalgary.com

Parenting Resources

Renfrew Educational Services

Phone: (403) 291-5038

At Renfrew, we offer inclusive classrooms for children with special needs and typical children, as well as support and guidance for the families of our students.

Families Matter

Provide families with education, support and promoting community understanding of parenting issues through public awareness and advocacy.

Alberta Health Services

Information: 1 866 781-1450

Offers education and information in a variety of formats including online, classes, books, and pamphlets. Also allows you to search for family doctors in your area.

Calgary Family Services: 403-205-5279

Catholic Family Services: 403-233-2360

Hull Child and Family Services: 403-251-8000

Parent Link Centers (various locations): 403-310-0000 for more info

McMan Child and Family Services: 403-508-6259

Metis Calgary Family Services: 403-240-4642

Native Network: 403-273-6032

Perinatal Education (AHS): 403-781-1450

Best Beginnings: 403-228-8221

Shelters

Awo Taan Healing Lodge: 403-531-1970

Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter: 403-234-7233

Wheatland Community Crisis Shelter (Strathmore): 403-934-6634

YWCA Sheriff King House: 403-266-0707

Discovery House (2nd stage): 403-670-0467

Brenda Strafford (2nd stage): 403-270-7240

Sonshine Centre (2nd stage): 403-243-2002

Inn From the Cold: 403-263-8384

Salvation Army Center of Hope (women's floor): 403-410-1126

Housing Resources

Elizabeth House (Catholic Pastoral Centre)

Telephone: 228-9724
Providing a residential program for single, pregnant/parenting teenage girls. Elizabeth House helps young women make positive choices that will benefit them and their children now and in the future by offering a safe and caring home, a holistic life-skills program and appropriate referrals. Catholic faith affiliation is not a requirement.

Eligibility: Single young women (ages 16 - 23); Pregnant or Parenting (infants - 3 years); Attending a day program - i.e. School, Employment, Volunteer (or open to making these plans).

Youville

Telephone: 403 242-0244

Offers safe housing for women and single mothers with addiction, abuse, or mental health issues. Housing is long-term with commitment to in-home treatment. Also offer day treatment programs.

Mary Dover House

Information: 403 263-1550

Provides crisis and transitional housing for women in need and their children.

Emma House

For more information or to apply for residency, contact the
Calgary Pregnancy Care Centre at: 403-269-3111
or 403-269-3110 (24-hour hotline)

Emma House provides shelter and support - and a viable option to abortion - to homeless pregnant women.
They provide Christ-centred support to mothers and their unborn and newly-born children and help them experience hope for the future. Christian faith affiliation is not a requirement.

Rapid Exit (CUPS): 403-221-8780

Calgary Housing Company: 403-221-9100

Eastside Victory Outreach Centre: 403-226-2160

Mustard Seed: 403-269-1319

Oxford House Foundation of Canada: 403-287-8771

Support and Counseling Resources

Enhanced Services for Women - AHS

Telephone: 403 297-3071

Can provide outreach services, assessment, counselling and referral services to pregnant and/or at risk women who face barriers

Calgary Counselling Services

To book an appointment: 403 691-5991

Rates and based on a sliding scale and offer a wide ranging of counselling srvices. Available for individuals, couples, families, and groups.

Leap Project

Struggling with Depression? Feeling withdrawn from friends and family? Dealing with fatigue and low energy? Leap project may be able to help you. It is an online course designed to help youth suffering with depression. Watch videos on youtube, music, books, blogging and more are used as tools to help manage your depression. For more information please follow the link.

Calgary Counselling Center: 403-265-4980

Eastside Family Center: 403-299-9696

Distress Centre: 403-266-1605

CCASA (Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse): 403-237-5888

Native Counselling Services: 403-237-7850

Health and Wellness Resources

Calgary Pregnancy Care Centre

Telephone: 269-3110 Fax: 237-5917

E-Mail: info@pregcare.com

Women and teens are eligible if they are 19 years of age or younger; 20 years of age or older and living on a low income. They offer pregnancy testing, counseling, referrals, housing, prenatal classes, and support groups for: parents, birth mothers and women experiencing post-abortion grief. No fee.

Calgary Community & Neighbourhood Services

Information: 2-1-1 in calgary

Provides you with a list of all serives provided by the Alberta provincial government. Includes Low-income and Disabled.

Birthright

24 Hour: 1-800-550-4900

Telephone: 269-5915

Toll Free: 1-800-550-4900

Their services include anonymous pregnancy tests, education guidance, community resource information and referrals, emergency food/shelter (referral), adoption information, maternity clothes, baby clothes / layettes Hotline available 24 hours a day so someone could reach a volunteer for help in the event of an "emergency."

CBCA - Sexual and Reproductive Wellness Centre

Telephone: 283-5580 24-Hour: 283-5580

Helpline: 283-5580 Crisis Line: 283-5580

E-Mail: generalmail@cbca.ab.ca

Counselling and Referral: All services are confidential. Information and counseling regarding unplanned pregnancy options includes parenting, abortion and adoption, as well as birth control, sexually transmitted disease and sexual decision making. Free pregnancy tests are available on a drop-in basis. Post-abortion counseling and various support groups are offered. No fee.

Best Beginnings

Contact: 403-228-8221

Prenatal information and support to pregnant women living on a low income or teens of any income. The program provides milk and vegetable coupons, assistance with bus tickets and referrals to prenatal food hampers, if required.

Health Link Calgary

Calgary: 403 943-5465

Toll Free: 1-866-408-5465

Talk to a Registered Nurse 24 hours a day. Advice for any health concern

CUPS Women's Health Center: 403-221-8790

AIDS Calgary: 403-508-2500

Alexandra Community Health Center: 403-266-2622

Calgary Sexual Health Center: 403-283-5580

Tracy Program: 403-818-5344
Free group support for pregnant and postpartum women.The group runs for 4 weeks with I hour sessions. Sessions include information and practical skills for pregnant and postpartum moms trying to reduce their smoking. Bus tickets will be provided for transportation to and from the group. Grocery vouchers in $25.00 denominations will be provided for each week of attendance.