google.com, pub-9634938891709265, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0
Menu
Log in


Essential Numbers in Calgary

9-1-1

Emergency (24 Hours)
  • For EMERGENCY medial, fire and police response. 
  • Call the non-emergency police line at 403-266-1234 to report an incident that is not an emergency.

9-8-8

Suicide Crisis Helpline

  • Free support from crisis counsellors for anyone who is facing suicide.
  • If your safety is at risk, call 9-8-8 right away.
  • A safe space to talk, 24 Hours a day, every day of the year
  • Available in English and French. Call or text 9-8-8.
  • Worried about someone else? Read what to do here.

8-1-1

Health Link (24 Hours)
  • Speak to a Registered Nurse
  • Health advice
  • Dementia Advice

5-1-1

Alberta Traveller Information

  • Current, up-to-the-minute road and traffic conditions in Alberta. The information covers highway conditions, roadwork, major incidents, weather alerts, availability of ferry services and waiting times at border crossings.
  • Calgary road & traffic conditions: Online: https://511.alberta.ca/region/Calgary#:Alerts
  • Calgary traffic cameras can be viewed on City of Calgary Roads
  • Travelling? You can dial toll-free 1-855-391-9743 from anywhere in North America to hear the same information as if you are dialing 511 from within Alberta.

3-1-1

City of Calgary (24 Hours)
  • All City Services
  • Bylaw-related issues
  • Sidewalks: ice, debris, repairs required
  • Streets: Cleaning, Plowing, Potholes, Sinkholes, etc
  • Grafiti
  • Property Tax Inquiries
  • www.calgary.ca

2-1-1

Community Resources (24 Hours)
  • Information and referrals for community and social services
  • www.ab.211.ca

FAMILY DOCTORS & SPECIALISTS

  • Use the Alberta Find A Doctor search tool provided by the Primary Care Networks to find a provider accepting new patients near you.
  • Use the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta seach tool to find practice information on any specialist or family doctor in Alberta
  • For health advice or information, call 8-1-1 Health Link or visit myhealth.alberta.ca.
  • Access your personal health information with MyHealth Records.  View your own health records, manage your immunization records, medical history, and most lab and diagnostic results. 

Financial Services

Benefits Wayfinder
Federal and provincial government benefits and funding. 

  • Disability support
  • Caring for a child/ adults
  • Newcomers
  • Seniors and medical support

Alberta Aids to Daily Living(AADL)
Provide funding for basic medical equipment and supplies to meet clinically assessed needs for individuals with long-term:

  • Disability
  • Chronic illness
  • Terminal illness

Shelters

Seniors' Emergency Shelters:

Alberta Council of Women's Shelters: Call 1-866-331-3933 or for a map and shelter information, visit https://acws.ca/shelters/

Year -Round Shelters in Calgary:


Important Emergency Numbers:

    • Addiction Helpline: Confidential help for mental health and addiction concerns (gambling, alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs). 1-866-332-2322
    • AlbertaQuits Helpline: Free, confidential, non-judgmental support from tobacco cessation counsellors.  1-866-710-7848
    • Digital Overdose Response System (DORS) is an app for your cellphone that allows Albertans using opioids or other substances to summon emergency response to their location if they become unconscious. The DORS app cannot guarantee that an overdose will not occur, but it does provide ongoing monitoring to ensure medical response reaches an individual as quickly as possible if they become unresponsive.
    • Family Violence Info Line: Confidential support if you or someone you know is going through family violence, dating violence, or abuse. 310-1818 (call or text)
    • Income Support Contact Centre: Emergency financial help for people who don’t have resources to meet their basic needs like food, clothing, transportation, and shelter. 1-866-644-5135
    • Indigenous Hope for Wellness Helpline: Confidential support for Indigenous peoples from culturally competent counsellors. 1-855-242-3310
    • Mental Health Helpline: Confidential support, information, and referrals for Albertans experiencing mental health concerns. 1-877-303-2642
    • Men’s Helpline: Call 1-833-327-6367 1-833-327-MENS)
    • National Trans Lifeline: Confidential peer support phone service run by trans people for trans and questioning peers. 1-877-330-6366
    • Poison & Drug Information Service (PADIS): Confidential advice about poisons and chemicals. 1-800-332-1414
    • Rehabilitation Advice Line: Advice and services for people with concerns about pain, movement, development, and daily activities. 1-833-379-0563
    • Sexual Violence One Line: Emotional support, information, and referrals for anyone affected by sexual violence. 1-866-403-8000

Caregivers Services

Caregiver Alberta | Refer a Caregiver
877-459-5088

  • Offer support programs
  • Educational workshops
  • Comprehensive resource database to assist caregivers in maintaining their well-being

Alzheimer society of Alberta and Northwest Territories | First Link Referral
866-950-5465

  • Offer information, resources and support to heling live with dementia and families and caregivers

Alzheimer Society of Calgary | First Link Referral
403-290-0110

  • Information/referral link to health services and support group in Calgary area

Alberta Caregiver College

  • Educational programs/resource to help caregivers meet the needs of people with injuries, illnesses or disabilities

Healthcare Services - AHS

Find Healthcare - Hospitals & Facilities
Find the closest Health care service to your location

Continuing Care Resource
Information regarding continuing care resources

Continuing Care Facility Directory
All publicly funded continuing care homes and participating supportive living accommodations

Continuing Care Access & Community Access:

  • North Zone Area | 855-371-4122
  • Edmonton Zone and Area | 780-496-1300
  • Central Zone and Area | 855-371-4122



© 2024 Confederation Park 55+ Activity Centre | 2244 Chicoutimi Dr. NW Calgary, AB T2L 0W1 | info@yycseniors.com 403-289-4780 | Site Map


Charitable Registration #: 13217 1638 RR0001

Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software
google.com, pub-9634938891709265, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0