Mental Health Resources in Calgary

Calgary offers a range of mental health resources that cater to various needs. Here are some of the key resources and programs available:

Detox Facilities

Mutual Aid Groups with Meetings in Calgary

Treatment Facilities in Calgary

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Sandstone Inpatient Treatment Centre (Edgewood Health)

Offers a comprehensive addiction and mental health treatment program. Their services, supported by a skilled clinical team, include a variety of therapies like CBT, DBT, individual and group therapy, art therapy, and relapse prevention, all focused on achieving lasting recovery and addressing related mental health issues
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Recovery Acres

1835 House, operated by Recovery Acres Calgary Society, caters to individuals who self-identify as male, focusing on their specific recovery needs. Recovery Acres also provides services for women and non-binary individuals, ensuring a tailored approach to treatment for each client based on their identity and needs.
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Sunrise Healing Lodge

Offers addiction treatment programs for men, women, and families, focusing on the recovery from alcohol, drug, and gambling addictions through Indigenous-based methods. This unique approach includes cultural practices and spirituality integrated with the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, featuring activities like Sweats, Pipe Ceremonies, and Indigenous teachings​
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Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre (AARC)

Offers a comprehensive treatment program for adolescents aged 12 to 21 with substance use disorder, involving not just the youth but also their families in the recovery process. This community-centric approach, grounded in understanding addiction's multidimensional nature, supports both adolescents and their families, emphasizing total abstinence and long-term recovery.
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Fresh Start Recovery Centre (Men Only)

Dedicated to helping men overcome addiction through comprehensive recovery programs that include structured living, counseling, and peer support. They focus on a holistic approach to addiction treatment, encompassing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of recovery.
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Simon House (Men Only)

Provides addiction treatment and recovery programs for men. Their approach focuses on long-term residential treatment, integrating psychological, social, and spiritual elements to support comprehensive recovery and personal growth.
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Aventa Centre of Excellence for Women in Recovery (Women Only)

Aventa specializes in providing comprehensive live-in addiction treatment services specifically for women, focusing on holistic recovery and well-being, including immediate support for pregnant women to reduce Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder risks
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Alcove (Women Only)

Offers specialized addiction treatment services in Calgary, focusing on supporting women through a recovery journey tailored to their unique needs. Their approach emphasizes a safe, nurturing environment, combining clinical and holistic methods to foster long-term recovery and personal empowerment.

Selection of Government Programs

These programs are provided by Alberta Health Services and are part of their comprehensive approach to addressing substance use disorders and addiction recovery
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Adult Addiction Services

Located at 707 10 Avenue SW in Calgary, this program offers non-medical treatment for alcohol, drug, gambling, or sex addiction, including outpatient counseling, educational groups, and a four-week intensive day treatment program. All services are voluntary, confidential, and free of charge.
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Opioid Dependency Program

Based at the Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre, this program provides Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) medications like methadone and Suboxone, along with psychosocial support for individuals with opioid use disorder. Services include ongoing support, monitoring, health and risk reduction teaching, and links to other addiction treatment and support systems.
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Safeworks Harm Reduction Program

Operated from the Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre, Safeworks aims to reduce risks and improve health outcomes for drug users and populations affected by HIV and HCV. The program includes risk reduction supplies, overdose prevention, testing and counseling for various diseases, and comprehensive physical and mental health assessments.
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Supervised Consumption Service

This service, also at the Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre, offers a monitored, hygienic environment for people to use pre-obtained drugs, reducing harm from substance use. It includes medical interventions, sterile supplies, education on harm reduction, and connection to recovery-oriented services.
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Injectable Opioid Agonist Therapy Program

The program at the Sheldon Chumir Health Centre offers outpatient treatment for individuals with severe Opioid Use Disorder, particularly those not successful with methadone or Suboxone. It provides clinically supervised settings and medically prescribed hydromorphone for direct injection.

Women's Shelters

These shelters provide essential services and support to women and children in Calgary, addressing specific needs such as safety from domestic violence, cultural sensitivity, and transitional living arrangements​