Community resources

Various social and public agencies in Airdrie provide key social programs and services to the community.

As the availability of social supports in the community constantly evolve, the alphabetical list of agencies below is not meant to be a complete listing of all social service agencies currently available in Airdrie.

Visit each agency's website for the latest contact information, hours of operation and service descriptions.

This Emergency Resource Card will help you better navigate the supports and resources available in emergency situations.

Helpseeker

Helpseeker is available for more information on how to access social and health-related support and services.

The website is a free location-based services network that will allow residents to find the closest, most relevant service for their needs with complete privacy. Organizations listed on HelpSeeker in Airdrie include counselling, addictions, abuse and domestic violence support.

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Airdrie and District Victims Assistance Society

Located at Airdrie RCMP Detachment - 2 Highland Park Way NE, Airdrie, AB T4A 0R1

Phone: 403-945-7290
Website:www.airdrievictimassistance.ca

Services offered

Take calls from the community for emotional support, information and referrals via telephone or in person.
If you're calling after office hours, please leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible. If you or someone you know is in danger and needs help now, call 911.
24/7 crisis support available through ADVAS and the RCMP.

The ADVAS community volunteer program is supported through funding from the City's FCSS grant program.

Airdrie Food Bank Society

20 East Lake Way NE, Airdrie, AB T4A 2J3

Phone: 403.948.0063
Website: www.airdriefoodbank.com
Email: info@airdriefoodbank.com

Services offered:

Food hampers by appointment
Bread and extras through the Walk-In Pantry Program
Emergency food packs for agencies
Kids’ snacks for local schools
Community Kitchen cooking classes & workshops

The Airdrie Food Bank's volunteer and community kitchen programs are supported through funding from the City's FCSS grant program.

Airdrie Housing Limited

#211 - 125 Main St. NW, Airdrie, AB T4B 0P7

Phone: 403.945.3900 / 403.948.1200 Intake services through Community Links. Please phone for initial assessment.
Website: www.airdriehousing.ca
Email: assessment@airdriehousing.ca / info@airdriehousing.ca

Airdrie Housing Limited facilitates and manages affordable housing to meet the diverse needs of our community

Airdrie Meals on Wheels Society

Mailing address: Box 10081, Airdrie AB T4A0H4

Phone: 403.815.1400
Website: www.airdriemealsonwheels.ca
Email: inquiries@airdriemealsonwheels.ca

Services offered:

We provide subsidized meals for those that cannot prepare nutritious meals for themselves. This includes seniors, those with disabilities, those recovering from surgery or illness, those who are temporarily without a caregiver. We accommodate most dietary restrictions or food sensitivities.

The AMOW volunteer program is supported through funding from the City's FCSS grant program.

Airdrie Over 50 Club

#101 - 275 Jensen Drive, Airdrie, AB T4B 1P7

Phone: 403.948.6287
Website: airdrieover50club.com
Email: president@airdrieover50club.com / membership@airdrieover50club.com

A place where mature adults can gather and participate in a variety of recreational, social, cultural and artistic endeavours.

Airdrie Public Library

111 - 304 Main Street SE, Airdrie, AB T4B 3C3

Phone: 403-948-0600

Live online chat available during open hours
Website: www.airdriepubliclibrary.ca
Email: info@airdriepubliclibrary.ca

Services offered:

Free Online eResources include:
• eBook and e-audiobook downloads
• Interactive online children’s books
• Newspapers and magazines from around the world
• Free video streaming
• eResources to support students and life-long learners; includes AB curriculum support
• Online language learning

In-person programming and events for preschool, school-aged, teens and adults:

• See Programming under Programs and Events on the library’s website
• Maker programs with an emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
• Additional programs being developed for each quarter.

Alberta Health Services - Addiction and Mental Health

Urgent Mental Health Care
Airdrie Urgent Care: website

604 Main Street S, Airdrie, Alberta T4B 3K7

Phone: 403-912-8500

Crisis Phone Numbers

Distress Center: 403-266-4357
Provincial Abuse Line: 1-855-443-5722
Hope for Wellness Line (Indigenous) 1-855-242-3310
Addictions Help Line: 1-866-332-2322
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868

Services are voluntary. Referrals can be made by the individual or by their parent/guardian through Access Mental Health at
Ph. (403) 943-1500. Options may include an initial consultation with a clinician or referral to a more appropriate service.

Individual counselling to help people address and manage their emotional, psychological, mental health and/or addiction concerns. We are seeing individuals across the lifespan from children to seniors and can provide a referral to appropriate services and/or initial consultation with clinicians to discuss options.

The various services we provide include:

Geriatrics: support for individuals with cognitive impairment with or without compromised physical health. Referrals can be made through your family physician.
Addiction Services: individual counselling via zoom and telephone
Clinical Supports: Individual support via phone or zoom at this time, and in person, when clinically required.

Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Calgary and Area

5945 Centre Street S, Calgary, AB T2H 0C2

Phone: 403-777-3535
Website: www.bbbscalgary.ca
Email: bbbs.calgary@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca

The BBBS Mentoring in Airdrie and Teen Mentoring programs are supported through funding from the City's FCSS grant program.

BGC Airdrie (formerly Boys and Girls Club of Airdrie)

200 East Lake Crescent NE (Ron Ebbesen Arena), Airdrie

Phone: 403.948.3331 / 1.877.948.3331
Website: www.bgcairdrie.com
Email: info@bgcairdrie.com

Services include

In Home Support, may require a referral from Children’s Services.
Online resources and virtual groups. Supporting children, youth and families.
Educational and youth resources, information and support.
Activities, family support, mental health resources, information and referral for children, youth and families

The BGCA children, volunteer, youth evening and outreach services, and youth in transition programs are supported through funding from the City's FCSS grant program.

Centre for Sexuality

700 – 1509 Centre Street SW, Calgary

Phone: 403.283.5580
Website: www.centreforsexuality.ca
Email: info@centreforsexuality.ca

Centre for Sexuality is a community-based organization delivering programs & services to support healthy sexuality across the lifespan.

The Centre for Sexuality's Relationship and Sexual Health Education Program for youth in grades 7-12 is supported through funding from the City's FCSS grant program.

Community Links (North Rocky View Community Links)

211, 125 Main Street NW, Airdrie AB T4B 0P7

Phone: 403-945-3900 / 1-866-945-3905
Website: www.nrvcl.ab.ca
Email: info@nrvcl.ab.ca

Community Links provides a variety of valuable programs and services offered by Community Links for all ages living within the North Rocky View Region in Alberta (Airdrie, Beiseker, Crossfield, Irricana, and surrounding North Rocky View County).

Community Links manages intake and referral for the City of Airdrie.

Their Airdrie Senior Outreach, Community Connections, Counselling Services, Family Resource and Volunteer programs offered are supported through funding from the City's FCSS grant program.

Employment Services - Prospect/Rocky View & Wheatland Employment Services

Airdrie: 412-121 Main St SW, Airdrie, AB T4B 0P8, also office locations in Cochrane and Strathmore

Phone: 403.273-2822
Website: www.prospectnow.ca
Email: info@prospectnow.ca
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/ProspectRWES/

Services offered:

Assist people with their resumes, job searches, interview skills and more. These services can be provided in-person or remotely as needed.
Access to computers, WiFi, printing, faxing and photocopying.
Our Employment Resource Centre and Career Advisors are ready to help you find work or transition into a new industry.
Employability Assessments
Mock interviews
Work search assistance
Job Board
Remote workshops

Highland Primary Care Network

Phone: 587.287.1727
Website: www.hpcn.ca

Services offered:

Registered Nurses and Social Workers work inside local doctor’s offices (also known as Medical Homes), to provide mental, physical and social support for people of all ages.
At our central clinic we provide a Chronic Pain Program, Health Improvement Program and 7 to 7 teen Youth and Family Mental Health Program.
To access any of these programs, please speak with your family doctor. All of our programs are publicly funded and are at no cost to the person.

Volunteer Airdrie Society

Bay D, 108 Edmonton Trail NE, Airdrie, AB (by appointment)

Mailing address: P.O. Box 80024, Downtown RPO

Call or text 403-993-5034

Website: www.volunteerairdrie.ca

Leadership, Empowerment, Achieving a Difference (LEAD) & Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC Airdrie) youth programs, in-person or online as an option.
Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award program via email/online/phone.
Virtual and Micro Volunteering Opportunities available through our Better Impact app, which can be accessed via our website.
Drive Happiness Seniors Assisted Transportation Volunteer Driver Program (medical & non-medical trips locally and to Calgary)
Volunteer Airdrie Volunteer Driver Program (non-seniors, including youth for school, medical, domestic violence move & court)
In partnership with Community Links, Volunteer Airdrie volunteers are involved in the Snow Angels Program in providing snow removal assistance
Volunteer-supported home services for seniors and disabled residents, including moving services, yard & garden maintenance

Volunteer Airdrie's Youth Volunteer Corps Program is supported through funding from the City's FCSS grant program.