Youth to Adult Healthcare Transition Resources
Community Access, Advocacy & Support Resources
Community Supports
Children's Link Society, The
The Children's Link Society
Provides resources, information, parent-to-parent connections and hope to families and professionals who care for and work with children and youth with special needs.
403-230-9158
Community Resource Centres
Family Resorces Furtherance Project
Assists individuals and families with accessing community resources by providing information and referrals for basic needs such as food, clothing, housing, employment and transportation.
Highbanks
Highbanks Society
Supports vulnerable pregnant or parenting women between 16-24 years old who are leaving situations of domestic violence, poverty, and/or homelessness, and are committed to their educational goals.
403-521-0082
Inglewood Opportunity Hub
Inglewood Opportunity Hub
A one-stop-shop for vulnerable youth that provides a combination of services in one location, removing the barriers of having to navigate complex systems in a number of different locations.
403-774-1674
https://www.woodshomes.ca/programs/inglewood-opportunity-hub/
McMan Youth Family and Community Services Association
McMan Youth Family and Community Services Association
Offers a wide range of programs and services that support and encourage individuals and families to achieve their full potential as members of their community.
403-280-6293
Trellis Society
Trellis Society
Works with children, youth and families to unlock potential, support growth, improve access to resources, develop family and community supports and build people’s capacity to deal with life’s challenges.
403-219-3477
Comprehensive Information Sources
211 ALBERTA
211
Provides access to a full range of community, health, government and social services in Alberta.
Dial 2-1-1
Alberta Supports
Government of Alberta
Helping you find and apply for family and social supports in Alberta.
1-877-644-9992
City of Calgary Social Programs and Services
City of Calgary
Lists a variety of Calgary services and programs.
Dial 3-1-1
Government of Alberta - Disability Supports
Government of Alberta
Links to Alberta government services and supports for adults and children with disabilities.
https://www.alberta.ca/supports-for-people-with-disabilities.aspx
navigate for kids™
Funded by the Calgary Scope society
navigate for kids™ is a free web application that provides information about disability-related resources in Calgary for families with children (up to 18 years of age). It is also offered in the following languages: Tagalog, Punjabi, Chinese & Arabic.
Life & Social Skills
Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured (ARBI)
Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured
Makes life better for survivors of severe brain injury and stroke
403-242-7116
Between Friends
Between Friends Club
Creates opportunities for people with disabilities to connect, grow and belong.
403-269-9133
Calgary Alternative Day Options (CADO)
Calgary Alternative Support Services
A day program serving adults with developmental disabilities. Intake is by referral from Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD).
403-283-0611
Chrysalis
Chrysalis Society
Provides personalized services to assist individuals with disabilities to achieve their employment, volunteer or recreation goals.
403-258-1501
Independent Living Resource Centre of Calgary (ILRCC)
Independent Living Resource Centre of Calgary
Provides referrals, training and programs to persons with disabilities to assist them in achieving their own level of independence.
403-263-6880
Recreation & Fitness
Calgary Parks & Recreation
A variety of services and initiatives for children & youth to encourage participation in recreation, art and culture.
Calgary Recreation Discovery - for people with disabilities
City of Calgary
A resource directory to help you become familiar with recreation & leisure opportunities for people with disabilities.
https://www.calgary.ca/csps/recreation/recreation-discovery.html
Canadian Adaptive Snowsports Association (CADS)
Promotes alpine snow sports by teaching people with disabilities how to ski or snowboard using adaptive skills and equipment tailored to their needs.
403-286-8050 (call or text)
Disabled Sailing Association of Alberta
Disabled Sailing Association of Alberta
Offers sailing programs for children and adults with disabilities. (On site May through mid-September)
403-238-0689
Journeys Therapeutic Riding Society (Nanton, AB)
Journeys Therapeutic Riding Society
A supervised riding experience for children, youth and adults with physical disabilities, special needs or children and youth at-risk.
403-646-2345
MNP Community & Sport Centre
MNP Community & Sport Centre
Offers programs for all ages, fitness levels and abilities.
403-233-8393
National accessArts Centre (NaAC)
National accessArts Centre (NaAC)
Supports artists living with developmental and/or physical disabilities through on-site studio assistance and workshops, as well as through immersive programs delivered online.
403-253-3174
Opening Gaits Therapeutic Riding Society of Calgary
Opening Gaits Therapeutic Riding Society of Calgary
Provides children and adults with disabilities the opportunity to experience the physical, social, and emotional benefits of riding on and spending time with a horse.
403-254-4184
Push to Open Nature
Push To Open Nature
The goal of the Push to Nature initiative is to increase opportunities and invite the full participation of all Albertans in parks.
Rocky Mountain Adaptive
Rocky Mountain Adaptive
Enables all children and adults with intellectual, physical or cognitive impairments to access, learn and participate in all sport and recreation activities in the Canadian Rockies.
403-431-1354
Rotary Challenger Park
Calgary Rotary Challenger Park Society
A barrier-free meeting and recreational facility accessible to all, regardless of age or ability.
403-250-2707
Special Olympics Calgary (SOC)
Special Olympics Calgary
Enriches the lives of Albertans with an intellectual disability through sport.
587-404-2385
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Neuro Rehab Centre (NRC)
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Neuro Rehab Centre (NRC)
Helps individuals with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities achieve and improve their goals and develop their overall quality of life through activity and exercise.
1-888-654-5444
Wheelchair Sports Alberta
Wheelchair Sports Alberta
Provides opportunities for those with physical disabilities to participate in sports/athletics.
1-888-453-6770
YMCA Calgary
Offers programs and services that give children, youth and adults the opportunity to belong, grow, thrive and lead.
Social & Emotional Supports
Building Bridges
Offers counselling to families, couples and individuals.
587-318-0018
Calgary Counselling Centre
Calgary Counselling Centre
Provides counselling for all (individuals, youth and families) of all backgrounds.
403-265-4980
Carya
Carya
Services designed to enhance individual & family relationships, help children reach full potential, engage older adults in contributing to their communities and assist vulnerable citizens to maintain dignity.
403-269-9888
ConnecTeen
Distress Centre
A program that offers teens the opportunity to connect with a peer, who understands their unique perspective and can help them talk through their issues.
403-264-8336
Distress Centre
Distress Centre Calgary
24 hour crisis line.
403-266-4357
Insight Counselling
Strives to promote positive change in all aspects of an individual's personal and working life, through affordable counselling and psychotherapy.
403-210-0334
JFSC
JFSC
Provides social services to individuals and families based on the values of compassion, social justice and improving the world.
403-287-3510
Kindred
Kindred
Support & programs designed to strengthen family relationships, work on personal goals, and gain skills and knowledge as a new parent.
403-233-2360
Kindred Counselling
A safe, supportive, and inclusive space to tap into strength and resiliency, and examine or repair areas of disconnection.
403-966-0859 or 403-850-5032
Muslim Families Network Society
Muslim Families Network Society
Enhances the physical, social, and spiritual well being of individuals and families in Calgary by providing education and awareness, poverty relief and social supports based on Islamic principles and values.
403-466-6367
One Step At A Time Counselling
Free counselling service for adults, couples and families who are going through a challenge in life and need to talk.
587-774-9736
Serenity Now Wellness Centre
Offers psychotherapy, couples counselling, addiction and substance use, health and wellness services, and more.
403-454-7600
Women’s Centre of Calgary
Women’s Centre of Calgary
Offers women an opportunity to both receive and provide support, connect with others and build community through a variety of programs.
403-264-1155
Wood's Homes - In-Home & Counselling Services
Wood's Homes
Provides information about in-home & counseling services available through Wood's Homes.
https://www.woodshomes.ca/our-services/inhome-counselling-services/
YWCA
Offers child and family counselling, as well as adult counselling to women, men, and gender diverse individuals.
403-263-1550
Social & Emotional Supports - Alberta Health Services
Alberta Children's Hospital Spiritual Care
Alberta Health Services
Spiritual care providers support spiritual health needs for those with any or no religious affiliation.
403-955-7868
Alberta Healthy Living Program
Alberta Health Services
Provides information, education, techniques, and support to help Albertans with a chronic condition improve their health and quality of life.
FCRC Family to Family Connections Program
Alberta Health Services
Dealing with a child’s health concern, connect 1-on-1 with someone who has had a similar experience.
403-955-7187
http://fcrc.albertahealthservices.ca/family/f2f/connect-with-another-family.php
Family & Community Resource Centre (FCRC)
Alberta Health Services
A comfortable & friendly place at the AB Children’s Hospital to access credible health information, community resources and individualized supports.
403-955-3272
Supports for Immigrants
Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS)
Calgary Catholic Immigration Society
Provides settlement and integration services to all immigrants and refugees in Southern Alberta.
403-262-2006
Calgary Immigrant Women's Association (CIWA)
Calgary Immigrant Women's Association (CIWA)
An agency that recognizes, responds to, and focuses on the unique concerns and needs of immigrant and refugee women, girls, and their families.
403-444-1758
Centre for Newcomers
Centre for Newcomers
Supports newcomers and the receiving community in becoming a diverse, united community, through services and initiatives that create conditions of success for newcomers and that foster a welcoming environment in Calgary.
403-569-3325
Immigrant Services Calgary
Immigrant Services Calgary
Provides a wide range of services to support settlement and integration of immigrants and refugees in Calgary.
403-265-1120
Supports for People with Autism
Ability Hub, The
The Ability Hub
An inclusive centre for learning and community connection where the Sinneave Family Foundation is actively involved in program development and service delivery, and where they host partner organizations, community groups and activities that support autistic youth and adults to thrive.
403-210-5000
https://sinneavefoundation.org/about-us-sinneave/the-ability-hub/
Autism Aspergers Friendship Society of Calgary
Autism Aspergers Friendship Society of Calgary
Provides respite care in a recreational environment for children, youth and adults on the Autism Spectrum.
403-246-7383
Autism Calgary
Autism Calgary
Provides support and advocacy for families and individuals living with ASD.
403-250-5033
Autism Society Alberta (ASA)
Autism Society Alberta
The voice of Alberta’s ASD community.
1-877-777-7192
KidsHealth: Checklist for Teens with ASD
A transition planning checklist for teens with autism
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/autism-checklist-teens.html
Thriving in Adulthood (Sinneave Family Foundation)
Thriving in Adulthood (Sinneave Family Foundation)
Services, supports, programs, information and collaborative initiatives to facilitate the transition to adulthood for adolescents, adults, and families living with autism.
403-210-5000
Supports for People with Cancer
Kids Cancer Care
Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta
Programs to meet the needs of young people affected by cancer and their families during each stage of the cancer journey, from diagnosis through treatment and beyond.
1-888-554-2267 (Toll-free in Alberta)
Wellspring Alberta
Wellspring Alberta
Provides a comprehensive range of support, resources and programs so anyone living with cancer and the people who care for them can improve the quality of their lives.
1-866-682-3135
Supports for People with Disabilities
Alberta Easter Seals
Easter Seals Alberta
Provides services that foster inclusion, independence and recreation for individuals with disabilities and medical conditions.
1-877-732-7837
CP Kids & Families
CP Kids & Families
Provides family-focused support, resources, programs and opportunities to Calgary area individuals and families affected by Cerebral Palsy.
403-205-4935
Calgary Alternative Support Services (CASS)
Calgary Alternative Support Services
Services and resources to promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities.
403-283-0611
Calgary Progressive Lifestyle Foundation (CPLF)
Calgary Progressive Lifestyle Foundation
Promotes self-sufficiency and growth within adults who have a disability through community presence and participation.
403-276-1016
Calgary Scope Society
Calgary SCOPE Society
Provides a range of high quality, innovative services that support people with disabilities to be respected, contributing members of Calgary’s communities.
403-509-0200
Calgary Society for Persons with Disabilities (CSPD)
Calgary Society for Persons with Disabilities
Provides support for person with developmental disabilities to reach their greatest potential.
403-246-4450
Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta
Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta
For youth between the ages of 16 and 25, they offer customized support to help them prepare for adult life.
403-543-1161
Connections Counselling and Consulting Foundation
Connections Counselling and Consulting Foundation
Parenting skills education and family support to help adults who have a developmental disability, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome or brain injury be successful parents.
403-209-1100
Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre (DDRC)
Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre of Calgary
Offers programs and resources for children and adults with disabilities, their friends and family, and other people in the community.
403-240-3111
Inclusion Alberta
Inclusion Alberta
Family based non-profit federation that advocates on behalf of children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families.
403-717-0361
Independent Living Resource Centre of Calgary (ILRCC)
Independent Living Resource Centre of Calgary
Provides referrals, training and programs to persons with disabilities in Alberta to assist them in achieving their own level of independence.
403-263-6880
Poss-Abilities (CAPA)
Calgary Alternative Support Services
Provides support/advocacy with systems navigation/access and community connections as well as case management and service coordination.
403-283-0611
Spinal Cord Injury Alberta (SCI Alberta)
Spinal Cord Injury Alberta (SCI Alberta)
Empowers people with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities to achieve Independence and full Community Participation.
1-888-654-5444
Ups and Downs - Calgary Down Syndrome Association
Ups and Downs - Calgary Down Syndrome Association
Provides education and support for parents, and social activities for children and adults with Down syndrome.
403-289-4394
Vecova (formerly VRRI)
Vecova Centre for Disability Services and Research
Provides a wide range of supports and services for individuals with disabilities and diverse needs.
403-284-1121
Supports for People with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Calgary Fetal Alcohol Network (CFAN)
The Calgary Fetal Alcohol Network
A charity that aims to reduce the incidence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) and ensure people who are affected by it are able to live a positive and fulfilling life.
403-249-7215
McMan - FASD MAPS Program
McMan Youth Family and Community Services Association
Serves youth ages 13-21 who have been diagnosed with, or are suspected of having, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) through case management, in home, and group mentoring support.
Supports for People with IBD
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
A non-profit, volunteer-fueled organization dedicated to finding the cures for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improving the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases.
Crohn’s and Colitis Canada
Crohn’s and Colitis Canada
A Canadian volunteer-based charity focused on finding cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and improving the lives of children and adults affected by these diseases.
1-800-387-1479
Supports for People with a Chronic Condition
Alberta Lung
Alberta Lung
Raises and allocates funds for critical research, advocates in public policy, provides patient support and is a primary information source regarding lung health.
1-888-774-5864
Arthritis Society
The Arthritis Society
Provides leadership and funding for research, innovation, advocacy and information to improve the quality of life for Canadians affected by arthritis.
1-800-321-1433
Canadian Diabetes Association
Canadian Diabetes Association
Helps people with diabetes live healthy lives while working to find a cure.
1-800-226-8464
Cystic Fibrosis Canada
Cystic Fibrosis Canada
Aims to improve the lives of Canadians living with cystic fibrosis (CF), and ultimately to find a cure.
1-800-378-2233
Epilepsy Association of Calgary
Epilepsy Association of Calgary
Provides programs, services, and support to people living with, or impacted by, epilepsy in Calgary and Southern Alberta.
403-230-2764
Kidney Connect Program - Peer Support
Kidney Foundation of Canada
Lets you connect with someone who truly understands what it's like to live with kidney disease, and is willing to share their own experiences with you.
1-866-390-7337
Kidney Foundation of Canada
Kidney Foundation of Canada
Provides education and support, promotes access to high quality healthcare, funds innovative research and increases public awareness about kidney health and organ donation.
1-800-361-7494
Muscular Dystrophy Canada
Muscular Dystrophy Canada
Enhances the lives of those impacted with neuromuscular disorders by continually working to provide ongoing support and resources, while relentlessly searching for a cure through well-funded research.
1-800-567-2873
Southern Alberta Brain Injury Society (SABIS)
Southern Alberta Brain Injury Society
Helps adults with an acquired brain injury and family caregivers obtain the supports and services needed for the adult survivor to live as independently as possible in the community.
403-521-5212
Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Canada
Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Canada
Improves the quality of life of all individuals with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus and their families through awareness, education, advocacy and research.
1-800-565-9488