Cultural Connection at Alpha House

Stories, songs, dance, and ceremony are experiences that can bring people together to celebrate and appreciate traditions and culture. Clients in our detox and recovery-oriented housing programs attend public events like Powwows and cultural gatherings, where they can engage and participate alongside the broader community and feel connected to something larger than themselves.

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History of Homelessness

In 1995, the Alberta government devoted an amount worth 0.36% of its GDP to housing; just five years later, this amount had shrunk to 0.10%. The Alberta government’s annual spending on housing didn’t start to increase again until the late 2000s.

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Reducing Homelessness

We are changing the game in encampment response to rapidly house individuals who are rough sleeping. Introducing: The Boreal

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Right Response. Right Time.

911 Call Diversion Initiative in Calgary.

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Engaging Vulnerable Persons Training

This workshop is designed for any individual or group who is interested in understanding more about navigating public substance use, homelessness, and street-involved interactions. 

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Alpha House Society is a non-profit, charitable agency providing safe and caring environments for individuals whose lives are affected by alcohol and other substance dependencies

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Who We Help

Our work is a direct intersection of homelessness, addiction, and mental health. All of our clients’ lives have been impacted by alcohol and other drug dependencies.

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Who We Are

Alpha House has a long history of innovating and evolving to meet the changing needs of our clients, the city, and the increasing complexities of homelessness and drug use.

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How You Can Help

Your support gives vulnerable men and women access to safe and caring environments 24/7

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How We Help

Our services make up a continuum of care, which clients can enter at any point based on their needs. We operate shelter, detox, outreach, and housing programs.

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OUR IMPACT

Calgary Alpha House Society’s work positively impacts the Calgary community by providing help to vulnerable citizens. In doing so, we divert individuals away from unnecessary uses of health care, criminal justice, and emergency systems by building relationships and connecting clients to more appropriate community resources.

client interactions with our Outreach Teams in FY2025-26

individuals moved on to treatment from Alpha House’s Detox Program in FY2025-26

Individuals supported through our shelter in FY25-26

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