Women Leading the Way in the Homeless-Serving Sector

“The 2024 theme for International Women’s Day is Inspire Inclusion…..It is worth celebrating that all of these agencies are led by women. But we also know that alone is not enough. It also does not mean that we have achieved ‘success’ in terms of diversity, equity, or inclusion, particularly when the sector, as CCVO point out in their report, has not yet defined what success looks like in this area.”

What does Harm Reduction mean?

“The social services sector evolves with the needs of the people that it serves; harm reduction has become a leading framework for those working with individuals facing homelessness and substance use challenges because of its effectiveness in minimizing risk in situations involving physical health, mental health, and/or substance use”

Introducing Alpha House

Follow along to learn more about Alpha House and the continuum of programs we provide for individuals whose lives are affected by substance dependencies in Calgary, Alberta

Engaging Vulnerable Persons

Join us at Village Commons for conversations about how and when to interact with our unhoused neighbours and how you can become a conduit for change around perceptions of homelessness. Twice monthly!

meet them where they're at

Alpha House has partnered with Ugly Apparel Co. to bring you ‘meet them where they’re at’ shirts ! A really cool collaboration that allows you to show you believe in supporting people’s individual needs from wherever they’re at in their journey


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


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.

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.

How You Can Help

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

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.


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 through our DOAP Teams in FY21-22

Needle debris were collected by our Needle Response Team in FY21-22.

Individuals supported through our shelter in FY21-22.


IN THE COMMUNITY

Harm Reduction

Harm Reduction

Harm Reduction The social services sector evolves with the needs of the people that it serves;...

Donating Expertise

Donating Expertise

Supporting Vulnerable Populations: Donating Services and Expertise With the need out there so...


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