First observed in 1911, International Women’s Day celebrates women’s achievements, recognizes challenges faced by women and girls globally, and raises awareness about the discrimination womenRead More…
Sex and labour trafficking are the two dominant forms of human trafficking in Canada
February 22, 2023 | In The News News
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day February 22nd marks Canada’s third National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. First observed in 2021, the Canadian government officially declared theRead More…
Emergency shelter shuttle service provides nearly 200 transports to emergency homeless shelters since last weekend
February 3, 2023 | Alpha House News DOAP Team In The News News
FROM THE CITY OF CALGARY NEWSROOM Emergency shelter shuttle service provides nearly 200 transports to emergency homeless shelters since last weekend (calgary.ca) As 14 cmRead More…
RE: Overdose Prevention Services in Calgary
September 23, 2022 | Alpha House News In The News News
ALPHA HOUSE STATEMENT DATE: September 23, 2022 RE: Overdose Prevention Services in Calgary Earlier this week, Alpha House notified some community members that weRead More…
When to Call DOAP (and when NOT to call DOAP)
July 6, 2022 | Alpha House News DOAP Team
DOAP Overview: The DOAP Team offers transportation and crisis support for those dealing with addiction issues. The team provides system navigation, and addiction and housingRead More…
New Mural for Detox Gathering Room
June 10, 2022 | Alpha House News Client Spotlights Indigenous
Q&A: Trevor G. on Inspiration and the Connection Between Art & Spirit Sound Artist, Illustrator, Painter, and client of Alpha House Society’s Detox Program, TrevorRead More…
Housing Outreach
March 17, 2022 | Alpha House News Housing
Housing Outreach Alpha House’s newest program is no longer a pilot project. Thanks to funding through the Calgary Homeless Foundation, our Housing Outreach Program hasRead More…
A Look Back – 40 Years of Service
February 8, 2022 | Alpha House News David Blog Series
Look to this day. For it is life, The very life of life. In its brief course lie all The realities and verities of existence,Read More…
A Day with Our DOAP Transit Team
November 16, 2021 | Alpha House News DOAP Team
A Day with Our DOAP Transit Team The DOAP Transit (Downtown Outreach Addictions Partnership Transit) team is a partnership between Alpha House Society and CalgaryRead More…
Meet Harvey
September 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
Harvey has just moved into Alpha House’s Permanent-Supportive Housing Program in Sunnyside; Aurora House. He’s from the Siksika Nation just outside of Calgary and firstRead More…