Large Calgary non-profit organization committed to enhancing the lives of older adults.
Offers adult services, information and programming. kerbycentre.com
Tel: 403-265-0661
Provides seniors with a gathering place for meetings, social events, and recreational activities; and to assist those who might be isolated in the community with visits and telephone calls. bownessseniorscentre.com
Tel: 403-286-4488
Particularly beneficial information on Seniors Programs and Services, including Transportation, Housing/Home support Services, Safety, Calgary Transit low income passes, Senior Services Home Maintenance, Recreation, Age Friendly Strategy and Inform Alberta Seniors Directory. calgary.ca
For life threatening emergencies call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.
If you have a health concern, you can speak to a nurse on this free, 24 hour telephone advice and health information service.
Call 811 albertahealthservices.ca
The provincial government provides a wide array of programmes and services to support seniors in Alberta seniors-housing.alberta.ca
Tel: 1- 800-232-9992
A multi-stakeholder group of knowledgeable, capable and passionate individuals from across public, private and non-profits sectors of Calgary and area dedicated to tackling the complex challenges of dementia. dementianetworkcalgary.ca
24 hour crisis line for personal support or for a senior who may be at risk. distresscentre.com
Tel: 403-266-HELP (403-266-4357)
Elder Abuse Resource Line
A 24 hour confidential information, support and potential referral regarding elder abuse including intake line for the Kerby Rotary Shelter.
Tel: 403-705-3250
811 Health Link
– clinical services including health advice and health navigation services
211 This is a free, confidential 24 hour information and referral system. It provides information on government and community based social services. For example, assistance with home care supports for seniors.
311 24 hour information on all City of Calgary services. calgary.ca
411 24 hour access to telephone directory listings across Canada (fee for this). canada411.ca (no fee)
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