Shelter & Housing Support
This page will include resources within the Chestermere, Langdon, Indus, and Calgary area that offer different types of shelters, and housing support.
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If you are needing immediate support for crisis please call 911 or are in need of immediate shelter please contact an Emergency Shelter
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Types of shelters
Every individual has different needs when it comes to safe housing and shelter.
Take a look if you are not sure what type of help you are in need of.
Emergency Shelter ​​
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Short-term housing for homeless individuals & families
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Services can vary
Source: Government of Alberta
Alberta Council of Women's Shelters
Secondary Stage Shelters or Transitional Shelters​
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The step between emergency shelter and permanent residence
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Domestic Violence Shelters are found under this category
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Provide support in finding permanent housing
EMERGENCY SHELTERS
Click the Agency Logos for more information on these Emergency Shelters.
Maskan: Canadian Pakistani Support Group (CPSG)
(For women & children fleeing DV)
403-971-2774
Awo Taan Healing Lodge
(For anyone affected by family violence & abuse)
403-531-1972 (Crisis Line)
403-531-1976 (Crisis Line)
403-531-1970 ext.200 (Main Line)
Brenda’s House: Children’s Cottage Society
(Families)
403-242-8575 (Shelter & Housing Support)
403-233-2273 (24/7 Support Line)
The Mustard Seed
(2 shelters: Sober Adults Men & Women)
403-723-9422 (Foothills Shelter for Men)
587-447-1345 (Women’s Shelter)
Calgary Drop-In Centre
(Singles 18+)
403-266-3600 (24/7 Line)
403-263-5707 (Main Line)
The Salvation Army (West Campus)
(Sober Women 18+)
403-930-2711
True North Society
(Shelter for all including men)
(Singles & families impacted by abuse; offers men’s shelter)
403-934-6634 (Crisis & Main Line)
YW Calgary
(Women 18+)
403-266-0707 (Crisis Line)
403-263-1550 (Main Line)
403-266-4111 (Shelter Info Line)
SECONDARY STAGE & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS
Click the Agency Logos for more information on these Second Stage Shelters.
Airdrie P.O.W.E.R : Protecting Our Women with Emergency Resources
(Day shelter & legal clinics)
403-960-0644
Dana’s House: The Elizabeth Fry Society
(For Indigenous women who have been criminalized & trying to reorient into society & establish their own housing)
403-294-0737
Nisa Homes: Calgary
(Provides shelter & support to Muslim women & children)
1-888-456-8043 ext. 404
Radiance Family Society
(For women & children)
403-243-2002
403-860-9412 (Intake Line)
Discovery House
(For women & children fleeing DV)
403-670-0467 (Main Line)
403-860-9412 (Intake Line)
Elizabeth House
(For pregnant women & mothers experiencing housing instability)
403-228-9724
RESET Society of Calgary
(Women 16+ fleeing sexual exploitation)
403-918-7311 (Intake)
403-237-8477 (Main Line)
The Brenda Stafford Foundation: Heart & Home Network
(For women & children)
403-270-7240 (Main Line)
403-860-9412 (Intake Line)
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Victory Foundation
(Transitional Housing: Singles, women+ children, sober)
403-264-0598
Children & Youth Shelters
Click the Agency Logos for more information on these Youth Housing Programs
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RESET Society of Calgary
(Women 16+ fleeing sexual exploitation)
403-918-7311
Trellis: Eleanor’s House
(Youth experiencing sexual exploitation 13-17)
403-253-7097
Senior Shelters & Housing Programs
Click the Agency Logos for more information on Senior Shelters & Housing Programs
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Prince of Peace Manor & Harbour
(Supportive Living & Dementia Care)
403-285-5080
Trinity Place Foundation of Alberta
(60+ independent living for low & moderate income)
403-269-3183
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Housing & Community Supports
If you need support with housing: rental assistance, financial assistance, permanent housing support etc. in the community.
Alberta Support: Affordable Housing Programs
Housing options for Albertans with low income, including families, seniors, and individuals with special needs.
Call: 1-877-644-9992 (toll-free)
Government of Canada - Financial ASSISTANCE
Housing Benefits
The Government of Canada has federal benefits for financial assistance
Call: 1-800-277-9914
Rocky View Foundation
Rental Assistance Benefit (RAB) Application for Airdrie, Cochrane, or elsewhere in the Rocky View Region
Call: 403-945-9724
Onward Homes
Onward Homes provides low-income Calgarians with a safe and affordable place to call home.
Accessible Housing
Accessible Housing provides Calgarians with limited mobility with accessible housing, supportive living and making residential and community spaces more accessible to everyone.
Call: 403-282-1872
Victory Foundation
Victory Foundation provides single men, single women, and women with children with safe, secure, and affordable community housing.
Call: 403-264-0598
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