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.
Call: 403-297-1746
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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