LOCAL RESOURCES
Check out these local resources in the Calgary area if you need to reach out for support.
The Alex Youth Center
Various Programs
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The Alex Youth Health Centre operates with a team of dedicated doctors, nurses and support workers to provide health and social care to young people from ages 12-24. The Alex also facilitates a drop-in program which is currently adjusting hours and other restrictions according to Covid-19 measures. The Alex has many programs including some geared towards the LGBTQ2S+ community.
Address: #104 2840 2 Ave SE
Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary
LGBTQ+ Programs
Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary is a charitable, community-supported organization that provides a wide array of services to vulnerable youth.
Calgary OUTlink
Not-For-Profit
Calgary’s not-for-profit charity, Outlink, is dedicated to cultivating a community that embraces all sexualities and gender expressions and provides support, education, and outreach to the LGBTQ2IA+ community in Calgary, Alberta.
Address: UNIT 105 - 223 12 AVE SW
Website: https://www.calgaryoutlink.ca/
The Skipping Stone Foundation
LGBTQ+ Organization
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Peer groups, counselling, events, and resources for transgender individuals and gender diverse youth, adults, and families.
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Address: #1250 - 407 2 St SW
Website: https://www.skippingstone.ca/contact
Pride in Business
LGBTQ+ Organization
Pride in Business is an organization that is committed to helping LGBTQ+ businesses and professionals thrive. This organization hosts dynamic events to provide opportunities for networking as well as to provide education to the LGBTQ+ community and supporters.
Website: https://www.prideinbusiness.ca/
The Centre for Sexuality
LGBTQ+ Organization
The Centre for Sexuality’s main initiative is to ensure that everyone can have access to good sexual health as well as good resources about it. The Centre for Sexuality also provides many social services such as counselling and other programs that are LGBTQ+ oriented.
Address: 700 - 1509 Centre Street SW
Website: https://www.centreforsexuality.ca/