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Students' Association

of Bow Valley College

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Crisis Intervention Lines

National Suicide Crisis Helpline

988

Distress Centre

(403) 266-4357

Hope for Wellness -Indigenous support

1-855-242-3310

Resources / Supports

Mental health matters. Through Bow Valley College and our community partners, a variety of supports and services are available to help you succeed personally, academically, and professionally. Explore wellness, counselling, academic, financial, and community resources available to you. 

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Harm Reduction and Substance Use

SMART Recovery

131 7 Ave SW, Calgary AB T2P 0W5

Offers free peer-led meetings and resources for individuals, friends, and family members available online and in person.

(403) 619-4210 Visit Website

Eating Disorders

National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC)

Canada’s source for eating disorder education and support through programs and services:

Live Chat: NEDIC | Contact

Community Education: NEDIC | Community Education

1-866-633-4220nedic@uhn.caVisit Website

Eating Disorders

Silver Linings Foundation

Offers Recovery Navigation as a free service providing in-person support even without an eating disorder diagnosis. Service offered both in-person or virtual.

hello@silverliningsfoundation.caBook an Appointment

Sexual and Gender Based Violence

Alberta’s ONE LINE for Sexual Violence

A toll-free talk, text, and chat service that provides emotional support, information, and referral to anyone who has experienced or been impacted by sexual violence.

1-866-403-8000Visit Website

Sexual and Gender Based Violence

CCASA – Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse

Northland Building, Suite 700, 910-7th Ave SW

If you have been sexually assaulted within the last 96 hours, please go to the Sheldon Chumir Health Centre and ask for the Sexual Assault Response Team to access free CCASA services. Includes crisis intervention, counselling, clinical services, and educational resources.

(403) 237-5888info@calgarycasa.comVisit Website

Sexual and Gender Based Violence

Sagesse

240, 1509 Centre Street SW, in the Centre 15 building

Offers evidence-based peer support programs open to anyone in Alberta or Saskatchewan who have been impacted by domestic abuse, including people who are at risk of being abused, informally support others, or are involved in sex work. Alternative Contact (587) 801-7337

(403) 234-7337Visit Website

Sexual and Gender Based Violence

BVC - Sexual Violence Support

Learner Success Services, 345 – 6 Avenue SE, First floor, South Campus

The Sexual Violence Response Advisor provides confidential support and care for any Bow Valley College students impacted by sexual violence on- or off-campus, or before you became a student at BVC.

(587) 393-3124svra@bowvalleycollege.caVisit Website

2SLGBTQIA+

Centre for Sexuality

1509 Centre Street South, Suite 700 Calgary, AB T2G 2E6

Offers specialized Two-Spirit and 2SLGBTQIA+ programs.

(403) 283-5580 intake@centreforsexuality.caPrograms & Services

2SLGBTQIA+

Skipping Stone

#1900 - 736 6 Ave SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 3T7

Aims to connect trans and gender diverse youth, adults, and families with comprehensive and low barrier access to support.

(587) 333-4342info@skippingstone.caPrograms & Services

Food Security

Free Food in Alberta – Alberta Health Services

Website to help find emergency food programs including food banks, food hampers, and free meals in your local community.

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Food Security

Calgary Food Bank

Provides emergency food hampers free of cost with multiple satellite locations across the city for pick up.

(403) 253-2055info@calgaryfoodbank.comVisit Website

Emergency Shelters & Housing

SORce (Safe Communities Opportunity & Resource Centre)

1944 10 Ave SW, Calgary AB T3C 0J8

First-contact for people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Provides information and referrals to programs and services that can help address the barriers to stable housing. By walk-in only.

(587) 779-5015 Visit Website

Emergency Shelters & Housing

YWCA Calgary

Main Line: 403-263-1550

Provides immediate shelter and long-term housing solutions for women and families fleeing violence or facing instability.

Crisis: 403-266-0707communications@ywcalgary.caPrograms & Services

Emergency Shelters & Housing

Calgary Drop-In Centre

1 Dermot Baldwin Way SE Calgary, Alberta T2G 0P8

Providing low-barrier, trauma-informed and recovery-oriented support for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness to access permanent, supported, and affordable housing.

403-263-5707community@thedi.caVisit Website
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