Addiction Support Resources
Community Support Meetings And Organizations
Mind And Meaning : Tuesdays 7PM MST
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SMART Recovery - Led by Shane
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Alcoholics Anonymous: https://aa-intergroup.org/meetings/
SMART Recovery: https://smartrecovery.org/meeting
Recovery Dharma: https://recoverydharma.online/
Reach For Recovery - 403 266 8711
Adult Addiction Services Calgary - 403 367 5000
Counseling Services
Adult Addiction Services Calgary - 403 367 5000
Adult Addiction Services and the adjacent Rapid Access Addition Medicine (RAAM) clinic are publicly run services through Recovery Alberta. Adult Addiction Services Calgary provides counseling and resources for people struggling with addiction, while the RAAM clinic provides information and prescription for addiction medicine. There is no pharmacy onsite and clients will need to use their preferred pharmacy to have the medication dispensed. For a full list of services please phone the number above or click the link below.
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/service.aspx?id=1060378
Literature
Viktor Frankl - Man's Search For Meaning
Charles Duhigg - The Power of Habit
James Nestor - Breath
Arthur C. Brooke - The Meaning Of Your Life
Shawn Achor - The Happiness Advantage
Darren Hardy - The Compound Effect
Videos
Ted Talk - Everything You Think About Addiction Is Wrong https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PY9DcIMGxMs
God Is In The Neurons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPEdDcs_8ZQ
Yale University https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ5LH634W8s
Dr. Gabor Mate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66cYcSak6nE
Mind Remake - 18 Videos On Addiction https://mindremakeproject.org/2021/09/22/best-ted-talks-for-addiction/
Coursera.com - university level courses that include courses on mental health and addiction
Apps
Insight Timer - an app with both free and paid membership that gives access to thousands of mediations, talks, mindfulness courses and music
Finch - an app that focuses on mindfulness through taking care of a small virtual animal through goal setting and getting rewards for completing goals. Available free with paid purchases available
Calm - A mindfulness app with paid purchases available
Headspace- a mindfulness app with paid purchases available
Everything AA - An app that is exactly what it is named. Includes sobriety day tracker, access to all major AA books and literature, meeting finder ETC.
SMART Recovery - includes articles, meeting finder and many other resources related to the SMART Recovery Program
Shelters
Calgary Area Shelters
There are many shelters located in Calgary that offer a range of different services, including specific shelters for women, as well as those for people fleeing domestic violence. Some also offer rehabilitation services for those struggling with addiction. If you have a specific need please feel free to reach out to our team. Click the link below for a list of Calgary area shelters
Detox Facilities
Going through withdrawal from substances can be extraordinarily difficult and can also be dangerous or even life threatening. We highly recommend that if you are planning to quit use of a substance that you may have become physically dependent on that you do so with medical supervision. Click the link below for a list of Calgary Area detox facilities
Food Resources - Calgary Area
Calgary Food Bank:
Click link for locations and phone numbers
My Little Pantry Calgary
A community-run, volunteer-supported, free food stations aimed at reducing food insecurity. Notable locations include the Erin Woods Community Association (83 Erin Park Dr SE), the Coventry Hills Initiative (90 Covepark Sq NE), and the Beltline Fridge & Pantry. They operate on a "take what you need, leave what you can" basis, providing 24/7 access to food and necessities.
Key Little Free Pantry Locations & Resources
- Erin Woods: Located at the Erin Woods Community Association, 83 Erin Park Dr SE.
- Coventry Hills: Located at 90 Covepark Sq NE, run by volunteers.
- Beltline Fridge & Pantry: 221 12th Ave S.W. (Open 24/7).
- Greater Forest Lawn: 6100 8 Ave SE.
- Capital Hill: Located at the community centre, 20th AVE and 15th ST NW.
- General Information: You can find more locations and donation guidelines through the Calgary Little Free Pantries Facebook page.
What to Donate/Take
These pantries accept:
- Shelf-stable, non-perishable food items (canned goods, pasta, rice).
- Toiletries and hygiene products.
- Personal items like bandaids and period products.
- Note: Generally, no home-cooked meals or opened items are allowed for safety reasons.
Okotoks Food Bank:
Click link for location and phone number
Airdrie Food Bank
Click link for location and phone number
Harm Reduction And Safe Injection Sites
While we believe abstinence from or moderation of substances to always be the best choice, if you are planning to continue use, we believe harm reduction is the next best thing. Please note that we do not provide harm reduction services and our focus is on people working on their recovery, however please see the link below for a list of harm reduction resources.