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Youth Health Centre

The Youth Health Centre is a safe and supportive place for youth ages 12-24 to get health and social care from a trustworthy and caring team of doctors, nurses and social workers.

An open door and an open ear.

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We are here to listen and to help you achieve your goals! If you need judgement-free, dignified medical support, job training, counselling, or parenting help, our Health Centre and Drop-In Centre are here for you.

What we offer

  • Medical care
  • Harm reduction supplies + support
  • Justice navigation
  • Mental health supports (ages 16+)
  • Sexual health supports (STI testing and treatment, pregnancy testing/options, and contraception options)
  • Pharmacy services
  • Basic needs support + case management
  • Variety of groups (closed and open)
  • LGBTQ2S+ supports
  • Prenatal and parenting programs
  • ID document support

Same day counselling

  • Same day counselling appointments are on a first-come-first-serve basis. If you can, please call ahead, but we will take walk-ins.
  • Same day counselling is for youth who need immediate mental health support.
  • If you need more than one session, we also offer longer-term counselling. Contact us to do a brief intake, and after that you can see a counsellor for up to 12 free sessions.

Youth Health Centre

Booking by APPOINTMENT ONLY

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Ages 12 – 24

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Monday – Friday, 10:30am – 5:15pm

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#104 2840 2 Ave SE
Accessible through Calgary Transit Blue Line LRT – Franklin Station

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Call 403-520-6270
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Youth Drop-In Space

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Ages 12 – 24

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Monday – Friday, 12:00pm – 5:00pm

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#104 2840 2 Ave SE

Our Social workers are available from 10:00am – 12:00pm Monday to Friday for 1:1 visits.

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Call 403-520-6270
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Text 403-680-9627

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Case management

Are you working with a youth aged 12-24 who could benefit from case management at The Alex? Please fill out the form below. For agencies only, please no individual or self-referrals.

If you are youth looking for Case Management services please drop in to see a social worker Monday through Friday between 2 and 5pm.

What is the Youth Health Centre?

Free youth groups