Helpful Resources
Free Legal Services
Calgary Legal Guidance
Edmonton Community Legal Centre
Legal Aid Alberta
Yukon Legal Services Society
Job Opportunities
Kibbi
LMIA jobs database with a great app and search options
Job Bank
Search for Canadian jobs posted on the federal Government website
https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home
Immigrant & Refugee Organizations
Below are government and privately funded organizations who provide valuable services to the newcomer community, often for free or at minimal cost.
If you are asked for money for a service from any other office or organization, please check with Fisher Law or one of the organizations below to ensure you are not paying for services that are freely provided elsewhere.
Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association
#200, 138 4 Ave SE
Calgary, AB
T2G 4Z6
Immigrant Services Calgary
#1200, 910 7th Avenue SW
Calgary AB
T2P 3N8
403-265-1120
https://www.immigrantservicescalgary.ca/
Centre for Newcomers
T & T Pacific Place Mall
1010, 999 - 36 Street NE
Calgary, AB
T2A 7X6
https://www.centrefornewcomers.ca/
CCIS (Calgary Catholic Immigration Society)
(services for ALL refugees and immigrants)
5th Floor, 1111 - 11 Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta T2R 0G5
403-262-2006
Calgary Rainbow Road Society
(LGBTQ+ refugee assistance)
131, 101 8 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2P 1N1
https://endoftherainbow.ca/calgaryrainbowrailroadstation/
Settlement Calgary
https://settlementcalgary.com/
Refugee Support – Government of Alberta
https://www.alberta.ca/refugee-support.aspx
Calgary Region Immigrant Employment Council
Centre d’Accueil des Noveaux Arrivants Francophones
The Immigrant Educational Society
https://www.immigrant-education.ca/
Domestic Violence Assistance
Shelters
Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter
24-hour line: 403-234-SAFE (7233) or toll-free 1-866-606-7233
The YWCA Sheriff King Home
24-hour crisis line: 403-266-0707
Awo Taan Healing Lodge Society
Telephone: 403-531-1970 ext. 200
Wheatland Shelter, Strathmore (accepts men)
24-hour crisis line: 403-934-6634 or toll-free 1-877-934-6634
Kerby Rotary House (55+ shelter)
24-hour crisis line: 403-705-3250
Discovery House (Second stage shelter & counseling)
Telephone: 403-670-0467
+1 587 352 9422
A safe haven for families experiencing domestic violence in the African Community.
Other Helpful Organizations
Sagesse Domestic Violence Prevention Society
1509 Centre Street S.
Calgary AB T2G 2E6
+1403 234 7337
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Peer support groups and mentorship for women who have experienced domestic violence, are at risk of being abused, or women that have been involved in sex work;
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Capacity building workshops about the experience of domestic violence within 2SLGBTQ+ communities;
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Education to informal support networks about how to recognize domestic violence, respond (based on the situation), and refer to the appropriate supports; and
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Serves as the backbone agency for the Calgary Domestic Violence Collective (CDVC).
Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services
Calgary Community Against Sexual Abuse
Calgary Institute of Counselling
Canadian Mental Health Association Calgary
Calgary Police Victim Resources
Connect Family and Sexual Abuse Network