who is the alex?

For nearly 40 years, The alex has been quietly making a name for ourselves in the non-profit sector by being proactive, innovative and, most importantly, by finding intelligent, lasting solutions to complex health and social issues. Our highly skilled staff offers a continuum of services that address a full range of contributing factors for whole-body wellness – physical, emotional and mental.

We believe that poverty is a critical determinant of health and that we have the power to break the vicious cycle to achieve lasting wellness for all Calgarians. It’s our mandate, our purpose, and our reason for being.

Stepping in before people need crisis intervention changes the fundamental economics of health care. Our cost-effective solutions provide millions of dollars in savings to health and social programs by keeping people out of the justice system and away from emergency rooms and mental health facilities. Beyond empowering people to break the cycle of poverty, our services have tangible citywide benefits that reduce the strain on taxpayers. The alex’s model of care just makes sense. For our clients. For the economy. For Calgary.

This year, our annual report is focused on telling you who we are – our story. What follows are the highlights of our endeavours, our challenges, our successes and how The alex is redefining the concept of health.

Vision: A community of healthy individuals
Mission: Delivering innovative and accessible health and social solutions

We’re not interested in being just another cog in a well-meaning machine.