Changing Health. Changing Lives.

The Alex is a hub for vulnerable Calgarians, with a reach to our highest-need areas.

Since 1973, The Alex has provided thoughtful, comprehensive care to vulnerable Calgarians. With clinical and social components included in almost all of our programs, The Alex tackles tough health and social issues head-on, and our preventative, cost-effective approach saves taxpayer dollars by moving people from poverty to stability and from crisis to wellness.

The Alex serves a community with complex health needs, often the result of issues such as poverty, trauma, homelessness, or addiction. At The Alex whole health is the goal – and you can’t be healthy if you are hungry, isolated, or experiencing mental health struggles.

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Upcoming Events

Perspectives 2.0
Nov 6 – St Louis Hotel

Art show and sale by Alex community members from our family, youth, housing and seniors programs.

All welcome! Learn more>>

The Big Social
Nov 1-10

Host a potluck, throw a dinner party, enlist your supper club or office lunch club, or enjoy a family dinner in support of The Alex Community Food Centre.

Register to host at bigsocial.ca

2017-18 Annual Report

Read our newest Annual Report and learn more about the incredible people who walk through our doors.

Changing Health. Changing Lives.

The Alex is a hub for vulnerable Calgarians, with a reach to our highest-need areas.

Since 1973, The Alex has provided thoughtful, comprehensive care to vulnerable Calgarians. With clinical and social components included in almost all of our programs, The Alex tackles tough health and social issues head-on, and our preventative, cost-effective approach saves taxpayer dollars by moving people from poverty to stability and from crisis to wellness.

The Alex serves a community with complex health needs, often the result of issues such as poverty, trauma, homelessness, or addiction. At The Alex whole health is the goal – and you can’t be healthy if you are hungry, isolated, or experiencing mental health struggles.

Learn More