At The Alex we see the whole story of health.
We meet everyone where they are at, and treat all people with dignity and respect. If you are looking for support with your physical or mental health, addiction, food security, or housing stability, find out how you can become part of the Alex family.
Stability
We can help you find new ways to feel more secure and stable in your life, including good physical and mental health, food security and more.
Community
Together, there is nothing but possibility. Our community is stronger when everyone has a chance to participate in activities that are meaningful to them.
Dignity
We listen, we understand, and see each person for who they really are. Your story matters, and is part of your journey to wellness.
Wellbeing
We know good health is so much more than just physical. We believe in wraparound care, and supporting of all the things that make us feel well.
“Without the Alex’s support, love, friendship, and services I would never have been able to be truly me. They gave me the tools and support to grow.”
Chandra
The Alex Community Member
Community Supporters
Birdies for Kids
We’re a participating Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink charity partner. Donate today and have your donation matched up to 50%!
Calgary Marathon
Register now before May 10 to save on your registration fees, and don’t forget to choose The Alex as your charity of choice.
Skip the Depot
Get door-to-door bottle pick-up through Skip the Depot, and choose The Alex as your designated charity!
Donate-A-Car
Did you know you can donate your car and get a tax receipt?
7K Ranch CSA Packs
Local beef sales give back 10% to The Alex and The Alex CFC.
LOVED T-Shirt Sale
Local Laundry & Mr. Fabulous are supporting LGBTQ2S+ programs with this beautiful tee.
What’s in a name?
The Alex was named after its original home in a local sandstone schoolhouse but has embraced its true identity through the root meaning of “Alex” as a defender of humankind.
Inspired by yes.
Because life’s not simple, our solutions rarely come ready-made. And that’s OK. We tailor them to the person before us. The open hearts and creative minds at the Alex see what’s really needed – and invent the solution. We’ve seen the incredible transformation of thousands of lives.
The Alex Blog
Social Work: The thread that knits us together
Social workers span across nine programs and services at The Alex. That’s because we know their support is as important to health as anything else.
“Low-barrier” is not good enough anymore: How The Alex is working toward zero-barrier care
Our traditional health care system does not work for everyone. That’s why at The Alex, we aspire to provide supports that have zero-barriers.
Alex Doctor Awarded Family Physician of the Year
The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) and the Foundation for Advancing Family Medicine (FAFM) announced Alberta’s Family Physician of the Year – and she’s an Alex doctor!
Community Stories
Keeley’s Story
Community Food Centre
Huda’s story
Youth Health Bus
Our vision
The Alex envisions a healthy and caring community where everyone is valued and can thrive.
Our mission
To improve quality of life through accessible and integrated health, housing and social services.
Together, there is nothing but possibility.
We can strengthen our community. We can tackle tough health and social issues, walking alongside people from crisis to wellness and from challenge to change.
