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.
Community Supporters
Servus Credit Union Calgary Marathon
The Alex is celebrating #60YearsRunning as a charity partner in this year’s Servus Credit Union Calgary Marathon.
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?
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
Assisted Self Isolation Site – The Alex COVID response
In response to COVID-19 Pandemic, The Alex partnered with Alberta Health Services (AHS), The Calgary Homeless Foundation (CHF) and CUPS to establish the Assisted Self Isolation Site out of a need to provide medically supported accommodations for those experiencing homelessness who needed to self-isolate. It’s a stellar example of not only system-wide collaboration, but the power of human kindness.
The Importance of Nurses at The Alex with Jennifer Eyford and Jennifer Campbell
Oral Health is an occasionally overlooked part of overall physical well-being. In honour of Oral Health Month, and Dental Hygienist Week, we had a discussion with Shannon, our Oral Health Team Lead about her journey, oral health, and the ways in which The Alex’s programs provide support to vulnerable populations.
Shannon Hawryluk on Oral Health
Oral Health is an occasionally overlooked part of overall physical well-being. In honour of Oral Health Month, and Dental Hygienist Week, we had a discussion with Shannon, our Oral Health Team Lead about her journey, oral health, and the ways in which The Alex’s programs provide support to vulnerable populations.
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.
