Five years ago, Liza and her husband Nathan moved to Calgary from the Philippines. Liza was pregnant at the time and was excited to start a new life with her new family in Canada.
Liza and Tessie’s Story
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Jordan’s Story
On an unseasonably hot day in June, Jordan visited The Alex Youth Health Centre. She’d heard about The Alex years ago from a friend, but didn’t know much about it. As she bled from her wrist that afternoon, it was the only place she could think of to go.
Recap of our Stuff the Bus Donation Drive
In May 2021, The Alex hosted it’s first ever Stuff the (Mobile Health) bus at the Genesis Centre!
COVID-19 Vaccination Information, Facts, and How to Book Your Appointment
Getting vaccinated is the most effective means of protecting yourself, your loved ones and the community from COVID-19.
Two Alex Doctors receive prestigious awards for excellence in medicine
Congratulations to Dr. Deb Putnam and Dr. Jeremy deBruyn for well-deserved recognition!
The Alex helps vaccinate people experiencing homelessness against COVID-19
For the past year, The Alex has been deeply involved in the community response to the COVID-19 pandemic with a focus on supporting Calgary’s most vulnerable people.
Nutrition and comfort are the keys to recovery for Alex youth
A warm meal and a welcoming smile – these are two of the simplest and most effective ways to connect with youth who may be dealing with the challenges of poverty, trauma, homelessness, mental illness, or addiction. Our neighbours and supporters, Spartan Controls, have shown their understanding of this by providing hundreds of healthy meals in partnership with Fit Kitchen over the past year to The Alex Youth Health Centre.
Our Pandemic Year
Responding to shifting guidelines, overcoming technical hurdles, building new programs, maintaining our areas of strength and ensuring our teams are safe, both physically and emotionally – this has been the drumbeat of the last twelve months at The Alex.
Social Work at The Alex: Colin’s Story
It was a day like any other day for Colin. He woke up on someone else’s couch, put on the hoodie and jeans he’d been wearing for two weeks, and quietly walked out the front door. It wasn’t unusual for him to go without breakfast, or any meal for that matter.
International Women’s Day with Joy
If I was to go back in time and give my younger self some advice it would be this: Don’t let others tell you you can’t do it. You can do it.
Recreation Therapy. Recreation as Therapy.
How The Alex Rec Therapists use activities to promote healing, community integration, and overall improve quality of life.
The Alex Dental Health Bus: On the road to better oral health
The Alex Dental Health Bus visits underserved communities in Calgary, educating kids ages 6-24 on the importance of dental hygiene and providing preventative services such as sealants and fluoride treatments.