Youth Health Centre
The Youth Health Centre is a safe and supportive place for youth ages 12-24 to get health and social care from a trustworthy and caring team of doctors, nurses and social workers.
An open door and an open ear.
Oki, Boozhoo, Tansi, Danit’ada, Aba’wathtech, Hello, Bonjour, Hola, Namaste, Ciao, Hallo, Aloha!
We are here to listen and to help you achieve your goals! If you need judgement-free, dignified medical support, job training, counselling, or parenting help, our Health Centre and Drop-In Centre are here for you.
What we offer
- Medical care
- Harm reduction supplies + support
- Justice navigation
- Mental health supports (ages 16+)
- Sexual health supports (STI testing and treatment, pregnancy testing/options, and contraception options)
- Pharmacy services
- Basic needs support + case management
- Variety of groups (closed and open)
- LGBTQ2S+ supports
- Prenatal and parenting programs
- ID document support
Youth Health Centre
Booking by APPOINTMENT ONLY
Ages 12 – 24
Monday – Friday, 10:30am – 5:15pm
#104 2840 2 Ave SE
Accessible through Calgary Transit Blue Line LRT – Franklin Station
Email youthinfo@thealex.ca
Youth Drop-In Space
Ages 12 – 24
Monday – Friday, 10:30am – 5:00pm
#104 2840 2 Ave SE
Our Social workers are available from 10:00am – 12:00pm Monday to Friday for 1:1 visits.
Text 403-680-9627
Email youthinfo@thealex.ca
Case management
Are you working with a youth aged 12-24 who could benefit from case management at The Alex? Please fill out the form below. For agencies only, please no individual or self-referrals.
If you are youth looking for Case Management services please drop in to see a social worker Monday through Friday between 2 and 5pm.
Additional resources
Distress Centre 403-266-HELP (4357)
What is the Youth Health Centre?
Free youth groups
Parenting Plus
Thursdays 11:00am -12:30pm
Queermunity
Mondays 6:30-8:00pm (in person)