There are agencies in the community that provide services only for people who come from another country. These agencies serve immigrant people. Some agencies in the community serve everyone (immigrant and non-immigrant) and may have one of their programs or services for immigrants. The following is a list of both these types of agencies listed by location.
| Alberta | Brooks | Calgary | Camrose | Edmonton | Fort McMurray |
| Grande Prairie | Lethbridge | Medicine Hat | Red Deer | Wetaskiwin |
Alberta Association of Immigrant Serving Agencies
Office Address: #115, 120 -17 Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2S 2T2
Mailing Address: 3rd Floor, 120 - 17 Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2S 2T2
Telephone: (403) 290-5758 Fax: (403) 262-2033
Website: http://www.aaisa.ca
Global Friendship Immigration Center
Mailing Address: PO Box 1742
Office Address: 2nd Floor, 120 - 1st Avenue East Brooks, AB, T1R 1C5
Phone: (403) 362-6115 Fax: (403) 362-6337
E-mail: info@gfic.ca
Website: http://www.gfic.ca
Note: Agencies that serve only immigrants are listed first.
Calgary Catholic Immigrant Society
3rd Floor, 120 - 17 Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2S 2T2
Telephone: (403) 262-2006 Fax: (403) 262-2033
Website: http://www.ccis-calgary.ab.ca
Services: Business, employment and training services (including language instruction), community and education services (including health awareness), resettlement, family and children services.
Calgary Centre for Newcomers
#125, 920 36 Street N.E., Calgary, Alberta T2A 6L8
Telephone: (403) 569-3325 Fax: (403) 248-5041
Website: http://www.centrefornewcomers.ca
Services: The centre offers language training, job search assistance, workshop seminars and economic development opportunities. Community development initiatives include multicultural collective kitchens and a multicultural parenting program. A volunteer program is also in place.
Calgary Immigrant Development and Educational Advancement Society (IDEAS)
#203, 4310 - 17 Avenue S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2A 0T4
Telephone: (403) 235-3666 Fax: (403) 272-7455
Email: calideas@cybersurf.net
Services: Provides training for newcomers in the following areas: English as a Second Language classes (various levels, classes are part-time, full-time and drop-in), computer training for adults and children. There are fees for some services.
Calgary Immigrant Women's Association
#200, 138 - 4th Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 4Z6
Telephone: (403) 263-4414 Fax: (403) 264-3914
Website: http://www.ciwa-online.com
Services: Youth and family support, neighbourhood groups, cross-cultural parenting program, family conflict program (help with legal issues and housing as well as family and couple counselling). Skills training and employment program, volunteer program and LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada).
Calgary Multicultural Centre
835 - 8th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 2T3
Telephone: (403) 237-5850 Fax: (403) 234-7132
Website: http://www.calgarymulti.com
Services: Community development, leadership, advocacy. The centre has a small library which is undergoing organization.
Immigrant Language and Vocational Assessment - Referral Centre
#1401, 910 - 7th Avenue S.W. Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 3N8
Telephone: (403) 262-2656 Fax: (403) 294-1173
Website:
http://www.immigrantservicescalgary.ca/index.php/language_and_vocational_assessments/menu-id-71.html
Services: English proficiency assessment (CLBA- the Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment), referrals to LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) and to English as a Second Language classes, education counselling, career planning, and job search information.
Immigrant Services Calgary
1200, 910 - 7 Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2P 3N8
Telephone: (403) 265-1120 Fax: (403) 266-2486
Email : info@immigrantservicescalgary.ca
Website: http://www.immigrantservicescalgary.ca
Services: Settlement and Integration Services including individual assistance in First Language, a family resource centre and an immigrant intergenerational skill building and support program; Immigrant Language and Vocational Assessment-Referral Centre; Community and Volunteer Resources Unit which includes a volunteer program, the Calgary Language Bank (interpretation and translation services), Citizenship Participation Program, Cultural Partnerships Program, and Culture Links Program (home tutoring and friendly visiting for homebound immigrants and refugees.)
Jewish Family Service - Resettlement Programs
#420 5920 - 1A Street SW, Calgary, AB, T2H 0G3
Telephone: (403) 287-3510 Fax: (403) 287-3735
Website: http://www.jfsc.org/programs__services/basic_needs/resettlement.html
Services: The centre's resettlement program includes vocational and acculturation (introducing immigrants to Canadian society) programs. Assistance with the preparation of resumes is provided, as well as assistance with job searches.
Agencies that serve immigrants (as well as others)
Alexandra Community Health Centre
101, 1318 Centre Street North, Calgary, Alberta T2E 2R7
Telephone: (403) 266-2622 Fax: (403) 266-2692
Website: http://www.thealex.ca
Services: Medical, chiropractic and counselling services for individuals without Alberta Health Care coverage. Provides services to everyone, but also has special programs for youth and seniors.
Bow Valley College
English as a Second Language Department
#332, 6 Avenue S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G 4S6
Telephone: (403) 410-1400
Email: info@bowvalleycollege.ca
Website: http://www.bowvalleycollege.ca/courses_programs/esl/index.htm
Services: English as a Second Language classes offered at all levels. The "Bridge Program" helps new Canadians who wish to move from ESL classes to academic upgrading. "English for Work" is a program which combines English classes with a practical work placement.
Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth
#201, 1112 - 40th Avenue N.E., Calgary, Alberta T2E 5T8
Telephone and Fax: (403) 230-7745
Email: admin@calgarybridgefoundation.com
Website: http://www.calgarybridgefoundation.com
Services: Mission statement reads: "The Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth is committed to assisting immigrant youth to overcome language and cultural barriers that restrict their access and contribution to society." The organization teaches lifeskills and offers a Homework Club at the Village Square, Forest Lawn, Shaganappi, and Thornhill Branches of the Calgary Public Library. The Homework Club offers help with English and school work.
Calgary Distress Centre
Suite 300, 1010 - 8th Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2P 1J2
Telephone: (403) 266-1601 Fax: (403) 262-2512
Family Violence Information Line: (403) 310-1818
24-Hour Crisis Line: (403) 266-1605
Website: http://www.distresscentre.ab.ca
Services: Counselling services available (may be available in different languages).
Calgary Family Services
# 200, 1000 - 8th Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2P 3M7
Telphone: (403) 233-2370 Fax: (403) 205-5294
Website: http://www.calgaryfamily.org
Services: Counselling services in several languages including English, Chinese, French, Gujarati, Hindi, Spanish, Vietnamese and Polish.Counsellors are available at locations through out the city..
Calgary Recreation
Arts and Culture
P.O Box 2100, Station "M", Calgary, Alberta T2P 2M5
Telephone: 311
If calling from outside of Calgary: 403-268-CITY (2489)
Registration for programs: 403-268-3800
Website: http://www.calgary.ca/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_2_544830_0_0_18/Arts+and+Culture.htm
Services: Tours of all parks and recreations facilities, language bank, fee assistance programs (for seniors as well as other age groups), support services for persons with mental and/or physical disabilities, youth programs.
Calgary Police Services - Diversity Resources Unit
133 - 6 Avenue S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G 4Z1
Telephone: (403) 206-8150 Fax: (403) 268-8393
Website: http://www.calgarypolice.ca/sections/dru/cru.html
Services: This unit provides outreach programs to groups to promote awareness of the police system in Calgary. The unit also provides assistance to individuals experiencing problems with the police, including seniors who may be experiencing problems. Each of the police officers in the unit have different areas of responsibilities; for example, one officer deals specifically with the South Asian community.
Catholic Family Service
250, 707 - 10 Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2R 0B3
Telephone: 403-233-2360 Fax: 403-205-5295
Website: https://www.cfs-ab.org
Services: Counselling services in several languages. Individual, family and marriage counselling, as well as some group support.
Immigrant Language and Vocational Assessment - Referral Centre
#1401, 910 - 7th Avenue S.W. Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 3N8
Telephone: (403) 262-2656 Fax: (403) 294-1173
Website:
http://www.immigrantservicescalgary.ca/index.php/language_and_vocational_assessments/menu-id-71.html
Services: English proficiency assessment (CLBA- the Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment), referrals to LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) and to English as a Second Language classes, education counselling, career planning, and job search information.
Jewish Family Service - Resettlement Programs
#420 5920 - 1A Street SW, Calgary, AB, T2H 0G3
Telephone: (403) 287-3510 Fax: (403) 287-3735
Website: http://www.jfsc.org/programs__services/basic_needs/resettlement.html
Services: The centre's resettlement program includes vocational and acculturation (introducing immigrants to Canadian society) programs. Assistance with the preparation of resumes is provided, as well as assistance with job searches.
YWCA (Young Women's Christian Association) Calgary
Department: English for New Canadians
320 - 5th Avenue S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G 0E5
Telephone: (403) 232-1583 Fax: (403) 263-232-1595
Website: http://www.learnenglishatywcaofcalgary.net
Services: English as a Second Language classes, including LINC (Language Instruction for New Canadians) classes. Special classes for pronunciation and social conversation.
Camrose/Wetaskiwin
Catholic Social Services
Services provided in Camrose and Wetaskiwin, contact the Wetaskiwin
office location for more information.
5206 - 51 Avenue, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 0V4
Phone: (780) 352-5535 Fax: (780) 352-3190
Website: http://www.catholicsocialservices.ab.ca/CSSFindServicesbyLocation/default.aspx?cityid=83
Edmonton (Source: various mailing lists)
ASSIST Community Services Centre
(formerly Edmonton Chinese Community Services Centre)
9653 - 105A Avenue, Edmonton AB T5H 0M3
Phone: (780) 429-3111 Fax: (780) 424-7837
Email: info@assistcsc.org
Website: http://assistcsc.org
Catholic Social Services
10709 - 105 Street, Edmonton, AB
Phone (780) 424-3545
Website: http://www.catholicsocialservices.ab.ca/CSSFindServicesbyLocation/default.aspx?cityid=68
Services: Immigration & Settlement
Changing Together - A Centre for Immigrant Women
3rd Floor, 10010 - 105 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1C4
Phone: (780) 421-0175 Fax: (780) 426-2225
Email: info@changingtogether.com
Website: http://www.changingtogether.com
Services: Provides ESL classes, Prevention of Family Violence Workshops (non-therapeutic counseling; support groups), Outreach workshops on topics of interest to immigrant women, information and referrals, volunteer program, Discovering Personal Development (settlement information about life in Canada), Mentors for immigrant women seeking employment, assist families with completing tax returns.
Edmonton Centre for Survivors of Torture and Trauma
c/o Mennonite Centre
101, 10010 - 107A Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5H 4H8
Phone: (780) 424-7709
Email: info@emcn.ab.ca
Website: http://www.emcn.ab.ca/Community_Services/health_wellness/ECSTT
Services: provides services for refugee and immigrants and their family members. Provides therapeutic counselling (group or individual) for children, adults and families.
Edmonton Immigrant Services Association
Suite #201, 10720-113 street Edmonton, AB T5H 3H8
Phone: (780) 474-8445 Fax: (780) 477-0883
Services: Translation and interpreter services, information and referral services, Legal counseling and Commissioner of Oaths, food and clothing bank
Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers (EMCN)
11713 - 82 Street Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5B 2V9
Phone: (780) 424-7709 Fax: (780) 424-7736
Website: http://www.emcn.ab.ca
EMCN at Nova Plaza
8914 - 118 Avenue, Edmonton AB T5B 0T6
Phone: (780) 421 -7400 Fax: (780) 428 - 4252EMCN at Wentworth Building
10209 - 97 Street, Edmonton AB T5J 0L6
Phone: (780) 428 -5062 Fax: (780) 428 - 5064EMCN at Welcome Centre for Immigrants
#335, Tower II, Millbourne Market Mall (38 Avenue and Millwoods Road)
Edmonton AB T6K 3L6
Phone: (780) 462-6924 Fax: (780) 466 -6594Temporary Foreign Worker Settlement Services
Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers (EMCN)
11713 - 82 Street Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5B 2V9
Phone: (780) 424-7709 Fax: (780) 424-7736
Website: http://www.emcn.ab.ca/Temporary_Foreign_Worker_Settlement_Services
Services: Several settlement programs. English language services offers clases and groups to help you learn and practice English. Community services offers assistance to families, community developement, health and wellness, and refuges in specialized housing. Career development services include individual counselling and group workshops to help you find a job.
YMCA of Wood Buffalo Immigrant Settlement Services Grande Prairie Immigrant Settlement Services
Lethbridge
Lethbridge Family Services - Immigrant Services SAAMIS Immigration Services Association Catholic Social Services Central Alberta Refugee Effort Committee (CARE)
Catholic Social Services May 2009
Fort McMurray
#201 - 10011 Franklin Avenue, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2K7
Phone: (780) 743-2970 Fax: (780) 743-2973
Website: http://www.ymca.woodbuffalo.org/community-programs/immigrant-services.php
Grande Prairie
#202, 9924 – 100 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 0T9
Tel: (780) 538-4452 Fax: (780) 532-8857
E-Mail: iss.gp@telus.net
Website: http://www.telusplanet.net/public/reading1
701 2nd Ave South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0C4
Phone: (403) 320-1589 Fax: (403) 317-7654
E-mail: admin@lfsimmigrantservices.ca
Website: www.lethbridge-family-services.com
Medicine Hat
Regional Resource Centre
177 - 12 Street N.E, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5T6
Phone: (403) 504-1188 Fax: (403) 504-1211
Email: sisa@telusplanet.net
Red Deer
#202, 5000 Gaetz Avenue, Red Deer, AB T5N 6C2
Phone: (403) 346-8818 Fax: (403) 347-5220
Website: http://www.catholicsocialservices.ab.ca/CSSFindServicesbyLocation/default.aspx?cityid=79
#202, 5000 Gaetz Avenue
Red Deer AB T5N 6C2
Phone: (403) 346-8818 Fax: (403) 347-5220
Website: http://www.intentr.com/immigrantctr/care.htm
5206 - 51 Avenue, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 0V4
Tel: (780) 352-5535 Fax: (780) 352-3190
Website: http://www.catholicsocialservices.ab.ca/CSSFindServicesbyLocation/default.aspx?cityid=74
