Resources
Inua ᐃᓄᐊ Counselling & Support Services is excited to share the following resources with you. This page is organized by resource topic for ease of use. Click on the name of any company/organization to be taken to their website. There is the potential for a resource to appear multiple times if the company/organization provides multiple services.
Please take care when accessing these resources, and assess for yourself whether they can provide you with the most appropriate support and information. Inua ᐃᓄᐊ Counselling & Support Services assumes no responsibility when you choose to access any of the following resources.
Check back often as this page will be updated regularly! Have a resource you would like to add? Email your suggestions to support@inua.ca. Nakummek!
Caregiving
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1-877-453-5088
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provide resources, support and education to caregivers
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403-955-1674
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provide support and connections to caregivers
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1-416-322-5928
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provide a wide range of support and wellness programs for caregivers
Companion Animals / Pets
Canine Align
(@ Nostos Chiropractic)
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587-391-8611
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Dr. Sean is a Chiropractor with advanced training in Animal Chiropractic
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provides compassionate, holistic services
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825-561-0879
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the only provider of aquamation for pets in Calgary
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offer complete services from pick-up to memorial
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403-852-5602
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Certified in Canine Massage Therapy
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provides Backcountry Aid and Rescue Kits (BARK)
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provides various education courses, including Pet First Aid
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403-205-4455
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provides short-term housing at no charge for animals belonging to individuals in crisis due to family violence or abuse
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403-305-9677
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provide supports and resources to vulnerable Calgarians and their pets
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780-668-9671
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offers a wide variety of personalized pet memorial keepsakes
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Crisis / Emergency
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403-266-4357
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provides 24-hour crisis support, professional counselling, youth peer support, and navigation and referrals
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1-877-303-2642
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provides 24-hour support, information and referrals to Albertans experiencing mental health concerns
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9-8-8 (call or text)
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Canada-wide, 24-hours/day
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Provides crisis support and resources to Canadians at risk for suicide
Family Violence
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403-234-SAFE (7233)
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24-hour Family Violence Helpline that can provide support and connection with resources
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Webpage dedicated to resources and services related to Family Violence across Canada
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Webpage dedicated to resources and supports for those experiencing Family Violence in Calgary
Grief - for Adults
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an online resource to help people move through their grief from the comfort of their own home, at their own pace
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website enables you to locate a grief support group near you, anywhere in North America
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online and in-person groups available
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online learning content through My.GriefShare
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offers the Grief and Bereavement Resource Repository
Grief - for Children
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403-263-4525
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Free/low-cost counselling
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Supports those aged 19-years and younger
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a free online resource that helps caregivers support children when someone in their life is dying or has died
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offer a national directory of Child Grief and Bereavement Support Programs by province and city
Living with Serious Illness
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403-263-4525
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counselling and programming
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Supports people of any age living with illness and those close to them
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offer free programming and education to support people in living better with cancer
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caregiver/family programs also available
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locations Canada-wide
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1-844-527-1160
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offers health education classes, self-management workshops, and nutrition counselling for adults living with a chronic health condition.
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locations across Alberta
Indigenous (FNMI)
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A comprehensive PDF document that contains some amazing resources, including websites, counselling, employment and healing
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403-247-5003
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guided by Indigenous teachings
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offers evidence-informed, supportive services to people in the Calgary area as they strengthen their circles of self, family, community, and culture
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1-855-242-3310
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phone and online chat available 24-hours/day
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available to all Indigenous people across Canada
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offer experienced and culturally competent counsellors
Especially for Seniors
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403-266-6200
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offer a wide range of social and community programs
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connect seniors with volunteers and neighbours
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403-269-9888
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offering counselling services and social programs, such as The Way In and 403-Seniors
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run the Elder Abuse Response Team
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780-395-2626
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available to residents of Alberta aged 55+
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free, phone-based programs that includes health and wellbeing, special interest, and recreational activities
Self-Help & Self-Care
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403-297-1402
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a Canadian Mental Health Association initiative
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provides free courses that help you develop your own resourcefulness
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A comprehensive guide to resources available in Alberta to support you through a tough time
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access to tools that support well-being and positive mental health
2SLGBTQIA+
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403-234-8973
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provide support, education, outreach, and referrals for the 2SLGBTQIA+ and allied communities
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website contains a great resource section
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A comprehensive PDF document that contains some amazing resources, including websites, camps, support groups, books, and films
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587-333-4342
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provide affirming care to trans and gender-diverse youth, adults, and families
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website contains a great resource section