Building Strong Families Together.
The pandemic has disrupted some of our services, so we’ve rebuilt our homepage to provide you with easy access to information about the support, programs, and resources available to you.
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We serve individuals and families from all faiths and cultures and are guided by compassion and reverence for all of humanity. We welcome anyone who would benefit from our supports—regardless of where they come from, who they choose to love, how much money they have, or where they go to pray. Read more about who we serve.
Rapid Access Counselling
From the pandemic to the financial market, and even working from home, all of us are under immense stress. We are here for you in the midst of that. Our counselling sessions are delivered using online video conferencing, so you can stay home and stay well.
Find information and bookings at booksinglesession.cfs-ab.org/. You can also book through our Engagement & Intake team at 403.205.5294 or intake@cfs-ab.org.
If you are in crisis and require an immediate response, please contact the Distress Centre by phone at 403.266.4357 (24/7) or by online chat at www.distresscentre.com.
To connect with other resources in Calgary, contact 211 by phone, text, or by chat at www.ab.211.ca.
Program Updates
We’ve served individuals and families in the community for over 60 years. We’re not stopping now.
For these programs, we’ve moved all service delivery online and continue taking new registrations and referrals
In these programs, we are providing adapted service online and/or by phone
- Crew
- Families & Schools Together
- Fathers Moving Forward
- Services offered at Louise Dean Centre, except for Specialized Childcare
- Healthy Babies Network
- Multicultural School Support
The following program is temporarily closed
Online Self-Help
Are you looking for resources and tips to help you process your experiences but are not sure where to find accurate information? We’ve got you covered. In our self-help resources, our professional counselling staff have combined their knowledge with data from other reputable sources on topics like addiction, depression and positive parenting.
Recent Blog Posts
Building Strong Families means Understanding Vulnerability
At CFS, we build strong families, but to do that requires understanding what makes families vulnerable in the first place. Here's how we see it.
Understanding How Life Changes Affect Our Eating Habits
Life changes impact our eating habits. Understanding how our emotions affect our food cravings and choices can help.
Grief During a Pandemic
Physical distancing and other public health measures add complexity to grief. How do we take care of ourselves and grieve well when we can't grieve the way we used to?
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Contact Us
We are here to support you.
Our offices may be temporarily closed, but we are still building strong families. If you or your family need support, please reach out to us.
Contact our intake team for information and to be connected with services and resources.
Phone: 403-205-5294
Email: intake@cfs-ab.org.
At CFS, we believe in humanity above all else. If you ever worry that something precludes you from accessing support with us, it doesn’t. We are here for you, and if we don’t provide what you need, we’ll help connect you with an organization that does.
You can also the form below, and we’ll be in touch.
As no form of electronic communication is secure and may be intercepted by others, guide yourself accordingly. CFS cannot guarantee receipt of an email or a timely email response, so please choose to call us at 403.233.2360. For immediate crisis counselling or after-hours emergencies, contact the 24-hour Calgary Distress Centre Crisis Line at 403.266.HELP (4357).
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Mindfulness Mondays at 2:30 pm!
Need a break in your day? Feeling like you need to slow down from what’s going on around us?
Join us for Mindfulness Mondays. A counsellor will take you through a short guided mindfulness experience that will be geared for the whole family! Join us through the video platform Zoom and create a sense of connection with other community members who may need a little break in their day.
To join the Zoom Session @ 2:30pm on Mondays, email intake@cfs-ab.org.
Instagram Live, Thursdays, at 7:30 pm!
We’re live on Instagram every Thursday at 7:30 pm. All of us are tackling a host of new challenges. Our counsellors and guests are talking about building strong families and sharing ideas for how families are adjusting to new circumstances. Join in and ask questions, or just listen and take in the conversation.
Grab your mobile device and head over to our Instagram page on Thursdays @ 7:30. Click on our live feed to tune in.
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Subscribe to our bi-monthly newsletter for updates and stories about what’s happening at CFS. We’ll also send you occasional information about time-sensitive information that you need to know.
Give Support
With your support, we can help mitigate the long-term impact of the pandemic on vulnerable individuals and families. If you can, now is the time to give. The “Give Support” button links to our general donation page, or you can explore our campaigns using the buttons below.
Current Giving Campaigns
Donations support CFS and UP to adapt to changing needs so we can mitigate the immediate and long-term impact on families.
Donations made through Birdies for Kids will be matched up to 50% and will support our Fathers Moving Forward program.
Donate unused or purchased gift cards, and we’ll exchange them with a matching donor for a contribution worth double the cards value.