COVID-19 Resources & Hotlines For Calgary Residents
COVID-19 Resources & Hotlines For Calgary Residents
Calgary COVID-19 Resources
Links the Government of Canada & Government of Alberta is Offering for Canadians During COVID-19:
Government of Canada:
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html
Government of Alberta:
Health & Wellbeing Resources
- Mental Health Helpline: 1-877-303-2642
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
- Employee & Family Assistance Program: Contact your Human Resources or your employer's provider.
- PCHS Calgary: The organization is "providing support to the community and our clients with counselling through video calls, email and phone." The organization can be reached at (587) 999-9312.
- Woods Home Counselling: The organization is offering no-charge counselling services to Calgarians of any age in need. The crisis counselling services include live-chat, texting, e-therapy and over the phone counselling. https://www.woodshomes.ca
Groceries & Food Information For Those With Limited Resources:
Calgary Food Bank during COVID-19:
https://www.calgaryfoodbank.com/needfood/Calgary Co-op - Free Care Packages until April 15:
https://www.calgarycoop.com/covid19/Calgary Distress Centre:
Community Kitchen:
The Veteran's Food Bank:
https://www.theveteransfoodbankofcalgary.ca/
Calgary Housing Company:
https://calgaryhousingcompany.org/free-food-resources-calgary/
Brown Bagging for Calgary's Kids:
The organization has created a response fund and is now offering grocery gift cards to families previously receiving lunches.
Yegra Ethiopian Restaurant:
The restaurant will deliver free fresh food to "the most vulnerable people" at this very difficult time.
Kerby Centre:
The "Thrive" outreach program is being expanded. The program delivers groceries to seniors within a certain income bracket. That income bracket has been removed and the centre will now serve all seniors in need during the facility's closure.
Online Grocery Shopping Options:
- https://www.pcexpress.ca/
- https://www.walmart.ca/en/grocery/N-117
- https://www.costco.ca/grocery-household.html (free delivery on orders over $75)
- https://cultivatr.ca/ (free delivery on orders over $40)
- https://www.saveonfoods.com/shop-online-how-it-works/
- https://www.instacart.ca (groceries delivered in as little as one hour)
Free Online Subscriptions for Kids' Schooling
- https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/135609/list-of-education-companies-offering-free- subscriptions/
- https://sherrymlee.com/2020/03/ultimate-list-of-free-homeschool-resources/
- https://www.scholastic.com/parents/school-success/learn-at-home.html
Online Resources for Kids
Calgary Public Library:
The library offers free access to books, movies and education online. All online services can be accessed for free by library cardholders.
Sprawl Kids:
https://www.sprawlcalgary.com/
The organization is offering free daily online workshops. The classes are to help parents occupy their children with daily tasks during school closures due to COVID-19.
Virtual Field Trips - Calgary Zoo:
The zoo has started sharing Daily Dose at Home videos on its Instagram page. The videos offer behind-the-scenes zoo activity during the temporary closure to keep people engaged with the zoo's conservation and animal care programs.
Virtual Field Trips - Glenbow Museum:
The museum is offering interactive art sessions three times a week. The sessions include activities, tours and presentations for both adults and children.
Canada's Wonderland Rollercoaster Ride From Home:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIgKn7CF8frAV5wdFs2AwQ
Online Music Lessons and FREE Resources:
Morin Music Studio - Private Online Music Lessons and Free Resources: Click here
Online Community Resources for Adults
Crescent Heights Community Association:
The association is offering help to nearby residents with everyday tasks, including getting groceries or medication, walking a dog or even just offering someone to talk to during times of isolation.
Arbour Lake Community Association:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/411429569722467/
The group has created an "adopt-a-neighbour" Facebook page to connect community members in need with volunteers in the area.
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