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Community Agencies in Edmonton

We've created a compilation of non-profits and community agencies that provide Edmontonians with a variety of services. We hope this list will act as a resource for those in need, as well as a way to spotlight the amazing work our community partners do.

Agencies by Type:

Edmonton Emergency Support

Kids Kottage

Kids Kottage

Kids Kottage is a crisis prevention and early intervention service that keeps infants and children safe, and families strong.

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Canadian Red Cross

Canadian Red Cross

We help people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and support them in strengthening their resilience.

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Youth Empowerment Support Services

Youth Empowerment Support Services

YESS provides youth with immediate and low-barrier 24/7 shelter, temporary supportive housing, and wrap-around supports.

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24/7 Crisis Diversion Team

24/7 Crisis Diversion Team

Community coordinated response to help Edmontonians in non-emergency crisis

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The Today Centre

The Today Centre

We offer free, short-term support for adults targeted by family violence regardless of situation, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, culture or religion.

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Indigenous-Focused Agencies

Native Counselling Services of Alberta

NCSA offers housing, legal support, counselling, and more to Indigenous people across Alberta.

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BearPaw Media and Education

BearPaw Media and Education produces and distributes culturally  relevant, public legal education and information (PLEI) publications,  videos and workshops created for Indigenous  people in Alberta.

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NiGiNan Housing Ventures

NiGiNan Housing Ventures is an Indigenous-led registered non-profit  charity formed to address particular housing needs of people living in  Edmonton.

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Creating Hope Society of Alberta

Our mission is to build on our strengths  to create hope for the future for Aboriginal people impacted by the  Child Welfare system

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Poundermaker's Lodge Treatment Centre

Poundmaker’s Lodge is known as Canada’s first addictions treatment centre specifically for Indigenous clients.

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Esquao: IAAW

Esquao, the Institute for the  Advancement of Aboriginal Women, is an Alberta non-profit organization  that serves to amplify and share the voices of Indigenous women on the  issues and challenges they face.

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Bent Arrow

The Society is committed to building upon the strengths of Aboriginal  Children, youth and families so that they can walk proudly in all communities.

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Children & Family Agencies

Northern Central Edmonton Family Resource Centre

North Central Edmonton Family Resource Network (FRN) is a “HUB” location for parents and caregivers to receive extra support and learn new parenting skills.

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Youth Unlimited Edmonton

Youth Unlimited Edmonton is made up of a team of dedicated and compassionate youth specialists who share life with and walk alongside teens in Edmonton.

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Zebra Child & Youth Advocacy Centre

We support children and youth who have experienced abuse and create a future where every child and youth is heard.

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Kids Kottage

Kids Kottage is a crisis prevention and early intervention service that keeps infants and children safe, and families strong.

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YOUCAN Youth Services

YOUCAN Youth Services is dedicated to help young people out of harm's way and onto a path of economic independence.

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Kickstand

Kickstand is helping young people in Alberta to find support easily by providing a variety of services and resources in a single location, as well as online.


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Uncles & Aunts at Large

Through Uncles & Aunts at Large, volunteers offer companionship, mentoring, and friendly support to children ages 6 to 18 from single-parent families.

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KARA Family Resource Centre

KARA proudly offers parenting education, early childhood services, information, referral, and family support programs at not cost to families.

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Caregivers Alberta

Caregivers Alberta strives to empower Albertans caring for family members or friends by providing resources, mental health support, and education.

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Safe Families Canada|Edmonton

During times of crisis, parents can voluntarily place their child(ren) with Safe Families and retain custody during the placement. 

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KidSport Edmonton

KidSport supports children who need financial assistance with sport registration.

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iHuman Youth Society

We nurture the creativity of our youth community and support youth to navigate complex systems such as housing, transportation, mental health, justice, financial assistance and medical care. 

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Poverty & Housing Supports

The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is a Christian organization that gives hope and support to vulnerable people by way of food services, housing, and more.

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Credit Counselling Society

We offer confidential, non-judgmental, free credit counselling to help you solve your financial challenges.

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Financial Pathways Collaborative

The Financial Pathways Collaborative is a group of caring organizations  focused on helping individuals and families build lives of financial  stability and independence.

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Bissell Centre

Working with communities, we empower people to move from poverty to cultural, social and economic prosperity.

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HOPE Mission

We provide basic and emergency care, counsel and referral services, addiction treatment, and more.

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The Mustard Seed

The Mustard Seed is a Christian non-profit organization that has been  caring for individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty since 1984

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Boyle Street Community Services

Boyle Street Community Services supports individuals  and families who are experiencing homelessness and poverty in Edmonton.

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Homeward Trust Edmonton

We lead local efforts that address homelessness and its devastating impacts on individuals, families, and neighbourhoods.

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e4c

e4c is a non-profit, charitable organization that has been working for  over 50 years to prevent and eventually eliminate poverty.

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Radius Community Health & Healing

Radius delivers high-quality physical, mental, dental care  and  more. to vulnerable Edmontonians.

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Mental Health

Kickstand

Kickstand is helping young people in Alberta to find support easily by providing a variety of services and resources in a single location, as well as online.

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Canadian Mental Health Association

A nation-wide voluntary organization that promotes the mental health of all and supports people experiencing mental illness.

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Schizophrenia Society of Alberta

We improve the quality of life for those affected by schizophrenia and psychosis through education, support programs, public policy, and research.

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Mental Health Capacity Building

Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) works to promote positive mental health in children, youth and families in the communities where they live.

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Newcomer Support

ENZO - Edmonton Newcomer Zonal Outreach

ENZO is a collaboration of agencies in working together to reach out and connect more newcomers to free settlement services in Edmonton.

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Changing Together

 We are a resource and support centre for immigrant women, both citizens and newcomers to Canada.

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ASSIST Community Service Centre

ASSIST aims to provide diversified  services to Canadian immigrants and their families, helping them to  integrate into mainstream society and actively contribute.

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EISA Edmonton Immigrant Services Association

EISA exists in order to provide programs and direct services relating to Integration, Settlement, Adaptation and Education for new immigrants, refugees and first generation Canadians in Edmonton.

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Multicultural Family Resource Society

MFRS works as a collaborative, intercultural community to address the poverty and exclusion many newcomers face. 

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CCI-LEX Cultural Connection Institute - The Learning Exchange

CCI-LEX supports adult learners through English language instruction and the exchange of cultural knowledge.

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Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers

Our goal is to enhance the quality of life for Newcomers and all Canadians.

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Sexual Safety

Lives in Transitions

We offer employment training in a supportive environment to women who have experienced violence and exploitation.

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Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton

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Not In My City

Our vision is to prevent, disrupt and end exploitation and human trafficking. Not here. Not anywhere. #NotInMyCity.

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Edmonton Women and Allies Against the Sex Industry

EWAASI  supports the decriminalization of victims  of commercial sexual exploitation, and penalization of sex-buyers.

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ACT Alberta

Our first goal is to get victims and survivors of human trafficking on the path to safety. We also raise public awareness and readiness to reduce trafficking.

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Centre to End All Sexual Exploitation

CEASE provides tools for persons who have experienced sexual exploitation or sex-trafficking to heal and renew their lives.

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Addiction Services

The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is a Christian organization that gives hope and support to vulnerable people by way of food services, housing, and more.

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Al-Anon Family Groups Alberta

Al‑Anon Family Groups have one primary purpose: to help families and friends of those who struggle with addiction.

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Harmony House

Harmony House is a recovery house for men with a supportive sober living  program.

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Poundmakers Lodge Treatment Centres

Poundmaker’s Lodge is known as Canada’s first addictions treatment centre specifically for Indigenous clients.

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Alberta Addicts Who Educate and Advocate Responsibility

We aim to offer lower-barrier access to resources, services and community spaces to improve the lives of at-risk people.

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Parents Empowering Parents (PEP) Society

PEP supports and educated families dealing with the effects of substance use and addiction in loved ones

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Geroge Spady Society

The George Spady Centre Society develops and delivers services for the care, treatment  and support of individuals with substance-related disorders and dual  diagnoses.

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Health & Disability Supports

Edmonton Down Syndrome Society

EDSS supports people with Down syndrome and their families through programming, information, resources and peer-to-peer support.

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Cerebral Palsy Alberta

We enrich and support the lives of children and adults with cerebral  palsy and other disabilities through our programs and services.

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Voice of Albertans with Disabilities

(VAD) is dedicated to supporting individuals, organizations, government representatives, schools, business personnel and employers to reduce the barriers and find solutions that prevent full participation.

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Canadian Blood Services

Canadian Blood Services is the  connection between the sincere generosity of donors and the heartfelt  appreciation of recipients, between the profound discoveries of science  and the joyful restoration of health.

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HIV Edmonton

HIV Edmonton is dedicated to making life better for people living with, or affected by HIV and AIDS.

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More Community Supports

Candora Society

Candora provides community-based programs for to Edmontononians living in the Beverly, Abbottsfield and Rundle area to help end poverty and isolation.

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Pride Centre of Edmonton

The Pride Centre of Edmonton provides a non-judgmental, welcoming space where people of all attractions, identities, and expressions can be themselves, find support, meet new people, and be part of a caring community.

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The John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights


The JHC works to advance dignity, freedom, justice, and security through collaborative relationships and transformative education.

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Helping Hands Personal Assistants

Helping Hands provides seniors with personal assistance, wellness checks, hospital discharge planning, and more.

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CCE Coalitions Creating Equity

https://coalitionscreatingequity.ca/

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Lives in Transition

We offer employment training in a supportive environment to women who have experienced violence and exploitation.

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JustServe

JustServe.org is a website where the volunteer needs of organizations are posted, and volunteers search for opportunities to enhance the quality of life in the community.

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Empower Me

Empower Me is an energy conservation and education program designed for newcomers, seniors, Indigenous people, and families struggling financially.

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Caregivers Alberta

Caregivers Alberta strives to empower Albertans caring for family members or friends by providing resources, mental health support, and education.

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Edmonton John Howard Society

We are a non-profit, charitable organization serving victims, youth, and people at risk with the justice system. 

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YWCA

We are a women’s organization that advances the wellness and growth of women, girls and families.

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CIAFV Community Initiatives Against Family Violence

CIAFV supports the creation of a collaborative, coordinated, diverse, community response to family violence.

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