We are here to help. At some point in our lives we all have stressful times. We can be impacted by such things as financial pressures, unexpected difficulties, unemployment, or stressful situation such as the current outbreak of the coronavirus (COVD-19). Check out resources below to help you with your needs.
Interpreter support is available by contacting Choice of Interpreters at 403.615.2245 | Use this number if preferred to contact by text, FaceTime, Glide and/or Marco Polo.
If you cannot find the resources that you are seeking, please contact us by by VRS: 587-885-1756 or by text: 587-216-2378 and/or by email: cadeaf1935@gmail.com. We are here to help you find the resources that you need.
Calgary Housing Support – To be eligible for the affordable housing program, applicants must have an income below income limits as determined by the market for that community.
The Community housing Program provides subsidized rental housing to low-income families, seniors and individuals who cannot afford other housing options due to circumstances. Each individual’s income is based on 30% of their annual income. Rent does not include electricity, phone, TV and other additional services such as parking.
For more information, click here – CALGARY HOUSING
Alberta Income Support – There are a number of emergency financial relief programs to help those in need of assistance during COVID-19 pandemic.
What is covered under Alberta Income Support?
- Food
- Clothing
- child care
- transportation
- damage deposit
- temporary accommodation
- utilities arrears
- eviction payments (you must repay this money if you need help with eviction payments more than once)
How to apply – Contact Alberta Supports Contact Centre:
For general information on Income Support benefits, you can call the Alberta Supports Contact Centre:
Hours: 7:30 am to 8:00 pm (Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Toll free: 1-877-644-9992
Email: css.ascc@gov.ab.ca
Food Bank Alberta
Food Bank Alberta is the provincial association of food bank in Alberta. To request a food bank hamper, you can contact a location near you in Alberta by clicking this link – ALBERTA FOOD BANKS
Grieving Together Support
As we navigate the significant effect of COVID-19 our thoughts are with those impacted with loss. We have the resources and services available to help you or someone that you may know who may be affected. We are here to help. Contact CAD by VRS: 587-885-1756 or by text: 587-216-2378 and/or by email: cadeaf1935@gmail.com
Self-help
In tough times we can be more vulnerable to stress, worry, anxiety and depression. It is important to take care of ourselves. Tough time don’t last. Tough people do. Traumatic or unsettling events, most of the time unexpected, can have a significant impact on your mental and physical health. Remember, it is normal to feel stress. Everyone who goes through a traumatic event is affected in some way. Sometimes these stresses may not appear for weeks or months following an event. It is important to take care of ourself. Click here to give yourself Self-Help to manage your stress – STRESS MANAGEMENT
You can contact Calgary Association of the Deaf to help you with managing your stress. Contact CAD at 587-885-1756 or by text at 587-216-2378.
Employment Loss
Employment services for workers facing layoffs. If you have been laid off, you can find resources and services to help you get back to work.
Click here for more information – EMPLOYMENT HELP
Other Alberta Resources
Other resources are also available by clicking here – ALBERTA RESOURCES
If you cannot find the resources that you are seeking, please contact us by by VRS: 587-885-1756 or by text: 587-216-2378 and/or by email: cadeaf1935@gmail.com. We are here to help you find the resources that you need.