Emergency Housing

Calgary Drop-In Centre


Description
NOTE: COVID-19 UPDATE # FOLLOWING AHS PROTOCOLS. MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING, AND CAPACITY LIMITS ARE STILL IN PLACE. ALLOWING WALK-INS DURING THE NIGHT FALLS UNDER THE DISCRETION OF OVERNIGHT STAFF.
Provides emergency shelter for overnight accommodation in the main location and overflow location.

Service offers:

  • supervised overnight sleeping accommodation
  • intox area for clients recovering from immediate influence of drugs or alcohol
  • snacks, showers, laundromat, hygiene products
  • clothing
  • supervised day drop-in service
  • housing-related resources
  • mail, fax, telephone, voicemail and Commissioner for Oaths
  • temporary mailing address
  • hair cutting
  • storage lockers
  • sports and recreation
  • support to vulnerable groups in times of extreme heat or cold and other severe weather conditions
  • facillity has capacity limitations and following COVID-19 masking and prevention protocals as required by Alberta Health Services
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to individuals age 16 and older.
Application Process
Service Access: See below, To access service:
  • walk in without a referral
  • contact for queries
  • visit website for details

Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
403-266-3600 (24 hour)
Fax
403-234-0677
Web Site
https://calgarydropin.ca/
Email
community@thedi.ca
Languages
English
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: N/A -
Other disabled access: N/A -
Topic(s)
Last Verified On
July 19, 2022
Address
1 Dermot Baldwin Way SE
Calgary, AB, T2G 0P8
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Hours of Operation

Emergency housing runs 24 hours. Sleeping facilities are available starting at 6:00 PM.