Seniors
CARYA SENIOR’S GROUP
We support seniors in nurturing their relationships with themselves and others through offering a number of opportunities in select Calgary neighbourhoods.
Alberta
Health Services
For more information about coverage, please contact Alberta Health at:
Toll Free: 310-0000 and then 780-427-1432
Alberta
Blue Cross
Supplementary Health Coverage for Alberta Seniors
Calgary & Area: 403-234-9666
Toll Free: 1-800-661-6995
Email via online form: www.ab.bluecross.ca/contact-us.php
Essential Numbers for Calgary Seniors
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9-1-1
For EMERGENCY medical, fire and police response.
Call the non-emergency police line at 403-266-1234 to report an incident that is not an emergency
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8-1-1
Health Link (24 Hour)
Health advice (including dementia advice) from a registered nurse.
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3-1-1
City of Calgary (24 Hour)
Information on all City of Calgary services.
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2-1-1
Community Resources (24 Hour)
Information and referrals for community and social services.
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403-SENIORS
The Way In
Information, advice and help accessing programs and benefits for older adults.
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403-266-HELP
Distress Centre & SeniorConnect (24 Hour)
Crisis support and urgent social work response (including if you are concerned about a senior at risk in the community)
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403-943-1500
Access Mental Health
Non-urgent advice on navigating the addiction and mental health system.
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403-705-3250
Elder Abuse Resource Line (24 Hour)
Confidential information and support, or to report a suspected case of elder abuse.