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Central Alberta Service Providers

49th Street Emergency Shelter

4633 49th Street

Red Deer, AB T4N 1T4

Phone: 403.342.6500

24 Hour Crisis Line: 403.341.3190

Text Crisis Line: 403.358.1517

We offer a safe place to stay with supportive staff who can help you figure things out and get pointed in the right direction. Your safety is our number one priority, and we want to make sure you have the support you need to move into a better situation.

Whether you are facing abuse, addiction, neglect, loss, mental health concerns, or other problems, you can reach out to us. We’re not here to judge you, we want to help. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, any day of the year.


Alberta Health Services: Addiction Counselling and Prevention Services

#104 4920 51st. St.

Red Deer

403-340-5274

Provides confidential counselling, treatment, information and referrals to individuals who have substance and/or gambling related concerns. Residential youth detox offers voluntary detox services for youth 17 and under to safely withdraw from drugs and/or alcohol for up to 10 days.


Alberta Health Services: Community Addiction and Mental Health

4733 49th St.

Red Deer

403-340-5466

Provide mental health consultation, assessment and treatment services to persons experiencing significant emotional and mental health difficulties.

Catholic Social Services

5104 48th Ave.

Red Deer

403-347-8844

Website: https://www.cssalberta.ca/

Grief and anger management groups and counselling. Individual, family and couple counselling. FASD Community Outreach Program provides advocacy and support for children and families impacted by FASD.

Central Alberta Refugee Effort (CARE)

#202 5000 Gaetz Ave

Red Deer

403-346-8818

Website: http://immigrant-centre.ca/

Offers English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, interpreters, assist newcomers in transitioning to life in Alberta.

Central Alberta Child and Family Services Authority (CFSA)

#108 4920 51st St.

Red Deer

403-340-5400

Website: www.centralalbertacfsa.gov.ab.ca

Provides supportive services to children and families. Youth services provides services to youth who are in need of protection.


Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre

304 – 4820 50 Ave,

Red Deer, AB T4N 4A4

587-272-2233

Website: www.centralalbertacac.ca

Child Advocacy Centres (CACs) and Child Youth Advocacy Centres (CYACs) prioritize the needs of abused or neglected children. They provide assistance and a safe, comfortable environment to children, youth, and their families.

Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre

#A201- 5212 48th St.

Red Deer

403-340-1124

Website: https://casasc.ca/

Support provided for female and male victims of recent and past sexual assaults, counselling for family and friends who support the victim, accompany individuals to medical appointments, police services, court.

Central Alberta Women's Emergency Shelter

Local: 1-403-346-5643

Toll Free: 1-888-346-5643

Crisis Textline: 1-403-506-0485

Website: https://cawes.com/

The Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter offers safe refuge, personal counseling, and community support for families experiencing family violence. Every year, we meet nearly 3,000 people who have made the brave step towards a life free from violence.



Family Services of Central Alberta (FSCA)

5409 50th Ave.

Red Deer

403-343-6400

Website: https://fsca.ca/

Home visitation and outreach services. Various programs for children and youth (ex. Kids Matter- self esteem).

Kid's Help Phone

Webpage: kidshelpphone.ca

1-800-668-6868

Confidential online (text) or phone call for youth to access for support.

Kidsport Red Deer

5121 47th St.

Red Deer

403-347-1000

Website:https://kidsportcanada.ca/alberta/red-deer/

Ages: 5-18

Assistance with registration costs (up to $200/calendar year) to help a youth join a sport.

Outreach Centre

4101 – 54 Avenue,

Red Deer, AB T4N 7G3

403-347-2480

Website: https://theoutreachcentre.org/

If you are in Central Alberta, and experiencing the effects of domestic violence, suicide, homelessness, and the effects of poverty – we have services for you. We strive to create a safe environment for people and their supports.

Red Deer Native Friendship Society

Address: 4808 51 Avenue

Red Deer, Alberta T4N 4H3

Phone: 403.340.0020

Email: friendship@rdnfs.com

Webpage: https://rdnfs.com/

The Friendship Centre provides cultural programs and services in health, social services, family preservation and traditional parenting, housing support, education, and cultural connections for all people of all age groups.


Street Ties Youth Outreach

Address: 4928-51 Street

Red Deer, Alberta T4N 2A7

Phone: 403-340-8995

Webpage: Street Ties Youth Outreach (Vantage Community Services)

At the drop-in centre, two youth outreach workers and a program coordinator build relationships by providing crisis counselling and a wide range of supports. These include both practical supports such as access to showers, food, and clothing, and educational supports such as resume writing and job search help.

Suicide Information & Education Services- Centre for Suicide Prevention

Suite D 4808 51st Ave

Red Deer

403-342-4966

Website: www.suicidehelp.ca

Provides referrals and resources to those in need.

Teen and Young Adult Sexual Health Clinic

4755 49th St.

Red Deer

403-346-8336(TEEN)

Sexuality information.


The Mustard Seed

6002 54 Ave

Red Deer, AB T4N 4M8

Phone: 403.347.1844

Email: InfoRedDeer@theseed.ca

Webpage: https://theseed.ca/

The Mustard Seed is a safe and supportive place where people experiencing problems associated with poverty and homelessness can have their physical needs met in the short term, but also begin to heal and grow mentally, emotionally, and spiritually for a better life down the road.

Youth HQ

4633 49th Street

Red Deer, AB T4N 1T4

Phone: 403.342.6500

Webpage: www.youthhq.ca

Youth HQ empowers youth by fostering a community of support. Our network seeks to instill young people with confidence in their unique identities and abilities, while providing safe environments to learn and grow.


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