SERVICES

Alpha House is pleased to provide the following range of services for our clients:

SHELTER

The shelter is a safe, supportive environment for individuals affected by their use of alcohol or other drugs. People can come to the shelter for a rest or a reprieve from the street or their home, to shower or laundry, or as an opportunity to speak with an addiction support worker. We offer a limited food program. The shelter is operated on a 24-hour basis for men and women who are under the influence of alcohol and other drugs. Usually a mat is offered for sleep and the stay is overnight.

DETOXIFICATION

Detoxification and withdrawal management is generally five to seven days, accomodating both men and women. Clients are monitored in a non-medical environment. Methadone Program clients are supported as directed by their clinics. Clients are provided with information regarding alcohol abuse and other drug withdrawal. Clients are given referral counseling and information on relapse prevention through group presentations and our Addiction Support Workers.

OUTREACH

Through our community partnership with the Community Urban Project Society (CUPS), the Downtown Outreach Addictions Partnership (DOAP Team) provides services to individual men and women on the streets, in their homes, through other like agencies and in legal and hospital systems.The DOAP Team will transport individuals under the influence of alcohol or other drugs to available shelters.Referrals can be given for food, clothing, housing, addiction counselling and crisis counselling. The services offfered through the DOAP Team are available throughout the day and selected evenings. They can be reached by cell phone at (403) 998-7388

VOLUNTEER

Alpha House supports the Canadian Code of Volunteer Involvement which states as its values:

Volunteer involvement is vital to a just and democratic society. Volunteer involvement strengthens communities. Volunteer involvement mutually benefits both the volunteer and the organization. Volunteer involvement is based on relationships.

We list opportunities on the Volunteer Calgary web site and encouarge you to register or seek opportunities there: www.volunteercalgary.ab.ca. For volunteer information contact David Burke at 403 237 8341 or david@alphahousecalgary.com

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