Lethbridge Food Bank
2027 Henderson Lake Blvd S
Mon–Fri 9am–4pm
For life threatening emergencies always call 911 first.
Care Network
Neighbours helping neighbours in Lethbridge.
I Need Help
Request errands, transport, a meal, or a friendly visit.
I Want to Volunteer
Sign up to help a neighbour. Verification keeps everyone safe.
Food resources
Interfaith Food Bank
Share surplus food
Donate extra groceries or a home-cooked meal to a neighbour.
Shelters — tonight's availability
View all on mapStatus resets to "Call to confirm" each morning at 6am. Always call ahead to verify space.
No shelters have reported today — call ahead.
Availability figures below reset each morning and haven't been confirmed yet. Phone each shelter directly to check space.
Lethbridge Shelter
Men / Mixed
Call to confirm
Updated No update today
1116 6 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB
YWCA Lethbridge
Women & Children
Call to confirm
Updated No update today
Lethbridge, AB
Salvation Army Lethbridge
Mixed
Call to confirm
Updated No update today
Lethbridge, AB
Need a ride to a shelter?
We'll match you with a verified volunteer driver. If it's urgent we'll notify drivers immediately.
Health resources
Information only. Not an endorsement of any program. Always call 911 in a life-threatening emergency.
Naloxone Kits — Free
Naloxone reverses opioid overdose. Free kits are available at:
- Lethbridge Shelter: 403-327-2277
- Shoppers Drug Mart: ask any location
- AHS Public Health: 403-388-6666
- ARCHES: if operating
Addiction Support
Free, confidential help is available 24/7 across Alberta.
- AHS Addiction Services: 403-388-6000
- Alberta Addiction Helpline (24/7): 1-866-332-2322
- Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741
Mental Health Support
Local crisis and counselling lines.
- PACT Team (police + health): 403-328-4444
- Distress Centre: 403-327-7905
- Walk-in counselling (Chinook PCN): 403-942-4000
Safer Use & Drug Checking
For information on current safer-use programs and drug checking in Alberta, visit AHS.
AHS harm reductionBefore you use — free, confidential support
No judgement, no police by default. If someone is unresponsive or not breathing, call 911 first.
National Overdose Response Service (NORS)
Canada-wide virtual overdose-monitoring line. Call or text before you use — a peer stays on the line and calls for help if you stop responding. Anonymous, confidential, no judgement.
Call or text, 24/7, anonymous · Canada-wide
Digital Overdose Response System (DORS) — Alberta
Free Alberta government app. Start a timer before you use; if you stop responding, DORS summons EMS to your location. Available across Alberta. App only — there is no DORS phone line.
dorsapp.caFree naloxone kits are available at most Alberta pharmacies. Canada's Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act protects you from simple-possession charges when you call 911 for an overdose.
📱 No smartphone? SMS access — coming soon
We're working on a free text-message service so anyone with a basic phone can text HELP to get:
- Tonight's shelter availability
- Nearest meal times
- Warming centre locations
- Crisis line numbers
SMS service will activate once Twilio is connected.
Mobility Passport
Create or look up a YQL-XXXXXX card with needs and emergency contact. Outreach workers create; shelter staff look up.
Shelter staff portal
Sign in to update tonight's bed availability and look up passports. Admin grants access per shelter.