Town of Banff

Counseling Services

Bow Valley Cares Centre

AIDS Bow Valley Cares Centre provides non-judgemental, compassionate and confidential support for people at risk for, living with or affected by HIV / AIDS.

More information: Bow Valley Cares Centre website

Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission

AADAC offers programs, counseling, consultation, training and prevention services, aiming to increase understanding and awareness of alcohol, tobacco, other drug-related issues, as well as problem gambling.

More information: Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC)

Alcoholics Anonymous

The Banff chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous meets Monday, Tuesday, and Friday 8:00 p.m. at the Mineral Springs Hospital Cafeteria.
T: 403.762.2222 (Hospital)
Information Recording: 403.678.3811 (includes information regarding additional meetings in Canmore, Banff, and Lake Louise)

Banff Mental Health Clinic

The Community Mental Health Clinic offers free, confidential therapy to people of all ages experiencing personal or family difficulties in daily living.

Box 1266
303 Lynx St.
Banff, Alberta  T1L 1B3
T: 403.762.4451  or 403.762.2990
F: 403.762.5570

Bow Valley Victim Services Association

The Bow Valley Victim Services Association promotes and advocates the rights and entitlements of victims of crime and trauma through information, referral, support, assistance, community liaison, and education.

Box 959
Banff, Alberta T1L 1K3
T: 403.;760.0197
F: 403.678.6803
Web: Bow Valley Victim Services Association website

Calgary Health Region - Urgent Mental Health

Walk-in crisis mental health service and counseling is available through the Banff Mineral Springs Hospital and Canmore Hospital emergency departments. 7 days per week from 3 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Family School Liaison (Town of Banff FCSS)

The Town of Banff's Family School Liaison program provides support for children, their families, and the school system by providing confidential counseling, information, and education. The program helps families enhance children’s social and scholastic skills at home, at school and in the community.

More information: Family School Liaison Program

Child and Family Services (Calgary and Area Office)

This office offers assistance in matters concerning child welfare, adoption, handicapped children services, foster homes and day-care subsidy.

Suite 301
800 Railway Avenue,
Canmore Alberta, T1W 1P1
T: 403.609.6414
F: 403.678.6730
Emergency After Hours: 310.0000.403.297.2995 (toll free)

More information: Calgary & Area Child and Family Services

Violence Against Women - Prevention & Counselling

The Banff YWCA Community Resource Centre's Violence Against Women Counsellor offers no-fee, confidential counseling to women currently in, or leaving, an abusive relationship, or who have been assaulted or abused in the past.

T: 403.760.3213 or 403.760.3200
E-mail: vaw@ywcabanff.ab.ca