Town of Banff

YWCA Community Resource Centre

Community Resource Centre & Banff Y Mountain Lodge

At the YWCA Community Resource Centre we are here to help you!

102 Spray Avenue (across the bridge and to the left).
Open Monday to Friday 9 a.m.  to 5 p.m.  (closed 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.).
T: 403.760.3200. 
E-mail:  crc@ywcabanff.ab.ca

Professional, free and confidential services and referrals for:

•      Community Services
•      Government Services
•      Crisis Counselling  Services
•      Services for Women
•      Violence Prevention programs
•      Child Care Registry
•      Landlord & Tenant Documents
•      Staying at the Banff Y Mountain Lodge
•      Job Searchers Packages
•      Ski Packages
•      Accommodations – short and long-term
•      Community Weight Room – affordable memberships.
•      Bow Valley College – Skill Enhancement Programs, Resume Building… and more! 

Need more information?

Crisis counseling, fleeing a violent relationship, helping a friend with a problem… housing, addiction, social assistance… child care, healthy options… visit us – we’ll do our best to help you.    Pick up your copy of the 5th Edition of the Local Lowdown, a free and comprehensive pocket book with tips for living and working in Banff and Lake Louise.

Just need to talk to someone?

We offer immediate support and referral.  Full, confidential support and access to safety is given to women and children in or fleeing abusive situations.  

Interested in something new?

Attend workshops and retreats.  The YWCA sponsors and hosts many programs.  Celebrate special community events and programs: Halloween & Easter Parties, Woman in Motion Award, International Women’s Day, Week Without Violence, Lady Beware Classes… and more!    We cater to your needs; let us know what you would like to see..

Want to get involved in the community?

We’ll hook you up with a volunteer opportunity from coordinating special events to helping out at local programs. 

Have an idea?  … Share it with us - let’s talk.