Family Wellness Directory

It’s not uncommon for parents to believe they will know if their child has a vision problem. However, vision and eye health issues can be hard to spot, particularly if there is a problem in only one eye. As 80 percent of learning is visual, annual comprehensive eye exams with your doctor of optometry are recommended and there is Alberta Health coverage available towards these eye exams. Use the “Find an Optometrist” search tool on our website to locate an optometrist close to you.

Join our classes! Alberta Health Services Professional Parenting Educators provide reliable, current parenting and early childhood education.

Since 1986, The Children’s Cottage Society has been dedicated to preventing harm and neglect to children and building strong families through support services, respite programs, and crisis nurseries.

Community Links strengthens individuals, families, and communities of North Rocky View by providing them with and connecting them to services, supports, and resources.

Our mission is to empower families so that caregivers and children build resilience and thrive. Our vision is a connected community in which children and families are nurtured and supported to be happy, healthy and resilient. We offer a variety of free programming designed to promote optimal child development and empower families to be resilient and foster positive family relationships. Programs offered include: Parent classes, parent and child together classes, Perinatal Mental Health supports (postpartum depression), youth programs, home visitation support, young parent supports and father-specific programs.

Many mothers want to breastfeed their babies, but some stop sooner than planned. Connecting with La Leche League (LLL) can make the difference to reaching your breastfeeding goals. LLLC Calgary offers mother-to-mother breastfeeding support and information by email, over the phone, or at monthly meetings. Check out lllc.ca/find-group-alberta or call 403-242-0277 for more information or assistance; Facebook, facebook.com/lalecheleaguecanada; and Twitter, twitter.com/LLLCanada.

The Learning Disabilities & ADHD Network provides free resources and helpful, reliable information for individuals with a Learning Disability and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), as well as for those who live, play, and work with them. The Network is a collaborative group which fosters action towards meeting the needs of people with LD/ADHD. This non-profit operates through Foothills Academy and is supported by the Calgary Foundation. We're here to help!

Post Natal Helpers provides part-time child care services for families with newborns, toddlers, preschoolers, and/or special needs children. We have been providing services in Calgary for over 30 years. While we are in the home, the parent has the option to stay, to rest, or to leave. Post Natal Helpers are available in the daytime as well as evenings, weekends, and overnights.

Rowan House’s mission is to provide crisis intervention, long-term support, and education for those affected by family violence in rural communities.

With our customized sleep support, you and your little one can enjoy longer periods of sleep, without spending your entire evening rocking them. Instead, cherish precious moments with your partner or enjoy some much-needed alone time while your baby enjoys ten to 12 hour stretches of sleep. I can help you get your nights back!

Voted one of Maclean’s Top 100 Charities of 2020, YW Calgary supports more than 3500 Calgary women and their families each year. YW focuses on enhancing women’s safety and well-being while advocating for equity.

ABS Psychological Services was founded by Alexandra Suvanto, Registered Provisional Psychologist. She provides therapy to children, adolescents, and their families. Support for school staff is also offered, along with private assessments. Alexandra’s passion is helping young minds explore their world a little more clearly, allowing the chance for growth and change when ready.

Navigating parenting looks different now than it did a few years ago. “Julie will help you turn your family around. She is a game-changer!”

We focus on treating children under the age of ten with concerns such as: anxiety, ADHD, autism, trauma, grief, behavioral challenges, aggression and learning difficulties.

Dr. Macdonald and his team at Macdonald Psychology Group offer relationship-oriented counseling and assessment services for children, adolescents, and young adults.

The Psyched About Kids philosophy is based on a heart-centred approach to parenting and uses strategies from the latest brain-science research. We provide the knowledge, techniques and tools to take you down the parenting path in the most successful way possible.

Sage Centre, through its Child and Family Grief Services, supports families with children and teens (ages five to 18) who are grieving the death of a loved one or who have a family member facing life-threatening illness.

We are passionate about supporting children and families in finding peace, calm, dignity, and understanding in their lives.

Foothills Academy offers a full-time school program for students with Learning Disabilities from Grades 3 to 12 following the Alberta Education Curriculum. Class sizes are small with a teacher and assistant. A variety of strategies is used to help students find success, ensuring students reach their full potential. A wide range of year-round programs and services are open to the broader community including assessments, individual instruction, social skills programs, recreation, and more.

New Heights School & Learning Services is a registered charitable organization and a Designated Special Education Private School.

Pacekids Programs is a charitable organization that strives to empower children with diverse needs and their families through excellence in therapy, education, and play. Pacekids provides preschool and kindergarten programs for children aged 2.8 years to six years that can be accessed through Program Unit Funding (PUF) with Alberta Education. Pacekids also offers six programs for children aged six months to 12 years funded through Family Services for Children with Disabilities (FSCD).

Providence offers two unique Alberta Education-funded program streams: those based in our own six schools across Calgary and those based in approved community preschools or childcare programs (our LEARN Program). Both programs are designed to support children identified with a delay or disability from ages 2.8 to six years. To attend, a child must qualify for special education funding (Program Unit Funding (PUF)).

Reading, writing and spelling are written language skills! Any challenge with these skills almost always indicates an underlying, often hidden, language processing disorder. We are Speech-Language Pathologists that provide assessment and therapy to target speech, language, reading, writing and spelling. We guarantee our assessment will outline the underlying “root” or source of difficulty and an action plan. Speak2Read also provides Professional Development through speaking engagements, training workshops and mentoring.

Rundle Academy, part of the Rundle College group of schools, is a private, coeducational day school for students in Grades 4 to 12 with a diagnosed learning disability. Rundle Academy provides a premier educational experience focusing on character, academics, and co-curricular pursuits.

We offer a mixture of affordable programs for all ages and abilities, you’re sure to find something good for every family member. We have over 40 facilities for exploring new active and creative classes, making connections, and developing new skills and interests in a safe and inclusive environment. City of Calgary classes are good for you and kids too. Plan your fall activities, visit us at calgary.ca/recreation.

Master Rim’s Taekwondo is the leading provider of Martial Arts in Alberta with world-renowned instructors and programs. Our programs teach discipline, focus, commitment, and the values of hard work and self-control. Led by Canadian National Team Head Coach, Master Seoungmin Rim. We’re dedicated to helping students become the best they can be! We guarantee learning Taekwondo at Master Rim’s is truly rewarding with benefits that last a lifetime.

We offer a variety of Registered Programs for all ages and skill levels. Learn to swim programs from ages four months to adult. More advanced swimmers can join one of our Swim Clubs or take their interest in lifesaving to the next level with organized Lifesaving Leadership courses. Get them active early in the Active Living Program for preschool-aged children. Keep active during PD Camps, including Winter Break. A Membership at MNP Community & Sport Centre gives you unlimited access to all group fitness classes, fitness centre, five gyms, two pools, hot tub, cold tub, steam room, two tracks, and so much more - all under one roof at a great rate!

With 350,000 square feet of space and over 15,000 weekly users, the Spray Lake Sawmills Centre is a tremendous facility for all members of the community and surrounding area. SLS Centre includes three NHL Size Ice Surfaces, Jayman BUILT Aquatic Centre, and many spray features that will give your children hours of entertainment!

Trico Centre for Family Wellness wants your family to be #tricotough and active! Come swim with us in our wave pool with waterslide, water features, hot tub, and steam rooms. We offer many children’s programs: skating, swimming, dance, gymnastics, and martial arts to teach children the fundamental movement skills, confidence, and how fun it is to be active. Huge, clean fitness centre, bright pool, and hockey arenas. We offer activities for all ages!

Active Living, part of the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary, provides health and wellness programs, facilities, and educational opportunities that encourage lifelong active living for all. Our programs are open to the public and include health and fitness programs like group fitness classes and personal training, aquatic and First Aid certifications, sports programs, kids' programs, and University of Calgary Summer Camps.

Create, connect and explore at Vivo; north-central Calgary’s place to skate, swim, learn, dance and play! Join us for family fun with a wide variety of unique and innovative programs and activities. Get active, get healthy, and do it together! Visit vivo.ca to discover something new today!

WinSport’s purpose is to inspire human potential through the spirit of sport and it’s something that is woven into all of our year-round, award-winning programming. Our passionate, expert instructors will help your child learn a sport, get better at it and develop a lifelong love for being active. We have summer camps and programs in mountain biking, hockey, ringette, figure skating and in specialized sport training.

YMCA Calgary has seven health and wellness facilities, six child development centres with licensed child care, two outdoor camp sites, and over 60 community program sites serving all quadrants of the city. These spaces and programs allow YMCA Calgary to deliver programs, services, and opportunities to help the Calgary community connect with others, build lifelong skills, and keep active and healthy.

First Step Nutrition helps to make feeding families easier. Whether it’s dealing with picky eaters or starting your baby on solids, our Registered Dietitian Jennifer House helps clients decrease food overwhelm through online programs.

We bring you great prices on your favorite products and services all together under one roof. Discover our great quality and variety of foods, stylish products for your home, and a complete pharmacy to serve all of your family’s needs.

It’s not uncommon for parents to believe they will know if their child has a vision problem. However, vision and eye health issues can be hard to spot, particularly if there is a problem in only one eye. As 80 percent of learning is visual, annual comprehensive eye exams with your doctor of optometry are recommended and there is Alberta Health coverage available towards these eye exams. Use the “Find an Optometrist” search tool on our website to locate an optometrist close to you.

BabyTooth is the pediatric dental practice of Dr. Kari Badwi and her team specializing in dentistry for children at our office in the southeast Midnapore area of Calgary. While we are serious about providing high-quality dental care -  with special pediatric training and experience working with children and their unique dental needs -  we also inject a little fun along the way. Our goal is to help kids feel good about visiting the dentist and lay the foundation for good oral health over the course of their lifetimes. Now accepting new patients. No referral required.

ROKband Pediatric HeadShape Clinics specialize in education about and prevention of baby head shape asymmetry. Our clinics have a specialized staff that is trained to deal with cranial issues which means each family that comes through our doors is on the same journey. We offer two free visits - one initial assessment and then a rescan to track, if required. We are Canada's largest HeadShape clinic boasting the world’s leading technology, products and training. We've recently had an independent study (published) showing ROKband has (by far) the least side effects associated with treatment. Come for your free assessment today!