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Support Groups in Calgary

You’re Not Alone, Your Community Is With You

 Build meaningful connections, receive emotional support, and strengthen your sense of belonging. Our support groups bring community members together to share and reflect on lived and shared experiences and support one another in culturally meaningful and welcoming spaces.

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Current Support Programs

Connect and heal in a safe, inclusive and supportive
community where your voice matters.

In Person:
February 14th and 15th, 2026;
10 am -2 pm (2 sessions)

Youth Circles:
Real Talk on Respectful Relationships

For Albertan Afghans & Iranians (Edmonton & Calgary) – Ages 14-18.

Are you a youth who wants to build healthy bonds and support your peers? Get ready for honest chats, creative activities, and scenarios to better understand.

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online & in-person:
Starts - Oct 30
Every Thursday, 6 weeks
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

THE ART OF NAVIGATING LIFE’S UPS & DOWNS

Language: Farsi

With inner strength, community support, and inspiration from Iranian culture and literature, we’ll look deeper within and prepare for life’s challenges.

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Online:
starting - Jan 10th, 2026
Saturdays 10 am -12 pm (MT)

Youth Circles:
Real Talk on Respectful Relationships

For Albertan Afghans & Iranians (Edmonton & Calgary) – Ages 14-18.

Are you a youth who wants to build healthy bonds, learn how to set boundaries, and support your peers?
Get ready for honest chats, creative activities, and scenarios to better understand.

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Support Rooted in Community

Healing Begins With Understanding

We provide education to address emotional challenges that people from diverse ethnocultural communities may experience, including questions of identity, cultural expectations, isolation, and life transitions. Our programs and resources are available in your language. We help reduce the burden of feeling alone and support you in your journey.

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Why Support In Your Community Matters

Immigration can be overwhelming, and once you no longer feel connected to home, it can feel like an impossible task to establish a new sense of place and belonging. Trust is at the core of our support, and providing programs in your culture and language ensures we build trusting relationships based on mutual understanding.

Fostering Community of Connections

Feeling isolated in a different culture can really make an impact on mental health. Our support groups provide a safe space where you can connect with others who have had similar experiences.

Empowering Through Understanding

Cultural misunderstandings can create significant feelings of frustration and isolation. Our spaces resemble “home,” where we offer understanding and validation, helping one another embark on the journey of adjustment.

Breaking Down Barriers

We aim to connect community members with resources and services they may be unaware of, which can support their journeys.

Find Support in Your Community

Connect and heal in a safe, inclusive and supportive community where your voice matters.

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Join Safe Circles and Connect With Peers

Your Voice Matters

Join a caring community that values your experience and voice. We meet you where you’re at. Our safe and supportive circles encourage you to share your experiences, learn, and grow among peers who understand your journey.

Journey to Adjustment for Newcomers & Immigrants

This program assists newcomers and immigrants in finding a sense of belonging. Community members are encouraged to share and reframe their migration stories with peers, which can help initiate the healing process. The program aims to reduce isolation and help individuals recognize their own resilience.
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Art & Talk for Youth

This circle uses creative expression to help immigrant youth explore who they are and make sense of living between cultures. It’s designed to feel welcoming and accessible, offering a space where participants can connect with peers, share experiences, and support their emotional well-being.
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Journey to Adjustment: Men’s Circle

A supportive circle for Farsi-speaking immigrant men to talk about identity, masculinity, and well-being. Through shared stories and group discussion, participants explore stress, resilience, and expectations of being a man, while building connection and support among themselves.
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Journey to Adjustment: Older Adults Circles

This program supports older adults in building social connections, community, and empowerment through shared activities that reduce isolation, strengthen community ties, and help them explore ways they can help others.
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Why Join a Support Group?

Connect with peers who share similar cultural backgrounds and experiences.

Community and Belonging

Newcomers who have left behind their social support networks and now face language and cultural barriers in a new environment may find it challenging to feel a sense of belonging. Establishing connections within a supportive community can be essential to experiencing a sense of true belonging.

Mutual
Support

Within these circles, members have the opportunity to both receive and offer support. Empathetic encouragement fosters a supportive environment, empowering individuals to assist and inspire one another throughout their respective journeys.

Inspiring Community Members

Working together fosters collective growth. Drawing inspiration from the resilience and determination of others can help alleviate personal burdens. Feel empowered to share your experiences, so other members feel safe sharing their own stories and challenges.

How Are Our Support Groups Different?

A Space That Feels Like Home When you’re away from home, the smallest things that give you a connection can seem like a lifeline. Our programs bring newcomers together in spaces where you feel seen, understood, and welcomed just as you are.  
Community-Led and Culturally InformedPrograms reflect real experiences, beliefs, and culturally relevant norms, developed with your communities.
Led by People Who Share the Journey Facilitated by trained community members who understand the challenges of migration, settlement, and navigating two cultures. Each program is designed in collaboration with the communities we serve, fostering a culturally grounded and trustworthy relationship of support.  
Development of Practical Tools for Growth Community members can acquire new skills to manage stress, strengthen family relationships, and promote emotional well-being.  
Equity-Driven Approach Our programs help remove barriers to support people in building a full, meaningful life both within their own community and in the wider society.  
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