The Community Resource Centre (CRC) is the leading resource for Bow Valley residents at critical turning points. The CRC’s primary focus is on safe, affordable housing and family violence prevention through education, programming, events, resource management and crisis intervention. The work of the CRC assists clients in taking the next step forward in their lives. The following is a list of some of the critical services that the CRC provides to for the community.

The YWCA of Banff Community Resource Centre Provides
FREE And CONFIDENTIAL
Services To Anyone - Male and Female

CRC services include, but are not limited to;

• Short-term crisis intervention including information and referrals to assist women and their families experiencing domestic violence
• Consultations and tools to develop and maintain healthy relationships
• Emergency information and referrals for individuals seeking assistance from other local agencies (e.g. Alberta Employment Immigration and Industry, Alberta Mental Health Board)
• Landlord and Tenant forms and information
• Childcare Registry for Banff
• Volunteer opportunities
• Community education and prevention programming.
• Community outreach events (e.g. Annual Easter and Halloween Party)
• Job boards, resources, free pamphlets and community information
• Home to the Banff Volunteer Centre

For more information on our Programs, Community and Fundraising Events, please go to our Programs and Events Page.

Contact Information

Community Resource Centre
Lower Level, YWCA of Banff
102 Spray Avenue
P.O. Box 520
Banff, Alberta
T1L 1A6
Telephone: 403.760.3200
Fax: 403.760.3234
Email: crc@ywcabanff.ab.ca
Website: www.ywcabanff.ab.ca

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm (closed from 12 pm – 1 pm for lunch)
Saturday, Sunday and after hours weekdays - CRC can be accessed through the Front Desk of the Banff Y Mountain Lodge

For emergency assistance, please contact the YWCA of Banff front desk, in person or at (403) 762-3560 or call 911.

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