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You deserve safety. You deserve support.

Programs & Services

Holistic support from crisis intervention to community reintegration.

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Emergency Shelter

A confidential, secure environment designed for immediate stabilization. Inspired by the person-centered care models, our shelter provides more than just a bed; it provides a baseline for total life recovery.

  • Private, secure rooms for privacy and dignity.
  • Comprehensive nutrition and daily essentials.
  • 24/7 specialized staff support for crisis management.
  • Personalized safety planning and legal navigation.
Safe environment

Counselling & Mental Health

Utilizing trauma-informed methodologies similar to those found at Family Resilience Support, we address the unique psychological impact of abuse on men. Our specialized therapists help clients process complex trauma, including:

Coercive Control
Emotional Abuse
Financial Abuse
PTSD & Anxiety

Transitional Support

We help clients navigate the housing market, manage income support applications, and develop the life skills needed for long-term independence.

Workshops & Groups

Focused sessions on healthy relationships, stress management, and rebuilding self-esteem through peer-supported resilience.

Aftercare & Outreach

Stability doesn't end at the shelter door. We provide follow-up safety checks and housing stabilization to prevent recidivism.

Our Community Impact

Community Programs & Impact

Creating meaningful opportunities for connection, growth, employment, wellness, and long-term stability for men in our community.

February 27, 2026 Education & Employment

Education as a Pathway to Employment & Community Integration for Men

Location
Country Hills Library Conference Room, Calgary, AB
Collaborator
Compassing Futures Calgary
Program Overview

On February 27, 2026, GentleNest Stability Network, in collaboration with Compassing Futures Calgary, hosted a targeted empowerment session at the Country Hills Library Conference Room.

Designed specifically to address the unique challenges faced by men in our community, the program centered around the theme “Education as a Pathway to Employment & Community Integration for Men.”

The gathering provided over 30 attendees with actionable guidance on leveraging education, skill-building, and community connections to achieve stability and career advancement in Calgary.

60%
Employment Success Rate

Participants successfully completed readiness preparation, gained employment suitability, and secured employment.

30+
Men Engaged

Men participated in education, employment, skill-building and community integration activities.

Key Outcomes & Impact
Employment Readiness

Resume refinement, interview preparation, and employment readiness support.

Skill & Credential Alignment

Guidance on local education, training, and credential pathways.

Community Integration

Peer support and community connections that help reduce isolation.

June 27, 2026 Mental Health & Community Wellness

Men’s Mental Health Month Program, Mental Health Walk & Barbecue

Venue
3359 27th Street NE, Calgary, AB
Keynote Speaker
Shakeel Khan
Focus
Mental Wellness & Resilience
Event Theme

“Stepping out of the Shadows: Grounding, Community, and Resilience”

Program Overview

On June 27, 2026, GentleNest Support hosted a community initiative at 3359 27th Street NE, Calgary, combining a Mental Health Walk, a community barbecue, and educational sessions.

Held under the theme “Stepping out of the Shadows: Grounding, Community, and Resilience,” the event provided a safe space for men to connect, share experiences, and learn active strategies for mental wellness and stress management.

The event featured Shakeel Khan — an experienced Addiction Counsellor, Educator, and Public Speaker — as the keynote resource speaker. Khan delivered an insightful presentation focused on breaking down social stigma around male mental health, managing emotional trauma, grounding techniques, and building long-term community resilience.

45%
Counselling Connection Rate

Attending men were successfully connected to person-centered counselling delivered by certified mental health providers across Calgary.

4
Areas of Impact

Peer connection, counselling access, practical coping tools, and strengthened support networks.

Impact & Key Outcomes
Peer Connection & Stigma Reduction

Encouraged open dialogue around men's mental health and emotional well-being while helping reduce isolation.

Counselling Access & Referral

Connected participants with person-centered counselling and mental health resources.

Practical Coping Tools

Participants explored grounding exercises and wellness strategies for stress and trauma.

Stronger Support Network

The walk and barbecue created opportunities for peer-to-peer relationships and community connection.

Building stronger pathways to stability

GentleNest Stability Network remains committed to creating meaningful opportunities that help men build confidence, strengthen connections, and move toward long-term stability.

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