Money Matters
Money Matters is a partnership between Momentum, YWCA Calgary, Jewish Family Service Calgary, and Calgary John Howard Society (CJHS) that provides financial literacy support and services to individuals living with mental health or addiction challenges.
Feeling stressed out by money is normal when you’re dealing with mental health or addiction challenges.
Our Money Matters facilitators understand financial troubles can cause unneeded stress when people are on the road to recovery. Together, we can improve your money management skills and reduce money-related stress.
Financial Education
Momentum facilitators deliver a series of seven workshops hosted by various organizations within the Calgary health community. We work with organizations to ensure our programming is delivered at the right time for those on the road to recovery.
Financial Administration
The Financial Administrators from YW Calgary, Jewish Family Service Calgary, and Calgary John Howard Society offers one-on-one participant-directed support to individuals who find it difficult to manage their finances on their own.
Frequently asked questions
Who is involved in the Money Matters program?
Do you need a doctor's note?
Is it free?
What you will get from this course
Take-home resources
You will be provided with planning tools, worksheets, and other resources to support you on your journey.
What you will learn
Increased financial stability.
Increased mental wellness and improved ability to manage addiction.
Maintain housing and support in feeling more independent.
Decreased feelings of social isolation.
Program dates upcoming
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Financial Partners
Contact our Welcome Team
Our knowledgeable Welcome Team is happy to support you. Please contact us by clicking below or by calling 403-272-9323. Please note: Momentum is closed for the holidays from December 24th, 2025, 12:30 PM to January 2nd, 2026, 8:30 AM. Due to a high volume of inquiries, you can expect a response by mid-January 2025.
Money Matters
Money Matters is a partnership between Momentum, YWCA Calgary, Jewish Family Service Calgary, and Calgary John Howard Society (CJHS) that provides financial literacy support and services to individuals living with mental health or addiction challenges.
Scheduled
Part time
Evening
Mental health, Lower income
Free
Online, Offsite, In person
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