Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Youth Mental Health Solutions
Hull Services has been a leader in child and youth mental health since 1966, rooted in Calgary and dedicated to healing through evidence-based care, cultural grounding, and human connection. Our CARF-accredited programs prioritize safety, trust, and long-term support for youth and families facing complex mental health challenges. With 28 specialized programs, including self-referral and referral-based services, we combine trauma-informed care with the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics to address individual needs. Our campus integrates clinical expertise with community-building initiatives like sweat lodges and therapeutic gardens, reflecting a commitment to holistic healing.As a Calgary-based organization, we honor Indigenous traditions and foster partnerships to address systemic barriers. Over 60 years, weve supported 8,100+ youth annually through direct services and community resources, driven by 2,700+ volunteer hours. Our team of certified professionals maintains transparency in operations while advocating for systemic change through education, advocacy, and donor collaboration.
Services
Self Referral Programs
Referral Based Programs
Community Resources
Mental Health Navigator
Addiction Support Services
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Cultural Healing Programs
Family Counseling
Youth Residential Care
Professional Development Training
Details
- Year established: 1966
Highlights and features
- We hold CARF International accreditation for rehabilitation services
- Our trauma-informed care integrates the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics
- Culturally grounded programs include Indigenous healing practices
- 63 years of continuous service in Calgary's mental health sector
- Community-based approach combines clinical treatment with social support
Associations and certifications
- CARF International
What people say
Saved our family
Helped me believe
Positive changes
Confidence growing
Lives transformed
Services
Self Referral Programs
Open-access mental health initiatives allowing direct enrollment without professional referral. These programs provide crisis intervention, counseling, and skill-building workshops for youth and families seeking immediate support. Services emphasize early intervention through accessible, low-barrier entry points.
Referral Based Programs
Specialized therapeutic tracks managed through healthcare provider referrals. Offers intensive treatment for complex cases including residential care, addiction recovery, and trauma therapy. Requires coordinated entry through medical professionals or social service agencies.
Cultural Healing Programs
Tradition-informed healing practices incorporating sweat lodges, ceremony, and land-based therapy. Developed in collaboration with Indigenous elders and knowledge keepers to address intergenerational trauma through cultural reconnection and community stewardship.
Mental Health Navigator
Personalized guidance system connecting clients to appropriate services across Calgary's mental health network. Helps families navigate treatment options, access resources, and coordinate care between multiple providers for comprehensive support.
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Evidence-based interventions addressing complex trauma using the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics. Combines clinical assessment with developmental approaches to rebuild neural pathways through structured therapeutic activities and relationship-building.
People
Shelby Leiding
Staff Member
Experienced mental health professional specializing in youth development and therapeutic relationship-building through consistent, long-term engagement.
Forrest
Alumnus
Former student who overcame significant challenges through Hull School's individualized educational and therapeutic support programs.
Questions
What mental health services does Hull offer for youth?
We provide 28 programs including trauma therapy, addiction support, residential care, and culturally grounded healing through both referral and self-access pathways.
How can families access Hull's programs?
Self-referral programs allow direct enrollment while specialized services require professional referral. Contact our intake team for personalized guidance.
Does Hull incorporate Indigenous healing practices?
Yes, we integrate traditional ceremonies, land-based therapy, and cultural teachings in partnership with Indigenous knowledge keepers across our programs.
What makes Hull different from other mental health providers?
Our combination of CARF-accredited clinical care, long-term support commitment, and integration of cultural healing practices creates unique, lasting impact.
How can I support Hull's mission?
Donate directly, become a monthly donor, or volunteer your time to help sustain our 63-year legacy of youth mental health support.
Reviews (5)
Bethany Shepherd
Sep 15, 2020
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The staff drive dangerously putting their clients and the general public at risk. They are a public safety concern. The assistant controller does not follow up, respond to emails or voicemails and is very difficult to work with. They leave conflicts unresolved and do not attempt to make amends when they are in the wrong.
Jasen Masters
Jan 07, 2020
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Unresolved PTSD from what your staff did to me when I was 12. I think about it every day. Thomas Wheelhouse was super abusive.
Alanna Cline
Nov 28, 2018
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Hobble when I went there 12 years ago unless they have changed they should be run out of business horrible food didnt even eat it at all it was too gross starved kids most of the time moldey food that made people very sick I was always trying to get out of the dump because the staff were such evil notzes and bet kids up all the time I have bad permanent injuries because of those notzes
Marie Bowen
Oct 20, 2017
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Best training I ever received for working with youth, has supported me throughout my career. Child and family focused support!
Tyler M.
Sep 23, 2017
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When I was a resident here, best 4 years of my adolescent life. well trained staff who actually have a beep
