Stay close to care

Stay close to care​

At Ronald McDonald House® Alberta, families can find the critical overnight accommodation and day use support they need to stay together during their child’s treatment.

Our four Houses provide families across Alberta with the care, comfort, and connection they need to stay in their child’s fight. No matter where you’re travelling from, out-of-town families can stay for as many days, weeks, or months as necessary while receiving treatment.

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Before you apply

To help make the application process as smooth as possible, please review the following eligibility requirements.

First-time referrals

All first-time stays require a mandatory referral from a healthcare professional.

Medical need

To stay at Ronald McDonald House® Alberta, your family must meet one of the following criteria:

  • Your child is under the age of 18 and receiving medical treatment, or
  • You are experiencing a high-risk pregnancy requiring travel for care

Overnight stays

Overnight stays are available for families who:

  • Live outside of Calgary city limits to stay in our Calgary House.
  • Live outside of Edmonton city limits to stay in our Edmonton House.
  • Live outside of Medicine Hat city limits to stay in our Medicine Hat House.
  • Live outside of Red Deer city limits to stay in our Red Deer House.

More than a place to stay

At Ronald McDonald House® Alberta, families receive more than accommodation. Our Houses are designed to help families stay together, maintain routines, find moments of comfort, and feel supported while their child receives treatment away from home.

Family supports include:

  • Mental health & emotional wellbeing supports
  • Home for Dinner Program
  • Pet therapy visits
  • Wellness and family activities
  • Family gathering spaces
  • Laundry and everyday essentials
  • Hospital shuttle support

Overnight stays

Families staying overnight have access to private family suites, shared kitchens, hot meals, laundry facilities, welcoming common spaces, and family-centred programming, all designed to make everyday life a little easier during a difficult time.

Day Pass Program

Our Day Pass Program offers local, non-overnight families a welcoming place to pause between appointments, enjoy a meal, do laundry, or simply take a moment to rest during long days of medical care. Day Pass Program families can access:

  • Hot meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Private rest spaces

Find the House closest to your child’s care

Edmonton House

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Red Deer House

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Calgary House

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Medicine Hat House

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Help families feel at home

From preparing daily home-cooked meals to helping families get to and from the hospital, volunteers help families feel supported through every step of their child’s treatment journey.

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