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Camrose and District Helpbook - Your Guide to Human Services
The Help Book - A Guide to Human Services is managed & maintained by Camrose and District Support Services. If you require changes to your agency information or wish to have your agency included in the Help Book Directory please click here to email us.
Abuse
Stettler
Association of Communities Against Abuse
Judilonne Beebe (Director)
Phone:403-742-3558 Toll free: 1-866-807-3558
Fax:403-742-3287
Email:
Box 2132 Stettler, AB T0C 2L0
Individual therapy/counselling services are accessible to abuse victims and their families. Also offers educational presentations to communities to help create an awareness of sexual abuse. Provides programs to schools from grades K - 12, dealing with abuse issues and conflict resolution ideas.
Mon-Fri, 9:00 am-4:30 pm
Addictions
Camrose
Al-A-Non
Phone:
780-672-4786 Elaine / 672-1853 Pearl
Camrose, AB
Provides fellowship for relatives and friends of alcoholics and assists them in coping with the problems of living with an alcoholic. Mon. - Alliance Church (5804 - 47 Ave.). Wed. - Lighthouse/Church of God (4722-55St.) call Joan @ 608-1783.
Mon. 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Wed. 8:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Addictions
Camrose
Alcoholics Anonymous
Rod
Phone:780-672-1084
Camrose, AB
A fellowship of non-practicing alcoholics whose primary purpose is to achieve and maintain sobriety. Meetings held @ the Lighthouse - 5319 - 48 Ave., on Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m.
Addictions
AB HEALTH SERVICES - Community Addiction & Mental Health
Brenda Nelson (Program Manager, Central Zone East)
Phone:Addictions: 672-1181 Toll Free: 1-866-332-2322 / Mental Health: 679-1241(Adult/Geriatric) 679-1764(Child & Adolescent)
Fax:Addictions: 679-1737/Mental Health: 679-1740
Addiction Office: 4814-50 Ave. Camrose T4V 0R9; Mental Health Clinic: 4911-47 St. T4V 1J9 Camrose AB
Mental Health & Addiction professionals provide voluntary community based counselling/treatment (including psychiatric consultation as required), information & referral to all ages who present with a clearly definable mental illness &/or alcohol, drug, tobacco or gambling problems. Additional programs include:
Promotion & prevention around brain safety, client consultation, & education specific to an acquired brain injury.
Mental health & emotional wellness activities & education to increase awareness & understanding & reduce stigma. Programs consist of Suicide Prevention, Mental Health First Aid & Men at Risk
Prevention, education & information services are also provided through presentation to schools, agencies & community groups as well as through the office resource library & other resource materials within the addiction service stream.
Addiction: Mon-Fri, 8:15am-4:30pm Closed 12-1pm; Mental Health: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Services are provided free of charge.
Counselling Services
Camrose
AIDS / HIV SERVICES
Phone:
Toll free: 1-800-772-2437
Camrose, AB
Provide counselling/referrals for persons living with AIDS / HIV or for their families.
Disabilities
Camrose AB
Assistance for Personal Decision Makers
Anne Marie Fuernkranz
Phone:7800-672-0257
Fax:780-672-7484
Email:
4604 - 57 St. Camrose AB, AB T4V 2E7
Helps individuals & families examine substitute decision making options for vulnerable adults; including personal directives, supported decision making, co-decision making & guardianship. Assistance in completing Adult Guardianship & Trusteeship Act forms.
Mon. - Fri.; 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:00 - 1:00). Appts. can be scheduled outside of regular hours.
Disabilities
AB Brain Injury Network - North Central Region
Ann-Marie Fuernkranz (Service Coordinator)
Phone:780-672-0257
Phone Alt:Joyce Neiman 403-342-2266
Fax:780-672-7484
Email:
Aims to support adults experiencing the effects acquired by brain injury. Assists survivors, their families & caregivers to access supports & resources in the community.
Mon. - Fri.; 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (closed 12-1)
Education & Literacy
ALBERTA LEARNING INFORMATION SERVICE
Your Internet gateway to information about adult learning in Alberta.
Employment Services/ Financial Assistance
Camrose AB
AB Seniors - Assured Income for Severley Handicapped (AISH)
Rhonda Beninger (Business Manager)
Phone:780-608-2539 Toll free: 310-000
Fax:780-608-4078
3rd. Floor, Gemini Centre, #3010 6708 - 48 Ave. Camrose AB, AB T4V 4S3
AISH is a financial program for people with disabilities between the ages of 18 - 65. It provides a living allowance, health benefits and personal benefits for those who qualify. For more information, see our website at www.seniors.gov.ab.ca/aish. You may also call the Alberta Supports Contact Centre toll free at 1-877-644-9992.
Monday-Friday, 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Employment Services/ Financial Assistance
Camrose
ALBERTA HUMAN SERVICES Alberta Works
Miles Kayfish
Phone:780-608-2525
Fax:780-608-4075
3rd Floor Gemini Centre 6708-48 Ave. Camrose, AB T4V 4S3
Career planning resources and individual career and employment counselling. Labour Market Information Centre with lending library. Work search resources including materials on resume writing & interviewing, and local & national job listings. Access to internet, use of computer, fax & local phone for employment & career research. Applications & advice on student loans & grants and post-secondary calendars. Apprenticeship information supported by a visiting consultant. Resources for entrepreneurs & employers. Applications for Income Support program, Child Support Services & Disability Related Employment Services (DRES). Information on employment standards & workplace health & safety.
Mon-Fri, 8:15am-4:30pm Closed 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm