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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.
Child & Youth Services
Camrose
EAST CENTRAL AB CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES AUTHORITY REGION 5
Phone:
780-608-1800 Toll free: Toll Free: 310-0000, then 780-608-1800
Fax:672-7538
Email:
4867 - 50 St. Camrose, AB T4V 1P6
Services and supports mandated by the Child, Youth & Family Enhancement Act, Protection of Sexually Exploited Children Act, Drug Endangered Children Act, Child Care Licensing Act and Family Support for Children with Disabilities Act. This includes adoptions, foster care, kinship care, child intervention, family enhancement and protection, child care licensing, subsidy and support, and family violence prevention/intervention. In addition, the Authority/Ministry supports community initiatives and programs such as Outreach, FASD Initiatives and facility licensing. If a community member has concerns over a child's safety and well-being, call the Safe Kids Hotline: 1-877-385-KIDS (5437). The Hotline is staffed 24/7/365. The Hotline is also an information and referral line.
Mon-Fri, 8:15am-4:30pm (closed noon - 1:00 p.m.; however phone answered for intakes). Closed on Stat Holidays.
Education & Literacy
ELK ISLAND CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:
780-467-8896 Toll free: 1-800-996-9982
Fax:780-467-5469
Email:
Part of Alberta's publicly-funded education system, serves the communities of Camrose, Fort Saskatchewan, Sherwood Park & Vegreville. EICS provides students with a faith-based learning environment where they are safe & supported as they strive towards excellence.
A) Our Lady of Mt. Pleasant School - grades 7-12; 39 Mt. Pl. Drive, T4V 2M3. Phone 672-2975. Fax: 672-4747
B) St. Patrick School - Grades ECS-6; 4816-53 Ave., T4V 0Y2. Phone: 672-2177. Fax: 672-1818
Emergency Services
Camrose
Emergency Clothing & Furniture Depot
Lori Gilbertson (Coordinator)
Phone:780-608-1681
Phone Alt:780-608-1682
Fax:780-608-1683
Email:
4918-46 St. Camrose, AB T4V 1H1
Clothing, furniture & house wares provided to anyone in need. Individuals must be referred by a Human Service agency. No delivery or pick up service for any donations.
Mon. - Thurs. 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Referral. Mon. - Sat. 8:00 - 4:00 for donations.
$4.00 user fee/person/visit.
Employment Services/ Financial Assistance
Employment Placement & Support Services
Blain Fuller (EPSS Main Office)
Phone:1-403-343-6249 Toll free: 1-877-643-6249
Fax:1-403-309-2022
Email:
epssreddeer.com
Camrose Office to be confirmed. AB
EPSS Opportunities Fund - helps persons with a permanent self-identified disability to prepare for, obtain & keep employment or self-employment. EPSS Employment Training Program - a 26 week employment program offered to unemployed or underemployed Albertans who want to start a business. EPSS Employment & Career Preparation Program for individuals18 years or older who are currently receiving benefits from Human Services, Alberta Works & are temporarily unable to participate in employment or training due to health concerns or family responsibilities. EPSS Changing Directions assists individuals (18 years & over) in re-entering the work force at a level that is conducive to their personal situations & abilities. Must be receiving benefits from Human Services AB Works & have a personal desire to reassess previous employment and reconnect to new opportunities in local labour market.
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Support Groups
Camrose
Empowerment Support Group
Phone:
780-679-6131
Fax:780-679-6139
4607-53 St. Camrose, AB T4V 1Y5
A 12 week group program for women sexually abused as children. A screening interview is necessary and is done through the walk-in clinic held every Tuesday. Program runs twice per year depending upon interest.