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Camrose and District Helpbook - Your Guide to Human Services
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Information & Referral
REGIONAL INFORMATION TELEPHONE EXCHANGE (AB GOVERNMENT R.I.T.E. LINE)
A toll free number that will connect you to all Alberta government departments.
Information & Referral
Resolution Services
Phone:
Camrose 780-679-1777 (Victor) or 780-310-0000 then 780-352-1374 Wetaskiwin; Stephanie 780-310-0000 then 780-361-1308
Fax:780-361-1210
Resolution Services are a group of programs and services offered by the Government of Alberta, Justice and Solicitor General in collaboration with the Courts of AB. Resolution Services staff work directly with individuals to help them find appropriate solutions for their legal issues.
Assessment Services assists self-represented individuals and families to find appropriate solutions for family law issues. Families are provided with information regarding court process, dispute resolution options, community resources, educational programs aimed at assisting parents in reducing parental conflict and developing child-focused parenting plans as well as access the Court system when required. Phone: Victor at 780-679-1777 or 780-310-0000 then 780-361-1374 Wetaskiwin. Appointment based.
Information Services assists self-represented individuals to find appropriate information on court procedures and legal service options, assistance locating and filling out court forms and referrals to other community legal resources. These services are available for both family and non-family (civil, criminal, landlord and tenant, retaining orders). Phone Stephanie at 780-310-0000 then 780-361-1308; first come, first served.
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Mon. - Fri.
Counselling Services
Rhiannon Wegenast (Registered Psychologist)
Rhiannon Wegenast (Registered Psychologist)
Phone:780-781-4979
Email:
Confidential professional individual psychotherapy for adolescents, adults and seniors. Short and long term counselling.
By appointment - daytime; some evenings available.
As outlined in the Psychologists Association of Alberta's recommended fee schedule. Private extended health insurance may assist with this fee. Sliding fee options are available based on need.
Transportation
Camrose
Rose City HandiVan Society
Sheena Gamble (Coordinator)
Phone:780-672-8777
Email:
5415 - 49 Ave. Camrose, AB T4V 0N6
Specialized transportation for people with: mobility aids (wheelchairs/walker); senior citizens with physical disability, cognitive and/or developmental disability who cannot use typical transportation.
Mon. - Fri., 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Evenings, Sun., & Statutory holidays require prebooking 1 - 2 weeks ahead of time.
$4.00 one-way within city limits; $10 round trip for residents of participating municipalities.
Disabilities
Camrose
Rose City Residential Support Society
Dale Bowal (President)
Phone:780-679-4678 or Jo-Ann @ 780-672-4512
Email:
Box 1115, 5111 - 52 Avenue (Sparling Manor) Camrose, AB T4V 4E7
Coordinating affordable apartment units for independent living individuals. Serving individuals with a disability.
Specialized Care
Camrose
ROSEHAVEN PROVINCIAL PROGRAM
4612-53 St. Camrose, AB T4V 1Y6
Provides specialized outreach and inpatient services to support people who have behaviours that are difficult to manage in their current settings.
Office: Mon. - Fri., 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Police
Camrose
ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE
Cpl. Isaac Verbaas
Phone:780-672-3341 (Emergencies/complaints)
Phone Alt:780-672-3342 (Admin.)
Fax:780-672-9290
6410 - 48 Ave. Camrose, AB T4V 3A3
Under contract to the Provincial Government to provide assistance to the general public residing in Camrose County to victims of crime and trauma, to other agencies, and to enforce federal and provincial statutes.
Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Admin.)
Information & Referral
Camrose
Rural Community Program
#3, 4516 - 54 St. Camrose, AB T4V 4W7
Connects CDSS programs to participating rural municipalities. Supports community capacity building, community development, fund research, identification of social strengths and needs, and provides advocacy and referrals for municipalities, families and individuals. Runs "Summer in the Park" during July and August.
Mon. - Fri.; 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Senior Citizen Drop-In Centres
RURAL SENIOR CENTRES
Please refer to http://www.camrosefcss.ca/clubs_and_organizations/ and search for a senior centre of your choice, or turn to page 43 of the printed Help Book for Rural Clubs and Organizations listings.