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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.
Parenting
T.I.P.S. (TEACHING INDEPENDENCE AND PARENT SUPPORT)
Annette Hillaby (Program Manager)
Phone:780-672-0257
Fax:780-672-7484
Email:
4604 - 57 St. AB T4V 2E7
T.I.P.S. is a preventative program promoting independence, parenting skills and good nutrition for pregnant women and families with preschool children facing multiple barriers. Information on parenting, pregnancy, labour and delivery, nutrition, breastfeeding, child development is provided through: Home Visitation, Community Kitchen, Parenting classes, Parent & Child activities. Program also provides referrals and support to access other resources.
PCAP: TIPS also operates the Parent Child Assistance Program (PCAP) in partnership with the Prairie Central FASD Network, which addresses prevention/early support needs of pregnant women and/or mothers of infants.
Mon. through Fri: 8:30 - 4:30, Closed for lunch 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Health Services
THE BETHANY GROUP - CONTINUING CARE
Mary Ellen Mallard (Resident Care Manager)
Phone:Bethany Meadows 780-679-1000; Louise Jensen 780-679-3097
Fax:780-679-2001 (LJ) 780-679-1020 (BM)
Bethany Meadows: 4209 - 55 St.; LJ Care Centre: 5400 - 46 Ave. AB
Residential facilities where seniors and others in need of ongoing nursing care and medical attention are provided with a warm, friendly living environment and a variety of social and recreational programs.
Regular Business Hours
Emergency Services
Camrose
The Open Door
Randal Nickel (Executive Director)
Phone:780-679-6803
Phone Alt:780-679-4357
Fax:780-679-6880
Email:
4825-51 St Camrose, AB T4V 1R9
Meets the needs of youth ages 11-24 years who find themselves at risk. Services range from provision of physical needs to opportunities for healing and hope. Supports are also available for young adults with FASD. Outreach services include: street outreach, emergency food; housing, advocacy and training for people who support youth in our community (community helpers). The Open Door's PEER Connections program operates Cafe Connections and the Good Food Box that provide hands-on employability and life skills development and paid work experience.
Office: Mon-Fri, 9:00 - 5:00 p.m.; 24 hour help line - call 679-4357.
Counselling Services
Camrose
The Open Door - Counselling
Main Floor, Gateway Centre 4825-51 St. Camrose, AB T4V 1R9
Registered Psychologist & Interim Therapist(s) serve individuals and families who need counselling services, but who do not have the financial resources to acquire services on a private basis. Designed to deal with emotional, family relationship or other concerns. Priority given to youth & families.
Office - Mon. - Fri. 9:00 - 5:00 p.m., 24 hour helpline - 679-4357; Appointments - Mon. & Tues.
Counselling Services
Edmonton
THE SUPPORT NETWORK
400 - 10025 - 106 St. Edmonton, AB T5J 1G4
Provides information and/or support services to individuals and families in need. Operates 24/7 Distress Line, Senior's Abuse Helpline and 211. Offers family violence, suicide awareness, suicide intervention, bereavement, communication skills, and information and referral education; suicide bereavement and caregiver support; Walk-In Counselling (sliding fee scale); On-line Crisis Support - visit www.thesupportnetwork.com.
Inquire by phone about morning, afternoon & evening hours.
Health Services
Camrose AB
Therapeutic Lifestyle Essentials
Lori Falk
Phone:780-672-5020
Fax:780-672-5090
4825 - 51 St., Gateway Centre Camrose AB, AB T4V 1R9
Sells specialized medical products including: mastectomy prosthesis, mastectomy bras, swim forms & bathing suits, post surgical garments, scarves, caps, hats, post cancer items, scar care, literature, ready made compression stockings, compression sleeves, burn garments, sport braces, ostomy supplies, & first aid supplies. Also offer as a specialized service: bra fittings, mastectomy fittings, stocking fittings, lifestyle education for women's health & group education/workshops.
Mon. - Fri.; (9:00 - 4:00 p.m.)
Depends on Service
Health Services
TOTAL FOOTCARE
Victorine Warner, R.N., F.C.P.
Phone:780-672-3993
In-your-own-home appointments for cutting and filing toenails, treatment of ingrown and thick toenails, reduction of calluses and corns, care of rough and/or cracked heels, and application of medicinal lotion. Teaching and advice provided in all areas of foot-care, including footwear, prevention, and self-care. Client advocate for any health care issues. All tools sterilized in autoclave. Diabetic clients welcome. Follow-up care & referral when necessary.
8:00 am - 4:00pm
$45.00/visit. No GST. Veterans eligible for DVA coverage.