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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.
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)
Health Services
AB Health Quits (Smokers Helpline)
Smokers Helpline is a free, confidential telephone service for smokers. Calls are answered by a trained counselor who can help develop an individual quit plan, offer information or refer the individual to services available in their community. The Smokers Helpline operates from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Outside of these hours, general support from information and referral staff is provided who can arrange a call back from a tobacco counselor.
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., 7 days/week.
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.
Health Services
Camrose
AB Health Services: Allied Health Services for Children & Central Intake PRISM
Valeria Larter (Regional Case Coordinator)
Phone:780-608-8613 Toll free: 1-866-937-7476
Fax:780-608-8648
3rd. Floor, #300, 5015 - 50 Ave. Camrose, AB T4V 3P7
Allied Health Services for Children offers physiotherapy, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, and audiology assessments for children with developmental needs. Screening assessment, treatment, and consultations are available. Services may be accessed by the family or by a referral from a health care provider by contacting Central Intake (below) or by accessing a Walk In Clinic. (780-608-8611 for schedule).
Central Intake operates within the Pediatric Regional Integrated Services Model (PRISM) which is a service model developed in collaboration with East Central Child & Family Services, AB Health Services, respective school divisions within east central Alberta. This model uses centralized intake of all referrals to AB Health for children with developmental delays. Referrals to agencies other than AB Health are often facilitated and coordinated with AB Health through this office.
Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
None
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.
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.
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.
Health Services
Camrose
Alberta Health Services - Camrose Home Care
4615 - 56 St. Camrose, AB T4V 4M5
Health and Support Services offered to assist individuals of any age, living in home or community settings, to maintain independence. Services may include: nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, social work, personal care. Home Care staff may authorize equipment through AB Aids to Daily Living for persons with a chronic or disabling condition. Home Care also provides Palliative Care for the terminally ill, and coordinates access to continuing care services. Referrals may be made by anyone. An assessment will be done to determine if the client's needs meet current program criteria for admission.
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Health Services
Alberta HEALTH SERVICES - Community Addiction & Mental Health
Brenda Nelson (Program Manager, Central Zone East)
Phone:Mental Health Clinic: 679-1241 Adult/Geriatric, 679-1764 Child/Adolescent; Addiction Office: 672-1181 Toll Free: 1-866-332-2322
Fax:Mental Health Clinic 679-1740; Addiction Office: 679-1737
Mental Health Clinic 4911-47 St. Camrose T4V 1J9; Addiction Office: 4814-50 Ave. T4V 0R9 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.
Mental Health Clinic: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm; Addiction Office: Mon-Fri, 8:15 am-4:30pm; Closed 12:00-1:00p.m.
Services are provided free of charge.
Health Services
Camrose
Alberta Health Services - Communty Rehab/Healthy Living Centre
Edgeworth Centre 4512 - 53 St. Camrose, AB T4V 4E3
The Healthy Living Centre is an innovative health service designed to be a central point for the community to access health information, programs and services in the areas of prevention and promotion, clinical rehabilitation and chronic illness. Focus is on facilitating client self management of their health, injury or illness. Services include occupational and physical therapy, speech pathology, respiratory, kinesiologist, dietician and a registered nurse.
Mon.-Thurs. 8:00 am - 5:00pm; Fri. 8:00 am - 4:15
Depends on Service