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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.
Legal Services
Edmonton
FAMILY LAW INFORMATION CENTRE
Phone:
780-415-0404 Toll free: Toll Free: 310-0000 (780-415-0404)
Fax:780-415-0403
1A Sir Winston Churchill Square, 97 St. & 103 A Ave. Edmonton, AB T5J 0R2
A service provided by Alberta Justice to provide information about child support and other family law issues. People who do not have lawyers can receive information and court forms. No legal advice is given.
Mon. - Fri. 8:15 - 4:30 p.m.
Legal Services
LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
Phone:
1-800-661-1095
Operated by the Law Society to assist people in finding a lawyer who will provide them with legal services. This information service is not connected with Legal Aid, nor does it provide any form of financially subsidized legal service.
Legal Services
Wetaskiwin
LEGAL AID ALBERTA
Phone:
780-352-3845 Toll free: 1-866-845-3425 (Legal Services Centre Line)
Fax:780-352-4700
5201 - 50 Ave. Main Floor Provincial Building Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 0S7
Through 11 regional Legal Services Centres, Legal Aid Alberta provides upfront assessment of clients' legal needs and directs them into the appropriate stream of legal service. Clients are able to access legal information, referral services, brief services, legal advice, referrals to one of Legal Aid Alberta's other legal service programs and, when appropriate, full representation. Legal Services Centres offer free legal information and referrals to all Albertans. Other legal aid services cost money, and coverage depends on financial eligibility.
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Mon., to Thurs.; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. -Fri. Closed 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.
As per Legal Aid Alberta Tariff
Legal Services
Edmonton
STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES OF EDMONTON, UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA
Phone:
780-492-8244 (Civil & Family) 780-492-2226 (Legal Education, Reform) 780-425-3356 (Criminal) 780-492-8287 (Pro Bono Students Canada)
11011 - 88 Ave. Edmonton, AB T6G 0Z3
Student Legal Services of Edmonton (SLS) is the largest student-run legal organization in Canada. Non-profit charitable org., which provides free legal services to low income individuals & non-profit organizations of Ed. & surrounding area. Criminal Law, Legal Education/Reform, Civil & Family Law, Pro Bono Students Canada
Information & Referral
Camrose
Camrose & District Support Services
Margaret Holliston (Executive Director)
Phone:780-672-0141
Fax:780-672-2833
Email:
#3, 4516 - 54 St. Camrose, AB T4V 4W7
The FCSS program for Camrose and area, CDSS services include information/referral and a variety of programs that help strengthen individuals, families, organizations and communities. Programs are available to all residents of Camrose, Camrose County, and the participating villages of Bawlf, Bittern Lake, Edberg, Ferintosh, Hay Lakes, New Norway and Rosalind.
Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm
Information & Referral
Bashaw
BASHAW & DISTRICT SUPPORT SERVICES
Margaret Raemer (Director)
Phone:780-372-4074
Fax:780-372-3951
Email:
4909 - 50th Street Bashaw, AB T0B 0H0
Provides community support to strengthen families and community. Prevention is the focus and programs depend on volunteerism. Services are available to all residents of the Town of Bashaw and Division One of Camrose County. BDSS is funded by FCSS. We offer: Generations Daycare, Bashaw Preschool, Benevolent Fund, Life Line- referrals, Santa's Anonymous, Meals on Wheels, Coats for Kids, Tools for School, Bashaw Out of School Program, Home Support, Walk In Support to Residence.
Mon-Fri 9:00 am-4:30 pm
Information & Referral
Camrose
Service Options for Seniors ( SOS Program)
Donna Coombs (Executive Director)
Phone:780-672-4131 Toll free: 1-866-672-4131
Email:
#102, 4909 A - 48 St. Camrose, AB T4V 1L7
Offers information and advocacy to seniors, the handicapped, individuals with literacy barriers, low income persons, and their families to assist them in accessing needed programs, services and supports locally, provincially and federally. Call for appointment.
Mon. - Thurs.,; 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Free to area residents, but donations welcome.
Information & Referral
Office of the Public Gaurdian
The Office of the Public Guardian provides decision-making mechanisms for individuals who are unable to make personal, non-financial decisions for themselves. The OPG does this through the Personal Directives Act, the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act and the Mental Health Act. The OPG also administers the Personal Directives Registry and the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Registry.
Information & Referral
Edmonton
ALBERTA OMBUDSMAN
2800, 10303 Jasper Ave. NW Edmonton, AB T5J 5C3
The Alberta Ombudsman determines administrative fairness. We respond to complaints to unfair treatment by the provincial government authorities and professional organizations. The Ombudsman is independent from government; is impartial; is approachable and responsive, provides services free of charge, is not an advocacy service.
Mon-Fri, 8:15am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-4:30pm
Information & Referral
ALBERTA sENIORS
Phone:
780-644-9992 Toll free: 1-877-644-9992
Fax:780-422-5954
Information on provincial and federal programs and services for seniors. Call 1-877-644-9992 for information on the AB Seniors Benefits, Special Needs Assistance for Seniors, Dental & Optical Assistance for Seniors, & the Education Property Tax Assistance for Seniors programs. The Yellowhead Seniors Information Services office provides information, referral & outreach services (displays & presentations) to Camrose area residents & senior organizations. Call toll-free 310-0000 then dial 780-968-6552.
Mon-Fri, 8:15am-4:30 pm