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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.
Education & Literacy
Camrose
SCHOOL OF HOPE
Rob MacMillan (Teacher)
Phone:608-1751 or 608-1750 Toll free: 1-888-350-HOPE
Fax:608-1752
Email:
Camrose, AB
Virtual grade 1-12 home based schooling. Local contact: Rob and Elaine MacMillan
Support Groups
Camrose
Schizophrenia Society Camrose Branch
Anthony Holler (Branch Manager)
Phone:780-679-4280 Toll free: 1-800-661-4644 ext. 34
Email:
#206, 5015 - 50 Av. Camrose, AB T4V 3P7
The SSA Camrose Branch provides support and resources to people suffering Schizophrenia, as well as their friends, spouses, and families. The Unsung Hero Consumer Support program is a social night for people suffering with the illness of schizophrenia which takes place 1st. Tues./month. Branch Office @ 679-4280 or Tony @ 672-5582. This is a time when people affected by schizophrenia can come together and talk to peers. The Family Support Network is a support group designed for families. Strengthening Families is a 10 week workshop which is designed to educate participants about true facts of Schizophrenia. Contact Susan M. @ 780-672-1859 for the Family Support Network.
Branch Mtgs. - 3rd Wed./month
$20.00/yearly membership
Counselling Services
Camrose
SAMM I AM COUNSELLING SERVICES, HELEN SAMM
Helen Samm, Pastoral Counselling
Phone:780-672-4300
#4, 4825 - 51St. Camrose, AB
Individual, couple and family counselling.
Daytime and evening hours
Sliding Fee Scale
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.
Information & Referral
Camrose
RURAL COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Clarence Hastings
Phone:780-672-0141
Fax:672-2833
Email:
camrosefcss.ca
#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.
Police
Camrose
ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE
Cpl. Beth Phillip
Phone:780-672-3341(Emergencies/complaints) 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, 8:00am-4:00pm (Admin.)
Specialized Care
Camrose
ROSEHAVEN PROVINCIAL PROGRAM
4612-53 St. Camrose, AB T4V 1Y6
A specialized facility which provides a supportive and caring environment for older individuals with difficult to manage behaviours.
Office: Mon-Fri, 8:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-4:30pm
Disabilities
Camrose
Rose City Residential Support Society
Dale Bowal (President)
Phone:780-679-4678 or Joanne @ 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.
Transportation
Camrose
Rose City HandiVan Society
Dale Debnam (Coordinator)
Phone:780-672-8777
Fax:780-608-7723
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 am - 5:00 pm; 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; Medical appoinments/after hours, within AB @ $0.90/km + $16.50/hr for the driver. Based on availability.
Information & Referral
REGIONAL INFORMATION TELEPHONE EXCHANGE (AB GOVERNMENT R.I.T.E. LINE)
This is a toll free number that will connect you to all Alberta government departments.