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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
Hay Lakes
Hay Lakes Library
PO Box 69 Hay Lakes, AB T0B 1W0
Offers a broad selection of pre-school, junior and adult fiction, non-fiction and videos. Houses the Enbridge Environmental collection for all ages. 3 public computers with free Internet access. Early literacy program, school-aged programming. Teen program.
Tues./Wed./Thurs. 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Single Membership: $12.00. Family Membership: $30.00
Education & Literacy
ALBERTA LEARNING INFORMATION SERVICE
Your Internet gateway to information about adult learning in Alberta.
Education & Literacy
Camrose
CAMROSE ADULT LEARNING COUNCIL (CAMROSE AND AREA)
Diane McLaren (Executive Director)
Phone:780-672-8754
Email:
2nd. Floor 4707 - 56 St. Camrose, AB T4V 2C4
CALC mandate is to provide referrals, support, and learning opportunities for adults to develop, enhance and maintain their literacy skills to a level which would allow them to obtain a high school equivalency and then transition into training programs and postsecondary education or participate successfully in the workplace.
Mon., Tues., Wed., 8:00 - 4:30 p.m. Closed 12:00 - 1:00 pm.
Education & Literacy
Camrose
CAMROSE FAMILY LITERACY
Lynne Hartwick
Phone:780-672-8754
Email:
4707 - 56 ST. Camrose, AB T4V 2C4
Offers early literacy and parenting courses - Rhymes, Building Blocks, Literacy and Parenting Skills, to parents and children (6 & under) by referral from agencies, such as Community Health, Libraries, Alberta Works, Preschools, Camrose Children's Centre, Family Resource Centre, Child & Family Services, and Schools. Funded in part by Gov. of AB.
Tues. to Thurs. 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 (Aug. 15 - May 15)
None
Education & Literacy
Camrose
CREATING PATHWAYS FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL FAMILIES
4925 - 51 St. Camrose, AB T4V 1S4
Offers research-based programs for business families in Rural Alberta. Specific offerings include succession planning, retirement planning, family leadership, RoadMap for Entrepreneurial Families, Family Advisor Series, Financial Literacy programs for teens, multimedia, on-line, electronic newsletter and resource library.
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Education & Literacy
ELK ISLAND CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:
780-467-8896 Toll free: 1-800-996-9982
Fax:780-467-5469
Email:
Part of Alberta's publicly-funded education system, serves the communities of Camrose, Fort Saskatchewan, Sherwood Park & Vegreville. EICS provides students with a faith-based learning environment where they are safe & supported as they strive towards excellence.
A) Our Lady of Mt. Pleasant School - grades 7-12; 39 Mt. Pl. Drive, T4V 2M3. Phone 672-2975. Fax: 672-4747
B) St. Patrick School - Grades ECS-6; 4816-53 Ave., T4V 0Y2. Phone: 672-2177. Fax: 672-1818
Education & Literacy
FIRST AID COURSES
Contact authorized providers for a full range of First Aid & CPR courses.
A) Emergency Medical Education Services courses available: First Aid is For Life (Emerg. & Standard First Aid); Child Care First Aid - East Central Child & Family Services Authority approved. All levels Occupational Health & Safety approved, WHMIS, TDG, and H2S Alive, Flag Person; private/individual training available - 878-2332 or text 780-940-9441. Contact Ken Warawa.
B) Safety Starts Here Inc. - Red Cross First Aid AED/CPR courses - Emergency, Standard, Child Care, Health Care Provider and Babysitter; H2S Alive; Ground Disturbance (Global); Fall Protection (OSSA); TDG/WHMIS; CSTS-90; PCST; PST; Confined Space Entry/Rescue; Boating License; GODI (Driver Improvement) Toll Free 1-866-608-1434. For further information visit www.safetystartshere.ca.
C) Camrose Aquatic Centre: Canadian Red Cross Babysitting Course & Lifesaving Standard First Aid with CPR and AED. Call 672-9909 for dates or check out the website @ www.camrose.ca
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
Emergency Services
Camrose
Camrose & District Family Thrift Shop
Gloria Wimmer (President)
Phone:780-672-5027
5006-50 Ave Camrose, AB T4V 0S5
Provides used clothing and miscellaneous household items at a reasonable cost. Supports non-profit organizations and special personal needs. Each request is dealt with on its own merits. Donations may be left at the store during business hours only.
Tues.- Sat., 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Emergency Services
Camrose
Camrose & District Victim Services / Canadian Red Cross Emergency Services
Michelle Hauser
Phone:780-672-4570
Email:
6220 - 48 Ave Camrose, AB T4V 0K6
Provides support, information and referral to victims of crime and trauma. Some advocates are cross-trained in Red Cross Emergency assistance and may be able to supply services in case of a disaster.