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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.
Emergency Services
Camrose
Emergency Clothing & Furniture Depot
Lori Gilbertson (Coordinator)
Phone:780-608-1681
Phone Alt:780-608-1682
Fax:780-608-1683
Email:
4918-46 St. Camrose, AB T4V 1H1
Clothing, furniture & house wares provided to anyone in need. Individuals must be referred by a Human Service agency. No delivery or pick up service for any donations.
Mon. - Thurs. 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Referral. Mon. - Sat. 8:00 - 4:00 for donations.
$4.00 user fee/person/visit.
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.
Emergency Services
Bashaw
BASHAW & DISTRICT FOOD BANK
Margaret Raemer (Program Manager)
Phone:780-372-4074
Fax:780-372-3951
Email:
4909 - 50 St. Bashaw, AB T0B 0H0
Christmas Hamper Program and Food Bank.
Tuesdays - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
Emergency Services
Bashaw
BASHAW & DISTRICT THRIFT STORE
Joan Schierman
Phone:780-372-3650
Main Street Bashaw, AB
Welcomes donations of clean used clothing in good repair and some small miscellaneous items which are then offered for resale at nominal prices.
Tue & Fri, 10:00am-4:00pm
Emergency Services
Bashaw
BASHAW VICTIM SERVICES
Cst. Brent Dueck
Phone:780-372-3687/372-3793
Fax:780-372-2121
Box 248 Bashaw, AB T0B 0H0
Provides support, information & referral to victims of crime & trauma. Jill Massing-McDougal (Coord.) Message can be left @ 372-3687.
Emergency Services
Camrose
CAMROSE POLICE SERVICES
6220 - 48 Ave. Camrose, AB T4V 0K6
Assess & respond to all types of emergencies within City of Camrose.
24 hour service
Emergency Services
Edmonton
CANADIAN RED CROSS EMERGENCY SERVICES
Phone:
1-780-423-2680 (Admin. Line) Toll free: Disaster Line: 1-888-800-6493
Fax:1-780-428-7092
Email:
9931 - 106 St. Edmonton, AB T5K 1E2
24-hour emergency service provided for individuals and families displaced from their homes by disaster. Emergency provisions may include accommodations, food, clothing and personal care items for up to 72 hours after displacement.
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Emergency Services
KIDS HELP PHONE
Phone:
Toll free: 1-800-668-6868
Help line especially for kids calling from anywhere in Canada. All calls are free and confidential within limits of the law.
24 hours
none
Emergency Services
Camrose
NEIGHBOR AID CENTER / FOOD BANK
Jo-Anne Tweed (Program Coordinator)
Phone:780-679-3220
Fax:780-679-3221
Email:
Box 1936 Camrose, AB T4V 1X8
a) Neighbor Aid Center matches volunteers from local churches with people in need. Services vary, but can include help with form completion, painting, meal planning, medical transportation, yard work, referrals and more. b) Food Bank: Tues,.Wed., Thurs. 9:00am -11:30am; (bread & produce available every morning). c) Soup Kitchens (Martha's Table) - Tues. & Thurs.; 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. St. Francis Xavier Church (downtown),Wed. @ Camrose United Church. Saturday 12:00-1:00 pm at Pleasantview Alliance Church 5804-47 Ave. (behind Fas Gas) d) Food for Kids "Breakfast Clubs" - Breakfast available to children every morning at Sparling, Chester Ronning, Charlie Killam, Composite High, P.A.C.E. Outreach schools, Learning Together Program.
Office: Mon-Fri, 9:00am-12:00noon.
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.