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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.
Employment Services/ Financial Assistance
Camrose
ALBERTA HUMAN SERVICES Alberta Works
Miles Kayfish
Phone:780-608-2525
Fax:780-608-4075
3rd Floor Gemini Centre 6708-48 Ave. Camrose, AB T4V 4S3
Career planning resources and individual career and employment counselling. Labour Market Information Centre with lending library. Work search resources including materials on resume writing & interviewing, and local & national job listings. Access to internet, use of computer, fax & local phone for employment & career research. Applications & advice on student loans & grants and post-secondary calendars. Apprenticeship information supported by a visiting consultant. Resources for entrepreneurs & employers. Applications for Income Support program, Child Support Services & Disability Related Employment Services (DRES). Information on employment standards & workplace health & safety.
Mon-Fri, 8:15am-4:30pm Closed 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
Employment Services/ Financial Assistance
Employment Placement & Support Services
Blain Fuller (EPSS Main Office)
Phone:1-403-343-6249 Toll free: 1-877-643-6249
Fax:1-403-309-2022
Email:
epssreddeer.com
Camrose Office to be confirmed. AB
EPSS Opportunities Fund - helps persons with a permanent self-identified disability to prepare for, obtain & keep employment or self-employment. EPSS Employment Training Program - a 26 week employment program offered to unemployed or underemployed Albertans who want to start a business. EPSS Employment & Career Preparation Program for individuals18 years or older who are currently receiving benefits from Human Services, Alberta Works & are temporarily unable to participate in employment or training due to health concerns or family responsibilities. EPSS Changing Directions assists individuals (18 years & over) in re-entering the work force at a level that is conducive to their personal situations & abilities. Must be receiving benefits from Human Services AB Works & have a personal desire to reassess previous employment and reconnect to new opportunities in local labour market.
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Employment Services/ Financial Assistance
CAREER INFORMATION HOTLINE
Phone:
1-780-422-4266 Toll free: 1-800-661-3753
Fax:780-422-0372 toll-free by first dialing 310-0000
Email:
The Career Information Hotline is a telephone and online consulting and referral service related to occupational, educational and training options, job search skills and career transitions. Career Advisors can help with: career planning, job search skills/resources, occupational descriptions, educational options, educational funding options, and e-resume review service.
Mon.- Fri. 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Employment Services/ Financial Assistance
Camrose
SERVICE CANADA
Lyndi Raymond (Team Leader)
Phone:1-800-O-Canada
Phone Alt:1-800-622-6232
Fax:780-672-1440
servicecanada.gc.ca
2nd Floor, 4901 - 50 Ave. Camrose, AB T4V 0S2
Employment Insurance; Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security; Social Insurance Numbers; Canada Education Savings Grants; Apprenticeship Grants & other Government of Canada Services.
Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
none
Foundations
Camrose
Battle River Community Foundation
Kerry Grettum (Executive Director)
Phone:780-679-0449
Phone Alt:780-781-1162 (cell)
Fax:780-679-0449
Email:
Box 1122 Camrose, AB T4V 4E7
Mission is to encourage increased flow of resources to community needs, to create and manage permanent endowment funds to meet those needs, and to respond to emerging needs that come with changing times. Donations are held as endowment funds wherein the capital remains intact and investment income is made available to a broad range of charitable community needs in Camrose and area. Located at 4872-50 St.
9:00 am - 12:00 noon & 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Health Services
Canadian Cancer Society
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
New Norway AB
Correen's Footcare
Coreen Nelson (RN)
Phone:780-855-2138
Box 131 New Norway AB, AB T0B 3L0
Nail Clipping, corn and callus care, diabetic foot care, assessments, education, and referrals if necessary.
Call for Appointments
$25.00 (no GST & no mileage charged)
Health Services
Camrose AB
Therapeutic Lifestyle Essentials
Lori Falk
Phone:780-672-5020
Fax:780-672-5090
4825 - 51 St., Gateway Centre Camrose AB, AB T4V 1R9
Sells specialized medical products including: mastectomy prosthesis, mastectomy bras, swim forms & bathing suits, post surgical garments, scarves, caps, hats, post cancer items, scar care, literature, ready made compression stockings, compression sleeves, burn garments, sport braces, ostomy supplies, & first aid supplies. Also offer as a specialized service: bra fittings, mastectomy fittings, stocking fittings, lifestyle education for women's health & group education/workshops.
Mon. - Fri.; (9:00 - 4:00 p.m.)
Depends on Service
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.