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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.
Consumer Information
Edmonton
DEBT-TALK (THE DEBT STRESS LINE)
Arthur Waring (Trustee)
Phone:780-424-9944 Toll free: 1-800-463-3328
Fax:780-424-9646
Suite 800 10055 - 106 St. Edmonton, AB T5J 2Y2
Confidential, professional debt services with free consultation. Sponsored by A.C. Waring and Associates Inc., Trustee in Bankruptcy, Chartered Accountant, Certified Insolvency Practitioner.
Live line Mon-Fri 8 am to 5 pm. After hours: Record-a-Message & Callback Service
Consultation free, other fees dependent on service.
Housing
Camrose
DEER MEADOWS RESIDENTIAL LIVING
4215-55 St. Camrose, AB T4V 4S9
Self Contained apartments available on a rental basis, with daily meal & emergency response provided, along with options for additional service.
Office: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm
Child & Youth Services
Camrose
EAST CENTRAL AB CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES AUTHORITY REGION 5
Phone:
780-608-1800 Toll free: Toll Free: 310-0000, then 780-608-1800
Fax:672-7538
Email:
4867 - 50 St. Camrose, AB T4V 1P6
Services and supports mandated by the Child, Youth & Family Enhancement Act, Protection of Sexually Exploited Children Act, Drug Endangered Children Act, Child Care Licensing Act and Family Support for Children with Disabilities Act. This includes adoptions, foster care, kinship care, child intervention, family enhancement and protection, child care licensing, subsidy and support, and family violence prevention/intervention. In addition, the Authority/Ministry supports community initiatives and programs such as Outreach, FASD Initiatives and facility licensing. If a community member has concerns over a child's safety and well-being, call the Safe Kids Hotline: 1-877-385-KIDS (5437). The Hotline is staffed 24/7/365. The Hotline is also an information and referral line.
Mon-Fri, 8:15am-4:30pm (closed noon - 1:00 p.m.; however phone answered for intakes). Closed on Stat Holidays.
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
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.
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.
Support Groups
Camrose
Empowerment Support Group
Phone:
780-679-6131
Fax:780-679-6139
4607-53 St. Camrose, AB T4V 1Y5
A 12 week group program for women sexually abused as children. A screening interview is necessary and is done through the walk-in clinic held every Tuesday. Program runs twice per year depending upon interest.
Housing
Camrose
FAITH HOUSE/VIEW POINT
Faith House - 4832 - 54 St.; Viewpoint - 4503 - 48 St. Camrose, AB
Designated Assisted Living environments for people assessed as being unable to live on their own, but not requiring full continuing care service. Faith House is tailored to people with dementia; Viewpoint is intended to serve pre-senior clients. Operated by The Bethany Group, with assessment and professional services provided by Home Care.
Information & Referral
Camrose
FAMILY JUSTICE SERVICES (COURT/ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICE)
Joan Carriere (Family court counsellor)
Phone:780-679-1777 or 780-361-1308 Toll free: 310-0000 then 780 and either 679-1777 or 361-1308
Email:
5210 - 49 Ave. - Court House Camrose, AB
Family Justice Services are a group of programs and services offered by Alberta Justice in collaboration with the courts of Alberta. Family Justice Service works directly with individuals and also with the judges of the Provincial Court and Court of Queen's Bench to help people choose appropriate solutions for their family law issues. Family Court Counsellors provide services, at no cost, to families who are involved in parenting disputes and are living separate and apart. This service is designed for people who are not represented by a lawyer. Services include: information on options and services, referrals to services & and programs; mediation/parenting after separation, focus on communication for separated parents, information on effects of separation and divorce on children; help to negotiate agreements; assistance with court applications (Parenting Orders, Contact Orders, Guardianship, Child Support, Spousal/Partner Support); and presenting the case in Provincial Court. Services do not include providing legal advice and are not available for divorce matters.
Camrose - Fridays - 8:15 - 4:30 (by appointment) Wetaskiwin Monday through Thursday - 8:15 - 4:30
No cost for services provided
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.