Help Book
This directory is your comprehensive guide to support services available to individuals throughout Camrose & District.
Each fall we reach out to organizations for updates. If you would like to add your organization, request changes, or notice an error, during the remainder of the year, please email us at digital@camrosefcss.ca.
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Parents Empowering Parents
Lerena Greig, Executive Director
780-410-8516
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1-877-991-2737 - Family Support Line
Mon. - Fri., 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Fridays upon request.
Education, innovative programming, support and hope for individuals or families dealing with or concerned about substance abuse/addiction within their family. It is for families with children of any age, including adult children. For adult children that have parents struggling, or any family member of a loved one who is struggling. All groups are professionally facilitated by persons trained in addictions and recovery, knowledge based experience and facilitation. Information/schedules for Parents Empowering Parents Society Family Recovery group, in person and Virtual Groups meetings can be viewed at www.pepsociety.ca (https://pepsociety.ca/). The Family Recovery Group has a restorative justice program, M.E. (Motivational Experience) where participants with lived experience provide insight into the impact drug addiction has on individuals, families, and the community, as well as a therapeutic opportunity for change. A professionally managed recovery support line is available 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., 7 days a week including holidays.
Parkinson Association of Alberta
Camrose
780-425-6400
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1-800-561-1911
Office - Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Closed 12:00 - 1:00
Annual membership fee is $35.00. No charge for support group.
Camrose support group for individuals with Parkinson disease & their caregivers meets the 3rd. Tuesday in January, May, and September at 10:00 a.m. Please call 780-425-6400 to confirm meeting location and attendance.
Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD)
3rd. Floor, Gemini Centre, 6708 - 48 Ave., Camrose, AB T4V 4S3
780-679-5059
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1-877-644-9992
780-608-4075
Mon. - Fri., 8:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
PDD helps eligible adults with developmental disabilities get services to live as independently as possible in their community. Please visit the PDD website for information on program eligibility, resources and how to apply.
Plan It Consulting Inc.
Laurie MacDonald, Companion Coordinator
Unit C, 4909 C - 48 St., Camrose, AB T4V 1R9
780-672-0063
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780-672-9703
Vary with service
All services provided through companionship and friendship. A) In-home Support/Household Management; monitoring care; visiting; preparing meals, personal management. B) Community Support - shopping and errands; medical appointments; attending church; accessing community events/day trips/holidays; walking and leisurely activities. C) Respite - giving caregivers a break.
Prairie Central FASD Association
Cathy, Director
PO Box 1746 Camrose PO Main, Camrose, AB T4V 1X7
General Inquiries 780-385-3717; Risk Reduction/Education 587-386-0133; Clinical Services 587-386-0186
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Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) includes a range of disabilities caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol. We provide: Coordinated access to support services for children, families and adults; FASD assessment and diagnosis; Risk reduction information for parents and professionals; Public information and education about FASD.