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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Canadian Mental Health Association Camrose & Area
Destiny Reay, Executive Director
4711 - 51 Ave., Camrose, AB T4V 0V3
780-672-2570
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780-672-2574
Office: Mon. - Thurs., 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 & 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Fri. 9:00 - 12:00 Welcome Centre: Tues. 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Wed. 10:00 - 12:00 noon, Thurs. 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Please use east entrance.
A) Shared Living Residential Program for people with severe and persistent mental illness. Tenants are independent and receive peer and staff support. B) Individual Support Services provides support to persons with both a developmental disability and mental illness. C) Recovery College (www.recoverycollegecamrose.ca) provides free wellness courses to the community. D) Welcome Centre allows for an inclusive drop in space for individuals experiencing mental illness as well as caregivers and interested community members. Please use east side entrance. E) Caregiver Connections is a drop-in support group for parents and caregivers to those living with mental health concerns. F) Vibe is an after-school youth (ages 11-15years) program that focuses on the elements of wellness and helps build resiliency through fun and open communication.
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1-800-232-7288
A 24 hour CRISIS line providing immediate support. Call if you or someone you know is in crisis, contemplating suicide, feeling overwhelmed or experiencing abuse. For online crisis chat visit edmonton.cmha.ca.
Canadian Red Cross Emergency Management
9931 - 106 St., Edmonton, AB T5K 1E2
780-423-2680
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24 Hour Assistance & Disaster: 1-888-800-6493
780-428-7092
Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.)
The Canadian Red Cross Personal Disaster Assistance Team may provide emergency food, clothing, accommodation and personal services for up to 72 hours to individuals and families following an assessment, who have been affected by local, small-scale disasters such as a house fire.
Cancer Patient Navigator - St. Mary's Hospital
Shyann Haeberle, RN, Nurse Navigator
4607 - 53 St., Camrose, AB T4V 1Y5
780-679-2837 or Camrose Community Cancer Centre 780-679-2822
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780-679-2821
Nurse Navigator 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Mon., Thurs. & every other Wednesday; Community Cancer Clinic Mon. - Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Cancer Patient Navigator helps guide you through the physical, emotional and financial challenges that come with a cancer diagnosis. Provides information and education, and assists in accessing support services needed.
Career Planning & Job Search Resources
1-780-644-9992 press 5
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1-877-644-9992
Mon.- Fri., 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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.