211 Resources List

Resource Lists

November 2015

Compiled by 211 Alberta – Edmonton and Area, a program of Canadian Mental Health Association – Edmonton Region

For Community Services Information dial 2-1-1 (within Edmonton) If 211 is not yet available in your area call 780-482-INFO (4636)

Inclusion of an agency or service on these resource lists does not constitute an endorsement by 211 Alberta – Edmonton and Area

300, 10010 105 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 1C4 Tel: 780.414.6300 Fax: 780.482.7498 211 Alberta – Edmonton and Area is a program of

Resources for Aboriginal People November 2015 Visit www.edmonton.cmha.ca to obtain a new copy if more than 6 months old.

Counselling Legal / Status The Edmonton Native Healing Centre Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Drop In Centre (pastoral counselling) ...... 780-482-5522 Indian Register (Status Card) ...... 780-495-2773 The Red Road Healing Society Métis Nation of Alberta Association Counselling and Family Therapy ...... 780-471-3220 Métis Identification and Registry ...... 780-455-2200 Native Counselling Services of Alberta ...... 780-451-4002 Information and Referral Aboriginal Correctional Services Ben Calf Robe Society ...... 780-477-6648 Criminal, Youth, and Family Courtwork Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society ...... 780-481-3451 Young Offender Probation Aboriginal Community Connections Resource Centre Housing / Homelessness Prevention Employment (including entrepreneurship) Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society ...... 780-481-3451 Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society ...... 780-481-3451 Boyle Street Community Services Adult Employment Program (18+yrs) Housing Support ...... 780-424-4106 Bissell Centre Métis Urban Housing Corporation ...... 780-452-6440 Employment Services (inner city) ...... 780-424-4385 Native Counselling Services of Alberta The Business Link Transitional Housing (18-30yrs) ...... 780-990-1120 Aboriginal Business Development ...... 780-422-7722 Government of Alberta Health Aboriginal Apprenticeship Initiative ...... 780-427-8517 Alberta Health Services (AHS) (to become a certified journeyperson) Aboriginal Diabetes Wellness Program ...... 780-735-4512 Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women (IAAW) Aboriginal Health Program ...... 780-735-5326 ...... 780-479-8195 Health Link Alberta (24/7) ...... 811 Oteenow Employment and Training Society ...... 780-444-0911 Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society ...... 780-481-3451 Rupertsland Institute - Metis Centre of Excellence .. 780-423-2237 Substance Abuse / Addiction Trade Winds to Success Training Society Alberta Health Services (AHS) Aboriginal Pre-Apprenticeship Trades ...... 780-471-9100 Addiction Helpline (24/7) ...... 1-866-332-2322 Education Dual Recovery Anonymous ...... 780-919-1464 / 780-977-7750 Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centres ...... 780-458-1884 White Cloud Aboriginal Head Start (3-5yrs) .. 780-481-3451 Family Violence and Abuse Boyle Street Education Centre (Charter School) ..... 780-428-1420 Aboriginal Counselling Services Association of Alberta Nechi Training, Research and Health Promotion Institute Circle of Safety ...... 780-448-0378 ...... 780-459-1884 Government of Alberta Parenting Programs / Support (*Parent Link Centre) Family Violence Info Line ...... 310-1818 Ben Calf Robe Society - Traditional Parenting ...... 780-477-6648 The TODAY Family Violence Help Centre ...... 780-455-6880 Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society ...... 780-481-3451 Supportive Services *Aboriginal Parent Link Centre ...... 780-474-2400 Ben Calf Robe Society ...... 780-477-6648 Bissell Centre - Family Support Services ...... 780-423-2285 x162 Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society ...... 780-481-3451 Elizabeth Fry Society of Edmonton Bissell Centre ...... 780-423-2285 Aboriginal Women’s Program ...... 780-784-2206 Boyle Street Community Services ...... 780-424-4106 *KARA Family Resource Centre...... 780-478-5396 Canadian Native Friendship Centre ...... 780-761-1900 Métis Child and Family Services Society ...... 780-452-6100 Edmonton Aboriginal Seniors Centre (55+yrs) ...... 780-476-6595 Métis Settlements Child and Family Services Authority The Edmonton Native Healing Centre ...... 780-482-5522 ...... 780-427-1033 Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women (IAAW) *Native Counselling Services of Alberta ...... 780-479-8195 Urban Aboriginal Family Wellness Programs Métis Child and Family Services Society ...... 780-452-6100 ...... 780-479-4793 The Red Road Healing Society...... 780-471-3220 Dial 2-1-1 within Edmonton for more information or if you cannot find the particular service you are looking for. If 211 is not yet available in your area call 780-482-INFO (4636). Inclusion of an agency or service on this list does not constitute an endorsement by 211.

300, 10010 105 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 1C4 Tel: 780.414.6300 Fax: 780.482.7498 211 Alberta – Edmonton and Area is a program of

Resources for People with Addictions November 2015 Visit www.edmonton.cmha.ca to obtain a new copy if more than 6 months old.

Addictions Counselling / Crisis Support Emergency Shelters for the Intoxicated Alberta Health Services - Addiction Services (FKA: AADAC) George Spady Society ...... 780-424-8335 Addiction Helpline (24/7) ...... 1-866-332-2322 Hope Mission ...... 780-422-2018 Adult Counselling ...... 780-427-2736 Intox Emergency Centre (men) Opioid (Opiate) Dependency Program ...... 780-422-1302 Women’s Emergency Shelter Youth Counselling (under 19yrs) ...... 780-422-7383 Eating Disorders - Information / Treatment Canadian Mental Health Association - Edmonton Region (CMHA- AHS - Eating Disorder Program ...... 780-407-6114 ER) - Distress Line (24/7) ...... 780-482-HELP (4357) Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous ...... 780-443-6077 Kids Help Phone (24/7; 5-20yrs) ...... 1-800-668-6868 Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centre ...... 780-458-1884 Self Help / Support Groups Detoxification Programs Alano Club (12 step meetings) ...... 780-423-1807 Alberta Health Services - Addiction Services (FKA: AADAC) Alberta Gamblers Anonymous (Edmonton) ...... 780-463-0892 Addictions Recovery Centre (ARC) ...... 780-427-4291 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)...... 780-424-5900 Youth Detox ...... 780-644-3627 Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous ...... 780-443-6077 George Spady Society ...... 780-424-8335 Clean Scene Network for Youth (14-29yrs) ...... 780-488-0036 Cocaine Anonymous and Co-Anon (24/7) ...... 780-425-2715 Adult Residential Programs Crystal Meth Anonymous ...... 780-691-8509 AHS - Adult Residential (Henwood) ...... 780-422-4466 Dual Recovery Anonymous ...... 780-919-1464 / 780-977-7750 (men/women; alcohol, drugs, gambling) Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous ...... foodaddicts.org Catholic Social Services - Alpha House ...... 780-473-5957 Men for Sobriety ...... 780-909-0215 (men/women in recovery; 18+yrs) Narcotics Anonymous (Edmonton area) ...... 780-421-4429 Hope Mission ...... 780-422-2018 QuitCore Stop Smoking Group ...... 1-866-710-QUIT (7848) Breakout Recovery Community (men; 18-60yrs; homeless) Overeaters Anonymous (OA) ...... 780-423-2546 Wellspring Recovery Community (women; 18+yrs; wait list) Problem Gambling Resources Network ...... 780-461-1259 Jellinek Society’s Recovery House...... 780-488-1160 Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA) ...... 780-429-9886 (men in recovery from cross-addiction and alcoholism; 18+yrs) McCullough Centre (FKA: Gunn Centre) ..... 780-967-2221 (ext. 0) Sexaholics Anonymous (SA) ...... 780-988-4411 (indigent men; 18-65yrs) Women for Sobriety ...... 780-484-3033 McDougall House Association ...... 780-426-1409 Support / Info. for Those Affected by Addictions (women in recovery; 18+yrs) Al-Anon Family Groups (24/7) ...... 1-888-322-6902 Our House Addiction Recovery Centre ...... 780-474-8945 Al-Anon / Adult Children / Alateen Programs (men; 18+yrs; alcohol, drugs) Alberta Health Services - Addiction Services (FKA: AADAC) Oxford House Foundation of Canada ...... 780-455-5517 Addiction Helpline (24/7) ...... 1-866-332-2322 (men/women in recovery from addictions) Adult Counselling ...... 780-427-2736 Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centre ...... 780-458-1884 Youth Counselling (under 19yrs) ...... 780-422-7383 (men/women; 18+yrs; alcohol, drugs, gambling) Bissell Centre - FAS Services ...... 780-423-2285 x132 Recovery Acres Society (men; 18+yrs; alcohol, drugs) 780-471-2969 Catholic Social Services - FASD Programs ...... 780-477-1999 The Salvation Army FASD Support and Resource Website ..... www.fasd.typepad.com Anchorage Addiction Treatment Program .... 780-429-4274 (men; 18+yrs; alcohol, drugs) Parents Empowering Parents Society Urban Manor Housing Society ...... 780-425-5901 Parent Support Line ...... 780-293-OPEP (0737) (hard-to-house men; 18+yrs; addictions/mental illness) U-Turn for Youth ...... 780-410-8516 (support group for youth wishing to quit drugs and alcohol) Youth Residential Programs REACH Edmonton Council for Safe Communities Alberta Health Services - Addiction Services (FKA: AADAC) Drug and Alcohol Parent Resource Toolkit ...... 311 Protection of Children Abusing Drugs ...... 1-866-332-2322 (a resource for parents to talk to their children about drugs and (PChAD; under 18yrs) alcohol; also available online in multiple languages) S-Anon Family Groups...... 780-485-3099 (those affected by another person’s sexual behaviour) Dial 2-1-1 within Edmonton for more information or if you cannot find the particular service you are looking for. If 211 is not yet available in your area call 780-482-INFO (4636). Inclusion of an agency or service on this list does not constitute an endorsement by 211.

300, 10010 105 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 1C4 Tel: 780.414.6300 Fax: 780.482.7498 211 Alberta – Edmonton and Area is a program of

Resources for Anger Management November 2015 Visit www.edmonton.cmha.ca to obtain a new copy if more than 6 months old.

Counselling Groups / Workshops: Youth Catholic Social Services ...... 780-420-1970 Covenant Health Cornerstone Counselling Centre (faith-based) ...... 780-482-6215 Adolescent Group Program ...... 780-735-2981 (runs September-June; 14-17yrs; referral required from a The Family Centre ...... 780-424-6103 physician or other professional; a pre-entry screening Psychologists’ Association of Alberta interview is conducted to determine suitability; content is Psychologist Referral Service ...... 780-428-TALK (8255) driven by group members’ needs; no cost) University of Alberta - Faculty of Education YMCA of Northern Alberta Clinical Services (September-April) ...... 780-492-3746 Youth Transitions Program - Anger Management YWCA of Edmonton ...... 780-970-6501 ...... 780-429-YMCA (9622) (11 weeks; 13-19yrs; voluntary program; runs on demand; Disabilities teaches skills and techniques to gain control over anger) Chrysalis: An Alberta Society for Citizens with Disabilities Groups / Workshops: Men Life Skills Management...... 780-454-9656 (6 weeks; no cost; problem solving skills including anger The Family Centre management, self-esteem, and assertiveness) Men and Anger...... 780-497-7536 (2 days; 18+yrs; costs vary; understanding triggers, stress Mixed Groups / Workshops management, and healthy coping strategies) Cornerstone Counselling Centre Anger Management Program ...... 780-482-6215 Groups / Workshops: Women (2 Saturdays; how to change destructive expressions of Aboriginal Counselling Services Association of Alberta anger into positive behaviours; $250) Healing Anger for Women ...... 780-448-0378 The Family Centre (12 weeks; Aboriginal; 18+yrs; healing through discussion, Raising Self-Esteem and Building Skills in Assertion expressive arts and traditional practices; no cost) ...... 780-497-7536 The Family Centre (10 hours; healthy boundaries, building self-esteem, Women and Anger ...... 780-497-7536 resolving conflict; costs vary; subsidies may be available) (2 days; 18+yrs; costs vary; understanding triggers, stress Mill Woods Family Resource Centre management, and healthy coping strategies) Count to Ten ...... 780-413-4521 YWCA of Edmonton (8 weeks; adult education and support group to learn Towards Balance ...... 780-423-9922 x222 effective ways to deal with anger; no cost; refundable (weekend; sliding scale; exploring the roots of anger, deposit required) learning and practicing constructive conflict resolution techniques) Crisis (call 911 if in immediate danger) Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Distress Line (24/7) ...... 780-482-HELP (4357) Government of Alberta Family Violence Info Line (24/7) ...... 310-1818 Kids Help Phone (24/7; 5-20yrs) ...... 1-800-668-6868

Dial 2-1-1 within Edmonton for more information or if you cannot find the particular service you are looking for. If 211 is not yet available in your area call 780-482-INFO (4636). Inclusion of an agency or service on this list does not constitute an endorsement by 211.

300, 10010 105 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 1C4 Tel: 780.414.6300 Fax: 780.482.7498 211 Alberta – Edmonton and Area is a program of

Resources for Basic Needs November 2015 Visit www.edmonton.cmha.ca to obtain a new copy if more than 6 months old.

Emergency Shelters Financial Assistance / Employment E4C - Women’s Emergency Accommodation Centre (WEAC) DECSA ...... 780-474-2500 (18+yrs; fees vary)...... 780-423-5302 Elizabeth Fry Society of Edmonton George Spady Society (intoxicated individuals) ...... 780-424-8335 Me and Money - Women’s Financial Literacy780-784-2203 Hope Mission Government of Alberta Warming Shelter ...... 780-422-2018 Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) Herb Jamieson Centre (men; 18-60yrs) ...... 780-429-3470 ...... 780-415-6300 Women’s Emergency Shelter (24+yrs) ...... 780-422-2018 Alberta Supports Centre (info line) ...... 780-644-9992 Youth Shelter (16-24yrs)...... 780-422-2018 Income Support Contact Centre (24/7) ...... 780-644-5135 The Salvation Army - Men’s Short-Term Residence 780-429-4274 Income Support / Employment Information YMCA of Northern Alberta - Downtown Housing ..... 780-421-9622 City Centre (105th Street Office) ...... 780-415-4900 (individuals / couples / families; fees vary) North (Northgate Centre) ...... 780-422-9440 Youth Empowerment & Support Services (YESS) South (Argyll Centre) ...... 780-644-2888 Nexus (15 to 24 yrs) ...... 780-468-7070 West (Meadowlark) ...... 780-415-8116 Emergency Clothing / Household Goods West (Westcor Building) ...... 780-415-6500 Bissell Centre - Family Support Services ...... 780-423-2285 x162 Money Mentors ...... 1-888-294-0076 Edmonton Emergency Relief Services ...... 780-428-4422 Service Canada Marian Centre ...... 780-424-3544 Employment Insurance (EI) ...... 1-800-206-7218 Society of St. Vincent de Paul (24/7) ...... 780-471-5577 Housing: Subsidized / Transitional Clothing / Household Goods Capital Region Housing Corporation ...... 780-420-6161 Bissell Centre - Thrift Shoppe ...... 780-471-6644 Application Information Line ...... 780-428-8200 Edmonton Emergency Relief Services - Thrift Store 780-428-4422 (information on programs such as Community Housing and Goodwill Industries of Alberta Private Landlord Rent Supplement) Thrift Retail Stores (multiple locations) ...... 780-944-0243 E4C The Mustard Seed (inner city) ...... 780-426-5600 Housing Programs (inner city) ...... 780-424-7543 The Salvation Army - Thrift Stores ...... 780-475-8778 Inner City Youth Housing Project (14-17yrs) ...... 780-479-7075 Food Hampers Edmonton Inner City Housing Society ...... 780-423-1339 Edmonton’s Food Bank ...... 780-425-4190 homeEd (City of Edmonton Non-Profit Housing Corporation) The Mustard Seed (after hours only) ...... 780-426-5600 ...... 780-474-5706 The Salvation Army ...... 780-424-9222 Native Counselling Services of Alberta Wecan Food Basket Society (reduced cost food) ... 780-413-4525 Cunningham Place (transitional; 18-30yrs) ... 780-990-1120 Hot Meals (call agency for times or 211 for more options) Housing Registries / Guides Bissell Centre ...... 780-423-2285 Boyle Street Community Services Dickinsfield Amity House ...... 780-478-5022 Housing Support ...... 780-424-4106 Hope Mission ...... 780-422-2018 GEF Seniors Housing - Directory ...... 780-482-6561 + Marian Centre (emergency meals; 18 yrs) ...... 780-424-3544 Operation Friendship Seniors Society ...... 780-408-2955 Operation Friendship Seniors Society (55+yrs) ...... 780-408-2967 (inner city; 55+yrs) The Mustard Seed ...... 780-426-5600 Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton (SAGE) Health / Mental Health Housing Information Services (60+yrs) ...... 780-701-9018 Alberta Health Services (AHS) Directory of Senior Services ...... 780-423-5510 Health Link Alberta (24/7) ...... 811 Transportation Mental Health Help Line (24/7) ...... 1-877-303-2642 Edmonton Transit System (ETS) - Information ...... 311 Momentum Walk-In Counselling (sliding scale) Operation Friendship Seniors Society ...... 780-757-0900 Helping Hands (inner city; 55+yrs) ...... 780-429-2626 Dial 2-1-1 within Edmonton for more information or if you cannot find the particular service you are looking for. If 211 is not yet available in your area call 780-482-INFO (4636). Inclusion of an agency or service on this list does not constitute an endorsement by 211.

300, 10010 105 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 1C4 Tel: 780.414.6300 Fax: 780.482.7498 211 Alberta – Edmonton and Area is a program of

Resources for Children November 2015 Visit www.edmonton.cmha.ca to obtain a new copy if more than 6 months old.

Mentoring Programs Counselling Boys and Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton Kids Help Phone (24/7; 5-20yrs) ...... 1-800-668-6868 ...... 780-424-8181 Grief Counselling Programs Uncles and Aunts at Large Society ...... 780-452-5791 Kids on Track Association (5-15yrs) ...... 780-481-2942 United Way of the Alberta Capital Region Pilgrims Hospice Society ...... 780-413-9801 x309 Partners for Kids ...... 780-990-1000 Starfish Family Resources Society ...... 780-448-1180 Early Childhood Education Play Therapy Alberta Health Services (AHS) Catholic Social Services (5+yrs) ...... 780-420-1970 Preschool Speech and Language (0-5yrs) ... 780-408-8793 University of Alberta - Faculty of Education Edmonton Catholic Schools (2.5-4.5yrs) ...... 780-638-6810 Clinical Services (5+yrs; September-April) .... 780-492-3746 Lansdowne Child Care and Family Centre ...... 780-437-5654 YWCA of Edmonton (4-18yrs) ...... 780-970-6501 Family Futures Resource Network (FKA: Mill Woods Family Resource Centre) ...... 780-413-4521 Leisure / Recreation Head Start Programs Boys and Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton ABC Head Start (3.5-5yrs; low income) ...... 780-461-5353 ...... 780-424-8181 Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society City of Edmonton Community Services ...... 311 (3-5yrs; Aboriginal) ...... 780-481-3451 Leisure Access Program ...... 780-496-4918 E4C - programs for low income families Recreation Facilities and Information ...... 311 Early Head Start (0-3.5yrs) ...... 780-426-3666 x221 Edmonton Public Library Clareview Head Start (3.5-5yrs) ...... 780-475-1020 Children’s Programs (general info line) ...... 780-496-7000 Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre Edmonton Sport Council Society (sport referrals) .... 780-497-7678 (0-6yrs) ...... 780-471-3737 Kids On Track Association ...... 780-481-2942 Oliver Centre Early Learning Programs KidSport Alberta (funding; under 18yrs) .... 1-888-914-KIDS (5437) (1-5yrs; low income) ...... 780-482-2116 Sport Central Association (no cost equipment) ...... 780-477-1166 YMCA of Northern Alberta - Jumpstart (5-18yrs) ..... 780-429-9622 Violence Suggestions for parent-child or child activities ...... 211 Aboriginal Consulting Services Association of Alberta Circle of Safety - Teaching Circles for Children Who Disabilities Witness Abuse (6-17yrs) ...... 780-448-0378 Ability Society of Alberta Government of Alberta Early Birds (2-17yrs) ...... 780-442-2740 Child Abuse Hotline (24/7) ...... 1-800-387-5437 Alberta Health Services (AHS) Bullying Helpline (24/7) ...... 1-888-456-2323 Early Intervention (0-3.5yrs) ...... 780-342-1707 Family Violence Info Line...... 310-1818 Centre for Autism Services Alberta ...... 780-488-6600 Kids Help Phone (24/7; 5-20yrs) ...... 1-800-668-6868 Connect Society Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton Early Intervention (deaf; 0-3.5yrs) ...... 780-454-9581 x226 Counselling (3+yrs) ...... 780-423-4102 Edmonton Down Syndrome Society Sexual Assault Crisis Line (24/7) ...... 780-423-4121 Supplemental Therapy Program (0-5yrs) ...... 780-944-4224 Elves Special Needs Society Mental Health (severe developmental disabilities; 2.5+yrs) .. 780-454-5310 Alberta Health Services (AHS) GRIT Program Children’s Mental Health Crisis Line ...... 780-427-4491 Early Childhood Program (2.5-5.5yrs) ...... 780-454-9910 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Intake KARA Family Resource Centre (4.5-18yrs) ...... 780-342-2701 Developmental Screening for Children...... 780-478-5396 CASA Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health 780-400-2271 Family Futures Resource Network (under 5yrs; for 5-18yrs access through Child and Ages & Stages Developmental Screening .... 780-413-4521 Adolescent Mental Health Intake, see above) The Steadward Centre for Personal and Physical Achievement Free2BMe (4-19yrs) ...... 780-492-8269 Dial 2-1-1 within Edmonton for more information or if you cannot find the particular service you are looking for. If 211 is not yet available in your area call 780-482-INFO (4636). Inclusion of an agency or service on this list does not constitute an endorsement by 211.

300, 10010 105 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 1C4 Tel: 780.414.6300 Fax: 780.482.7498 211 Alberta – Edmonton and Area is a program of

Resources for People with Disabilities November 2015 Visit www.edmonton.cmha.ca to obtain a new copy if more than 6 months old.

Advocacy / Information Day Programs / Employment Services Inclusion Alberta (FKA: Alberta Association for Community Living) Alberta AdaptAbilities Association ...... 780-431-8446 ...... 780-451-3055 Arch Enterprises and Training Association ...... 780-438-4347 Alberta Caregivers Association ...... 780-453-5088 Chrysalis: An Alberta Society for Citizens with Disabilities Gateway Association (18+yrs)...... 780-454-9656 Family Support ...... 780-454-0701 DECSA ...... 780-474-2500 EmployAbilities ...... 780-423-4106 Government Services Excel Society - Community Access / Support Services Alberta Health Services (AHS) ...... 780-424-4366 x21 Spasticity Program (18+yrs) ...... 780-735-8260 Gateway Association ...... 780-454-0701 Government of Alberta McMan Youth, Family & Community Services Association Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) ...... 780-427-0731 Supported Community Access Network ...... 780-482-4010 Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) On Site Placement (OSP) ...... 780-488-8122 ...... 780-415-6300 Society for Selections Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) Employment Supports ...... 780-461-5270 ...... 780-427-4354 Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) Leisure and Social Programs ...... 780-427-2817 Alberta AdaptAbilities Association ...... 780-431-8446 Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP) City of Edmonton ...... 780-427-5760 A.C.T. Aquatic and Recreation Centre ...... 311 Leisure Access Program ...... 780-496-4918 Funding (non-government) Little Bits Therapeutic Riding Association ...... 780-476-1233 Children’s Ability Fund ...... 780-454-9191 Paralympic Sports Association ...... 780-439-8687 Easter Seals Alberta Special Olympics Edmonton Adaptive Equipment and Support Services .. 780-429-0137 (intellectual disabilities) ...... 780-448-1886 Housing The Steadward Centre for Personal and Physical Achievement Alberta Health Services (AHS) - Community Care Access ...... 780-492-3182 (for eligibility assessments) ...... 780-496-1300 Organizations (call 211 for additional listings) Capital Region Housing Corporation ...... 780-420-6161 The Arthritis Society, Edmonton ...... 780-424-1740 Excel Society ...... 780-455-2601 x221 Autism Society of Edmonton Area ...... 780-453-3971 Innovative Housing Society ...... 780-451-1114 Brain Care Centre ...... 780-477-7575 In-Home Support / Respite Care Bridges Support Services Association Alberta AdaptAbilities Association ...... 780-431-8446 (hard of hearing; deaf) ...... 780-428-6610 Alberta Health Services (AHS) Canadian Diabetes Association ...... 780-423-5722 Community Care Access ...... 780-496-1300 Canadian Hard of Hearing Association ...... 780-428-6622 City of Edmonton - Waste Management Services Branch Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders (CORD) Assisted Waste Collection ...... 311 ...... 1-877-302-7273 Skills Society ...... 780-496-9686 Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta ...... 780-477-8030 YWCA of Edmonton ...... 780-423-YWCA (9922) Chronic Pain Association of Canada ...... 780-482-6727 CNIB (visually impaired; blind) ...... 780-488-4871 Transportation Connect Society - Deafness, Education, Advocacy and Edmonton Transit System (ETS) ...... 311 Family Services ...... 780-454-9581 AISH Subsidized Transit Pass Program ...... 780-496-8321 Goodwill Industries of Alberta Disabled Adult Transit Service (DATS) ...... 780-496-4567 Community Employment Program ...... 780-944-2729 Service Alberta - Consumer Contact Centre ...... 780-427-7013 Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada ...... 780-463-1190 Parking Placards for Persons with a Disability Spinal Cord Injury Alberta ...... 780-424-6312 (or find “License & Registry Services” in the Yellow Pages) Tourette Canada ...... 1-800-361-3120 x51

300, 10010 105 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 1C4 Tel: 780.414.6300 Fax: 780.482.7498 211 Alberta – Edmonton and Area is a program of

Resources for Family Violence and Abuse November 2015 Visit www.edmonton.cmha.ca to obtain a new copy if more than 6 months old.

Information Group Programs for Men Government of Alberta *Aboriginal Consulting Services Association of Alberta Prevention of Family Violence and Bullying Circle of Safety ...... 780-448-0378 Bullying Helpline (24/7) ...... 1-888-456-2323 *City of Edmonton Community Services Family Violence Info Line (24/7) ...... 310-1818 From Chaos to Peace (no cost)...... 780-496-4777 Online Resources ...... www.familyviolence.alberta.ca (support group; men who experienced abuse from their partner) Outreach / Referral / Support *Edmonton Family Violence Centre *Changing Together - A Centre for Immigrant Women Changing Ways ...... 780-439-4635 Family Violence Prevention Workshops ...... 780-421-0175 (group for men who are or have been abusive to their intimate partners and want to change) *Edmonton Family Violence Centre Islamic Family and Social Services Association Partner Outreach ...... 780-439-4635 Crossing Bridges ...... 780-462-0772 (info for partners of individuals in the Changing Ways program) (group for Muslim men who are domestic violence offenders to *Edmonton John Howard Society receive support in a culturally sensitive space) Family Violence Prevention Centre (FVPC) .. 780-423-1635 The Family Centre - Strive ...... 780-424-6103 Elder Abuse Resource and Supports (EARS) ...... 780-477-2929 (support for lifestyle changes from aggression) Elizabeth Fry Society of Edmonton ...... 780-421-1175 Counselling Mediation and Restorative Justice Centre Catholic Social Services ...... 780-420-1970 Building Safer Ground ...... 780-423-0896 *City of Edmonton Community Services Multicultural Women and Seniors Services Association (MWSSA) Assessment and Short-Term Counselling ..... 780-496-4777 ...... 780-465-2992 Cornerstone Counselling Centre (faith-based) ...... 780-482-6215 *The TODAY Family Violence Help Centre ...... 780-455-6880 *Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton ...... 780-423-4102 Shelter / Housing Sexual Assault Crisis Line (24/7) ...... 780-423-4121 A Safe Place (Sherwood Park; 24/7) ...... 780-464-7233 *Stop Abuse in Families (SAIF; St. Albert) ...... 780-460-2195 Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters ...... 1-866-331-3933 *YWCA of Edmonton - Counselling Centre ...... 780-970-6501 Alberta Shelters Lookup ...... www.acws.ca Crisis (call 911 if in immediate danger) Lurana Shelter Society Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) (women with or without children; 24/7) ...... 780-424-5875 *Distress Line (24/7) ...... 780-482-HELP (4357) *Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton (SAGE) *Seniors’ Abuse Helpline (24/7) ...... 780-454-8888 Seniors’ Safe House (men/women; 60+yrs) ...... 780-702-1520 Government of Alberta WIN House (women with or without children; 24/7) ...... 780-479-0058 Child Abuse Hotline (24/7) ...... 1-800-387-5437 Group Programs for Women / Children / Seniors Kids Kottage - Crisis Line and Nursery (24/7)...... 780-944-2888 *Aboriginal Consulting Services Association of Alberta *Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (24/7) ...... 780-423-4121 Circle of Safety ...... 780-448-0378 Court Preparation / Legal / Protection *Careers in Transition - Lives in Transition ...... 780-496-9224 (30 weeks; women; employment/education/training supports) *Edmonton John Howard Society *City of Edmonton Community Services ...... 780-496-4777 Family Violence Prevention Centre (FVPC) .. 780-423-1635 Drop-In Support Group for Women (free childcare) FVPC - Victims Assistance Program ...... 780-422-0721 Making Connections (women; free childcare) Elizabeth Fry Society of Edmonton - Courtworks..... 780-422-4775 Relationships with Your Adult Children (60+yrs) The Family Centre - Safe Visitation Services ...... 780-917-8248 *Edmonton Family Violence Centre Legal Aid Alberta Changing Ways ...... 780-439-4635 Legal Services Centre ...... 780-427-7575 (group for women who are or have been abusive to their intimate Emergency Protection Order Program ...... 780-422-9222 partners and want to change) OakNet: Abuse of Older Adults ...... www.oaknet.ca Islamic Family and Social Services Association WillowNet: Abuse and the Law in Alberta ...... www.willownet.ca Serenity Group ...... 780-462-0772 * Denotes agencies that have adopted Family Violence Protocols (women; verbal translation, transportation, childcare available) through Community Initiatives Against Family Violence (CIAFV).

300, 10010 105 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 1C4 Tel: 780.414.6300 Fax: 780.482.7498 211 Alberta – Edmonton and Area is a program of

Resources for Leisure

and Personal Enrichment November 2015 Visit www.edmonton.cmha.ca to obtain a new copy if more than 6 months old.

Assertiveness and Self-Esteem Financial Literacy Bissell Centre - Skill Enhancement ...... 780-424-4385 Centre for Family Literacy ...... 780-421-7323 (inner city; employment and life skills workshops) Credit Counselling Society ...... 1-888-527-8999 City of Edmonton Community Services Elizabeth Fry Society of Edmonton Men’s Support Services (no cost) ...... 780-496-4777 Me and Money - Women's Financial Literacy 780-784-2203 Men Without Hats (drop-in) Money Mentors ...... 1-888-294-0076 Men’s Talk and Do Groups Personal and / or Spiritual Growth Elizabeth Fry Society of Edmonton Aboriginal Counselling Services Association of Alberta (personal development workshops) ...... 780-421-1175 Creative Healing Family Program ...... 780-448-0378 The Family Centre Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society ...... 780-481-3451 Raising Self-Esteem and Assertion Skills ...... 780-497-7536 Edmonton Aboriginal Seniors Centre (55+yrs) ...... 780-476-6595 KARA Family Resource Centre Mustard Seed - Spiritual Development (inner city) .. 780-426-5600 Personal Development Courses (no cost) ..... 780-478-5396 The Salvation Army - Chapel Service ...... 780-424-9222 x319 Mill Woods Family Resource Centre Society for Personal Growth ...... 780-434-4834 Adult Groups (education/support groups) ...... 780-413-4521 YWCA of Edmonton ...... 780-423-YWCA (9922) Continuing Education Recreation and Culture Concordia University College of Alberta ...... 780-479-8481 Art Gallery of Alberta ...... 780-422-6223 Edmonton Lifelong Learners Association (ELLA) The Citadel Theatre ...... 780-425-1820 Non-Credit Courses (50+yrs) ...... 780-492-5055 City of Edmonton ...... www.edmonton.ca (liberal arts, sciences, humanities; minimal cost; U of A) Attractions / Recreation Facilities ...... 311 Edmonton Public Schools (e.g. Fort Edmonton, Nature Centre, Muttart, Zoo) Metro Continuing Education ...... 780-428-1111 Leisure Access Program ...... 780-496-4918 (personal enrichment/special interest courses) Accessibility Services Liaison ...... 780-496-4917 MacEwan University Seasonal Program Guides Continuing Education / Online and Distance Learning ...... available at City recreation facilities / libraries ...... 780-497-5040 Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues ...... 780-437-2913 Minerva Senior Studies Institute ...... 780-497-4400 Community League Swims NorQuest College ...... 780-644-6000 Directory of Community Leagues Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) ...... 780-471-6248 Edmonton Public Library ...... www.epl.ca University of Alberta - Faculty of Extension ...... 780-492-3116 Programs for Adults, Children, Families and Youth Literacy ...... 780-496-7000 Centre for Family Literacy ...... 780-421-7323 (online courses, book clubs, and more) The Learning Centre Literacy Association (18+yrs) .. 780-429-0675 Edmonton Sport Council Society NorQuest College – Literacy and Essential Skills .... 780-644-6000 Sport Referrals ...... 780-497-7678 Project Adult Literacy Society (PALS; 18+yrs) ...... 780-424-5514 Online Resources...... www.edmontonsport.com Events Edmonton ...... www.eventsedmonton.ca Volunteerism Francis Winspear Centre for Music ...... 780-428-1414 goVolunteer ...... www.govolunteer.ca Fringe Theatre Adventures Society (volunteer opportunity postings) (year-round theatre productions) ...... 780-448-9000 Volunteer Edmonton Royal Alberta Museum...... 780-453-9100 (volunteer education only) .... www.volunteeredmonton.com Telus World of Science ...... 780-451-3344 For referrals to volunteer opportunities ...... 211 YMCA of Northern Alberta ...... 780-429-YMCA (9622) Castle Downs (north) Jamie Platz (west) Don Wheaton (central) William Lutsky (south) For referrals to community events ...... 211

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Resources for Men November 2015

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Basic Needs / Financial (also see Basic Needs list) Counselling (* no cost) Edmonton’s Food Bank ...... 780-425-4190 Catholic Social Services ...... 780-420-1970 Government of Alberta City of Edmonton Community Services Alberta Supports Centre (info. line) ...... 780-644-9992 *Assessment and Short-Term Counselling ... 780-496-4777 Income Support Contact Centre (24/7) ...... 780-644-5135 Cornerstone Counselling Centre (faith-based) ...... 780-482-6215 Income Support / Employment Information Momentum Walk - In Counselling ...... 780-757-0900 City Centre (105th Street Office) ...... 780-415-4900 The Family Centre ...... 780-424-6103 North (Northgate Centre) ...... 780-422-9440 Jewish Family Services Edmonton ...... 780-454-1194 South (Argyll Centre)...... 780-644-2888 Psychologists’ Association of Alberta West (Meadowlark) ...... 780-415-8116 Psychologist Referral Service ...... 780-428-TALK (8255) West (Westcor Building) ...... 780-415-6500 *The Salvation Army (faith-based) ...... 780-424-9222 Hope Mission - Herb Jamieson Centre (18-60yrs) .... 780-429-3470 University of Alberta - Faculty of Education Money Mentors ...... 1-888-294-0076 Clinical Services (September-April) ...... 780-492-3746 Salvation Army - Men’s Short-Term Residence ...... 780-429-4274 YWCA of Edmonton ...... 780-970-6501 Urban Manor Housing Society ...... 780-425-5901 Crisis (call 911 if in immediate danger) (hard-to-house men; 18+yrs; addictions/mental illness) Alberta Health Services - Addiction Services (FKA: AADAC) YMCA of Northern Alberta Addiction Helpline ...... 1-866-332-2322 Downtown Housing (short-term) ...... 780-421-9622 Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Employment Distress Line (24/7) ...... 780-482-HELP (4357) DECSA ...... 780-474-2500 Government of Alberta Government of Alberta Child Abuse Hotline (24/7) ...... 1-800-387-5437 Alberta JOBS Hotline (24/7) ...... 780-427-5627 Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (24/7) ...... 780-423-4121 Career Information Hotline...... 780-422-4266 Family Violence and Abuse (also see Family Violence list) Service Canada - Employment Insurance (EI) .... 1-800-206-7218 Aboriginal Counselling Services Association of Alberta Legal Resources Circle of Safety ...... 780-448-0378 Edmonton Community Legal Centre ...... 780-702-1725 (20 weeks; support, education and skill development to Equitable Child Maintenance & Access Society (ECMAS) Aboriginal men who are abusive toward their partners) (support and legal info. for fathers) ...... 780-666-3776 City of Edmonton Community Services Government of Alberta From Chaos to Peace ...... 780-496-4777 Family Law Information Centre ...... 780-415-0404 (support group; men who experienced abuse from their partner) Family Justice Services - Family Mediation ... 780-427-8329 Edmonton Family Violence Centre ...... 780-439-4635 Maintenance Enforcement Program ...... 780-422-5555 Changing Ways / Partner Outreach ...... 780-439-4635 Law Society of Alberta (group for adults who are/have been abusive to their intimate Lawyer Referral Service ...... 1-800-661-9003 partners and want to change; also provides info. and referral to Legal Aid Alberta - Legal Services Centre ...... 1-866-845-3425 current and former partners of those attending Changing Ways) Student Legal Services of Edmonton ...... 780-492-2226 Government of Alberta Family Violence Info Line ...... 310-1818 Relationship / Support The Family Centre - Strive Alberta Caregivers Association ...... 780-453-5088 (for men experiencing conflict in relationships) .... 780-424-6103 City of Edmonton Community Services The TODAY Family Violence Help Centre ...... 780-455-6880 Men’s Support Services (no cost) ...... 780-496-4777 Men Without Hats (drop-in), Men’s Talk and Do Groups Health and Sexuality Momentum Walk - In Counselling - Men’s Group Alberta Health Services (AHS) (walk-in support group; no cost; 18+yrs) ...... 780-757-0900 Health Link Alberta (24/7) ...... 811 GATTE (Growth, Attitude, Truth, Trust, Energy) Sexually Transmitted Infections Clinic...... 780-342-2300 Men’s Support Group ...... 780-405-5988 Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services ... 780-492-0772 Men for Sobriety ...... 780-909-0215 Compass Centre for Sexual Wellness (pro-choice) ... 780-423-3737 Pride Centre of Edmonton ...... 780-488-3234 Dial 2-1-1 within Edmonton for more information or if you cannot find the particular service you are looking for. If 211 is not yet available in your area call 780-482-INFO (4636). Inclusion of an agency or service on this list does not constitute an endorsement by 211.

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Resources for Mental Health November 2015 Visit www.edmonton.cmha.ca to obtain a new copy if more than 6 months old.

Assessment / Testing / Treatment Crisis (call 911 if in immediate danger) Alberta Health Services (AHS) Alberta Health Services (AHS) - Mental Health Community Mental Health Clinic ...... 780-342-7700 Community Urgent Services and Stabilization Team Child and Adolescent Mental Health Intake (4.5-18yrs) (FKA: Adult Crisis Response Team; 24/7) .. 780-342-7777 ...... 780-342-2701 Children’s Mental Health - Crisis Line ...... 780-427-4491 University of Alberta Hospital Mental Health Help Line (24/7) ...... 1-877-303-2642 Psychiatric Treatment Clinic ...... 780-407-6501 Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) CASA Child, Adolescent & Family Mental Health .... 780-410-8483 Distress Line (24/7) ...... 780-482-HELP (4357) (under 5yrs; for 5-18yrs access through Child and Government of Alberta Adolescent Mental Health Intake, see above) Mental Health Apprehension Warrant ...... 780-422-1812 Psychologists’ Association of Alberta Suicide Education and Support Psychologist Referral Service ...... 780-428-TALK (8255) Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) University of Alberta - Faculty of Education Community Education ...... 780-414-6300 Clinical Services (September-April) ...... 780-492-3746 Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Advocacy / Information / Referral Distress Line (24/7) ...... 780-482-HELP (4357) Alzheimer Society of Alberta - Edmonton ...... 780-488-2266 Suicide Grief Support Program (SGSP) ...... 780-482-0198 Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) ...... 780-414-6300 Suicide Caregiver / Bereavement Support Services The Office of the Alberta Health Advocates Housing / Supported Independent Living Mental Health Patient Advocate ...... 780-422-1812 Alberta Health Services (AHS) Schizophrenia Society of Alberta - Edmonton ...... 780-452-4661 Community Care Access ...... 780-496-1300 Wellness Network, CMHA ...... 780-488-0851 (eligibility assessments for programs in residential settings) Wellness Quiz ...... www.wellnessnetworkedmonton.com Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Employment / Living Skills / Training Housing Program ...... 780-414-6300 Alberta Health Services (AHS) E4C ...... 780-424-7543 Community Mental Health Clinic ...... 780-342-7700 Support Groups DECSA - Assets for Success ...... 780-474-2500 Alberta Caregivers Association ...... 780-453-5088 EmployAbilities ...... 780-423-4106 Alberta Health Services (AHS) Excel Society ...... 780-455-2601 x221 Family Matters Support Group ...... 780-710-7370 Goodwill Industries of Alberta ...... 780-944-2729 Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous ...... 780-443-6077 On Site Placement (OSP) ...... 780-488-8122 Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Prosper Place Clubhouse ...... 780-426-7861 Drop-In Family Peer Support Group ...... 780-414-6300 Volunteer Edmonton - Volunteer Connections ...... 780-732-6649 Co-Dependents Recovery Society ...... 780-436-6853 Recreation and Social Programs ElderCare Edmonton - Caregiver Support . 780-444-CARE (2273) Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) ...... 780-414-6300 Emotions Anonymous (depressed, anxious, etc.) .... 780-436-2951 Community Linking Program Committee Organization for Bipolar Affective Disorders ...... 780-451-1755 Challenge by Choice ...... 780-342-7936 Schizophrenia Society of Alberta - Edmonton ...... 780-452-4661 Prosper Place Clubhouse ...... 780-426-7861 Momentum Walk - In Counselling ...... 780-757-0900 Healthy Living with Bipolar Diagnosis Inner City Mental Health Services Steps to Wellness for Anxiety and Depression Bissell Centre ...... 780-423-2285 x166 Boyle McCauley Health Centre ...... 780-422-7333 Counselling (*no cost) Boyle Street Community Services ...... 780-424-4106 The Family Centre ...... 780-424-6103 E4C ...... 780-424-7543 Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services ... 780-492-0772 Pride Centre of Edmonton ...... 780-488-3234 Immigrant Mental Health Services Walk-In Counselling Society of Edmonton ...... 780-757-0900 Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers ...... 780-423-9518 Multicultural Health Brokers Co-op Ltd ...... 780-423-1973 For more counselling options available in your area ...... 211

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Resources for Newcomers to Canada November 2015 Visit www.edmonton.cmha.ca to obtain a new copy if more than 6 months old.

Citizenship and Classes Translation Services Citizenship and Immigration Canada...... 1-888-242-2100 Canadian Arab Friendship Association ...... 780-473-7214 Citizenship Classes Edmonton Immigrant Services Association (EISA) ASSIST Community Services Centre ...... 780-429-3119 Language Bank ...... 780-474-8445 Bredin Centre for Learning ...... 780-425-3730 Health / Mental Health Canadian Arab Friendship Association ...... 780-473-7214 Alberta Health Services (AHS) Changing Together - A Centre for Immigrant Women Health Link Alberta (24/7) ...... 811 ...... 780-421-0175 Catholic Social Services Indo Canadian Women's Association ...... 780-490-0477 Immigration and Settlement – Cross Cultural Counselling Employment Assistance and Outreach Program (no cost) ...... 780-424-3545 Accès Emploi Employment Centre ...... 780-490-6975 Multicultural Health Brokers Co-op Ltd ...... 780-423-1973 ASSIST Community Services Centre ...... 780-429-3111 Family Violence (also see Family Violence list) Bredin Centre for Learning ...... 780-425-3730 Changing Together - A Centre for Immigrant Women Changing Together - A Centre for Immigrant Women Family Violence Prevention Workshops ...... 780-421-0175 ...... 780-421-0175 Edmonton Family Violence Centre ...... 780-439-4635 Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers ...... 780-421-7400 Government of Alberta Government of Alberta Family Violence Info Line ...... 310-1818 Temporary Foreign Worker Helpline ...... 780-644-9955 Islamic Family and Social Services Association ...... 780-462-0772 Welcome Centre for Immigrants ...... 780-462-6924 Fostering Healthy Families (direct support services) Education Serenity Group (for women) Bredin Centre for Learning ...... 780-425-3730 (verbal translation, transportation, childcare available) Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers ...... 780-424-7709 Multicultural Women and Seniors Services Association (MWSSA) Government of Alberta ...... 780-465-2992 International Qualifications Assessment ...... 780-427-2655 WillowNet: Abuse and the Law in Alberta ...... www.willownet.ca NorQuest College ...... 780-644-6000 The TODAY Family Violence Help Centre ...... 780-455-6880 Employment Preparation Programs Supportive Services English Language Training ASSIST Community Services Centre ASSIST Community Services Centre ...... 780-429-3111 ...... 780-429-3111 (downtown) / 780-429-3119 (south) Bredin Centre for Learning ...... 780-425-3730 Bredin Centre for Learning...... 780-425-3730 Canadian Arab Friendship Association of Edmonton Canadian Arab Friendship Association ...... 780-473-7214 English as a Second Language (ESL) ...... 780-473-7214 Catholic Social Services ...... 780-432-1137 Catholic Social Services - Language Assessment, Referral, and Cultural Links / Settlement Counselling...... 780-424-3545 Counselling Centre ...... 780-424-3545 Edmonton Immigrant Services Association (EISA) Changing Together - A Centre for Immigrant Women Settlement Services ...... 780-474-8445 English as a Second Language (ESL) ...... 780-421-0175 Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers ...... 780-424-7709 Cultural Connections Institute - The Learning Exchange Settlement in the Schools Program ...... 780-423-9682 ...... 780-944-0792 Edmonton Viets Association ...... 780-424-8934 Edmonton Catholic Schools - LINC ...... 780-473-2600 Filipino Society for Growth and Change (FSGC) ..... 780-406-0828 Edmonton Immigrant Services Association (EISA) . 780-474-8445 Immigrant Access Fund ...... 780-756-3023 Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers ...... 780-423-9678 Islamic Family and Social Services Association ...... 780-430-9220 Edmonton Public Schools Jewish Family Services Edmonton ...... 780-454-1194 English Language Institute (ESL) ...... 780-428-1111 Multicultural Health Brokers Co-op Ltd ...... 780-423-1973 NAIT - English as a Second Language (ESL) ...... 780-471-6248 Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton (SAGE) NorQuest College - LINC ...... 780-644-6700 Multicultural Seniors Outreach Program ...... 780-701-9018 PALS - Project Adult Literacy Society - Tutoring ..... 780-424-5514 Ukrainian Canadian Social Services ...... 780-471-4477 University of Alberta - Faculty of Extension ...... 780-492-3116 Welcome Centre for Immigrants ...... 780-462-6924 Dial 2-1-1 within Edmonton for more information or if you cannot find the particular service you are looking for. If 211 is not yet available in your area call 780-482-INFO (4636). Inclusion of an agency or service on this list does not constitute an endorsement by 211.

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Resources for Parents and Caregivers November 2015

Visit www.edmonton.cmha.ca to obtain a new copy if more than 6 months old.

Childcare and Preschool Referrals Parenting Classes and / or Support (*Parent Link Centre) Government of Alberta (Contact agencies for more information on workshops and Childcare Services / Listings / Subsidies ...... 780-644-9992 services available. See also: Cross-Cultural Parenting) www.humanservices.alberta.ca/oldfusion/ChildCareLookup.cfm Because I Love You (BILY)...... 780-245-2459 Northern Alberta Preschool Teachers Association (NAPTA) Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society ...... 780-481-3451 ...... www.edmontonpreschools.com *Aboriginal Parent Link Centre ...... 780-474-2400 YMCA of Northern Alberta Bissell Centre - Family Support Services ...... 780-423-2285 x162 Childcare Services ...... 780-429-YMCA (9622) Community Options ...... 780-455-1818 Crisis (call 911 if in immediate danger) Dickinsfield Amity House ...... 780-478-5022 Alberta Health Services (AHS) E4C - Early Head Start (0-3.5yrs; low income) . 780-426-3666 x221 Children’s Mental Health - Crisis Line ...... 780-427-4491 The Family Centre ...... 780-497-7536 (telephone support; not 24/7) *Jasper Place Child and Family Resource Centre ... 780-489-2243 Mental Health Mobile Response Team ...... 780-427-4491 *KARA Family Resource Centre ...... 780-478-5396 Canadian Mental Health Association – Edmonton Region Lansdowne Child Care and Family Centre ...... 780-437-5654 Distress Line (24/7) ...... 780-482-HELP (4357) *Mill Woods Family Resource Centre ...... 780-413-4521 Government of Alberta *Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre ...... 780-471-3737 Child Abuse Hotline (24/7) ...... 1-800-387-5437 Parents Empowering Parents (addictions) ...... 780-293-0737 Kids Kottage - Crisis Line and Nursery (24/7) ...... 780-944-2888 St. Albert Family Resource Centre ...... 780-459-7377 Starfish Family Resources Society ...... 780-448-1180 Parenting Children with Special Needs (support groups for children and their families grieving a Alberta Health Services (AHS) death, separation or divorce) Early Intervention Program (0-3.5yrs) ...... 780-342-1707 Terra Centre for Teen Parents ...... 780-428-3772 Alberta Supports Centre ...... 780-644-9992 YMCA of Northern Alberta ...... 780-426-9265 Bissell Centre - FAS Services ...... 780-423-2285 x132 Catholic Social Services Cross-Cultural Parenting FASD - Coaching Families ...... 780-975-4896 Aboriginal Consulting Services Association ...... 780-448-0378 University of Alberta - Faculty of Education ASSIST Community Services Centre (Asian) ...... 780-429-3111 Clinical Services (September-April) ...... 780-492-3746 Ben Calf Robe Society ...... 780-477-6648 Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society ...... 780-474-2400 Leisure Activities Métis Child and Family Services Society ...... 780-452-6100 Boys and Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton Multicultural Health Brokers Co-op Ltd ...... 780-423-1973 ...... 780-424-8181 Native Counselling Services of Alberta ...... 780-451-4002 CANDORA Society of Edmonton ...... 780-477-5655 City of Edmonton Community Services ...... 311 Single / Separated / Step-Parents Leisure Access Program (low income) ...... 780-496-4918 Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society Edmonton Public Library (for local branch) ...... 780-496-7000 Community Parents ...... 780-474-2400 YMCA of Northern Alberta ...... 780-429-YMCA (9622) Equitable Child Maintenance and Access Society (ECMAS) Suggestions for parent-child or child activities ...... 211 (custody issues) ...... 780-666-3776 The Family Centre ...... 780-497-7536 Government Services / Websites with Parenting Information Parenting in Blended Families Government of Alberta ...... www.humanservices.alberta.ca Filipino Society for Growth and Change - Working and Single Parent Link Centres Lookup ...... www.parentlinkalberta.ca Mothers Support Group ...... 780-406-0828 Prevention of Family Violence and Bullying Government of Alberta Bullying Helpline (24/7) ...... 1-888-456-2323 Focus on Communication in Separation ...... 780-644-5092 ...... www.bullyfreealberta.ca (parents do not register together) Family Violence Info Line (24/7) ...... 310-1818 Parenting After Separation (PAS) ...... 780-413-9805 ...... www.familyviolence.alberta.ca

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Resources for Pregnancy / New Parents November 2015 Visit www.edmonton.cmha.ca to obtain a new copy if more than 6 months old.

Abortion Clinic Information / Referral Crisis (call 911 if in immediate danger) Woman’s Health Options AHS - Healthy Beginnings Hotline (pro-choice; abortion services) ...... 780-484-1124 (24/7; postpartum) ...... 780-413-7990 Post-Abortion Support Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Edmonton Region Abortion Recovery Centre (pro-life) ...... 780-454-5911 Distress Line (24/7) ...... 780-482-HELP (4357) Compass Centre for Sexual Wellness (pro-choice) . 780-423-3737 Government of Alberta Child Abuse Hotline (24/7) ...... 1-800-387-5437 Pregnancy Testing / Counselling Kids Kottage - Crisis Line and Nursery (24/7) ...... 780-944-2888 Alberta Health Services (AHS) Birth Control Centre (pro-choice) ...... 780-735-0010 Pregnancy Loss / Parent Bereavement Reproductive Mental Health ...... 780-735-6785 Baby’s Breath (AKA: SIDS Canada) ...... 1-800-363-SIDS (7437) Compass Centre for Sexual Wellness (pro-choice) . 780-423-3737 Grieving Parents Society of Edmonton ...... 780-451-5381 Edmonton Pregnancy Crisis Centre (pro-life) ...... 780-482-5111 ParentCare Society of Edmonton ...... 780-735-4506 Pregnancy Care Centre (pro-life) ...... 780-424-2624 Pilgrims Hospice Society ...... 780-413-9801 x309 Birth Preparation Adoption and Fostering Alberta Health Services (AHS) Child and Family Services Authority (CFSA) Health for Two ...... 811 Adoptions / Caregiver Recruitment ...... 780-422-3333 (information and nutritional programs offered at various Adoption (ABI) Society of Alberta ...... 780-761-0599 community agencies; call for locations) Adoption by Choice ...... 780-905-4612 Prenatal Classes Registration ...... 780-401-BOOK (2665) Adoption Options Alberta Ltd...... 780-433-5656 Association for Safe Alternatives in Childbirth ..... www.asac.ab.ca Christian Adoption Services ...... 780-438-3455 Multicultural Health Brokers Co-op Ltd ...... 780-423-1973 Teen Pregnancy and Parenting Terra Centre for Teen Parents ...... 780-428-3772 Alberta Health Services (AHS) Breastfeeding Information and Support Adolescent Pregnancy Clinic ...... 780-735-6892 AHS - Healthy Beginnings Hotline (24/7) ...... 780-413-7990 Jasper Place Child and Family Resource Centre .... 780-489-2243 Association for Safe Alternatives in Childbirth Terra Centre for Teen Parents ...... 780-428-3772 Information and Events ...... www.asac.ab.ca Information and Support (*Parent Link Centre) La Leche League (breastfeeding info and support) . 780-478-0507 Ben Calf Robe Society ...... 780-477-6648 Postpartum Depression Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society ...... 780-481-3451 Alberta Health Services (AHS) *Aboriginal Parent Link Centre ...... 780-474-2400 Postpartum Depression Support Group ...... 780-342-4172 Bissell Centre Family Futures Resource Network Family Support Services ...... 780-423-2285 x162 Managing Motherhood ...... 780-413-4521 Boyle McCauley Health Centre (inner city) ...... 780-422-7333 Parent Link Centres ...... see Information and Support subheading Boyle Street Community Services ...... 780-424-4106 The CANDORA Society of Edmonton ...... 780-474-5011 Health and Developmental Delays Catholic Social Services Alberta Health Services (AHS) FASD - First Steps Prevention Program ...... 780-477-1999 Early Intervention Program (0-3.5yrs) ...... 780-342-1707 Community Options ...... 780-455-1818 Health Link Alberta (24/7) ...... 811 E4C - Early Head Start (0-3.5yrs; low income) ...780-426-3666 x221 Healthy Beginnings Hotline (24/7) ...... 780-413-7990 Elizabeth Fry Society Multicultural Health Brokers Co-op Ltd ...... 780-423-1973 Community Resources ...... 780-784-2205 Multiple Births *Jasper Place Child and Family Resource Centre ... 780-489-2243 Edmonton Twin and Triplet Club ...... 780-455-5520 *KARA Family Resource Centre ...... 780-478-5396 Child Car Seat Safety Information Lansdowne Child Care and Family Centre ...... 780-437-5654 Government of Alberta ...... 780-427-8901 * Family Futures Resource Network ...... 780-413-4521 ...... www.saferoads.com/vehicles/child-safety-seats.html *Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre ...... 780-471-3737

300, 10010 105 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 1C4 Tel: 780.414.6300 Fax: 780.482.7498 211 Alberta – Edmonton and Area is a program of

Resources for Seniors and Older Adults November 2015 Visit www.211edmonton.com to obtain a new copy if more than 6 months old.

Seniors Centres / Groups Government Services Contact individual agencies for services offered in your area: Government of Alberta • in-home assistance, home repairs and yard work services Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) ...... 780-427-0731 • health, fitness, recreational, social programs and clubs (assessment for bathroom safety and mobility equipment) • outreach services; one-on-one support Seniors Financial Assistance Programs ...... 780-644-9992 North West Edmonton Seniors Society (55+yrs) ...... 780-451-1925 Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee . 1-877-427-4525 Central Lions Seniors Association (north; 55+yrs) .... 780-496-7369 Residential Access Modification (RAMP) ...... 780-427-5760 Edmonton Aboriginal Seniors Centre Saying Farewell Handbook ...... 780-644-9992 (central; 50+yrs) ...... 780-476-6595 Service Canada Edmonton Seniors Centre (central; 55+yrs) ...... 780-342-8625 Canada Pension Plan (CPP) / Old Age Security (OAS) / Lifestyle Helping Hands Seniors Association Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) ...... 1-800-277-9914 (SE of the river & west of 104 street only) ....780-450-2113 Housing Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre (55+yrs) ...... 780-496-2997 Alberta Senior Citizens Housing Association ...... www.ascha.com Multicultural Women and Seniors Services (55+yrs). 780-465-2992 Operation Friendship Seniors Society (inner city) .... 780-408-2955 North Edmonton Seniors Association (55+yrs) ...... 780-496-6969 Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton (SAGE) Operation Friendship (inner city only; 55+yrs) ...... 780-429-2626 Housing Information Services (60+yrs) ...... 780-701-9018 Senior Citizen Opportunity Neighborhood Association (SCONA) (south only; 55+yrs) ...... 780-433-5377 Abuse Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton (SAGE) Catholic Social Services (central) ...... 780-423-5510 Elder Abuse Resource Supports (EARS) ...... 780-477-2929 Seniors Outreach Network Society (north only) ...... 780-451-4589 City of Edmonton Community Services ...... 780-496-4777 Society of Seniors Caring About Seniors Relationships with Your Adult Children (60+yrs) (south only) ...... 780-465-0311 Canadian Mental Health Association – Edmonton Region South East Edmonton Seniors Association (55+yrs). 780-468-1985 Seniors’ Abuse Helpline (24/7) ...... 780-454-8888 Strathcona Place Senior Citizen Centre (south) ...... 780-433-5807 Government of Alberta Westend Seniors Activity Centre (55+yrs) ...... 780-483-1209 Protection for Persons in Care (reporting).. 1-888-357-9339 Information Family Violence Info Line ...... 310-1818 Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council (ESCC) .... 780-423-5635 Multicultural Women and Seniors Services ...... 780-465-2992 Online Resources ...... www.seniorscouncil.net OakNet: Abuse of Older Adults ...... www.oaknet.ca Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton (SAGE) Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton (SAGE) + Directory of Senior Services ...... 780-423-5510 Seniors’ Safe House (60 yrs) ...... 780-702-1520 Seniors Information Phone Line ...... 211 Health / Home Care / Safety Transportation Alberta Health Services (AHS) Edmonton Transit System (ETS) ...... 311 Community Care Access (24/7) ...... 780-496-1300 Disabled Adult Transit Service (DATS) ...... 780-496-4567 Community Urgent Services and Stabilization Team Senior Citizen’s Transit Passes ...... 780-496-1665 (FKA: Adult Crisis Response Team; 24/7) . 780-342-7777 Edmonton Aboriginal Seniors Centre ...... 780-476-6595 Health Link Alberta (24/7) ...... 811 Lifestyle Helping Hands Seniors Association ...... 780-450-2113 Home Care ...... 780-496-1300 (residents SE of the river and west of 104 street only) Edmonton Meals on Wheels ...... 780-429-2020 Operation Friendship Seniors Society ElderCare Edmonton - Day Support Program..... 780-434-4747 x0 Helping Hands (inner city only; 55+yrs) ...... 780-429-2626 The Good Samaritan Society Seniors Assisted Transportation Society (SATS) ..... 780-732-1221 TeleCare (“help button”) ...... 780-431-3630 Service Alberta - Consumer Information ...... 780-427-7013 Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) ...... 780-466-0293 Parking Placards for Persons with Disabilities Yellow Pages Telephone Book ...... www.yellowpages.ca (or find “License and Registry Services” in Yellow Pages) For private home care services look up: Society of Seniors Caring About Seniors “Home Health Services” or “Nurses’ Registries” (south only) ...... 780-465-0311 Dial 2-1-1 within Edmonton for more information or if you cannot find the particular service you are looking for. If 211 is not yet available in your area call 780-482-INFO (4636). Inclusion of an agency or service on this list does not constitute an endorsement by 211.

300, 10010 105 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 1C4 Tel: 780.414.6300 Fax: 780.482.7498 211 Alberta – Edmonton and Area is a program of

Resources for Women November 2015 Visit www.edmonton.cmha.ca to obtain a new copy if more than 6 months old.

Basic Needs / Financial (also see Basic Needs list) Crisis (call 911 if in immediate danger) E4C - Women’s Emergency Accommodation Centre Alberta Health Services - Addiction Services (FKA: AADAC) (WEAC; 18+yrs) ...... 780-423-5302 Addiction Helpline ...... 1-866-332-2322 Edmonton’s Food Bank ...... 780-425-4190 Canadian Mental Health Association – Edmonton Region Government of Alberta Distress Line (24/7) ...... 780-482-HELP (4357) Alberta Supports Centre (info. line) ...... 780-644-9992 Government of Alberta Income Support Contact Centre (24/7) ...... 780-644-5135 Child Abuse Hotline (24/7) ...... 1-800-387-5437 Income Support / Employment Information Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (24/7) ...... 780-423-4121 City Centre (105th Street Office) ...... 780-415-4900 Health and Sexuality North (Northgate Centre) ...... 780-422-9440 Alberta Health Services (AHS) South (Argyll Centre)...... 780-644-2888 Birth Control Centre (and pregnancy testing) ... 780-735-0010 West (Meadowlark) ...... 780-415-8116 Health Link Alberta (24/7) ...... 811 West (Westcor Building) ...... 780-415-6500 Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Clinic .. 780-342-2300 Hope Mission - Women’s Emergency Shelter ...... 780-422-2018 Boyle McCauley Health Centre (low income; inner city) Money Mentors ...... 1-888-294-0076 Women's Health Promotion Program ...... 780-422-7333 Employment Compass Centre for Sexual Wellness (pro-choice) ... 780-423-3737 Elizabeth Fry Society of Edmonton Edmonton Pregnancy Crisis Centre (pro-life) ...... 780-482-5111 Work for Women Employment Program ...... 780-784-2207 Elizabeth Fry Society of Edmonton - STI Testing .... 780-784-2205 Government of Alberta - JOBS Hotline (24/7) ...... 780-427-5627 (women only, inclusive to trans women) Career Information Hotline...... 780-422-4266 Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services ... 780-492-0772 Service Canada - Employment Insurance (EI) .... 1-800-206-7218 Multicultural Health Brokers Co-op Ltd ...... 780-423-1973 Women Building Futures - Trades Training ...... 780-452-1200 Pride Centre of Edmonton ...... 780-488-3234 Legal Resources Woman’s Health Options (pro-choice; abortion services) . 780-484-1124 Edmonton Community Legal Centre ...... 780-702-1725 Family Violence and Abuse (also see Family Violence list) Government of Alberta A Safe Place (Sherwood Park; 24/7) ...... 780-464-7233 Family Law Information Centre ...... 780-415-0404 Aboriginal Counselling Services Association of Alberta Family Justice Services - Family Mediation .. 780-427-8329 Circle of Safety ...... 780-448-0378 Maintenance Enforcement Program ...... 780-422-5555 City of Edmonton Community Services Law Society of Alberta - Lawyer Referral Service 1-800-661-9003 Assessment and Short-Term Counselling ..... 780-496-4777 Legal Aid Alberta - Legal Services Centre ...... 1-866-845-3425 (individual counselling and various groups for women who have Student Legal Services of Edmonton ...... 780-492-2226 experienced abuse; childcare available; no cost) Counselling (* no cost) Edmonton Family Violence Centre Catholic Social Services ...... 780-420-1970 Changing Ways / Partner Outreach ...... 780-439-4635 City of Edmonton Community Services (group for adults who are/have been abusive to their intimate *Assessment and Short-Term Counselling ... 780-496-4777 partners and want to change; also provides info. and referral to Cornerstone Counselling Centre (faith-based) ...... 780-482-6215 current and former partners of those attending Changing Ways) The Family Centre ...... 780-424-6103 Edmonton John Howard Society Jewish Family Services Edmonton ...... 780-454-1194 Family Violence Prevention Centre ...... 780-423-1635 Psychologists’ Association of Alberta Government of Alberta - Family Violence Info Line...... 310-1818 Psychologist Referral Service ...... 780-428-TALK (8255) Islamic Family and Social Services Association - Serenity Group *The Salvation Army (faith-based) ...... 780-424-9222 (translation/transportation/childcare available) .... 780-462-0772 University of Alberta - Faculty of Education Legal Aid Alberta Clinical Services (September-April) ...... 780-492-3746 Emergency Protection Order Program ...... 1-866-845-3425 Momentum Walk – In Counselling ...... 780-757-0900 Lurana Shelter (women with/without children; 24/7) ..... 780-424-5875 YWCA of Edmonton ...... 780-970-6501 Multicultural Women and Seniors Services ...... 780-465-2992 Relationship / Support The TODAY Family Violence Help Centre ...... 780-455-6880 Alberta Caregivers Association ...... 780-453-5088 WIN House (women with/without children; 24/7) ...... 780-479-0058 Dial 2-1-1 within Edmonton for more information or if you cannot find the particular service you are looking for. If 211 is not yet available in your area call 780-482-INFO (4636). Inclusion of an agency or service on this list does not constitute an endorsement by 211.

300, 10010 105 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 1C4 Tel: 780.414.6300 Fax: 780.482.7498 211 Alberta – Edmonton and Area is a program of

Resources for Youth and Young Adults November 2015 Visit www.edmonton.cmha.ca to obtain a new copy if more than 6 months old.

Life Skills / Education / Employment Basic Needs / Financial (also see Basic Needs list) Bredin Centre for Learning ...... 780-425-3730 Edmonton’s Food Bank ...... 780-425-4190 City of Edmonton Community Services Government of Alberta Leaders in Training ...... 780-944-7421 Alberta Supports Centre (info. line) ...... 780-644-9992 (13-17yrs; life skills and leadership; May-August) Income Support Contact Centre (24/7) ...... 780-644-5135 Edmonton Public Schools ...... 780-429-8000 Money Mentors ...... 1-888-294-0076 Alternate High School Completion Youth Empowerment & Support Services (YESS) Centre High (17-20yrs) ...... 780-425-6753 Nexus (15-24yrs) ...... 780-468-7070 Learning Store (16-19yrs) ...... 780-437-8119 Crisis (call 911 if in immediate danger) Transition Support Program (17-20yrs) ...... 780-953-9790 Alberta Health Services (AHS) Elizabeth Fry Society of Edmonton Children’s Mental Health - Crisis Line ...... 780-427-4491 Girls Empowered and Strong (13-17yrs) ...... 780-784-2202 (telephone support; not 24/7) Government of Alberta Mental Health Mobile Response Team ...... 780-427-4491 Alberta Learning Information Service (ALIS) Single Session Therapy (12-17yrs; walk-in) .. 780-342-2710 (career/education/employment info) .....www.alis.alberta.ca Canadian Mental Health Association – Edmonton Region Career Information Hotline...... 780-422-4266 Distress Line (24/7) ...... 780-482-HELP (4357) Student Aid Alberta Service Centre ...... 1-855-606-2096 Online Crisis Chat ...... www.crisissupportcentre.com YMCA - Bridging the Gap (employment; 15-30yrs) . 780-429-9622 Child Abuse Hotline (24/7) ...... 1-800-387-5437 YOUCAN Youth Services Kids Help Phone (24/7; 5-20yrs) ...... 1-800-668-6868 Verto Project (employment; 17-22yrs) ...... 780-444-3348 Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (24/7) ...... 780-423-4121 For local employment offices ...... 211 Health / Pregnancy / Sexuality Recreation Alberta Health Services (AHS) Boys and Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters ...... 780-424-8181 Adolescent Pregnancy Clinic (under 20yrs) .. 780-735-6892 City of Edmonton Community Services ...... 311 Birth Control Centre (pro-choice) ...... 780-735-0010 Leisure Access Program...... 780-496-4918 Eating Disorder Program ...... 780-407-6114 Edmonton Sport Council (sport referrals) ...... 780-497-7678 Health Link Alberta (24/7) ...... 811 KidSport (funding; under 18yrs) ...... 1-888-914-5437 Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous ...... 780-443-6077 Sport Central Association (no cost equipment) ...... 780-477-1166 Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services ... 780-492-0772 YMCA of Northern Alberta - Jumpstart (5-18yrs) .... 780-429-9622 Compass Centre for Sexual Wellness (pro-choice) . 780-423-3737 Counselling (* no cost) Elizabeth Fry Society of Edmonton Catholic Social Services ...... 780-420-1970 Sexually Transmitted Infections Testing...... 780-784-2205 City of Edmonton Community Services (women only, inclusive to trans women) *Assessment and Short-Term Counselling ... 780-496-4777 Pride Centre of Edmonton Cornerstone Counselling Centre (faith-based) ...... 780-482-6215 Drop-In Community Centre ...... 780-488-3234 The Family Centre ...... 780-424-6103 Woman’s Health Options Jewish Family Services Edmonton ...... 780-454-1194 (pro-choice; abortion services) ...... 780-484-1124 Psychologists’ Association of Alberta (referrals) ..... 780-428-8255 Support Starfish Family Resources Society ...... 780-448-1180 Boys and Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters...... 780-424-8181 (support for youth grieving a death, separation, or divorce) Kids On Track Association ...... 780-481-2942 YWCA of Edmonton ...... 780-970-6501 Mill Woods Family Resource Centre ...... 780-413-4521 Substance Abuse / Addictions Old Strathcona Youth Society (14-24yrs) ...... 780-496-5947 Al-Anon Family Groups (including Alateen) ...... 1-888-322-6902 Terra Centre for Teen Parents ...... 780-428-3772 Alberta Health Services - Addiction Services (FKA: AADAC) Youth Empowerment & Support Services (YESS) ... 780-468-7070 Adult Counselling ...... 780-427-2736 YMCA - Youth Transitions Program (13-19yrs) ...... 780-429-9622 Youth Counselling (12-18yrs) ...... 780-422-7383 Youth and Young Adults At Risk (see Resources for Youth and Young Adults At Risk) Dial 2-1-1 within Edmonton for more information or if you cannot find the particular service you are looking for. If 211 is not yet available in your area call 780-482-INFO (4636). Inclusion of an agency or service on this list does not constitute an endorsement by 211.

300, 10010 105 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 1C4 Tel: 780.414.6300 Fax: 780.482.7498 211 Alberta – Edmonton and Area is a program of

Resources for Youth and Young Adults at Risk November 2015

Visit www.edmonton.cmha.ca to obtain a new copy if more than 6 months old.

Life Skills / Education / Employment Accommodation / Basic Needs (also see Basic Needs list) Action For Healthy Communities Boyle Street Community Services Youth Skills, Youth Jobs (15-30yrs) ...... 780-944-4687 Housing Support (chronically homeless) ...... 780-424-4106 Boyle Street Education Centre (Charter School) ..... 780-428-1420 E4C - Women’s Emergency Accommodation Centre DECSA - Transitions ...... 780-474-2500 (WEAC; 18+yrs) ...... 780-423-5302 (individuals transitioning from prostitution; 18+yrs) Inner City Youth Housing Project (14-17yrs) .. 780-479-7075 E4C - Kids in the Hall Training (16-24yrs) ...... 780-619-5502 Income Support Contact Centre (24/7) ...... 780-644-5135 Edmonton John Howard Society Hope Mission - Youth Shelter (16-24yrs) ...... 780-422-2018 REE*START (15-22yrs) ...... 780-428-7590 Herb Jamieson Centre (men; 18-60yrs) ...... 780-429-3470 Elizabeth Fry Society of Edmonton YESS - Nexus (shelter; 15-24yrs) ...... 780-468-7070 Girls Empowered and Strong (13-17yrs) ...... 780-784-2202 Harm Reduction / Health Promotion Youth Empowerment & Support Services (YESS) AHS - Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Clinic ...... 811 Graham’s Place (15-24yrs) ...... 780-468-7070 Boyle McCauley Health Centre (inner city) ...... 780-422-7333 YMCA - Bridging the Gap (employment; 15-30yrs) .... 780-429-9622 Elizabeth Fry Society of Edmonton - STI Testing .... 780-784-2205 YWCA - GirlSpace (11-15yrs) ...... 780-423-9922 x237 (women only, inclusive to trans women) Crisis (call 911 if in immediate danger) HIV Edmonton ...... 780-488-5742 Alberta Health Services (AHS) - Mental Health Streetworks Needle Exchange ...... call 211 for locations Community Urgent Services and Stabilization Team Substance Abuse / Addictions (FKA: Adult Crisis Response Team; 24/7) ...... 780-342-7777 Alberta Health Services - Addiction Services (FKA: AADAC) Children’s Mental Health - Crisis Line ...... 780-427-4491 Addiction Recovery Centre (detox; 18+yrs) ..... 780-427-4291 Single Session Therapy (12-17yrs; walk-in) ... 780-342-2710 Adult Counselling ...... 780-427-2736 Catholic Social Services Protection of Children Abusing Drugs ...... 1-866-332-2322 Safe House (24/7; 14-19yrs) ...... 780-474-9938 (PChAD; under 18yrs) Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Youth Counselling (12-18yrs) ...... 780-422-7383 Distress Line (24/7) ...... 780-482-HELP (4357) Legal / Advocacy Online Crisis Chat ...... www.edmonton.cmha.ca Elizabeth Fry Society of Edmonton - Courtworks..... 780-422-4775 Child Abuse Hotline (24/7) ...... 1-800-387-5437 Government of Alberta Kids Help Phone (24/7; 5-20yrs) ...... 1-800-668-6868 Child and Youth Advocate (CFSA status) ...... 780-422-6056 Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (24/7) ...... 780-423-4121 Youth Attendance Centre ...... 780-422-1101 Prostitution Legal Aid Alberta ...... 1-866-845-3425 Catholic Social Services - Safe House (14-19yrs) .... 780-474-9938 Youth Criminal Defence Office (12-18yrs) ...... 780-422-8383 Centre to End All Sexual Exploitation (CEASE) ...... 780-471-6137 Native Counselling Services of Alberta Child and Family Services Authority (CFSA) Youth Courtwork (Aboriginal; under 18yrs) ...... 780-423-2141 Protection of Sexually Exploited Children Community Supports (PSECA; 24/7) ...... 1-800-387-5437 Boyle Street Community Services - Outreach ...... 780-424-4106 E4C - Crossroads House (safe house; outreach) ...... 780-474-7547 Boys and Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters...... 780-424-8181 Kindred House (women/transgender; 18+yrs) ...... 780-424-4091 Crystal Kids ...... 780-479-5753 Pregnancy / Sexual Health Edmonton Police Service Alberta Health Services (AHS) Drug and Gang Enforcement Unit ... 780-414-GANG (4264) Adolescent Pregnancy Clinic (under 20yrs) .... 780-735-6892 Victim Services Units ...... call 211 for local unit Birth Control Centre (STI and HIV testing) ...... 780-735-0010 iHuman Youth Society ...... 780-421-8811 Health for Two (prenatal; low income) ...... 811 Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services Compass Centre for Sexual Wellness (pro-choice) .. 780-423-3737 Family Resilience Project ...... 780-492-0772 Pride Centre of Edmonton ...... 780-488-3234 Old Strathcona Youth Society (14-24yrs) ...... 780-496-5947 Terra Centre for Teen Parents ...... 780-428-3772 Uncles & Aunts at Large Society ...... 780-452-5791 Woman’s Health Options (pro-choice; abortion services) 780-484-1124 YMCA - Youth Transitions Program (13-19yrs) ...... 780-429-9622 Dial 2-1-1 within Edmonton for more information or if you cannot find the particular service you are looking for. If 211 is not yet available in your area call 780-482-INFO (4636). Inclusion of an agency or service on this list does not constitute an endorsement by 211.

300, 10010 105 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 1C4 Tel: 780.414.6300 Fax: 780.482.7498 211 Alberta – Edmonton and Area is a program of