Heartof the Peace welcome to FAIRVIEW about fairview & welcome! area

• Originally settled by explorers and fur traders who came up the Peace River. Peace Country residents pride • The Peace Country produces canola, oats, peas, themselves on being self-reliant and hardy folk. They barley as well as honey and cattle ranching. It also will go out of their way to help a neighbor out accounts for 14% of Canada’s bison herd. Other • Fairview & area residents love their local hockey team - industries include oil & gas and forestry The Fairview Flyers. Come out for a game at the Fairplex • Fairview & area residents love music and boast Arena and cheer them on numerous music festivals each year. The most • Residents love outdoor activities. From sports to popular music is folk, country, Celtic, bluegrass and swimming, kayaking, canoeing, horseback riding, gospel boating, biking, skiing, running, walking, golfing, • Fairview & area has a vibrant arts community – the camping, quadding, skidooing, hunting, fishing, Fairview Fine Arts Centre as well as homemade gardening, barbecuing or just sitting around a campfire crafts and natural products, which are featured with good friends and family with homegrown local food and goodies at the Fairview Farmers’ Market, held at the Legion most Wednesdays WWW.FAIRVIEW.CA Heartof the So sit back and enjoy a slower pace of life with fresh air and beautiful Peace natural scenery. Pick up a new hobby or activity and before you know it, Fairview will feel like home. GET CONNECTED

WEBSITES www.fairview.ca - Fairview community information, resources, events calendar www.heartofthepeace.com - business development POSTER BOARDS AROUND TOWN resources Numerous organizations put up their event posters www.fairviewfcss.com - social support resources in and they are located at the Mall on Main, Canada Fairview & area Post Office, Freson Bros. Fairview, Rexall, Guardian – www.fairviewchamber.com - Fairview business Becher Pharmacy, and many other locations directory EVENTS FOR THE 55+ CROWD APPS Check out the FCSS Corner monthly column, the last Fairview Town PULSE - available on Google Play or the Wed. of the month for the next month or first Wed. of APP Store current month in the Fairview Post SOCIAL MEDIA EVENTS FOR YOUR PRESCHOOLER Facebook @ Town of Fairview Check out the General Preschool Calendar included Facebook @ Municipal District of Fairview No 136 in this booklet LOCAL PAPER SPORT & COMMUNITY GROUP CONTACT Fairview Post - at most retail outlets in Fairview INFORMATION FAIRVIEW NEWSLETTER “TALK OF THE TOWN” Check out the In & Around Fairview publication, When you sign up for utilities in Fairview included in the Newcomer welcome bags, and at most retail outlets in Fairview WWW.FAIRVIEW.CA Heartof the Peace WELCOME & ENJOY YOUR STAY! phone numbers

Ambulance /Fire/Police...... 911 Health Link ...... 811 Local RCMP ...... 780 835 4031 Doctor...... ______Fish and Wildlife ...... 780 835 2737 Dentist...... ______Poison Centre ...... 1 800 332 1414 Child’s World Day Care ...... 780 835 2102 Hospital ...... 780 835 6100 Canada Post ...... 780 835 2855 Hospital Social Worker ...... 780 835 6112 Freson Bros...... 780 835 2716 Homecare ...... 780 835 4951 Hello Cab & Delivery ...... 780 834 6787 Long Term Care ...... 780 835 6160 or 6170 Northern Express Bus ...... 780 926 0808 Fairview Ladies Auxiliary ...... 780 835 4524 Crossroads 24 hr. crisis line Fairview Medical Clinic ...... 780 835 4255 ...... 780 835 2120/ 1877 835 2120 Rexall ...... 780 835 4383 Ministerial Association ...... 780 835 3001 Guardian– Becher ...... 780 835 4078 AHS Addictions ...... 780 624 6193 Pharmasave ...... 780 835 3485 Mental Health 24 hr. Help Line...... 1 877 303 2642 FY i Doctors ...... 780 835 3555 Mental Health ...... 780 624 6151 Golden Age Centre ...... 780 835 4397 Suicide Prevention Help Line ...... 1 800 Suicide (784 2433) Harvest Lodge ...... 780 835 2862 Alberta Supports ...... 1 877 644 9992 Garrison Manor ...... 780 835 4194 Alberta Works ...... 780 624 6135 North Peace Housing ...... 780 624 2055 EE Oliver School ...... 780 835 2225 Fairview ...... 780 835 5461 STM School ...... 780 835 2245 MD of Fairview #136 ...... 780 835 4903 Fairview High School ...... 780 835 5421 Fairview Regional Aquatic Centre ...... 780 835 2812 Fairview Public library ...... 780 835 2613 GPRC College ...... 780 835 6600 Fine Arts Centre ...... 780 835 2697 Fairview Registries ...... 780 835 5707 FCSS ...... 780 835 5471 WWW.FAIRVIEW.CA Heartof the Peace FCSS FUN FACTS

Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) is a resource referral service, it helps connect people to government programs and local resources.

FCSS funds or runs over 17 programs in Fairview including:

• Family School Liaison • Ignite Youth • Mommy & Me • Inclusive Arts • Bonding with Baby • Newcomer Welcome Bags • Disaster Emergency Social Services • Snow Angels • Canada Revenue Volunteer Income Tax Program • Summer Program Sign Up • Programs & Services Fair • Volunteer Week • Seniors Week • Family & Community Resource Centre • FCSS Corner • Seniors Community Kitchen

In 2018 FCSS programs had 33,758 client contacts.

Phone: 780.835.5471 Location: Room #126 Like Us on Fax: 780.835.5443 Provincial Building The Town of Fairview Facebook Page Email: [email protected] 10209 109 Street or check our website for upcoming events! website: www.fairviewfcss.com Fairview, Alberta FCSS CORNER

FAMILY & community support services program spotlight DID YOU KNOW... 55+ CROWD SOCIAL OUTINGS • Check out www.fairview.ca/eventscalendar - • That FCSS = Preventative Social Services monthly events in Fairview • A cost-benefit analysis of a Preschool Program, • Fit & 50 + Aqua Size - Mon., Wed., Fri. - 11:00am- showed a return of $16.14 per dollar invested in noon - Fairview Aquatic Centre 780 835 2812 preventative social programs Check monthly calendar • Birthday Party - First Monday of the month 2:00pm • “By age 40, the children who participated in - Golden Age Centre 780 835 5922 the preschool program as 3 and 4 year olds had • Bowling - Wednesday 1 :00pm - Unchaga Bowling significantly fewer arrests for violent crime, drug Lanes 780 835 2695 felonies, and violent misdemeanors and served fewer • Stirling Curling- Tuesday 10:00am - November months in prison compared to nonparticipants, through March - Curling Rink 780 835 2828 (Schweinhart et al., 2005).” • Shuffle Board & Cards - Tuesday 1:00pm - Golden Age Centre 780 835 5922 • Fairview FCSS has provided grant funds to numerous • Kaiser - Fourth Sunday of the month 7:00pm - programs in Fairview for nearly 30 years, and many Golden Age Centre 780 835 5922 community organizations got their start with funds • Whist -Second Wednesday of the month 7:00pm - or supplies or support from FCSS Golden Age Centre 780 835 5922 • For the past 4 years, FCSS has granted out over • Pot Luck Supper - Third Wednesday of the month $100,000 of its annual budget to important programs 5:30pm, music to follow - Golden Age Centre 780 in our community such as, the Family & School Liaison 835 5922 program at EE Oliver and STM schools, The Ignite • Inclusive Arts - get assistance with memberships & Youth Centre, The Fairview Fine Arts Inclusive Arts course fees at the Fairview Fine Arts Centre 780 835 program, The Mommy & Me -Moms Day out events, 2697 the Seniors Community Kitchen, Bonding with Baby, • Community Kitchen for Seniors - Call for dates Newcomer Welcome Bags and FCSS Corner and times 780 835 3859 fairview general preschool calendar

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Fairview Fairview Library Rhyme Fairview (FRAC) (FRAC) (FRAC) Developmental Playschool Time on Playschool Family/Public Family/Public Family/Public Playgroup 9am-11am Momma’s Lap 9am-11am Swim Swim Swim 10am-12pm 1pm-3pm 11am 1pm-3pm Check monthly Check monthly Check monthly 6 mo.-2 years calendar calendar calendar Peace Parent Link Library Time Peace Parent Link Baby’s Day Out for Tots Fairview Regional Music & More 10am-11:30am Tuesday 11am Aquatic Centre 10am-11:30am 3-5 years (FRAC) Mommy & Me Peace Parent Link Family/Public 4th Thursday of **Important Notice** Drop-In Gymnastics Swim Month 1pm-4pm 1pm-2pm Check monthly Mom’s Day Out 4-5 years calendar Program times, dates and details are - Various subject to change without notice. For Jr. Gym (FRAC) up to date information on the pool and 2pm-3pm Family/Public other programs please contact programs 2-3 years Swim directly, contact info below. Check monthly calendar

PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION Fairview Regional Aquatic Centre...... 780.835.2812 Gymnastics/Mommy & Me...... 780.835.9554 Fairview Developmental Playgroup...... Facebook Fairview Public Library...... 780.835.2613 Fairview Playschool...... 780.835.5742 Peace Parent Link...... 780.618.7829 SENIORS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE One application to access the following programs: • Alberta Seniors Benefit • Dental Assistance for Seniors • Optical Assistance for Seniors • Education Property Tax Assistance for Seniors RETIRING SOON? • Special Needs Assistance for Seniors Contact: Alberta Supports Contact Centre 1-877-644-9992 | www.health.alberta.ca

Get Government form assistance at the Fairview FCSS ALBERTA BLUE CROSS COVERAGE FOR SENIORS Family & Community Resource Centre 780.835.5471. (prescription medications) Provide proof of age. A Proof of Age Declaration FEDERAL GOVERNMENT form is included in the Seniors Financial Assistance Apply at least six months before your 65th birthday application package. • Old Age Security (OAS) (Provide a copy of ONE of the following: • Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) Birth Certificate, Passport, Canada Entry Document, • Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Old Age Entitlement Letter, or Baptismal Certificate.) Contact: Service Canada 1-800-277-9914 Contact: Alberta Blue Cross 1-800-661-6995 www.servicecanada.gc.ca www.ab.bluecross.ca

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT You may mail the Proof of Age Declaration to the You should receive a Seniors Financial Assistance address on the form, or provide your proof of age application package in the mail three months before to select registry agents across Alberta. For a list your 65th birthday. If you do not, call the Alberta of registries or to print a Proof of Age Declaration. Supports Contact Centre at 1-877-644-9992. Contact: Alberta Health 780-427-1432 peace country social services directory peace country social services directory crisis/help lines & team If someone is at immediate risk and you need help, call the RCMP at 911.

Ambulance/Fire/Police...... 911 HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Disease Addictions Help Line...... 1.866.332.2322 Information...... 1.800.772.2437 Alberta Supports...... 1.877.644 9992 Answered by a nurse Monday-Friday during business Alberta Health Services Addictions hours - otherwise, recorded information is provided. Help Line...... 1.866.332.2322 Kids Help Phone (up to age 20)...... 1.800.668.6868 For anyone with concerns about alcohol, drug, LGBTQ (Gay & Lesbian)...... 1.800.688.4765 gambling or tobacco problems. Mental Health Help Line...... 1.877.303.2642 Bullying Line...... 1.888.456.2323 Information and referral. Information on bullying prevention and intervention Mental Health Help Desk...... 1.800.779.5057 (mostly workplace) Native Youth Crisis Hotline...... 1.877.209.1266 Child Abuse Hotline...... 1.800.387.5437 Peace Country Sexual Assault Distress Line...... 1.877.321.2747 Help Line...... 1.888.37PEACE (1.888.377.3223) Family Violence Info Line...... 310.1818 or...... 780.539.6692 First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Protection for Persons in Care Help Line...... 1.855.242.3310 Hotline...... 1.888.357.9339 To connect First Nations and Inuit young people and PACT Team adults experiencing distress with experienced crisis Mobile crisis response team to assess & stabilize intervention counselors. Services available in English mental health crises. Rotating shifts. and French, and if requested – Cree, Ojibway and Contact through 911 Inuktitut. Suicide Prevention Help Line...... 1.800.784.2433 Fairview Crossroads...... 780.835.2120 Support Network Crisis Suicide Line....1.800.232.7288 or...... 1.877.835.2120 Safe Home 24 Hour Crisis Line...... 1.888.926.0301 Help for people in distress or concerned about a friend/family member with any kind of problem. Health Link...... 811 Advice and information provided by trained registered nurses. peace country social services directory support & counseling Also see Drugs/Alcohol/Gambling.

ALBERTA HEALTH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN The Breakfast Club...... 780.539.7142 FAIRVIEW E-mail: ...... [email protected] Text: 780.402.1579 Child and Youth Services, Adult Short-Term Free weekend retreats for teens (13-17) & one to two Services, Mental Health Promotion day workshops for preteens (grades 4-6) who want to Walk-In Thursdays 1-3pm - first come first served, only 3 learn new ways of dealing with problems, make new appointments available...... 780 624 6151 friends, and have some fun. Helps with problems such or toll free...... 1 877 823 6433 as conflict with family or friends, school issues, stress, AHS ADDICTIONS SERVICES IN FAIRVIEW low self-esteem or emotional struggles. Anybody can Outpatients Treatment Services Tues./Fri. make a referral to the Breakfast Club, including teens, ...... 780 624 6193 parents/guardians, coaches, teachers, agencies, etc. GRANDE PRAIRIE & BEAVERLODGE ADDICTIONS Burden Bearers...... 780.539.5225 AND MENTAL HEALTH Individual, family, marriage and group counseling In Person Aberdeen Centre - 9am to 4 pm, Mon. to Fri. based on Biblical principles, available regardless of Closed noon to 1pm. 9728-101 Ave., Grande Prairie, AB ability to pay. By Phone 7 days a week - 9am to 7pm...... 587.259.5513 Catholic Family Services...... 780.532.9381 Other Locations Personal, couple, group or family counseling (sliding Grande Cache...... 780.827.4998 scale fee). Nondenominational. Parenting groups and Valleyview...... 780.524.5096 parenting through divorce group. Fox Creek...... 780.622.5106 Critical Resources & Suicide Prevention Services for the treatment of mental health or ...... 780 538 5438 substance abuse problems. Tell them if it is urgent Eating Disorders (e.g., suicide risk). They can connect you to counseling, If you are in crisis, please contact the Mental Health treatment, groups, etc. ICAT Team at 587.259.5513 or go to your nearest Better Choices, Better Health Workshops Emergency Room. For workshops on eating ...... 1.877.349.5711 disorders and body image, contact the Public An Alberta Health Services group for people living with Health Centre at 1.800.732.8981 & ask to chronic disease, including mental health issues – can speak with a Nutrition Program Dietitian. be diagnosed or undiagnosed. A six week, structured group. Call for more information or to register. peace country social services directory support & counseling Also see Drugs/Alcohol/Gambling.

Fairview & Area Palliative Care Society Odyssey House Support Groups ...... 780.835.4951 for Women, Outreach...... 780.532.2672 Compassionate Friends of Canada...... 1.866.823.0141 24 hour line. Call for address. Canadian Cancer Society...... 780.437.8424 Assisting women to gain power and control for Good Grief Community...... 780.830.7742 independence in their lives. Self-Esteem Group and Lions Learning Centre, 9625 Prairie Road, Grande Prairie Abuse Group – Open to the public. Call 780.538.1332 Free drop-in meetings, 3rd Wednesday of the month, for Outreach staff, who can meet with clients at various 7pm. locations and offer support. Grief Support Association/Circle of Life Some other Solutions Society for ...... 780.539.5432 Crisis Prevention...... 780.743.8605 Programs for children affected by loss. Suicide Bereavement...... 780.539.6680 Grande Cache Transition House...... 780.827.3776 Call the Suicide Prevention Resource Centre for Hope & Healing Through Grief information about support groups and events or for Suicide Survivors individual support. Assistance is available following ...... 780.624.6151 suicide or an attempt for families, groups, workplaces, Men’s Support Group...... 780.539.6680 etc. (postvention, survivor support). Suicide Prevention Resource Centre Women’s Support Group...... 780.539.6692 #200, 10014 99 Street, Grande Prairie (Nordic Court - PACE, 10031 103 Avenue, Grande Prairie use front door buzzer to access building). Free, drop-in, every Tuesday, 6:30-8:30pm A no-charge, drop-in group with a facilitator, for men Open to all women. who have had losses (relationship, divorce, death, financial/employment). Wednesdays, 7pm. Northwest Peace Community Adult Learning Council...... 780 835 6618 Healing the Bereaved Soul. peace country social services directory

PACE Sexual Assault Centre...... 780.539.6692 Information and support for individuals who have been hospitals & health centres sexually abused or assaulted. RCMP...... Call 911 or your local detachment Fairview...... 780.835.6100 Fairview...... 780.835.4031 Beaverlodge...... 780.354.2136 Will respond to life-threatening or criminal emergencies. Central Peace (Spirit River)...... 780.864.3993 VICTIMS SERVICES Fox Creek...... 780.622.3545 Fairview...... 780.835.4557 Grande Cache...... 780.827.3701 Grande Prairie...... 780.830.5755 Valleyview...... 780.524.3356 Beaverlodge...... 780.354.2955 Queen Elizabeth II (Grande Prairie)...... 780.538.7100* ...... 780.354.2349 (Direct Cell) *Medical and psychiatric help for people in crisis Grande Cache...... 780.827.3440 Valleyview...... 780.524.3184 abuse, violence & crime Fox Creek...... 780.622.3580 Support and referral for victims of crime and trauma. Contact through the RCMP in other areas. Child & Family Services Fairview...... 780.835.7191 WOMEN’S SHELTERS Grande Prairie (24 Hrs.)...... 780.538.5159 Fairview Crossroads (24 Hrs.)...... 780.835.2120 Grande Cache...... 780.827.2245 North Peace Society for the Prevention of Valleyview...... 780.524.4106 Domestic Violence ...... 780.624.8235 or 780.618.8637 Fox Creek...... 780.538.5159 Call for information on sessions and locations. Stepping Free call through RITE Line...... 310.0000 Up Program Happily-Ever-After. A three-part program Child Abuse Hotline (no charge)...... 1.800.387.5437 that aims to prevent domestic violence by improving or...... 1.800.638.0715 relationship skills, individuals can self-refer. To report or get help for child abuse, neglect, or safety YOUTH INTERVENTION PROGRAM concerns. Provides parents and youth referrals to programs/ John Howard Society...... 780.532.0373 services for individuals experiencing behaviors that Domestic violence programming for men & women. may cause them to come in contact with Education & support services. Tabano Youth Centre. the RCMP (substance abuse, running away, Communication & parenting in/after separation. behaviour issues, bullying, etc.). Odyssey House Grande Prairie (24 Hrs.).....780.532.2672 City on 99th 9910 99 Ave. Grande Prairie Grande Cache Transition House...... 780.827.3776 780-830-7094 Shelter and support for women with or without 8:30am-4:30pm Mon.-Fri. children. (flexible appointments.) peace country social services directory

drugs, alcohol, gaming birth control, sti, pregnancy & sexuality Alberta Health Services Addictions - Northern Addictions Centre...... 780.538.5210 Gay & Lesbian Association 11333 106 Street, Grande Prairie of the Peace (GALAP)...... 780.513.1990 Detox and residential treatment programs for problems HEALTH UNITS with alcohol, drugs, or gambling. Information on Fairview...... 780.835.6100 support groups such as AA, NA, GA, and Alanon. Grande Cache...... 780.827.3504 ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES ADDICTIONS Fox Creek...... 780.622.3730 AHS Addictions Fairview Grande Prairie...... 780.513.7500 (through Peace River)...... 780.624.6193 Valleyview...... 780.524.3338 (free call through RITE Line) ...... 310.0000 Spirit River...... 780.864.3063 Outpatients treatment services - Tues./Fri. HIV North Society...... 780.538.3388 Grande Prairie Area Office...... 587.259.5513 Facts about HIV/AIDS and prevention. Needle (first point of contact, i.e. call them about all services) exchange, testing, referrals, and library. Aberdeen Centre, 3rd Floor, 9728 101 Ave., Grande Pregnant & Parenting Prairie. Services include individual, family, and group Teens (Society for)...... 780.538.3854 counseling, evening support groups, presentations, If you a teenager who is pregnant or parenting, they and resource information as well as youth stabilization can help. Includes dads’ group for teens/young men. and detoxification. Free of charge for Albertans. Pride Centre of Edmonton...... 780.488.3234 AHS Addictions Grande Cache...... 780.827.3430 Offers a wide range of programs such as support Individual, group & family counseling, information, etc. groups, social events, and educational seminars to help Free of charge for Albertans. improve the social, mental, and physical health of the AHS Addiction Helpline...... 1.866.332.2322 LGBTQ community. 24 hours/7 days a week. For anyone with concerns STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) about alcohol, drug or gambling problems. Information...... 1.800.772.2437 Canadian Mental Health Association Mobile BIRTH CONTROL, TESTING, ETC. Addiction Outreach Worker...... 780.933.2224 Call your health unit, doctor, or, in Grande Prairie, call MITAA...... 780.524.2909 (Based in Valleyview) GPRC College Clinic...... 780.814.5800 Alcohol/addictions program. Free of charge for PCN After-Hours Clinic...... 780.357.5520 Albertans. for hours. Northern FASD ...... 780.835.2544 peace country social services directory

drop-in & community centres Native Counseling Services of Alberta...... 780.532.9359 Cool Aid Society...... 780.532.9004 Provides holistic programs to assist Aboriginal people ...... 780.357.9354 in Youth, Family and Criminal Court to ensure they Hillside Centre South Side Centre understand their rights and responsibilities and to 9667 Hillcrest Drive, Grande Prairie provide counseling, support and referral. 9645 Prairie Road, Grande Prairie Drop-in programs for youth in grades 1 -12. housing, shelter, supports Friendship Centre...... 780.539.7514 10105 97 Avenue, Grande Prairie Accredited Supportive Child and youth programs, help, referrals. Living Services...... 780.539.0433 Golden Age Centre...... 780.532.5818 Grande Prairie homelessness support. 10222 101 Avenue, Grande Prairie Rotary House Offers activities for seniors - quilting bees, cribbage (formerly Wapiti Community Dorm)...... 780.539.6777 tournaments, scrabble games, pool, and drop-in. 97A Street near Montrose Avenue, Grande Prairie Salvation Army Food Bank Short-term housing for men, women and families. & Community Centre...... 780.532.3720 WOMEN’S SHELTERS 9615 102 Street, Grande Prairie Fairview Crossroads (24 Hrs.)...... 780.835.2120 Provides basic needs in emergencies. Odyssey House Grande Prairie (24 Hrs.).... 780.532.2672 Grande Cache Transition House...... 780.827.3776 legal help Shelter and support for women with or without children. Some offer support for men as well Grande Prairie Legal Guidance...... 780-882-0036 (telephone or off-site). Free legal guidance to low-income individuals who do Youth Emergency Shelter not qualify for Legal Aid. - Sunrise House...... 780.539.3287 Legal Aid...... 1-866-845-3425 9309 109 Avenue, Grande Prairie. Help in dealing with the law. peace country social services directory

other services FCSS (Family and Community Support Services) Fairview...... 780.835.5471 ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS Berwyn...... 780.338.3801 Bridge Network School Grande Prairie..... 780.539.0950 Central Peace (Spirit River)...... 780.864.3500 Peace Academy of Virtual Education...... 780.864.3741 Grimshaw...... 780.332.4788 Tabono Centre Grande Prairie...... 780.814.8148 Beaverlodge...... 780.354.2204 STAR (Student at Risk) Beaverlodge...... 780.354.8613 City of Grande Prairie...... 780.538.0380 The Learning Store Fairview & Area...... 780.835.3800 County of Grande Prairie...... 780.532.9722 Gateway Outreach Valleyview...... 780.524.5508 Hythe...... 780.356.2000 The Learning Connection Grande Cache...... 780.827.4336 Grande Cache...... 780.827.5228 Fox Creek...... 780.622.3758 St. John Bosco Outreach School Sexsmith...... 780.568.4345 Grande Prairie...... 780.532.3013 Wembley...... 780.766.2269 COMMUNITY/NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE Valleyview/Green View...... 780.524.7603 CENTRES Clairmont Wellington Resource Centre...... 780.567.2843 Fairview FCSS...... 780.835.5471 Home care, support, information, referral. Beaverlodge...... 780.354.4181 Metis Local 1990...... 780.538.9333 Fox Creek...... 780.622.3758 Effective Parenting and Teen Development programs. Grande Cache...... 780.827.2245 Money Mentors (formerly Credit Valleyview ...... 780.524.4106 Counseling Services of Alberta)...... 1.888.294.0076 Referrals, information, community programs & A not-for-profit, unbiased, consumer debt counseling workshops. service. Alberta Supports Contact Centre Poison and Drug Information (Formerly the Seniors’ Information Line) Services...... 1.800.332.1414 ...... 1.877.644.9992 If busy, call...... 403.670.1414 Monday to Friday 8:15am-4:30pm Seniors’ Outreach...... 780.539.6255 Note: The Information Line is busiest between 9:00am Information/one-stop services for seniors. and 3:30pm. For faster service, call outside these times. Closed statutory holidays. peace country social services directory financial assistance

Alberta Works...... 780.624.6135 WJS...... 780 624-1029 ext. 104 Income Support, Child Support Services and First Nations Health Consortium...... 1.844.558.8748 Employment Resource Centre. AISH Grande Prairie...... 780.833 4399 Alberta Supports...... 1.877.644.9992 GOVERNMENT Crossroads Resource Centre & Woman’s Shelter Alberta Aids to Daily Living...... 780.427.0731 and Food Bank...... 780.835.2120 Alberta Benefits...... 1.800.959.2809 Fairview & District Chamber of Commerce Alberta Blue Cross...... 1.800.661.6995 Career Resource Centre...... 780.835.5999 Alberta Health...... 780.427.1432 SUBSIDIZED HOUSING Alberta Supports...... 1.877.644.9992 North Peace Housing...... 780.835.2862 ...... Fax 780.422.5954 Garrison Manor, Harvest Lodge - Fairview Benefit Inquiries (CCB, GST/HST)...... 1.800.387.1193 Individual Tax Inquiries...... 1.800.959.8281 youth & children resources - fairview Service Canada (CPP, Old Age, GIS)...... 1.800.277.9914

Child’s World Day Care & Day Homes...... 780.835.2102 Child & Family Services & Foster Care..... 780.835.7191 Early Childhood Development Coalition...... 780.835.0580 Fairview Developmental Playgroup...... FACEBOOK Fairview Playschool...... 780.596.2831 Fairview Public Library...... 780.835.2613 Offers numerous programs for children and youth. Fairview & Area Learning Store...... 780.835.3800 Kidsport...... 780.835.2225 Healthy Families...... 780.523.6459 Peace Parent Link...... 780.624.0770 self care ideas SPIRITUAL SELF CARE IDEAS • Pray • Meditate • Make a list of things to be grateful for • Sing, listen to music • Join or go to church • Read uplifting books • Read poetry • Read about extraordinary people • Watch inspiring movies • Pay it forward • Do random acts of kindness for others • Practice forgiveness for yourself and others • Start volunteering for a worthy cause physical SELF CARE IDEAS • Go for a walk, gym, swim, yoga, stretching, biking • Join an exercise class/sport • Dance to your favorite music • Sleep, rest, get a massage • Have a bubble bath • Treat yourself to home spa treatments • Book a hair or spa treatment • Get a makeover • Drink water, cook your favorite foods, eat • Reduce clutter, go through your clothes, if it’s not flattering get rid of it • Clean, organize and beautify your home mental SELF CARE IDEAS • Get into a new book, game, puzzle, craft, emotional self care ideas artwork, scrapbook • Watch a comedy and have a good laugh • Start a journal /dream journal • Watch a touching movie and have a good cry • Write a letter to someone who bothers you • Have a vent session with a good friend and burn it • Join a new sport or hobby group to meet new people • Take an art class • Go to a dance/event/concert where you can • Start a new hobby meet new people • Learn a new language • Get a punching bag and punch it until you are • Take a continuing education class exhausted • Plan/ go on a trip • Make a picture of where you want to be in a year • Watch a new movie or show • Surround yourself with loved ones, tell them you • Learn how to use the computer/IPAD, I phone, love them & why • Play brain games, play cards/video games