“Other things may change us, but we start and end with the family.” –Anthony Brandt FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE
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LGBTQ2S+/Sexual and Gender Diversity Specific Resources This Family Resource Guide is meant to help families find the services and Pflag Canada www.pflagcanada.ca supports they may be looking for in their community. It covers the area of Service Alberta - Change of Name, Address or Sex www.alberta.ca/birth- the Northern Lakes Family Resource Network, which includes Athabasca, record-sex-amendment.aspx Lac La Biche, Caslan, Rochester, Boyle, Grassland, Plamondon, Calling Lake Trans Equality Society of Alberta www.tesaonline.org and the surrounding areas. Northern Lakes Family Resource Network: h ps://www.ualberta.ca/ismss/programs-and-services/fyrefly-in- Provincial FRN’s were selected in 2020. The NLFRN, as well as others prov- schools.html ince wide deliver high quality preven on and early interven on services h ps://ab.sogieduca on.org/links and supports for children aged 0 to 18. Northern Lakes FRN provides sup- ports to families with principle based prac ces that include Indigenous ex- perience, Preserve Family, Strength-based, Connec on, Collabora on, and Con nuous Improvement. The ‘hub’ of NLFRN is located at FCSS in Atha- basca. There are 5 ‘spokes’ associated with the NLFRN. 2 spokes are located at FCSS in Athabasca, they are the Family Centre and Family Wellness (Diversion), there is also a Family Wellness worker based in Lac La Biche. A Home Visita on spoke is part of the FRN provided by Healthy Families, Parenting has nothing to do with perfection. Perfection isn’t even the Healthy Futures to cover the en re NLFRN area. A fourth spoke is the Care- goal, not for us, not for our children. Learning together to live well in an giver Educa on program called “It Takes A Village” based out of FCSS Lac La imperfect world, loving each other despite or even because of our imper‐ Biche. The fi h spoke is Indigenous Paren ng program provided by the Lac fections, and growing as humans while we grow our little humans, those La Biche Canadian Native Friendship Centre. All programs/services offered are the goals of gentle parenting. So don’t ask yourself at the end of the by the FRN are FREE. day if you did everything right. Ask yourself what you learned and how well you loved, then grow from your answer. That is perfect parent‐ For more informa on or to register for any of the programs or services pro- ing. ~L.R. Knost vided by the Northern Lakes Family Resource Network. Call: 780-675-2623 (FCSS Athabasca) Email: [email protected]
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Indigenous Specific Resources CONTENTS Alberta Native Friendship Centres Association www.anfca.com About Northern Lakes Family Resource Network Center for Suicide Prevention (Indigenous Workshops) www.suicideinfo.ca
Indigenous Health www.albertahealthservices.ca/info/Page11949.aspx Family, Parenting, and Early Childhood Supports Indigenous Relations: Key Services www.alberta.ca/indigenous- relations.aspx Childcare, Daycare, and Preschool Programs Métis and Indigenous Children's Services Office Locations www.alberta.ca/ metis-and-indigenous-childrens-services-offices.aspx Schools K-12 Native Counselling Services of Alberta www.ncsa.ca Thunderbird Partnership Foundation www.thunderbirdpf.org Health and Wellness Metis Nation of Alberta Region 1 10104—102 Ave Lac La Biche; T0A 2C0 Doctor, Dental, and Optometric Offices 780-623-3039 h ps://albertame sregion1.com/ Our region encompasses the communi es of Lac La Biche, Athabasca, Fort McMurray, Counselling Fort Chipewyan, Fort MCKay, Conklin, and Anzac.
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FAMILY, PARENTING AND EARLY CHILDHOOD Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped 1-800-232-7215 Bullying Helpline 1-888-456-2323 SUPPORTS Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-387-5437 Family Community Support Services (FCSS) Child & Youth Advocate 1-800-661-3446 3598 – 48 Ave; Athabasca T9S 1T9 www.ocya.alberta.ca (780)675-2623 Child Care Subsidy 1-877-644-9992 https://athabascacounty.com/family-and-community-support-services/ Crisis Helpline 1-800-565-3801 The mission of FCSS Athabasca is to improve individual, family and community well- Community Resources https://www.ab.211.ca/ being by providing or supporting preventative programs and services. Along with the 2 Emergencies 911 NLFRN spokes Athabasca County FCSS also offers programs, services, information, and referrals through: Emergency Womens Shelters 1-866-331-3933 Seniors Advocate—provides information to seniors and their families about community https://acws.ca/shelters/ supports and government resources. Family School Liaison-helping youth find solutions for difficulties they are experiencing Family Violence Info Line 310-1818 with one-on-one counseling, group sessions, and referral services and/or information. Find Shelters https://www.alberta.ca/find-shelters.aspx Mentorship Program-Volunteer adult mentors meet with a grade 3 or 4 student at their Foodbanks Alberta 1-866-251-2326 school 1/week during the school year at lunch to eat, do a fun activity together, and talk. https://foodbanksalberta.ca/ Family Wellness (Diversion) The Family Wellness workers support clients in navigating Income Support 1-877-644-5135 the appropriate community services needed to meet their identified needs. Workers assist Mental Health Helpline 1-877-303-2642 families in identifying their natural supports, teach the skills required to maintain strong social networks and assist them in connecting to community groups and organizations that Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee 780-427-0017(adult) expand social resources. Workers provide flexible services to assist caregivers identify 780-427-2744(trustee) their strengths and set goals. Services are provided in the home, office or an alternate com- 24hr Emergency Income Support Contact Centre 1-866-644-5135 munity location depending on client choice. Services are provided in Athabasca, Lac La Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 Biche, Calling Lake, and surrounding areas. (NLFRN) Chat at KidsHelpPhone.ca Text 686868 Athabasca Family Centre provides an inviting and safe space for caregivers to interact with their children and other caregivers and children. Main centre is in Athabasca with outreach RCMP Emergencies 911 services to Boyle, Rochester and Grassland. Services include parent education programs, developmental screening and support groups for identified needs or challenges. Crimes Under $5000.00 h ps://ocre-sielc.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/alberta Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Athabasca-Family-Centre-243838946165300/ Athabasca 780-675-4252(Complaints) 780-675-5122(Administration) (NLFRN) 780-675-5077 Victim Services Strengthen a parent and Boyle 780-689-3622(Complaints) you strengthen a child. 780-689-4081(Administration) Lac La Biche 780-623-4380(Complaints) 780-404-2500(Administration) 4 37 780-623-7770 Victim Services
OTHER FAMILY SERVICES AND HELP LINES Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) 8702 91 Avenue, Lac La Biche. Lac La Biche County Community Access [email protected] 8702 91 Ave Box 1679 T: 780-623-6745 or 780-623-6819 Lac La Biche T0A 2C0 https://www.laclabichecounty.com/our-services/fcss-and-community- 780-623-6763 development [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/llbcountyFCSS/ Lac La Biche County’s FCSS and Community Development department focuses on social https://www.laclabichecounty.com/our-services/fcss-and-community- programs that enhance residents’ quality of life and wellbeing, encourage personal growth development/community-access-system-busing and strengthen the community. The department works alongside other local and regional affordable transportation within the hamlet of Lac La Biche. Call for information regard- organizations to build partnerships and further a sense of community belonging. ing service to outlying areas within Lac La Biche County. FCSS activities include grant programs, information and referral services (including assis- Area Food Banks tance for seniors), volunteer recognition and supports, community events, various courses Athabasca—Athabasca Good Samaritan Ministries Association and workshops, hosting interagency meetings, and much more. FCSS is here to help con- Parkview(Airport) Rd. Athabasca; T9S 2A8 nect social programs and services with the people who need them. Phone: 780-675-3557 Email: [email protected] It Takes A Village – A series of workshops covering various topics of interest to parents Lac La Biche—Waskaysoo Community Food Bank and caregivers. Workshops will take place in Lac La Biche (2/month for 9 months of the 10105 Churchill Dr. Lac La Biche; T0A 2C0 year). The topics will be varied and will help educate caregivers. (NLFRN) Phone: 780-623-3249 Email: [email protected] Community Programming and Services – Programs for children & youth, adults & fami- Boyle—Boyle Food Bank (open Tuesdays 11:00am—2:30pm) lies. Please refer to the Facebook page for up to date programming information, or call the 5015 3 St. Boyle; T0A 0M0 above office number to find out about dates, costs, and available subsidies.
Government of Alberta – Programs and Services Alberta Health Services Helpline 1-866-332-2322 Alberta Human Rights Commission 780-427-3116 https://www.albertahumanrights.ab.ca/Pages/default.aspx Abuse Helpline 1-855-4HELPAB (1-855-443-5722) Addictions Helpline 1-866-332-2322 Alberta Family and Social Supports 1-877-644-9992 Affordable Housing https://www.alberta.ca/affordable-housing.aspx
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Rochester United Church St Catherine’s Parish Roman Healthy Families Healthy Futures Gd Rochester T0G 1Z0 Catholic Church Main Office: #204 10619 – 100 Ave. 780-698-3787 10303 Churchill Drive Westlock T7P 2J4 Lac La Biche T0A 2C0 (780)307-2444 Evangelical Free Church of (780)623-4371 https://www.hfhf.ca/ https://www.stcatherineparishllb.com/ Lac La Biche https://www.facebook.com/ Home Visitation Program – Home Visitors provide services in the Northern Lakes FRN 14124 AB-55 which includes the communities of Athabasca, Perryvale, Rochester and area and also Lac groups/766464913389070/? Lac La Biche T0A 2C0 ref=group_header La Biche and area. They provide one-on-one parenting strategies for parents-to-be and (780)623-4677 caregivers with children aged 0 – 6. Long-term support to strengthen caregiver-child rela- tionships, promote healthy childhood growth and development, and encourage safe home http://efcllb.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ Lord of Glory Lutheran environments. (NLFRN) Church Parent Child Assistance Program(PCAP) - The PCAP program serves individuals of child Evangelical-Free-Church-of-Lac-La- Biche-1717616081665641/ Services at Key-Way-Tin Bible Insti- -bearing years who use(d) drugs and/or alcohol during pregnancy or have children prena- tute tally exposed to drugs and/or alcohol. Mentors provide extensive, practical assistance and Lakeland Drive long-term emotional support for women making fundamental changes in their lives. Lac La Biche Triumphant Life Centre Lac La Biche Thrive – one-to-one support for those experiencing relationship abuse. We provide infor- 780-623-8467 9027 101 Ave https://www.facebook.com/ mation on different types of abuse, practical safety and action plans, and connections to Lac La Biche T0A 2C0 community services. lordofgloryllb (780)623-7602 FASD Mentorship – mentorship for those who may be prenatally exposed to drugs and/or https://www.tlcllb.ca/ alcohol, possibly resulting in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. https://www.facebook.com/ triumphantlifecenter/ Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Healthy Families Healthy Futures also has programs in the following communities: Witnesses Smoky Lake, Vilna, Thorhild, Westlock, Lac Ste. Anne County, Mayerthorpe, New Life Victory Fellowship 10225 94 Ave Whitecourt, Swan Hills, Fort Assiniboine, and Barrhead. Please see website for what 10001 90 Ave Lac La Biche T0A 2C2 is offered in these locations. Lac La Biche T0A 2C0 (780)623-2060 (780)623-7600 http://jw.org/ https://www.newlife-victory.org/ https://www.facebook.com/ Alkareem Mosque-Lac La Modeling a behavior is 100x stronger than telling someone to act dif- newlifevic/ Biche Muslim Association ferently. Kids imitate the habits of their parents. Teammates match the 10223 94 Ave competitive energy of one another. Employees learn to manage like Dayspring Christian Fellow- Lac La Biche T0A 2C0 their supervisor. Be the standard and others will raise their standards. ship (780)623-4578 10206 103 St James Clear Lac La Biche T0A 2C0 (780)623-7602 6 35
Native Friendship Centres Golgotha Lutheran Church Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Box 7 Church Athabasca Native Friendship Centre Ellscott T0A 1B0 Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement 4919 – 53 St 780-675-7199 Athabasca T9S 1L1 Ukrainian Orthodox Church of 780-675-3086 St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic St. Mary [email protected] Church Box 119 https://www.facebook.com/Athabasca-Native-Friendship-Centre- 5011 3 St. Caslan T0A 0R0 121200047972763/ Boyle T0A 0M0 The Athabasca Native Friendship Centre Society promotes the strengthening of friendship 780-689-3692 Ukrainian Catholic Church – and cooperation between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal members of the community and https://www.facebook.com/St- Holy Trinity (Known as Pros- surrounding areas. Their programs respect the spirituality, culture and beliefs of the North Alphonsus-Roman-Catholic-Church- American Aboriginal People. 110136424062694/ perity) Twp 675 RR193 St. Pauls Anglican Church Grassland T0A 1V0 780-467-6200 Lac La Biche Canadian Native Friendship Centre 5001 3 St. 10105 Churchill Drive Boyle T0A 0M0 Lac La Biche, AB T0A 2C1 780-689-3014 Ukrainian Catholic Church – (780)623-3249 https://www.dioath.ca/ Holy Eucharist “Frains” http://www.llb-cnfc.com/ parish_northlights.php Twp 670 RR180A Programs and services at our Centre are available to all people, regardless of background or situation. Pro- Atmore T0A 0E0 grams include a Youth Centre([email protected]), Family Support Services including Waskayoo Food Bank ([email protected]) ([email protected]), General Support Services Ukrainian Orthodox Church ([email protected]), Indigenous Learner Supports ([email protected]), Indigenous Village of Boyle Paroisse St Isadore Parish Spirit Creations ([email protected]). 780-689-7552 Catholic Church The Indigenous Parenting Support Program-a support worker will assist parents/ 9935 100th St. caregivers on a one on one basis and in group activities with Elders to address any barriers Plamondon T0A 2T0 Calling Lake Community that hinder their success. Program will be addressed from a cultural perspective. 780-798-3760 Church One on one supports will be on a limited voluntary service with priority given to families Calling Lake Community Complex with children zero to six years of age. 780-499-6824 The Father’s House Church Workshops/Groups include “Sacred Connections”-traditional parenting practices with inte- AB-661 Athabasca County gration of Western approaches to early childhood development. Families will have the op- St. Leo’s Roman Catholic Rochester portunity to learn traditional teachings from a variety of Elders while learning with their Church [email protected] children. 2.5 hrs, once a week for 12 weeks delivered 2x/year. “Parenting your Teenager” – a six-week parenting your pre-teen-teenager workshop, once a week, 1x/year. It includes Calling Lake topics on young adult physical, mental, emotional and spiritual development, traditional 780-331-3952 Church of St. Catherine Ro- man Catholic Church Indigenous practices, communications skills, current safety issues affecting teens and nur- turing positive relationships. (NLFRN) Rochester 34 7
St. Andrew’s Anglican/Zion Victory in Praise United Pente- Children’s Services Lutheran Church costal Church Athabasca: 3rd Floor 4810 50St 5202 50 St. 4905 - 49 Street Athabasca T9S 1C9 Colinton T0G 0R0 Athabasca, AB 780-675-2243 (780) 675-9750 Telephone: (780)675-3318 780-723-8236(intake calls) www.parishnorthernlights.org [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/St- After Hours: NACIS 1-800-638-0715 Bethel Community Church Andrews-AnglicanZion-Lutheran- Market Road Church-160643414461462/ Boyle T0A 0M0 Lac La Biche: Provincial Building, 9503 Beaverhill Road, 780-675-4071 PO Box 420; Lac La Biche, T0A 2C0 St. Gabriels Roman Catholic https://www.facebook.com/ 780-623-5215 Church bethelcommunitychurchboyle/ 5303 49 Ave www.bethelcommunitychurchboyle.org 9540 94 Avenue, PO Box 1089 Athabasca T9S 1L1 Lac La Biche, T0A 2C0 (780) 675-2411 780-623-5266 Boyle Gospel Chapel www.dioceseofstpaul.ca 5101 – 5 St. Boyle T0A 0M0 Tribal Chiefs Child and Services West Society - Beaver Lake Band Office, Ukrainian Orthodox Church 780-675-4071 Lac la Biche, T0A 2C0 Phone: (780) 623-7750 of St. Peter and Paul https://www.facebook.com/ 4302 – 50 Ave boylegospelchapel/ Athabasca T9S 1P6 https://boylegospelchapel.ca/ Metis Child and Family Services - 10147 105 St, Lac la Biche, T0A 2C0 780-623-3039 780-675-3208 Boyle Seventh Day Adventist Ukrainian Catholic Church Church “Dormition of the BVM” 5015 – 5 Rd. 5203 49 Ave Boyle T0A 0M0 Athabasca T9S 1K8 780-689-2676 (780) 467-6200 https://www.boyleadventist.ca/ To be a parent is to be chief designer of a product more www.eeparchy.com advanced than any technology and more interesting Gateway Community Church United Church of Canada 5001 Taylor Rd. than the greatest work of art. Alain de Botton 4817 – 48 St. Boyle T0A 0M0 Athabasca T9S 1R3 780-689-3933 780-675-2341 https://gccboyle.com/ www.athabascaunitedchurch.ca 8 33
Early Childhood Intervention Program MINISTERIAL Early Childhood Intervention Program Infant and Child Development Coordi- All Saints Anglican Church of Church of Jesus Christ of nator Canada Latter-Day Saints, The Lac La Biche Community Health Services 4904-51 St. 4512 28 St P.O. Box 869; 9503 Beaverhill Rd.; Athabasca T9S 1E6 Athabasca T9S 1N6 Lac La Biche; T0A 2C0 780-675-2477 (780) 675-1867 780-623-6227 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ www.churchofjesuschrist.org www.albertahealthservices.ca/services/ Page13151.aspx AnglicanChurchOfAthabasca/ Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s
Witnesses Aspen Ridge Christian Fellow- Athabasca County No. 12, AB Ages & Stages ship T0G 0R0 Ages and Stages Questionnaire is a set of questionnaires about PO Box 1776 (780) 675-3622 childrens development. It has been used for more than 20 years to Athabasca T9S 2B5 make sure children are developing well. A screening provides a 780-675-2695 Missionary Church quick look at how children are doing in important areas, such as https://www.facebook.com/ communication, physical ability, social skills, and problem-solving skills. ASQ-3 and 4008 50 Ave ARCFChurch/ Athabasca T9S 1M2 ASQ:SE-2 can help identify your childs strengths as well as any areas where your child 780-675-2454 may need support. Athabasca Reformed Congre- https://www.facebook.com/ Available at Athabasca Family Centre and Lac La Biche FCSS or online at gation Athamissionarychurch/ https://www.asqonline.com/family/ac86d8 5210-47 Ave www.emcc.ca Athabasca 780-675-3458 Northlight Baptist Church Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) www.arcathabasca.ca 3510 – 48 Ave https://www.facebook.com/ Athabasca: 780-675-6882 or 1-866-346-4661 Athabasca T9S 1T9 Lac La Biche: 9503 Beaverhill Road arcathabasca/ 780-675-1905 Lac La Biche T0A 2C0 www.northlightbaptist.ca 780-623-5215 Bahai Faith Parents of children with disabilities sometimes need support so they can raise their children 2nd Sunday of each month- communi- Shiloh Tabernacle at home and fully participate in community life. The FSCD is a voluntary program; parents ty 4703 – 47 Ave remain the guardians for their child and are responsible for all decision-making and the devotion & prayers Athabasca T9S 1R2 usual expenses of raising a child until their child turns 18 years old. The FSCD program Brick school board room - (780)675- 780-675-3502 works in partnership with eligible families to provide supports and services based on each 4610 www.shilotabernacle.online child and family’s assessed needs. https://www.facebook.com/ ShilohTabernacleUPCI/ 32 9
Words Work Literacy Society Calling Lake Public Library 4705 – 49 Ave; 2824 Central Drive Athabasca T9S 1B7 Calling Lake 780-675-5650 www.wordsworkliteracy.com 780-331-3027 A non-profit bringing life long learning to the residents of the Town and County of Atha- https://www.callinglakelibrary.ab.ca/ basca through literacy, language, numeracy and basic skills development programs. Pro- https://www.facebook.com/callinglakelibrary.ab.ca/ grams include: Adult Tutuoring– reading and writing, math and money, English language learning, and computers/digital skills. Family Literacy– Rhymes That Bind and Books for Stuart Macpherson Public Library - Bold Centre Babies, as well as Book Bags for Babies in partnership with the Athabasca and Boyle Box 2039 8702 – 91 Ave Health Units. Community Programs– basic computer and smartphones, money manage- Lac La Biche T0A 2C0 ment, work skills, and English language. (780)623-7467 https://www.facebook.com/LacLaBicheCountyLibraries/ Community Learning Lac La Biche https://www.llbcl.ca/ 10020 102 Ave Lac la Biche T0A 2C0 (780) 623-2477 Plamondon Municipal Library – Ecole Plamondon We work with people in the Lac La Biche and Plamondon area wanting to improve their 9814 100 St. reading, writing, and English speaking skills as well as math and basic computer skills. We Plamondon T0A 2T0 also promote adult and family literacy through our Community Bookshelf program and our (780)798-3852 Community Kitchen Program. http://www.plamondonlibrary.ab.ca/ Early Childhood Services Programming Government of Alberta Early Learning Branch 780-422-9423 www.education.alberta.ca/parents/ecs.aspx Public Legal Education Program Portage College 9531 – 94 Ave Lac La Biche T0A 2C0 780-623-5680 www.PLEonline.ca Educating the community at large about rights and legal issues that affect their lives. It has links with community development, education and complements legal and advice services.
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Whitecourt Employment Services Alice P. Donahue Library & Archives https://whitecourtemployment.com/home/ 4720 48 St. Athabasca – Contact (Call or Text) Nadine 780-213-0007 Athabasca T9S 1L7 Offers a variety of events and training. 780-675-2735 www.athabascalibrary.ca https://www.facebook.com/AliceB.DonahueLibrary/ Lakeland Employment Services Lac La Biche: Boyle Public Library 9503 Beaverhill Road rd Lac La Biche T0A 2C0 4800 3 St, 780-213-1042 Boyle T0A 0M0 Job club services – resume and cover letter development, job search assistance, computer 780-689-4161 skill development, employment skill development, and access to job-related resources. https://www.facebook.com/Boylepubliclibrary/ www.boylelibrary.ca Job Placement services – employment assessment and skill analysis, work exposure cours- es, employment workshops, job search assistance and placement, on-the-job support. Grassland Public Library – Grassland School Box 150 Highway 63 Alberta Supports Centres Grassland T0A 1V0 3rd Floor 4810 50 St. 780-525-3733 Athabasca T9S 1C9 https://www.grasslandlibrary.ab.ca/ 780-675-2243 and: https://www.facebook.com/grasslandlibrary/ 9503 Beaverhill Rd. Rochester Public Library – Rochester School Provincial Building Highway 661 & Main Street Lac La Biche T0A 2C0 Rochester T0A 1V0 780-623-5215 780-698-3970 Purpose of Alberta Supports Centres is to provide guided assistance to quality labour mar- https://www.rochesterlibrary.ab.ca/ ket information, provide work search assistance, assist Albertans in making informed ca- reer and employment decisions, and to assist Albertans gain the skills to be successful and Make it a rule never to give a child a book you would not read yourself. self reliant. George Bernard Shaw
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CHILDCARE, DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL Bluebird Counselling 10015 – 103 Ave. PO Box 1213 PROGRAMS Lac La Biche T0A 2C0 780-404-4672 Choosing Child Care Resources Grace Miller The government of Alberta website is a very good place to begin to gather information [email protected] about what is available. Depending on your needs, there are several links to a broad range of services. The following link will take you to their site which includes things to consider and infor- Bigstone Health Commission mation about the Child Care Subsidy: 124 Moose Drive Calling Lake T0G 0K0 https://www.alberta.ca/accessing-child-care.aspx 780-331-3810 Each program will have a different approach to how they offer child care and may provide https://www.bigstonehealth.ca/ different services, such as snacks or meals. Other things to consider are your work hours, https://www.facebook.com/bigstonehealthcommission/ location, and cost. Concurrent Disorders, Individual/Family Counselling, Community Support groups, Na- tional Aboriginal Youth Suicide Prevention Program, referral and advocacy counselling, educational groups on Men’s/Women’s substance abuse, traumatic recovery support Childcare Subsidy Program group, Indian Residential school program. Childrens Services provides financial assistance to eligible lower-income families using the following services/programs: Licensed day care centres, licensed group family child care, licensed out-of-school care and Approved family day homes Types of subsidy include Child Care Subsidy and Extended Hours Child Care Subsidy. To see more information or to apply online go to: https://www.alberta.ca/child-care-subsidy.aspx
Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them. -James Baldwin
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Daycare Programs: Dragonfly Counselling and Support Centre Whispering Hills Daycare Athabasca: Cole’s Street Professional Building 2 University Drive; 4903 51 St. Athabasca Athabasca; T9S 0A3 Lac La Biche: Portage College Campus 1-780-675-7946 Visitor Office 9531 94 Ave Lac La Biche [email protected] Phone – 780-812-3174 www.whisperinghillsdaycare.com Text – 780-207-7535 https://www.facebook.com/WhisperingHillsDaycareSociety/ https://thedragonflycentre.com/ Whispering Hills Day Care is a non-profit society. Our programs are designed to meet and [email protected] exceed the developmental, cognitive, social and emotional needs of each child while Offering Crisis intervention, Counselling, Advocacy(RCMP, court, medical), Outreach, and Education Programs. Offices in Athabasca, Bonnyville, Cold Lake, Lac La Biche, providing them with experience for later learning. We have 3 sites, University 0-3 yrs, and St. Paul Multiplex 3-5 yrs., and WHPS for out of school care.
Kirsten Sykes Psychological Family Day Homes Services https://www.westlockchildcare.com/day-home 10018-103 Avenue [email protected] Box 1496 https://www.facebook.com/Westlock-Family-Day-Home-Agency- Lac La Biche 1263792146999031/ (587) 329-5307 780-349-4999 The Westlock Family Day Home Agency, operated by the Westlock Child Care Society, has an agreement with Child and Family Services to coordinate, recruit, approve, and R.A. Swanson Psychological monitor family day home providers. If you are interested in joining our team of child Services care professionals or want to inquire about child care spaces in our homes please contact R.A. Swanson Psychological Ser- us at the above number. vices Plamondon (866) 808-6127 It’s All About Play; Family Center 10206 ave 103 street Lac La Biche Deep Waters Counselling http://www.itsallaboutplayfamilycenter.com/ 10315 104 Ave https://www.facebook.com/Its-All-About-Play-Family-Center- Lac La Biche 1940945922623499/ (780)689-7337 Call (780) 623-4500 https://www.facebook.com/ It’s All About Play; Family Center is a licenced, Accredited daycare offering care for deepwaterscounselling/ children ranging 0-5 years old. Subsidy is available.
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Little Sprouts Childcare Center COUNSELLING 10309-102nd Ave PO Box 2577, Lac La Biche T0A2C0 Moving Forward Counselling & Consulting Services Email: [email protected] Suite 203B 4706 50 Ave Office: 780-623-4110 Athabasca T9S 1C1 Cell: 780-520-7360 Hannah Grant 780-327-9695 https://llblittlesprouts.wixsite.com/childcare [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/Little-Sprouts-Childcare-209044022852950/ https://www.facebook.com/Moving-Forward-Counselling-and-Consulting- The goal of our program is to ensure the development of the whole child, recognizing that 478302625694662/ each child is a unique individual. The program includes the Social, Physical, Intellectual, Creative and Emotional development of the child. Lac la Biche Little Sprouts Child Care Center is governed by a non-profit society. Taking Care Counselling & Consulting Services Jacqueline Shank, Rose Ann Swanson and Amy Kucherawy Early Learning Childcare Ctr. 4919 51 St. 9809 99 Ave, Athabasca T9S 1E7 Lac la Biche T0A 2C0 780-213-0917 (780) 623-3110 www.takingcarecounselling.ca https://www.facebook.com/takingcarecounselling/ Cenovus Child Mind Centre https://www.laclabichecounty.com/our-services/fcss-and-community- development/parent-link-and-child-mind Athabasca Mental Health Services 3401 48 Ave Located inside the Bold Centre Athabasca T9S 1M7 The Child Mind service cares for kids between six months and 12 years old, while parents (780) 675-5404 use the multiplex’s other facilities. Infant care is available for children between six months and two years old. There are only two infant care spots available per hour. Please Native Counselling Services Alberta call (780) 623-6365 to pre-register. 4903 50 St Athabasca T9S 1E2 (780) 675-9495 Out of School Care—Northern Lights Public Schools 780-331-2127 – Calling Lake “Ohana means family 780-623-6767 (780)623-9640 – Lac La Biche h ps://www.nlpsab.ca/programs/out-of-school-care#:~:text=Northern%20Lights% http://www.ncsa.ca/ and family means no- 20Public%20Schools%20offers%20a%20child%20care,children%20must%20be% body gets left behind 20enrolled%20in%20Kindergarten%20and%20up. Childcare surrounding school hours in Lac La Biche. Children must be enrolled in Kin- or forgotten.” –Stitch dergarten or any grade.
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Athabasca Dental Clinic Gateway Dental Clinic Pre-school Programs: 2810A 48 Ave 10123 101 St. Athabasca T9S 0B1 Lac La Biche T0A 2C0 Athabasca Playschool Association (not operating 20-21 school yr.) (780) 675-5595 (780)623-4226 http://athabascadental.ca/ [email protected] http:// https://whps.aspenview.org/programs_services/athabasca_playschool https://www.facebook.com/Athabasca- gate- Dental-Clinic-284076021608862/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/AthabascaPlayschoolNews/? waydentalclinic3.placeweb.site/? ref=group_header fbclid=IwAR0r1qfHq0xLg9d9N- Social, Emotional, Creative, Physical & Intellectual Development through play. *Dr. Peter Karczmarczyk a5MeQH4MotjP2ikvRo8- *Dr. Stephanie Brown Vca0tqwR03cB3WjX0zOCI Tawatinaw Valley Preschool (Rochester School) (not operating 20- *Dr. Aran McCullagh https://www.facebook.com/pages/ 21 school yr.) Gateway-Dental-Clinic/ Box 309; Rochester T0G 1Z0 780-698-3970 Aspen Dental Care – Dr. Roger *Dr. Annace Fyith [email protected] Morrill Family Dental Centre *Dr. Deena Ali 4918 48 St. *Dr. Emad Abagouch Parent run society seeking to engage children 3 and up with play and learning. Athabasca T9S 0B1 (780) 675-5630 Boyle Playgroup (currently not running) Basement of Boyle Gospel Chapel Explorer Dental Hygiene 780-689-8672 10101 101 Ave [email protected] Lac La Biche T0A 2C0 https://www.facebook.com/groups/147743152006493/? (780) 623-9528 ref=group_header Teeth cleaning, oral health exams, teeth whit- All parent and caregivers of children aged 0-5 are welcome. Thursdays 10:00am- ening, sports mouthguards and referrals 12:00pm September-June.
Cummings Optometry Boyle School Great Beginnings 4818 49 St Generations Eye Care Box 180, 5032 Taylor Road, Athabasca T9S 1C3 10121 – 101 Ave Boyle T0A 0M0 780-675-2749 Lac La Biche T0A 2C0 Phone:780-689-3647 http:// 780-623-2020 https://boyle.aspenview.org/news/ https:// www.cummingsoptometry.ca/ great_beginnings_information_and_registration_form www.generationseyecare.ca/ email: [email protected] The GB program is curriculum-based through Alberta Education which values guiding *Dr. Wally Cummings *Dr. Mo Al-Bekai Early Childhood Communities, Early Learning Processes, and Meaningful Family Rela- tionships.
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DOCTOR, DENTAL, AND OPTOMETRIC OFFICES Grassland School Great Beginnings Box 57; Grassland T0A 1V0 Athabasca Family Health Centre Phone: 780-525-3733 4918 52 St. https://grass.aspenview.org/programs_services early_childhood_services/ Athabasca, AB T9S 1G9 great_beginnings_information_and_registration_form (780) 675-5018 email: [email protected] Associated Medical Clinic https://www.facebook.com/GBGrassland/ *Dr. Leon Burger PO Box 510 10017 101 Ave Our objective is to provide a preschool program-offering child three to five years of Lac La Biche T0A 2C0 age a variety of experiences in a safe and stimulating environment. *Dr. Michael Burger *Dr. Andries Esterhuizen (780)623-4421 *Dr. Johanna Klopper https://www.facebook.com/ Lac La Biche Aboriginal Headstart Program Associated-Medical-Clinic-of-Lac- 10147 105 St, *Dr. Colette Mackenzie *Dr. Rosshow Rohan La-Biche-201496970219795/ Lac la Biche T0A 2C2 *Dr. Richard Birkill (780) 623-3641 *Dr. Coenraad Claassens https://www.facebook.com/groups/347069298637936/?ref=group_header Athabasca Professional Building *Dr. Handre de Ridder Federally funded, non-profit program for aboriginal children and their families. AM & PM 4903 51 St. *Dr. Debbie Dehlen classes. In town transportation and meals for each class. Athabasca, AB T9S 1E7 *Dr. Raylene Shanell Lategan (780) 675-2498 *Dr. Tracy Lee Lindenberg *Dr. Cornelius Johannes Nortje *Dr. Adekunle Ogunnupe *Dr. Laurette Laubscher *Dr. Ryan Schaub *Dr. Eugene Marais *Dr. Michael Smith *Dr. Feroz Parker *Dr. Barend Mattheus Herbst
Silver Birch Medical Centre 5114 3 St. Boyle T0A 0M0 “Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a 780-689-0003 tribe, call it a family: Whatever you call *Dr. Thinus Doman *Dr. Jan George Fourie it, whoever you are, you need one.” –
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SCHOOLS K-12 Lac La Biche Community Health Centre 9503 Beaverhill Road Whispering Hills Primary School Lac La Biche T0A 2C0 3001 Whispering Hills Dr (780)623-4471 Athabasca T9S 1N3 Services include immunization and public health 780-675-4546 nursing. https://whps.aspenview.org/ https://www.facebook.com/WHPSAthabasca/ Whispering Hills Primary School offers Kindergarten to Grade 3 in a dual track Lakeland Primary Care Network (English and French Immersion) program. With Associated Medical Clinic 10017 101 Ave, Landing Trail Intermediate School Lac La Biche 5502 48 Avenue 780-623-4421 Athabasca T9S 1L3 https://lakeland.pcnpmo.ca/Pages/default.aspx 780-675-2213 https://ltis.aspenview.org/ Beaver Lake Cree Nation Helth Services –First Nation Health https://www.facebook.com/LandingTrailSchool/ Centre Landing Trail Intermediate School is a grade 4-6 dual track (English and French Im- 780-623-4276 (Director) mersion) school. 780-623-8618 (Medical Van) 780-623-3110 (Early Learning Childcare) Edwin Parr Composite School http://www.beaverlakecreenation.ca/Health 4 University Drive Targeted areas: Children and youth, chronic disease and injury prevention, and mental Athabasca T9S 0A3 health and addictions 780-675-2285 https://epc.aspenview.org/ Buffalo Lake Settlement Community Health Services 780-689-4771 https://www.facebook.com/EdwinParrComp/ Our school has approximately 700 students in grade 7-12. As Aspen View School Di- http://buffalolakems.ca vision’s largest school we are able to provide a wide range of programming for our Full range of community-based services including public health services, school immun- ization, home care, palliative care, newborn home visits, prenatal services and the Injury students Control Project.
Tree de La Vie Midwifery 9605 101 St By the me a man realizes that maybe his father was right, he usu- Plamondon; ally has a son who thinks he’s wrong. Charles Wadsworth 780-798-2395 h ps://treedelavie.weebly.com/ h ps://www.facebook.com/Tree-de-la-Vie-Midwifery-Lac-La-Biche-County- 1628609547412270 24 17
Centre for Alternative and Virtual Education (CAVE) 4717 47 Avenue Athabasca T9S 1R2 Athabasca Community Health Services 780-675-9549 3401 48 Ave https://virtual.aspenview.org/ Athabasca T9S 1M7 https://www.facebook.com/AspenViewCAVE/ (780) 675-2231 Albertahealthservices.ca The Centre for Alternative and Virtual Education (the CAVE) is an alternative school that provides high school courses in an informal, friendly and flexible learn- Boyle Healthcare Centre(Hospital) ing environment. It offers all core courses in Grades 10, 11 and 12, as well as Work 5004 Lakeview Road Experience, Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP), Dual Credit and CTS. Boyle T0A 0M0 (780) 689-3731(Hospital) Grassland School K-9 (780) 689-2677(Health Unit) Box 57, Albertahealthservices.ca Grassland T0A 1V0 Phone: 780-525-3733 Aspen Primary Care Network https://grass.aspenview.org/ 4919 52 St https://www.facebook.com/grasslandschool/ Athabasca T9S 1H1 Grassland Community School values a (780) 675-9812 family orientated school with connections to community and the bigger world. [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/aspenpcn/ Aspen PCN Health Home in Athabasca is conveniently located right across the street Boyle School K-12 from the Family Health Centre. Our team on site includes Nurses, a Certified Diabetes 5032 Taylor Road, Box 180 Educator, Certified Foot Care Nurses and an Exercise Specialist. Boyle T0A 0M0 780-689-3647 William J. Cadzow – Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre https://boyle.aspenview.org/ 9110 93 St. https://www.facebook.com/ Lac La Biche T0A 2C0 BoyleSchoolAVPS/ (780)623-4404 Located in the Village of Boyle. Boyle School serves approximately 240 students in This facility provides a range of healthcare services including a 24/7 emergency depart- Kindergarten through Grade 12. ment. École Beauséjour 9725 99th Plamondon T0A 2T0 780-798-2045 https://www.centreest.ca/beausejour/en/ Playschool to Grade 12, French Catholic school in the hamlet of Plamondon.
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS École Plamondon School PO Box 90; 9814 100 St. Plamondon T0A 2T0 AlbertaHealthServices.ca and MyHealth.Alberta.ca 780-798-3840 https://www.ecoleplamondonschool.ca/ Health Link Alberta https://www.facebook.com/EPSHawks/ Dial – 811 or visit www.myhealth.alberta.ca. Registered nurses provide health K-12, trilingual school(English, French, Russian) Located in the rural hamlet of Plamon- information about symptoms and concerns 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. don. Includes Care To Learn Preschool 780-623-4414 (program for 3 and 4 yr. olds) https://www.facebook.com/albertahealthservices/ Calling Lake School First Nations Health Consortium https://www.abfnhc.com/ PO Box 120; Calling Lake Drive Calling Lake T0G 2K0 https://www.facebook.com/FirstNationsHealthConsortiumAB/ 780-331-3774 [email protected] https://www.callinglakeschool.ca/ The First Nations Health Consortium (FNHC) launched in early 2017 to greatly enhance https://www.facebook.com/CallingLakeSchool/ access to health, social and educational services to ALL First Nations and Inuit children K-12 school in the hamlet of Calling Lake throughout Alberta on and off reserve. FNHC is one of the first organizations in Canada to implement Jordan’s Principle province-wide. Jordan’s Principle is a Child First Initia- Caslan School tive striving to ensure First Nations and Inuit children are not subject to delay, denial or PO Box 8 disruption of services due to disputes between governments or governmental depart- ments. Our children and families have a direct point of contact with appropriate services Caslan T0A 0R0 when needed. The First Nations Health Consortium helps families find service providers 780-689-2118 in the health, social and educational systems. https://www.caslanschool.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/caslanschool/ Athabasca Healthcare Centre K-8 school in Caslan incorporating Metis heritage into the curriculum. 3100 48 Ave Athabasca T9S 1M7 Rochester School (780) 675-6000 PO Box 309 Albertahealthservices.ca Rochester T0G 1Z0 780-698-3970 https://rochester.aspenview.org/home https://www.facebook.com/RochesterSchool/ K-9 school located in the hamlet of Rochester
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Vera M. Welsh Elementary School J. A. Williams Highschool 9912 - 103 Street Box 480; 8702 91st Avenue Lac La Biche T0A 2C0 Lac La Biche T0A 2C0 Phone: 780-623-4672 https://www.veramwelshschool.ca/ 780-623-4271 https://www.facebook.com/veramwelsh/ https://www.jawilliamsschool.ca/ We are a K- 3 school. Includes Care To Learn Preschool 780-623-4414 (program for 3 and https://www.facebook.com/JAWSchool/ 4 yr. olds) Located in Lac La Biche, Alberta, J.A. Williams High School accommodates the cultural- ly diverse population and the various needs of our province, thereby providing the tools Light of Christ Catholic School for continuing education, employment, and global awareness. 10140 – 104 St. PO Box 990 Lac La Biche T0A 2C0 Lac La Biche Outreach School 780-623-3667 Box 1859, 10220-99 Avenue https://lcsd150.ab.ca/index.php/schools/lac-la-biche-school https://www.facebook.com/LightOfChristCatholic/ Lac La Biche T0A 2C0 We offer a Christian community that promotes Catholic faith and values through religious Phone: 780-623-2658 education classes and a faith-permeated curriculum. Classes are available from preschool https://www.nlpsab.ca/our-division/our-schools/1242 to grade 11. We offer French Immersion classes from Kindergarten to Grade 3. https://www.facebook.com/LLBOutreach/ Grades 9-12 Aurora Middle School 9108 -103 Street École Sainte-Catherine and Les Quatre Saisons Lac La Biche T0A 2C0 10309 102e Avenue 780-623-4129 Lac La Biche https://www.auroramiddleschool.ca/ (780) 623-8386 https://www.facebook.com/AuroraMiddle/ https://www.centreest.ca/saintecatherine/ https://www.facebook.com/ecolelaclabiche/ We are a grade 4-8 school located in Lac La Biche. Our school opened its doors in 2014 and now offers a French-speaking environment for students from Kindergarten to Grade 4. Learning through play is at the core of all the as- pects of our preschool program.
There are two gifts we should give our children. One is “In every conceivable manner, the family is a link to our past, roots. The other is wings. ~Unknown bridge to our future.”— Alex Haley
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