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Community Resources
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All employees of Alberta Public Service are welcome to access the Employee
Assistance Program on behalf of themselves or immediate family members to
receive assessment, short term counselling and referral for emotional or
personal concerns. There is no fee for the EAP service and it is strictly
confidential.
Visitors are also reminded to contact
www.servicealberta.ca that provides an
extensive listing of other Government of Alberta programs and services.
The following community information is provided in response to frequently asked
questions about community resources. Funded agencies often provide service to
the general public at no fee. Any of these services can be accessed directly:
Alberta
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC)
Helps Albertans achieve a life free from the abuse of alcohol, drugs,
and gambling. |
Edmonton:
#803, 10109 - 106 Street
Phone: 427-2736 |
Calgary:
2nd Floor, 1177 - 11 Avenue, S.W.
Phone: 297-3071 |
Service locations are
available in many communities across Alberta.
Website:
www.aadac.com |
AADAC Youth
Services
Provides a range of counselling for youth and their families, plus
parent support groups. |
Edmonton:
12325 - 140 Street
Phone: 422-7383 |
Calgary:
1005 - 17 St. N.W.
Phone: 297-4664 |
Alberta Learning
Information Service
Alberta's leading on-line source for career, learning, and employment
information.
Website:
www.alis.gov.ab.ca |
Alberta
Mental Health Board - Mental Health Clinics
Provides mental health assessment and treatment for adults with
psychiatric illnesses. |
Edmonton:
5th Floor, 9942 - 108 Street
Phone: 427-4444 |
Calgary:
2nd Floor, 1000 - 8 Avenue, S.W.
Phone: 297-5354 |
Regional service centers are
available in many communities across the province.
Website:
www.amhb.ab.ca |
Alberta
Justice: Family Law Information Centre
Provides information about family law matters such as child support,
custody and access. |
Edmonton:
Main Floor, Law Courts Building
1A Sir Winston Churchill Square
Phone: 415-0404 |
Calgary:
Queens Bench Building
603 - 6 Avenue, S.W.
Phone: 297-6600 |
| Website:
www.gov.ab.ca/just
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Child and
Adolescent Services Association (CASA) - Edmonton
Provides community-based mental health services for children,
adolescents and families. |
Edmonton:
10645 - 63 Avenue
Phone: 438-0011
or 406, 10011 - 109 Street
Phone: 415-6684 |
Calgary:
Children and youth services are available at
Mental Health Clinics
Phone: 297-5354 |
| Website:
www.casaservices.org
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Credit
Counselling Services of Alberta
Provides alternatives for individuals and families facing financial
crisis, workshops, and personal debt counselling.. |
Edmonton:
440 Sun Life Place
Phone: 423-5265 |
Calgary:
225 Sunrise Square
602 - 11 Avenue, S.W.
Phone: 265-2201 |
| Website:
www.creditcounselling.com
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Directory of Community
Services
The Support Network - Edmonton
Provides a directory of support services in Edmonton and area. |
| Community Service Referral Line: 482-4636
(INFO) |
| Website: www.thesupportnetwork.com
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| Calgary Community
Services Directory |
| Phone: 268-4636 (INFO) |
| Website:
www.informcalgary.ca
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Law Society of Alberta:
Lawyer Referral Service
Will provide the names of three lawyers in the caller's geographic
region practicing the required type of law.. |
| Phone: 1-800-661-1095 |
| Website: www.lawsocietyalberta.com
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Sexual Assault Centre
of Edmonton
Operates a 24-hour crisis line plus individual and group counselling. |
205, 14964 - 121A Avenue
Phone: 420-1482
Crisis Line: 423-4121 |
| Website: www.sace.ab.ca
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| Calgary Communities
Against Sexual Assault |
305, 707 - 10 Avenue
Phone: 237-6005
Crisis Line: 237-5888 |
| Website: www.aasac.ca
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Parent Talk - Edmonton
Support groups for parents in dealing with family conflict. |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Edmonton:
422-6038 |
| Website:
www.boysandgirls.ab.ca
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| Parent Support
Association of Calgary |
200, 609 - 35 Avenue N.E.
Phone: 270-1809 |
| Website: www.helpforparents.ca
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The following agencies provide multiple programs, including courses and
counselling, aimed at fostering healthy families and communities. Fees are
charged on a sliding scale.
Rural Resources:
The Employee Assistance Program is able to provide initial consultation by
phone in areas outside of Edmonton and Calgary. However, no face-to-face
counselling is offered. Face-to-face counselling is available through local
Mental Health Clinics throughout the province. For more information about
counselling resources in a specific area of the province, please refer to the
Alberta Mental Health Board
or call The AMHB Help Line at 1-877-303-AMHB (2642).
Family and Community Support Services (FCSS):
Counselling services are also available in various communities throughout the
province through Family and Community Support Services (FCSS). Please
consult your local telephone directory for office locations and contact numbers.
Private Practice Psychologists:
Private practice psychologists are situated throughout the province and provide
counselling services. These professionals typically charge a fee. Clients are
responsible for covering the costs counselling with a private practice
psychologist whether they access the service independently or through a
referral. A portion of the fee may be recovered through Blue Cross Extended
Health benefits or other family benefits where applicable (Note: please check
your benefit package to determine your coverage).
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Last Review / Update: 2006-04-06 |
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