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Emergency Services
BASHAW & DISTRICT FOOD BANK Contact
Sarah Unsworth (Program Manager) Address
4909 - 50 St. Bashaw T0B 0H0 Phone
780-372-4074 Fax 780-372-3951 Email bdssoffice1@gmail.com Hours Tuesdays & Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Community Bashaw Description Christmas Hamper Program and Food Bank. Also email frontdesk.bdss@gmail.com
pre school, preschool Bashaw Pre-School Bashaw & District Preschool
Child & Youth Services
Bashaw & District Pre-School Contact
Marci Albers (Manager) Address
Box 568 Bashaw T0B 0H0 Phone
780-372-2053 or 780-372-4074 Fax 780-372-3951 Email bdsspreschool@gmail.com Hours Tue. & Thu., 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Fee $80/month Community Bashaw Description Provides a play based program for children ages 3-5 years to enhance their growth in the areas of social, physical, intellectual, creative and emotional development. Licensed and qualified staff. BDSS program can issue tax receipts.
BDSS FCSS Bashaw & District Support Services Bashaw and District Support Services
Information & Referral
Bashaw & District Support Services Contact
Christine Buelow (Executive Director) Address
4909 - 50th Street Bashaw T0B 0H0 Phone
780-372-4074 Fax 780-372-3951 Email bdssoffice1@gmail.com Facebook Bashaw & District Support Services Facebook Page Hours Mon. - Fri., 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Community Bashaw Description Provides community support to strengthen families and community. Prevention is the focus and programs depend on volunteerism. Services are available to all residents of the Town of Bashaw and Division One of Camrose County. BDSS is partially funded by FCSS. We offer: Generations Daycare, Bashaw Preschool, Benevolent Fund, Life Line referrals, Santa’s Anonymous, Meals on Wheels, Tools for School, Home Support, Walk In Support to residents. Email: frontdesk.bdss@gmail.com
Bashaw & District Thrift Shop Thrift store
Emergency Services
Bashaw & District Thrift Store Contact
Margaret Baier Address
5008 - 50th St. Box 568 Bashaw AB T0B 0H0 Phone
780-372-3718 Hours Tue., Wed., Thurs., Fri, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Description Welcomes donations of clean used clothing in good repair and some small miscellaneous items which are then offered for resale at nominal prices.
Transportation
BASHAW BUS SOCIETY Address
4909 - 50 St. Bashaw T0B 0H0 Phone
780-372-3631 Fax 780-372-3951 Email bdssoffice1@gmail.com Hours Call to book rides Fee $6 return trip in town. Tues. 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon or as needed for additional fee. Every Thursday alternating trips between Camrose and Stettler $15.00/round trip. Community Bashaw Description Safe transportation for all ages in the community. Wheelchair accessible. (Chartered transportation available at $30.00/hour, plus 75 cents/km.) Email frontdesk.bdss@gmail.com
Home Support Services
Bashaw Meals on Wheels (BDSS) Contact
Sarah Unsworth (Program Manager) Address
4909 - 50 St. Box 568, Provincial Building, Main Street; BDSS office. Bashaw T0B 0H0 Phone
780-372-4074 Fax 780-372-3951 Email bdssoffice1@gmail.com Hours Mon. - Fri., 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fee $8.00 per meal Description A hot nutritious noon meal, delivered 5 days per week by volunteers. BDSS Program – can issue tax receipts. Also email frontdesk.bdss@gmail.com
Emergency Services
Bashaw Victim Services Address
Box 248 Bashaw T0B 0H0 Phone
780-372-3687/372-3793 Fax 780-372-2121 Description Provides support, information & referral to victims of crime & trauma. Message can be left @ 780-372-3687 or call the Bashaw RCMP detachment at 780-372-3793.
Child & Youth Services
Bashaw Youth Drop In Foundation Contact
Angela Richardson (Executive Director) Address
P.O. Box 255, 4903 - 50 Ave. Bashaw T0B 0H0 Phone
780-372-4048 Fax 780-372-3586 Email bashawyouthfoundation@hotmail.com Hours 3:30 - 6:00 p.m. Fee $20.00/month or $2.00/Drop-In Community Bashaw Description Daily programming: ages 5 – 18 from 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. Programming includes arts, crafts, music, drama, sports, recreation, volunteering, kids cooking, & outings.
funding, charities, Battle River Community Foundation
Foundations
Battle River Community Foundation Contact
Dana Andreassen (Executive Director) Address
Box 1122 Camrose T4V 4E7 Phone
780-679-0449 Fax 780-679-0449 Email brcfoundation@gmail.com Website www.brcf.ca Hours By appointment Community Camrose Description Mission is to encourage increased flow of resources to community needs, to create and manage permanent endowment funds to meet those needs, and to respond to emerging needs that come with changing times. Donations are held as endowment funds wherein the capital remains intact and investment income is made available to a broad range of charitable community needs in Camrose and area. Located at 4870 – 50 St.
BRSD, schools, school
Education & Literacy
Battle River School Division Contact
Diane Hutchinson (Director of Communication) Address
5402 - 48 A Ave. Camrose T4V 0L3 Phone
780-672-6131 Website www.brsd.ab.ca Hours Mon.- Fri., 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Community Camrose Description Operates schools and programs within the City of Camrose, Camrose County, Beaver County and Flagstaff County, including K to 12 schools, French Immersion program, hockey academy, online, outreach schools, Hutterite Colony schools and a program for young moms. The school division also welcomes dozens of International students from across the globe to join our school communities each year.
Support Groups
Bereavement Support Group Contact
Shelly Dalueg Address
4607 - 53 St., St. Mary's Hospital Camrose T4V 1Y5 Phone
789-679-2793 / 780-679-6131 Fax 780-679-6139 Hours There are two eight-week sessions per year. (Depending upon interest.) Fee No charge for the course Community Camrose Description If you have recently experienced a death in your family, you know the pain and length of time it takes to recover. This support group will aid in the process. This program may also be held virtually. Please check with the contact person for more information.
Helplines
Bullying Helpline Phone
1-888-456-2323 (24 Hour) Toll Free 211 (press 1) Website www.bullyfreealberta.ca Description Advice or support on bullying. 24/hour/day. Online Bullying Helpline Chat from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., 7 day/week available on website.
