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We assist adults to build their literacy and language skills using “real life” materials and situations they will encounter everyday.  Literacy assessment provided to develop a Learning Plan.  Career Planning and Resume Writing workshops available.  Develop your skills online or in our classrooms in the areas of reading comprehension, writing, numeracy, math, basic technology, basic Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel, job search, essential skills for work, and personal financial management.  Prepare to write your GED exam or the Trades Entrance exam.  English Language Training for the workplace, academic tests or everyday life.  LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) English program that focuses on improving your ability to communicate in real-world situations.

A provincial project which identifies and develops community assets in support of early child development. The local Coalition, which serves Bashaw & Tofield along with the City and County of Camrose continues to focus on engaging parents and community to better understand and promote the importance of Early Child Development.

A support group for stroke survivors and caregivers to gain information on therapies, financial issues, driving, recreation, and a time for socializing.  Call Sandra @ 780-608-6141 for mtg. schedule.

Promoting a proud and prosperous business community. Provides year-round tourist information services. Camrose souvenirs available.

Provides used clothing and miscellaneous household items at a reasonable cost. Supports non-profit organizations and special personal needs. Each request is dealt with on its own merits. Donations may be left at the store during business hours only.

Provides experienced Home Support workers to assist individuals and families with homemaking, shopping, meal preparation and emotional support. We serve those who are socially isolated with insufficient support systems; individuals who are frail and/or confused and families under stresses such as illness (physical or mental). These services are meant to be preventative and supportive in nature.  A referral listing is available online at www.camrosefcss.ca and is updated quarterly.

Composed of ministers of Camrose and area churches. Pastoral counselling services available through several churches.

Licensed program which provides a nurturing and stimulating atmosphere to promote the use of a child’s most important learning tool – meaningful play. Activities include theme/letters of the month, arts & crafts, gym and outdoor activities, interactive reading & field trips.  Pre-School is held at the Rotary Youth Centre (4517 – 54 St.)

A recreational centre for seniors 50+ years is located within the Mirror Lake Centre. Up to 19 recreational clubs offering a wide selection of interest for every lifestyle from friendly card games and tournaments, scrabble, competitive floor games, pool, table tennis, and dance. The Camrose & District Handivan operation is also located at the Mirror Lake Centre.

An FCSS program with a mandate to invest in preventative social services as funds permit, CDSS provides comprehensive information and referral support to residents of Camrose, Camrose County and the Villages of Bawlf, Bittern Lake, Edberg, Hay Lakes and Rosalind. In addition, CDSS hosts Camrose Interagency and Camrose Seniors Coalition, and houses, operates and/or funds ten specific programs within the CDSS service area.

Provides support, information and referral to victims of crime and trauma in partnership with Camrose Police Service and Camrose RCMP.

Camrose Arts Society is a not-for-profit organization that promotes, nurtures and supports the arts for the enrichment of community life.  Arts and recreation classes and workshops for preschool – adult (2 sessions/year), Jan. – June & Sept. – Oct.  Also offers Creative Arts Summer Program.

A community focused organization providing services to people to develop skills and quality of life.  We serve people with disabilities, acquired brain injury and families at risk. Programs include:  Family Support provides 1 to 1 support to families who have children with special health and developmental concerns. Support ranges from transitional planning, funding, advocating, listening, providing resources, referrals and problem solving.  Jobs4Youth – provides job coaching support and employment placement assistance to youth with special health and developmental concerns.  Kandu Summer Camp: Children ages 7-17 attend this active, inclusive, recreational summer program in Camrose to learn new skills, explore new interest and meet new friends.  Families have peace of mind that staff have skills and expertise to meet the needs of children with special health and development concerns. Leaders-in-Training: youth aged 15 – 24 with special health and developmental concerns work to develop their skills and citizenship, including self-awareness, volunteerism, work experience and community involvement. Residential Program: adults with disabilities receive the support they require in their home. It is a supervised environment where each person develops skills and builds quality of life. Support Homes: private home providers are contracted to provide unique living options for adults. Ranging from room and board, an independent living suite, or living in an apartment with a roommate, the Home Provider provides support to the individual as needed.  Outreach: supports adults to live as independently as possible.  Individuals may live in their own home or apartment or with a family member.  Support staff helps with certain areas of daily living (e.g., medical, budgeting, meal planning, etc.). MORE: Provides meaningful activities during the day for adults with disabilities who are not seeking employment. Activities range from recreational, educational, social, etc. Rose Club: This member driven club is for adults with disabilities to socialize, learn new things, and enjoy quality activities together.

Provides a wide variety of social, recreational, educational and leadership programs for children and youth grades 1 – 12.  Provides volunteer opportunities for youth grades 6 and up.

Provides accredited, licensed child care to children 1 year to 12 years of age, including Day Care, Day Home, Out of School Care programs. Family Day Homes are able to accommodate parents’ childcare needs with flexible hours. The Camrose Children’s Centre is an ELCC site which provides $25/day childcare for the Day Care Centre.

Includes: Indoor Playground, Play Groups, Triple P Parenting Program, P.L.A.Y. van for rural outreach, Family Support Services, Welcome to Parenting. Provides formal & informal educational programs for parents, children and families to strengthen and support the family unit. CFRCA is a program of CDSS.

a) Hot Meal Program – Nutritious meals delivered during noon hour, prepared by the dietary staff at Brookside Kitchen (The Bethany Group), delivered to your door by volunteers. Meal consists of soup or salad, main course and dessert. Meals can be ordered up to 5 days/week to suit each client  (including statutory holidays). Delivery to City of Camrose residents only.
b) Frozen Food Program – Meals prepared without additives or preservatives. Delivery arrangements may be made for Camrose residents receiving the hot meal program. Delivery to village and county residents by arrangement. Contact Program Director.

Physiotherapy; Rob Bouma Orthotic Clinic.

Members of the Camrose Police Service are trained and dedicated professionals who are responsible for serving the public and providing quality police and public safety services on a 24/7/365 basis. We are committed to community needs as we pursue our mission of “public safety through policing excellence”.

Assess & respond to all types of emergencies within City of Camrose.

Camrose Pride Community creates safe and inclusive spaces for LGBTQ2S+ people and allies in Camrose and area by hosting events, providing education and fostering collaborations.  Three regular gatherings per month: Connecting and Planning meeting; Family and Friends support group, and espressOUT, a drop-in/conversation safe space.  All gender and sexual diverse folks and allies are welcome. Find us on FaceBook at Camrose Pride Community or visit our website for more information.

Care centred around you and led by your family doctor in partnership with other healthcare professionals, the PCN uses a team-based approach to look at your health’s big picture.  Programs to help you live healthier include: meetings with a dietitian, chronic illness management, prenatal care, grief and bereavement support, reviewing your medication, balance/falling help, and many others.

Pamela has a PhD in Clinical Psychology and a Master’s degree in Marriage, Family and Child Counselling. Pamela has worked over a decade focusing on children and youth. She also works with individuals, couples, and families that have experienced trauma or psychosis.  Therapies used include: cognitive-behavioral, trauma-focused, crisis intervention, EMDR, family systems, marriage and couples, narrative, and play/art/sand-tray therapies. Pamela also offers online counselling services.

CPL is not just books and quiet corners.  Visit CPL to borrow multitudes of materials and attend programs that will help you learn, laugh & live.  We have: books in print, DVDs, electronic library, physical literacy items, & more.  Look for us out in the community, bringing your library to you where you live, work & play.

The Camrose Refugeee Centre was established to encourage and facilitate the sponsorship and support of refugees and newcomers to Canada as they become members of the Camrose Community.

Conference centre & Agricultural Society

Operates a 22 bed residence, safe place for women and children from Camrose & surrounding communities experiencing domestic violence or crisis.  Offers counseling, groups, information & referral support; childcare & in-house school program (grades 1 – 12). Outreach Program supports families transitioning from the shelter to the community &/or assists families who do not want to come to the Shelter but are impacted by domestic violence.  Also assists with Aboriginal supports, & provides community presentations on domestic violence for various ages.  We offer a program for children and youth affected by domestic violence.  The Crisis line 1-877-672-1010 and/or 780-672-1035 offers 24/7 phone support.

Days and location advertised in local media. Call Lorna McCallum 780-672-8813 for more information.

Post-secondary education, Biblical teaching, Christian community life, Lutheran theology courses, contemporary Christian studies, Discipleship training, Christian leadership development, mission experiences. Biblical Studies Certificate (1yr.); Christian Leadership Diploma (2 yrs.)

A) Shared Living Residential Program for people with severe and persistent mental illness. Tenants are independent and receive peer and staff support.
B) Assertive Outreach provides support to individuals who are not receiving other supports & assists individuals to connect to a support system.
C) Independent Living Support provides continuous support to individuals whose mental illness has resulted in a significant level of disability.
D) Resource Centre provides info about mental illness to clients & families. The centre has a drop-in component. Clients also receive support with housing issues, aid in accessing financial, medical & psychiatric support as needed, emotional support & budgeting support, etc. Free coffee.
E) Individual Support provides supports to persons with both a developmental disability & a mental illness.
F) Caregiver Connections is a weekly drop-in support group for parents and caregivers to those living with mental health concerns.

A 24 hour CRISIS line providing immediate support.  Call if you or someone you know is in crisis, contemplating suicide, feeling overwhelmed or experiencing abuse.  For on-line crisis chat visit edmonton.cmha.ca.

The Canadian Red Cross Personal Disaster Assistance Team may provide emergency food, clothing, accommodation and personal services for up to 72 hours to individuals and families following an assessment, who have been affected by local, small-scale disasters such as a house fire.  Medical Equipment program.

The Cancer Patient Navigator helps guide you through the physical, emotional and financial challenges that come with a cancer diagnosis. Provides information and education, and assists in accessing support services needed.

The Career Information Hotline is a telephone and online consulting and referral service related to occupational, educational and training options, job search skills and career transitions.  Career Advisors can help with: career planning, job search skills/resources, occupational descriptions, educational options, educational funding options, and e-resume review service.

Serves people in need regardless of religion, race, gender, or ethnic origin. We work to improve the quality of life for persons of all faith and cultures by serving their social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical needs.  In Camrose we provide the following program:
Residential Program – provides continual residential support service for adults with developmental or multiple disabilities. The residential program provides assistance in the areas of community integration, basic life skills, community living supports, and behaviour intervention to individuals sharing accommodations in a group living arrangement.
Home Support Program – provides long term and respite care to adults with developmental disabilities.  Approved and trained families provide this care in their own home.
Support Independent Living for Adults with Developmental Disabilities – provides direct support to individuals living independently or semi-independently in the community.  This includes self-identified goals which might also consist of the following: banking & budgeting, grocery & personal shopping, health & safety, and coordination of social and recreational activities.  Social & emotional support, help to manage living arrangements, and problem solving can be provided as needed.
Eagles Club – is a support group for adults with developmental disabilities.  The club is designed to enrich the lives of people who wish to participate in social or recreational activities, personal development, and want to enhance their personal relationships.
Stargazers – is a self advocacy group for adults with a developmental disability.  This group is committed to the promotion of independence, community integration, inclusion through empowerment, skill-building, self-awareness and personal development.  (Stargazers and Eagles Clubs are operated from Wetaskiwin office, but Camrose and area persons are welcome to participate in these clubs.)

A) Community Access & Employment Services: support that promotes the individual with employment barriers, inclusion in community activities and personal development through activities such as arts, education, recreation, community association programs and participation in the volunteer sector and support for individuals with employment barriers in pre-employment training, career counselling, employment placement,  employment search & maintenance & retention (5502 – 46 St.; 672-9995; Mon. – Fri. 8:30 – 4:30 p.m.)
B) Emergency Clothing and Furniture Depot supplies clothing, furniture and household items to people in need by referral. Thrift Store located at 4918 – 46 St., 608-1681; Mon. – Sat. 8:30 – 4:00 p.m. Open to public Tuesday to Saturday 9:30 – 3:30 p.m.
C) Centra Cam Custom Projects: woodworking, pipebunks, custom orders, (5228 – 46 St.; 672-9973; Mon. – Fri. 8:00 – 4:00 p.m.)
D) Centra Cam’s Outlet Store: thrift store; proceeds to support ECFD (4807 – 51 Ave.; 679-0647; Monday – Fri. 10:30 -5:00 p.m.)
E) Recycle with Centra Cam: accepting paper, cardboard, newsprint, clear glass, tin cans, plastic, paint, and e-waste. (4402 – 51 Ave.; 679-4196; Mon. – Sat. 8:00 – 4:00 p.m.)

Children’s Services focuses on early intervention, child development and delivering supports and services to children, youth and families. The ministry works to ensure that children and youth have the tools they need to thrive in healthy families and communities.
A) Prevention Services – working with others to help children grow and develop to meet their fullest potential.  Supports include child care licensing, parent education & awareness, family coaching, etc.
B) Early Intervention Services – meeting the identified needs of vulnerable children & families.
C) Child Intervention – responding to concerns about the safety and well-being of children and youth.  Under the Child, Youth & Family Enhancement Act staff conduct the day-to-day business of child intervention, foster care, adoptions, and kinship care.
Reporting Child Abuse:  If you are concerned for the safety and well-being of a child in Alberta, please contact the Camrose office at 780-608-1800 (toll free service dial, 310-0000 first) or call the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-387-5437 (KIDS) to speak with a caseworker.

Non profit group comprised of a multi-disciplinary team of lawyers, librarians, teachers and web specialists who provide resources for teaching people about the law. Does not provide legal advice.

Kendell offers compassionate individual, couples, and family therapy.  She holds a PhD in Counselling Psychology and has over ten years of experience working with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, stress, and relationship issues. While she has received training in emotional-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and mindfulness, Kendell’s overall approach is integrative which allows her to flexibly respond to the needs of her clients.  In-person and online therapy is available.

Kirsti offers individual counselling to those struggling with anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions and other issues. Kirsti is a Registered Professional Counsellor – Candidate and is working toward full designation with the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.  Kirsti is currently under the supervision of Dr. Kendell Banack, Registered Psychologist. Kirsti utilizes an integrated person centred approach to assist clients seeking to enhance and expand life satisfaction and experience.

Individual, family and couple counselling services.  Certified Canadian Counsellor.

Call if you think a child is being abused or neglected by a parent or guardian. Visit Child Abuse Hotline.

Offers a 24 hour national crisis and support counselling line for survivors of human trafficking and commercial sex workers.  Also offers a project life line which is a buddy system where if an an individual is going to an unsafe environment a safety check can be arranged.

a) The Camrose Community Bus is operated by the Rose City Handivan Society and runs a fixed route Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Visit “The City of Camrose Website” for the route map.
b) Taxi Tokens are distributed by various local organizations within the City of Camrose.
c) The Camrose Connector runs Monday, Wednesday,Thursday, Friday and Sunday, three times a day from Camrose to Edmonton and return.
d)  Camrose Area Rideshare is a non-profit ridesharing application with a phone in option that provides local & rural residents options for shared transportation.  The goal is to  help address the gaps in the transit system that are not being served by an existing provider.  To access the website, visit www.camrose-area.ride-share.org/

Check the City website for more information about each program.

Counsellors & therapists provide individual, couple and family counselling. Fees based on generous sliding fee scale to make quality counselling affordable for our new clients. Sessions for new clients are available usually within a week of intake.  Counsellors have expertise in: Bereavement support, Suicide prevention and recovery counselling, EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Trauma-Informed therapy, Addictions, Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management, PTSD, Family Violence, Concurrent Disorders, Relationship Therapy, and Spiritual Development. Also provide marriage preparation and enrichment programs.

For City of Camrose Community Services visit www.camrose.ca.

Provides subsidized rental housing for low-to-moderate income families, seniors and individuals.  Applicants are assessed for eligibility based on need.

Care is provided for people with complex health needs who are unable to remain at home or in supportive living and require scheduled 24-hour RN care. The Bethany Group offers a warm and friendly environment with a variety of social and recreational programs at Bethany Meadows and Louise Jensen Care Centre.

Cornerstone Christian Academy is a private interdenominational Christian school that embraces students and staff from a variety of backgrounds and heritages.  This ecumenical environment promotes a deeper understanding of the larger Christian community and our shared unity in Christ, while respecting and learning about the differences that make each tradition unique.

Provides supervision for individuals referred by the court and jail. Administers various programs offered by the Alberta Solicitor General’s Department, i.e., Extra-judicial Sanctions Program, Probation and Fine Option.

Traditional counselling, non-traditional setting in a private country office just a few minutes south of Camrose. Adolescents (ages 11 plus), adults, couples, or group counselling.  Masters level Registered Clinical Counsellor, Registered Counselling Therapist, Certified Family Trauma professional and Mental Health Integrative Medicine Certified Provider. Additional specialty services include Clinical Hypnosis, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, Biofeedback and Integrative Medicine for Mental health consults. Please inquire for more information.

Offers a full range of Psychiatric Services including: Individual Psychotherapy Sessions, Assertiveness Training, Communication Skills, Stress Management, MAP (Management of Anxiety Panic), Schizophrenia Program. Access to outpatient services is by referral. Call 780-679-6131 for information.

Crisis Text Line, powered by Kids Help Phone, is a free, 24/7 support connecting people in crisis to trained Crisis Responders. Free nationwide texting.  For response time/further details visit their website at www.crisistextline.ca

Provides social programs for older adults with chronic disease &/or disability who are living in the community. Serves people with memory impairment &/or chronic health problems.  Offers socialization leisure activities.