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Affordable homeownership program for families who would not otherwise be able to own their own home. Applications for housing are available on-line and at ReStore. ReStore accepts donations of new and used building materials, appliances, furniture, and other home products. Items are available for sale to general public.
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Counselling Services
Haven Art Therapy Studio
Contact
Nikki Featherstone (Registered Canadian Art Therapist)
$105.00/hour for individual Art Therapy; fee varies for groups & workshops. Sliding fee scale
Description
As a Registered Canadian Art Therapist, Nikki offers all levels of therapy from open circles to closed groups and individual psychotherapy. Online telehealth (video and/or phone), only during Covid-19. No experience or artistic skill level required, as art therapy provides a safe place to express yourself without judgement or critique, often giving voice to that which has no words. Individuals, couples, and family counselling for youths, adolescents, adults and seniors.
Located at Hay Lakes Recreation Centre, the Playschool Society runs a program for 3 and 4 year olds. Funded by CDSS. Subsidy may be available for applicants that qualify. The 3 year old class runs on Tues. & Thurs. from 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ $100.00 month/child; the 4 year old class runs on Tues./Wed./Thurs. from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. @ $100/month/child.
Single Membership: $15.00. Family Membership: $30.00
Community
Hay Lakes
Description
Located in the heart of the Village of Hay Lakes, we offer a wide range of material as well as DVD’s and audio books. Our programs are designed for children and adults of all ages to engage in the love of learning.
Health Link Alberta is a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week nurse telephone advice and health information service. Highly skilled Registered Nurses will provide you with advice and information about health symptoms and concerns that you or a member of your family may be experiencing. Health Link can also help you find appropriate services and health information. All call are confidential and free.
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Parenting
Healthy Families Home Visitation
Contact
Stacey Olstad (Program Director of Family Services)
Is a voluntary in-home service offered to parents and parents-to-be in support of raising children to be healthy, safe and secure. Home Visitation focuses on strengthening and supporting families. Our goal is: to build foundations for strong family functioning, to promote healthy childhood growth and development, help to cultivate the growth of nurturing, responsive parent-child relationships, support for prenatal care and its role in a healthy pregnancy, to enhance protective factors. Our approach is family-centered and strength based, we work in partnership with families with children 0-3 up to age 6 years of age. Our enhanced home visitation also supports engagement with siblings within the home up to age 13.
As a further extension, we provide long-term support in response to the concern of substance use during pregnancy through Parent Child Assistance Program (PCAP). Home visitors work directly with participants offering personalized services for up to 3 years. You may be eligible to receive services if you are pregnant or up to 6 months postpartum, self-report alcohol and/or drug use during pregnancy, and are ineffectively engaged with community.
All programs are voluntary and free of charge. Referrals are welcome from everyone including self.
Mon. - Thurs., 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Fri., 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Closed daily for lunch 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Due to Covid please call for an appointment.
Description
HIV has a vision of Zero: Zero new HIV infections, Zero stigma and discrimination and Zero AIDS related deaths. We work towards this vision by working with the community and partner agencies regarding health promotion, community action, education and prevention from a harm reduction model. Due to Covid we are seeing people only by appointment. Please call to make an appointment. Virtual support is offered. Safer sex (condoms) are distributed as needed to community groups or anyone in need. Phone or email to set up pick up – contact@hivedmonton.com
A Licensed Practical Nurse offering mobile, professional foot care with good old fashioned TLC. Follows strict Alberta Health and Wellness infection control standards using only sterile instruments for each client. Comprehensive services include, but not limited to, nail trimming, ingrown nail management, fungus nail treatment and specialized diabetic foot care. Special rates for seniors in care facilities.
A registered charity since 2011. Trained volunteers provide palliative and grief supports to individuals experiencing a life-limiting illness, support for their families, and support for those bereaved. Services are offered in-home, hospital, long-term care facilities, and through programs in the community. HSCD serves Camrose and the surrounding rural communities. Office is at the Mirror Lake Center, Lower Level.
St. Mary’s Hospital is available for all your acute care needs. We are an innovative and welcoming 76 bed rural hospital serving Camrose and surrounding communities. Our friendly and responsive staff uphold Covenant Health’s Mission, Vision, and Values by providing exceptional quality of care to all. We provide Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services including a Laboratory (by appointment), Pharmacy, Physical and Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation, Respiratory Therapy, and Fluoroscopy; in addition, our facility is equipped with Radiology, Ultrasound, and Computed Tomography (CT) Scanning technology. In-Patient Services include: Medicine, Psychiatry and Mental Health Services, Spiritual Care, Stroke Services, Palliative Care, and our modern Surgical technology allows for advanced services in Anesthesia, Gynecology, Orthopedics, Obstetrics, and Plastics. Out Patient Services: 24-Hour Emergency Department, Ambulatory Care Clinic, Cardiac Stress Testing, Cancer Clinic, Surgical Pre-Assessments, Heart and Stroke Clinic and Preventative Education, Minor Outpatient Surgeries, Clinical Nutrition, and a Travelling MRI. St. Mary’s Hospital, Camrose Foundation website is www.stmaryshospitalfoundation.com/