Help Book
The Help Book – A Guide to Human Services is managed & maintained by Camrose and District Support Services. If you require changes to your agency information or wish to have your agency included in the Help Book Directory please click here to email us.
- Counselling Services
Samm-I-Am Forest Therapy Guide
Contact Helen Samm Phone 780-672-1956 Fee Sliding fee scale. Description Trauma informed, grief, life issues.
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Schizophrenia Society Camrose Branch
Contact Anthony Holler (Peer Support Coordinator) Address #206, 5015 - 50 Ave. Camrose T4V 3P7 Phone 780-679-4280 Email aholler@schizophrenia.ab.ca Website www.schizophrenia.ab.ca Hours Please phone 780-679-4280 Fee There is no charge for programs. Community Camrose Description SSA Camrose Branch provides peer support and resources to people living with schizophrenia. The branch can also provide access to support for their family members, caregiver and friend. Programs are available in person, online and individual phone support is also available. Studies have shown that peer support plays an important role in recovery for those living with schizophrenia and their family members and caregivers. Please call the branch or visit our website for program information.
- Education & Literacy
School of Hope
Contact Elaine MacMillan (Teacher) Address Office C, 4909 C - 48 St. Camrose AB T4V 1L7 Phone 1-587-844-0001 Toll Free 1-888-350-HOPE Fax 1-888-276-1707 Email elaine.macmillan@ecacs16.ab.ca Website www.schoolofhope.org Description Virtual grade 1-12 home based schooling.
- Education & Literacy
School Resource Officer – Camrose Police Service
Contact Cst. John Fernhout (School Resource Officer) Address 6220 - 48 Ave. Camrose T4V 0K6 Phone 780-672-4444 Fax 780-672-2929 Email police@camrose.ca Website www.camrosepoliceservice.ca Community Camrose Description The Camrose Police Service has a School Resource Officer Program (SRO). The SRO program provides the service of a uniformed police officer for every school in Camrose. The SRO is a great resource for schools, students and parents that want to keep their children safe and healthy. Camrose Police is proud to offer a brand new program called The CORE program that explores how safe and healthy youth become a safe and healthy core of the community.
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Seasons Camrose Retirement Community
Contact Janet Landon (General Manager) Address 6821 - 50 Ave. Camrose T4V 5G5 Phone 780-672-2746 Fax 780-672-2985 Email inquiries@seasonsretirement.com Website www.seasonsretirement.com Facebook Seasons Camrose Retirement Community Facebook Page Hours Administration: Mon. - Fri., 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Description Offers different service options, including a private independent living residence, co-located with an 82 suite designated supportive living option that provides more specialized care options. We are committed to delivering quality care and exceptional service so residents may enjoy the worry-free retirement they deserve.
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Seniors Self Contained Housing
Contact Lisa Adamson Address 4612 - 53 St. Camrose T4V 1Y6 Phone 780-679-2002 Website www.thebethanygroup.ca Hours Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m. - noon; 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Description Offers independent living for low-to-moderate income seniors in several communities across Alberta. Apartments range in size from 500 – 575 square feet and offer complete privacy with all necessary facilities.
- Helplines
Seniors’ Abuse Helpline
Phone 1-780-454-8888 Website www.edmonton.cmha.ca Hours 24 Hours - Employment Services/ Financial Assistance
Service Canada
Contact Isabelle Sylvestre (Team Lead) Address #200, 4901 - 50 Ave. Camrose Phone 1-800-O-Canada Toll Free 1-800-622-6232 Website www.canada.ca Facebook Service Canada Facebook Page Hours Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fee none Description Employment Insurance; Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security; Social Insurance Numbers; Canada Education Savings Grants; Apprenticeship Grants, Passport Receiving, other Government of Canada Services.
- Information & Referral
Service Options for Seniors (SOS Program)
Contact Christina Rehmann (Program Director) Address 5014 B - 48 St. Camrose T4V 1M1 Phone 780-672-4131 Email soscamrose@gmail.com Website www.soscamrose.ca Hours Mon. - Thurs.; 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Fee Free to area residents, but donations welcome. Community Camrose Description Offers information and support to seniors and their families in order to access programs, services and resources locally, provincially and federally. Programs providing support range from housing, transportation, elder abuse, financial supports, public and private pensions to Blue Cross. Free income tax filing program available year round. During Covid free delivery of groceries, food bank hampers, prescriptions, library items to seniors as well as doorstep receipt submission to Alberta Seniors Benefit. Call or drop in.
- Helplines
Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton Support & Information Line
Phone 1-780-423-4121 Toll Free 1-866-403-8000 (call or text) Website www.sace.ca Hours 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Description Crisis, support and information.
- Health Services
Smith Clinic
Address #1 Duggan Mall, 6601 - 48 Ave. Camrose T4V 3G8 Phone 780-672-2423 appointments; 780-672-2425 - administration Fax 1-866-517-9863 Website www.smithclinic.net Hours Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon; 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Description The Smith Clinic is a multi-disciplinary clinic combining family practice with various specialties. We offer a walk-in clinic Monday to Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For walk-in clinic call day of to make appointment – 780-672-2423 and press options 1, 2 or 3.
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Solutions Psychological
Contact Annie Mirza-Syed, M.Sc. (Registered Psychologist) Address 5610 - 49 Ave. Camrose T4V 0N9 Phone 780-672-9296 Hours By appointment only. Mon. - Sat., & some weekday evenings. Fee $200/session. Private extended health insurance may assist with this fee. Description Professional counselling, therapy & evaluation for individuals & families. Counselling & therapy available for children (age 3+), adolescents, adults & seniors. Relationship counselling for couples, & intergenerational relationships (parents & offspring.) Specialized treatment for psychological trauma & abuse. Parenting time assessments for courts, mediation and parenting coaching for high conflict divorced families. Annie Mirza-Syed, M.Sc., Registered Psychologist
- Disabilities
Special Olympics Camrose
Contact Carol Wideman (Chairman) Address P.O. Box 1543 Camrose T4V 1X4 Phone 780-608-0715 Email soacamrose@gmail.com Description Enriching the lives of individuals with an intellectual disability through sport. Sport Options: 5 pin bowling, swimming, basketball, softball, walk/run, curling, functional fitness, soccer, bocce and Active Start & FUNdamentals (ages 0 – 14).
- preschool pre-school playschool pre-kChild & Youth Services
St. Patrick PREK 4
Contact Bob Charchun (Principal) Address St. Patrick School 4816 - 53 Ave. Camrose T4V 0Y2 Phone 780-672-2177 Email stps@eics.ab.ca Website https://stp.eics.ab.ca/ Hours Please call for information Fee Please call or visit the school website for up-to-date fee information. Community Camrose Description This program is a great place for children to develop and grow intellectually, creatively, emotionally, socially and physically. We believe that children learn best through play and child led exploration, and that is reflected in the curriculum.
- Legal Services
Student Legal Services Of Edmonton, University of Alberta
Address Edmonton Phone 780-492-8244 (Civil & Family) 780-425-3356 (Criminal) Website www.slsedmonton.com Description Student Legal Services of Edmonton (SLS) is the largest student-run legal organization in Canada. Non-profit charitable organization, which provides free legal services to low income individuals & non-profit organizations of Edmonton and surrounding area. Criminal Law, Legal Education/Reform, Civil & Family Law.
- Counselling Services
Suicide Grief Support Services, CMHA – Edmonton Region
Address #300, 10010 - 105 St. NW Edmonton T5J 1C4 Phone 780-732-6654 Fax 780-482-7498 Email main@cmha-edmonton.ab.ca Website www.edmonton.cmha.ca Facebook Suicide Grief Support Services, CMHA – Edmonton Region Facebook Page Fee Free of charge. Description Caregiver Support Group Services welcomes anyone who is providing care for someone who has attempted suicide or may be thinking about suicide. We help lighten the burden by providing individual support sessions, including: emotional support; identifying and understanding the relevant issues and concerns; creating a safety strategy; creating a self-care plan; connecting you to other caregiver support services in the community. On-line services available.
- Child & Youth Services
Summer in the Park
Contact Clarence Hastings Address 4821 - 51 St. Camrose AB T4V 1R9 Phone 780-672-0141 Fax 780-672-2833 Email cdss4@telusplanet.net Website www.camrosefcss.ca Fee No Fee. Description A summer day camp that nurtures young people’s emotional, social and ethical development by teaching character education, conflict resolution and tolerance. Participants are aged 5 and up and are from Camrose County and participating CDSS villages. Not available to city residents. Program runs during the summer on specific days for each rural community.
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Supportive Information & Referral
Address 4821 - 51 St. Camrose AB T4V 1R9 Phone 780-672-0141 Email cdss2@telusplanet.net Website www.camrosefcss.ca Fee No Cost Description No cost Supportive Information & Referral is available if you need someone to talk to, one-on-one, who will direct you to appropriate services, including shared ideas on preparing for the referral, what to anticipate, etc. Struggling with anything … we can help you find a referral best suited for your needs. A SIRC Navigator will meet with people for up to 3 (free) one-hour consultation sessions. Call 780-672-0141 to arrange an appointment. A project of Camrose & District Support Services.
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Swan City Mobility
Contact Al (Owner) Address 6028 - 48 Ave. Camrose AB T4V 0K3 Phone 780-673-3454 Fax 780-673-3453 Email admin@swancitymobility.com Website www.swancitymobility.com Facebook Swan City Mobility Facebook Page Hours Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Description Offers quality mobility equipment and daily living aids. Scooters, lift chairs, walkers, wheelchairs, adaptive clothing, daily living aids, bathroom safety equipment & more. We rent and repair most equipment. Free delivery/pick-up in Camrose. Registered vendors for: AADL, WCB, VAC & AHS.