In case you are needing other supports, here are a list of some of the available resource options available to people in and around the Greater Edmonton area.
Many of these resources are FREE – some have a cost (details are provided below). Hover over the website links to see where to click, and you will be redirected to the appropriate resource:
In General
Mental Health Distress Line – available 24/7 – 780-482-HELP
Access 24/7 (Edmonton support – call, text, go in-person) – 780-424-2424
Suicide Crisis Helpline (Call or Text – 24/7) – 988
Support Groups
Stronger Together – Mental Health Peer Support Group (Online – Facebook – free) https://www.facebook.com/groups/346165803944926
PEP Society– Parents Empowering Parents – Support Group meetings (online and in person) twice a month, in Edm, St Albert and Sherwood Park PEP Society – Parents Empowering Parents (free)
S-Anon – like Al Anon meetings but for friends/family of those addicted to sex (thru porn, infidelity, etc) – only available inperson in Edm and Calgary – but they do seem to offer online options too Find a Meeting – S-Anon (sanon.org)
EDNSA – links to various support groups for people with eating/feeding issues and for the caregivers of people with these issues (some groups have small fee but it can be waived upon request – others, like OA and Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous, are free) Support – Eating Disorder Support Network of Alberta (edsna.ca)
Lifestar Program – (thru LIFT – in Lethbridge) – for any type of porn/sex addict type of issue – groups for men and for women Lifestar Network ($65/session rate)
William and Associates Counselling Services (WACS) – Kelowna, BC – various groups for men and for women: STOP – Intimate partner violence prevention program in partnership with the John Howard Society; Braveheart – Men’s sex addiction recovery; H.E.A.R.T. – Women’s emotional healing after trauma; WeFusion – Couple’s relationship bootcamp Counselling Services | William & Associates (wacs.ca) (various costs for each group)
Free or Subsidy Counselling Options
In The Weeds YEG (for anyone in the hospitality industry) In The Weeds YEG – Let Us Help You In AND Out Of The Kitchen
FCSS Agencies – provide free and income-based subsidy programming, for local residents only – including income tax prep, in-home parenting support, counselling, etc. (There are FCS agencies in Sherwood Park, Fort Sask, Leduc and Beaumont.)
FSCD – parent driven – provide funding for counselling and other support options (respite, community worker, medications, supplies, taxi costs, etc) for kids (under 18) who have special needs physically, psychologically, behaviourally,). There MUST be a formal diagnosis to access services (can be obtained by therapist, medical doctor, etc).
Families can search for sliding fee rates via Psychology Today Psychology Today Canada: Health, Help, Happiness + Find a Therapist CA or Theravive Counseling & Therapy with Values. Find a Marriage Counselor, Psychologist, or Therapist. (theravive.com) – both only list verified therapists.
Alberta Health Services Addiction and Mental Health Supports – including Mobile MH, Help Lines, walk-in counselling services (no pre-booking allowed), etc – and for children and for adults. Adult Services – InformAlberta.ca – View List: Adult Addiction and Mental Health Services – Edmonton Zone Children/Adolesent Services – InformAlberta.ca – View List: Child and Adolescent Addiction and Mental Health Services – Edmonton Zone Senior Services – InformAlberta.ca – View List: Geriatric Addiction and Mental Health Services – Edmonton Zone
Free counselling for First Nations/Inuit clients (they must see a therapist on the NIHB list) – Non-insured health benefits for First Nations and Inuit (sac-isc.gc.ca)
Addictions
PEP Society – Parents Empowering Parents – great resource for all things related to addictions PEP Society – Parents Empowering Parents
Information, resources and AA related meetings for all provinces/communities – including detox and rehab options (seems to be more private organizations) – List of Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings In Alberta, AB (drugrehab.ca)
AA related meetings for Edmonton, Leduc, Sherwood Park (and some other areas) – https://edmontonaa.org/meetings
Marijuana Use Disorder Info Sheet – Yale Medicine – https://www.yalemedicine.org/conditions/marijuana-use-disorder
Domestic Violence/Abuse/Bullying (for men, women and kids)
Rise Up Society Rise Up Society | Alberta (sometimes has Support Group Programs running as well)
A Safe Place – shelter and Community Outreach Program for women/children (has links to men’s supports as well) (based in Sherwood Park) A Safe Place – Support & Resources for Domestic Abuse
Lives In Transition Program (offered online, for women from anywhere in AB) – Lives in Transition | Get Help Today (litinc.ca)
Fleeing DV Emergency Funds – Family violence – Get help with costs to leave | Alberta.ca
Bulllying Canada – text and phone support for victims – resources on their website – https://www.bullyingcanada.ca/
The Canadian Institute of Workplace Bullying and Harassment website (https://instituteofworkplacebullyingresources.ca/)
Low Income Resources
St Vincent de Paul Society of Saint Vincent de Paul – National Council of Canada (ssvp.ca)
Food Banks
Church Groups in the individual’s community
Karma Pantry – in Beaumont
AISH or Income Support Options
Income Tax assistance – through any FCS organization
Prescription for Exercise Program (free access to local rec centres, programs, and activities for all ages) RxTGA – Home (prescriptiontogetactive.com)
Anxiety Canada website – online course, resources, podcast, Mindshift app, group programs (at a cost – not good for low income families but they say the fee can sometimes be waived) – https://www.anxietycanada.com/
Drive Support
Drive Happiness Program – History – Drive Happiness
ADHD
ADHD ++ Program – Alberta Parenting for the Future Association (Stoney Plain/Spruce Grove area but others can join) apfa – Alberta Parenting For The Future Association
Training/Employment Prep Programs
Employabilities Programs and Adaptabilities Programs – usually 10 weeks, 9am to 4pm, Mon to Fri – paid Training Program – sometimes online (they will provide free computers for participants) and sometimes in person
Careers In Transition https://careersunderconstruction.ca/
Fearless Program (A2 and E Program) – https://citinc.ca/programs-services/
Free or Lower Cost Online Courses for Personal Self Help/Wellness
Bloom For Women Courses – Bloom For Women | Bloom For Women (free)
Coursera – Coursera | Build Skills with Online Courses from Top Institutions (esp Science of Wellbeing Course) (free and at cost)
Action for Happiness – daily activities, free webinars, resources, apps, etc – All Calendars | Action for Happiness (all free)
CTRI – very basic free webinars (need to pay for more in-depth courses – and they are also very basic) – Free Resources | Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute (ctrinstitute.com)
Vicky Kidwell Palmer – paid program for women – support for any challenges being experienced around returning to one’s authentic truth, standing for yourself as your fiercest ally, and receiving what’s meant for you – R+R+R Clarity Circles Invitation (vickitidwellpalmer.lpages.co)
PCN Programs – free pre-recorded workshops and support programs facilitated for a wide variety of physical and mental wellness needs. Anyone can use these – it doesn’t matter which PCN your dr belongs to. Workshops & Programs | Alberta Find a Doctor (albertapcns.ca)
Reporting Disclosures of Child Abuse/Neglect
Children’s Services – report concerns to the office that covers the geographical location of where the child lives Children’s Services offices | Alberta.ca (or contact NACIS after hours or to get help in finding the appropriate office). *** See Kim for the handout that helps you know what info to collect prior to making the call (if needed).