Support Resources
211
For complete information on social, community, health and government services in Alberta, simply dial 211.​
811
For health information, simply dial 811.​
911
For emergencies hang up and dial 911.
COVID-19 Information:
Alberta Health Services
https://www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx
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#Text4Hope
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Text COVID19hope to 393939 to receive support from Alberta Health Services
Alberta Health Services (AHS)
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Available Monday - Friday from12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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- Find a healthcare provider near you.
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Primary Care Networks Alberta
- Guide to healthcare practitioners​​
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Breastfeeding Information
- Breastfeeding Your Baby - Healthy Parents Healthy Children
- Breastfeeding - MyHealthAlberta.ca
- 10 Great Reasons to Breastfeed Your Baby
- 10 Valuable Tips for Successful Breastfeeding
Employment Services
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Financial Literacy
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ABC Life Literacy Canada
- Money Matters
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Bissell Centre
- Financial Empowerment Services
- Income Tax Services
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Credit Counselling Society
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e4c
- Make Tax Time Pay
- Financial Connect Workbook - General
- Financial Connect Workbook - Indigenous
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Money Mentors
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Food
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C5 Essentials Market
www.c5yeg.ca/market
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Edmonton Food Bank
www.edmontonsfoodbank.com
780-425-4190
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Head Start Programs (nearby)
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ABC Head Start Society
www.abcheadstart.org
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Amiskwaciy Cultural Society
www.amiskwaciy.ca
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e4c
e4calberta.org/education-skill-development/earlylearning/​​
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Housing
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Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society
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Boyle Street Community Services
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Civida
(previously Capital Region Housing)
780-420-6161
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Homeward Trust
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Youth Empowerment & Support Services (YESS)
Edmonton Coordinated Youth Response
Dial 211
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Injury Prevention
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Water Safety
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​Sun Safety
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​Helmet and Bike Safety
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Language Supports
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Legal Assistance
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Edmonton Community Legal Centre or 780-702-1725
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Family Court Assistance - Province of Alberta Information
Literacy Supports
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Centre for Family Literacy:
Mental Health Supports
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Call or text 988
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Access Open Minds
Walk-in services for 16 to 25 years old
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Canadian Mental Health Association
Distress Line: 780-482-4357
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Youth Empowerment & Support Services (YESS)
Edmonton Coordinated Youth Response
Dial 211
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Rapid Access Counseling
Offered to children, youth, parents/caregivers of children aged 0-18 years as well as couples and families. Click this link for more information.
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Register for virtual sessions here.
In-person locations:
Jasper Place Family Resource Centre (Orange Hub location): Mondays
Family Futures Ellerslie: Wednesdays
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Castledowns YMCA: Tuesdays 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
St. Albert FRC: Fridays 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Mental Health - Caregiver Education Series
Online programming for parents and caregivers who support children and youth, as well as sessions for adults looking to support their own wellness.
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Drop-in YEG
Home | Drop-in Single Session Counselling (dropinyeg.ca)
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Sport Supports for Children - Funding for children's sports
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Jumpstart, Canadian Tire Application
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KidSport Application
Youth Programs
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Boyle Street Community Services
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C5 Community Hub
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iHuman
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Terra Centre (for pregnant and parenting teens)
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Additional Resources​
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Harvard University Centre on the Developing Child
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Happiness and Optimism AHS Resources
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