Your Guide to
Affordable Services
In Our County
Clothing/Household Goods 1 Education 2
Employment 3
Financial 4
Food 5
Health and Safety 6
Housing 10
Housing Emergency Shelters 12
Legal 13
Recreation and Leisure 14 Transportation 16
What’s Inside
Clothing/Household Goods
Cinderella’s Closet
Graduation attire for male and female students who require financial assistance.
www.cinderellascloset.org
780-955-3673 (ask for Donna-private business)
County Clothes-Line
Resale of donated goods (e.g. clothing, toys, household items) at affordable prices to the public. Referred clients shop free. Vouchers are available through Strathcona County Family and Community Services, A Safe Place, Strathcona Food Bank and Alberta Works.
www.countyclothes-line.com
780-464-7786
Once Upon a Child Sherwood Park
Buys and sells gently used & new children’s clothing and equipment. Will pay cash on the spot for items brought in.www.onceuponachildsherwoodpark.com
780-417-0022
Salvation Army Family Thrift Store
Gently used clothing, footwear, kitchen ware, small appliances, sporting goods, furniture, toys and books at reasonable prices.
www.thriftstore.ca
780-416-1303
Strathcona Christmas Bureau
Qualified residents receive a hamper of food and gifts during the Christmas season. Hampers include age-appropriate toys, gift certificates and groceries. Call after November 1.
www.scb79.ca
Did You Know...
local churches often have low
cost used clothing,
babysitting, meals and help
with occasional transportation
needs.
Call 211 for contact information.
Community Adult Learning & Literacy
Society (CALLS)
Subsidies for sponsored adult learning courses including English as a second language (ESL), computer skills, citizenship and adult literacy. One to one basic adult literacy and ESL with a volunteer tutor.
www.whatdidyoulearntoday.ca
780-464-8441
Strathcona County Family and
Community Services
Variety of educational workshops and groups available for children, families, and seniors. Subsidies available.
www.strathcona.ca/fcs
780-464-4044
Parent Link
– For families with children ages 0 - 6. Services include parent education, resources, programs and support.www.strathcona.ca/parentlink
780-416-6730
Strathcona County Library
Free in-house access to workshops, computers, wireless internet, programs and more.In-house and through the bookmobile. Subsidy available. www.sclibrary.ab.ca 780-410-8600
Education
CountyTools for School
A back pack of school supplies is available through schools. Additional supplies can be picked up at Boys and Girls Club of Strathcona County throughout the year (as supplies last). www.scbgc.com
780-416-1500
Alberta Human Services
Income Support - Employment, financial and social support for unemployed or low income individuals and families.
Sherwood Park Alberta Works Centre - Resource Centre available. Provides career and employment counselling, workshop referral and work search assistance. Hours of Operation:
8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday www.humanservices.alberta.ca
780-464-7000
Career Planning/Jobs
Alberta Learning Information Services provides information about career planning, education, jobs, scholarships and bursaries.
www.alis.alberta.ca
780-422-4266 – career planning 780-427-3722 – scholarships/bursaries 1-855-606-2096 – student aid
Women Building Futures
A not-for-profit organization in Edmonton that works to empower women to succeed in non traditional careers in the construction trade through training, employment and mentorship. www.womenbuildingfutures.com
780-452-1200
Alberta Seniors Benefit Program
Provides financial supports and special needs assistance in addition provides links to the federal benefits received under Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Federal Allowance and the GST Credit. www.albertasupports.ca
780-427-7876
Assured Income for the Severely
Handicapped (AISH)
Provides financial and health-related assistance to eligible adults with a disability. The disability must be permanent and substantially limit the person’s ability to earn a living. AISH clients may also be eligible to receive supplemental assistance with child benefits, personal benefits, health benefits and assistance for cohabitating partners.
www.albertasupports.ca
780-644-1364
Canadian Child Tax Benefit
Tax-free monthly payment for eligible families to help with the cost of raising children under age 18. www.cra-arc.gc.ca/cctb
1-800-387-1193
Child Care Subsidy
Subsidies available for licensed/approved: day care centres, group family child care, family day homes, out-of-school care, pre-schools, early childhood development programs and Alberta’s Stay at Home Parent Program.
www.albertasupports.ca
780-644-9992
CTV Good Neighbour Fund
Considers limited financial assistance for individuals/ families requiring support in exceptional cases not covered by other funding.
www.goodneighbourfund.ca
780-486-9215
Maintenance
Enforcement
Program (MEP)
MEP acts asgo-between, for clients who have child or spousal support owed to them. www.justice.alberta.ca
780-422-5555
Money Mentors
Provides not-for-profit money coaching, credit counselling, debt help and financial wellness seminars. Call for a FREE review with a credit counsellor. www.moneymentors.ca1-888-294-0076
Free Tax Preparation Clinics
Hosted by Family and CommunityServices for qualified residents along with information on municipal, provincial and federal subsidies and benefits. Simple returns only. www.strathcona.ca/fcs
780-464-4044
Atco Blue Flame Kitchen
Consumer resource for household advice and free food recipes.
www.atcoblueflamekitchen.com
780-420-1010
County
Food
Power Saving Tips...
· Limit use of
"power hogs" such
as portable
electric heaters
· Use a powerbar
and switch off
small appliances
Alberta Energy, Alberta Utilities Consumer Advocate
Meals on Wheels
Nutritious low-cost meals for people who have difficulty preparing meals due to a recent hospitalization or
illness.
780-467-2281
Strathcona Food
Bank
Food for individuals and families with emergency food needs. Open Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – noon.
255 Kaska Road
780-449-6413
Wecan Food Basket
Society of Alberta
Bulk food buying program. Families pay $5 to join the Society. Meats (3 cuts) $15.00, Fruit/Vegetables $10.00, complete order $25.00. Volunteers needed monthly. www.wecanfood.com
780-416-6730
Aids to Daily Living - Strathcona County
Health Centre
Short term loans of equipment (e.g.: crutches, wheelchairs, walkers, raised toilet seats, etc.). www.albertasupports.ca
780-342-4500
Alberta Blue Cross
Free basic coverage of dental, prescription drugs, etc. for seniors 65 years and older.
www.ab.bluecross.ca
780-498-8000
Did you know…
You can get free online
coupons, samples and
newsletters from Heinz and
Nestle.
www.heinzbaby.com
www.nestle-baby.ca
Check your local grocery
store for monthly Customer
Appreciation Day discounts.
Health and Safety
Alberta Child Health Benefit
Health benefit plan for children in low income families. Full coverage for dental, optical,
prescription drugs, essential diabetic supplies and emergency ambulance services for children. www.albertasupports.ca
780-427-6848
Alberta Easter Seals
Lends medical equipment on a long term basis for people with disabilities.
www.easterseals.ab.ca
780-429-0137
Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP)
All new and returning Alberta residents (live in Alberta at least 183 days in a 12 month period) must register for AHCIP coverage to receive medically necessary hospital, health care and physician services.www.health.gov.ab.ca
780-427-1432
Birth Control Centre
Subsidized birth control and free condoms. www.albertahealthservices.ca
780-735-0010
Canadian Diabetes Association – Diabetes
Supplies Benefit
Subsidies for diabetic supplies for eligible families.
www.diabetes.ca
780-423-2634
Canadian Red Cross -
Health Equipment Loan
Program (HELP)
Program provides the short-term loan
of clean, safe medical equipment to individuals who are living in their homes and recovering from injury, illness or surgery. Medical equipment includes wheelchairs, walkers, canes, bathroom aides, etc.
www.redcross.ca
780-342-8588
Did You Know... Your local high school may offer hair cuts, manicures, car repairs or food services at a reduced rate.
Dental Clinic - NAIT
Low-cost dental services, provided by students, under the supervision of a registered practitioner. l X-rays for ages 13 and older (every 2–3 months) Teeth cleaning $10 for ages 4–21 (May and
June). Tartar control and scaling treatments for adults.
l Free assessment, dentures on a cost
recovery basis (average: $950/complete upper and lower dentures). September – June http://www.nait.ca/66693.htm
780-471-8827 Dental 780-471-7786 Dentures
Dentistry (School of) – University of Alberta
Dental Hygiene Clinic (non-emergency).Discounted fees available for all services. Students perform treatments under supervision by qualified practitioners.
www.dentistry.ualberta.ca/PatientCare
780-407-5550
Edmonton Pregnancy Crisis Centre
Free pregnancy test, counselling for crisis pregnancy, adoption referral, information and alternatives.www.edpregnancy.ca
780-482-5111
Good Samaritan TeleCare®
Nationally accredited 24-hour emergency response button and telephone support services (personalized medication, appointment or meal schedule reminders) with subsidized services (Alberta Seniors Benefit Special Needs Assistance can cover the cost).
www.gss.org
780-431-3630
Health For Two
A free program to support healthy pregnancies and healthy babies. Supplies milk coupons, prenatal vitamins, nutrition information, books on pregnancy and newborn care, individual
counselling with a community health nurse, links to community resources and a gift for baby.
www.albertahealthservices.ca
780-342-4600 Sherwood Park 780-466-7581 Regional
Health and Safety Continued...
Health First Strathcona
After hours urgent care for illness and injury that cannot wait - anything from bruises to broken bones. Open daily 5:30 p.m. - 1 a.m.
780-416-6551 (daytime) 780-449-5380 (after 5:30 p.m.)
Seniors clinic– comprehensive assessment of memory, falls, functional decline, incontinence, mood, behavioural or complex medically frail seniors. Referral from doctor required.
www.albertahealthservices.ca
780-416-6555 – Seniors’ Clinic
HealthLINK Alberta
Registered nurses provide services and health information about symptoms and concerns 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
www.myhealth.alberta.ca
780-408-LINK (5465)
Multi-cultural Health Brokers Cooperative
One-to-one health and parenting support for individuals and families in a variety of languages. www.mchb.org780-423-1973
Saffron Centre Ltd.
Offers help to victims of sexual assault,
specializing in crisis, therapy & education. Fees for services are based on a sliding scale.
www.saffron-ssac.com
780-449-0900
Sexually Transmitted Infections Clinic
(Edmonton)
Free, confidential testing for sexually transmitted infections, counselling and treatment for persons 14+. www.albertahealthservices.ca
780-342-2300
Strathcona County Elder Abuse Line
Provides information, support and referrals for seniors and their families impacted by abuse. 24 hour confidential help.780-464-7233
Strathcona County
Family and Community Services
Counselling
- family, individual and couples’ counselling available on a sliding fee scale.Family and Individuals
- a wide range of supportive programs are offered that encourage well-being including: divorce support, social skills, parent-teen conflict resolution and more.Home Support
– assistance with personal care, caregiver relief, and light housekeeping for residents who are experiencing health-related difficulties.Seniors
– a variety of free supports tomaintain well-being and independence including: Friendly Visitor program, Seniors Outreach and more.
www.strathcona.ca/fcs
780-464-4044
Alberta Works
Help with housing and one time only utility help; work and work skills, financial, health expenses, for families with children and people with disabilities.
www.humanservices.alberta.ca
780-464-7000
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
(CMHC)
Loans, forgivable loans or non-repayable contributions to fund repairs, renovations, accessibility modifications. Available for low-income households, seniors, and persons with disabilities.
www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/
780-423-8700
Housing
Health and Safety Continued...
Capital Region Housing
Community Housing Program – Short-term help for individuals and families to stabilize their shelter arrangements.
Direct to Tenant Rent Supplement Program – Subsidized rent for homes in Strathcona County for qualified residents.
www.crhc.ab.ca
780-420-6161
Co-op Housing
Subsidized housing; rent starts at $810/month plus utilities; half the units are subsidized.
780- 464-1013 - Davidson Creek
www.davidsoncreek.ca
780- 467-1379 - Brittany Lane
www.brittanylanecoop.com
Habitat for Humanity
Provides home ownership opportunities for families making $32,000 - $54,000 annually.
www.hfh.org
780-477-4055
Heartland Housing Foundation
Subsidized housing units available for 65+ and single-parent families.
www.heartlandhousing.ca
780-400-3603
Lawn & Snow Busters
Strathcona County Family and Community Services provides afree program matching eligible seniors with volunteers that assist with lawn maintenance and snow removal.
www.strathcona.ca/fcs
780-464-4044
The Home Program
A program to help low to moderate-income families become homeowners in Strathcona County. Provides education, financial assistance and one on one counselling.
www.homeprogram.ca
780-702-9608
A Safe Place
Sherwood Park emergency shelter for women and children to a maximum of 21 days.
www.asafeplace.ca
780-464-7233
SAGE, Safe House (Seniors)
Temporary accommodations for men and women 60+ requiring a safe haven. (located in Edmonton) www.mysage.ca
780-702-1520 (daytime)
780-454-8888 (after hours – Senior’s Abuse HotLine)
Women’s Shelters in Edmonton
Temporary shelter for women with or without children who are victims of domestic violence or under the threat of abuse.
LaSalle Residence www.lasalle.info 780-442-0085 Lurana Shelter www.luranashelter.com 780-424-5875 WIN House www.winhouse.org 780-479-0058 WINGS of Providence www.wingsofprovidence.ca 780-426-4985
Youth Emergency Shelter Society
(Edmonton)
Long and short-term residential programs for youth under 19 years with no viable living alternative.
www.yess.org
780-468-7070
Legal
Edmonton Community Legal Centre
Free legal information, advice and representation for low income persons in the Edmonton area. Free consultation, however $20 is charged to open the file. Not able to assist in family or criminal law. www.eclc.ca
780-702-1725
Law Society of Alberta Lawyer Referral Service
Referrals to three local lawyers experienced in your area of concern. Initial 30 minute consultation is free; further costs are arranged between lawyer and client.www.lawsocietyalberta.com
780-429-3343
Legal Aid Alberta
Legal services at reduced cost to low income persons in need of assistance with criminal and civil legal matters. Legal aid available in most Youth Criminal Justice and family law matters.
www.legalaid.ab.ca
780-427-7575
Strathcona County Community
Mediation Society
Mediated conflict resolution for Strathcona County residents.
www.sccm.ca
780-464-8445
Did You Know...
You can dial 211 to connect to a range of social, health and
government services. This 24-hour network is FREE
Boys and Girls Club of Strathcona County
Affordable programs and services for children. Membership and program fees may be waived. www.scbgc.com780-416-1500
Community Adult Learning & Literacy
Society (CALLS)
Subsidies for sponsored adult learning courses. www.whatdidyoulearntoday.ca
780-464-4044
Friendly Visitor Program
Strathcona County Family and Community Services providesa free program matching eligible seniors with volunteers for social visits.
www.strathcona.ca/fcs
780-464-4044
Jump Start
Subsidized registration for sport and physical activities. Apply through Strathcona County Recreation, Parks and Culture or Boys and Girls Club of Strathcona County.
www.strathcona.ca/recreation
780-467-2211
Kidsport
Helps families with registration fees for sports activities. www.kidsport.ab.ca
780-492-0105
Low-Cost Sports Helmets
www.safekidscanada.ca www.parachutecanada.orgRecreation and Leisure
County
Recreation and Leisure
Recreation Access Program -
Everybody gets to play™
™
No cost drop-in activities and registered programs at a reduced rate. Apply through Strathcona County Family and Community Services. www.strathcona.ca/fcs
780-464-4044
Strathcona County Library
Free in-house access to movies, books, magazines, newspapers, music, computers, wireless internet, programs and more. In-house and through the bookmobile. Subsidy available.
www.sclibrary.ab.ca
780-410-8600
Parent Link
Strathcona County Family and Community Services offers free drop in play groups in Sherwood Park as well as rural areas. Services also include parent education, resources, and programs. www.strathcona.ca/fcs
780-416-6730
The Brick Sports Central
Gently used sports equipment. Must be referred. Contact Strathcona County Recreation, Parks and Culture.
www.strathcona..ca/recreation
780-467-2211
County
County County
Did You Know...
The Community Calendar is
a good place to find free
programming and events
listed.
Junior and Senior High School Student Pass
Free to students who live beyond the 2.4 km walking distance of their designated school. Passes are valid for travel within Sherwood Park, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on school days. Check your local school for eligibility.Transit
Mobility Bus
Strathcona County Transit provides accessible transportation for seniors and persons with disabilities who are not able to use regular transit.
Everybody Rides Bus Pass
Monthly Strathcona Transit commuter bus pass at a reduced cost for Strathcona County residents in need.Seniors Subsidized Annual Pass
Strathcona County commuter bus pass at a reduced cost for seniors who receive Guaranteed Income Supplement cheques.Seniors Off Peak Local Bus Pass
Free to qualifying Strathcona County seniors, 65+. Bus service in Sherwood Park only, valid during off-peak hours. www.strathcona.ca/transit780-464-4044
Transportation
County
Disclaimer: This directory is to be used as a guide only, and should not be considered to be a fully authoritative nor an exhaustive list of services available in the community, nor of those actually provided by the agencies listed herein, nor of their qualification to provide such services. We assume no responsibility to any person or persons for the information contained in this publication, we shall not be held liable for any damage caused to any person, whether negligently or otherwise. If the reader intends to rely on any information contained herein, he or she should verify the accuracy of the information independently.
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