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Your Guide to

Affordable Services

In Our County

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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

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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

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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

County

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Tools 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

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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

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Maintenance

Enforcement

Program (MEP)

MEP acts as

go-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.ca

1-888-294-0076

Free Tax Preparation Clinics

Hosted by Family and Community

Services 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

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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

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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.

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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...

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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.org

780-423-1973

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

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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 to

maintain 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...

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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

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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

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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

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Boys and Girls Club of Strathcona County

Affordable programs and services for children. Membership and program fees may be waived. www.scbgc.com

780-416-1500

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.org

Recreation and Leisure

County

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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.

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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/transit

780-464-4044

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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