Resources
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Counselling/ Mental Health - Cold Lake - Children & Youth
Counselling
Member Assistance Program
Toll Free: 1-800-268-7708
Web: http://www.forces.gc.ca/health-sante/ps/map-pam/default-eng.asp
The Member Assistance Program (MAP) is a voluntary and confidential service for Canadian Forces (CF) to help members (Regular Force, all Reserve Class Members, Cadets) and family members. MAP provides a short-term problem solving service for persons who have parenting or family concerns, interpersonal relations, personal and emotional, stress, anxiety, sexual assault and addiction concerns.
Based on the Description on the M.A.P. website.
Mental Health
Alberta Mental Health Services
Phone: (780) 422-2233
Web: www.amhb.ab.ca/ContactUs/Pages/default.aspx
This organization will help you better understand mental health, mental illness and the mental health system. There is also a brief description of the roles of the Alberta Mental Health Board (AMHB), regional health authorities, provincial ministries and the Patient Advocate.
Cold Lake Community Health Services - Mental Health Services
Helpline: 1-877-303-2642
Web: http://www.aspenrha.ab.ca/
Aspen Regional Health offers Mental Health Services as part of the integrated community health services that are available to the public.
Health Link Alberta - Mental Health and Wellness
24 Hour Help Line: 1-866-408-5465
Web: www.healthlinkalberta.ca/Categories.asp?GUID={16957D18-60D1-48DC-A222-EDB8B45232CC}
This webpage is part of the Health Link Alberta site which provides 24 hour telephone advice from nurses. This page provides a list of topics related to mental health issues and concerns.
Psychologists Association of Alberta
Phone: (780) 424-0294
Toll free 1 (888) 424-0297
Web: www.psychologistsassociation.ab.ca
The Psychologists Association of Alberta website has a comprehensive listing of psychologists by city and region, among other criteria. A Psychologist can assess and find solutions to problems and challenges that people face in their life. Are you dealing with parenting challenges, anxiety, depression, eating disorder, phobia, grief or loss, abuse or violence, a traumatic event or incident, an addiction or compulsive behaviour? A psychologist can help with these issues and many more. Go to the website above to find a psychologist in your area.
To access this list go to their website home page and click on the Referral Directory at the bottom of the list to launch a search. Type your area code or location you are seeking a psychologist for in the search box to ensure the best possible results. Please note: check with your extended health care plan or family doctor for what financial coverage will be provided.
