Counselling / Mental Health - Edmonton - Children and 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.
Gateway Association for Community Living - Resource Guide
This is an online resource guide that is valuable for parents in the Edmonton area. There is information about a variety of services such as daycare, counselling, funding, accessibility and rights, education, health services and much more.
Edmonton MFRC - Prevention & Intervention Program
Phone: (780) 973-4011 ext 6126
The goal of the Prevention and Intervention Program is to enhance the social functioning and emotional well-being of CF families. Military life presents unique challenges to families, including frequent relocation and extended family separation. These challenges may require special attention to protect individuals and families who may be particularly vulnerable. The services are designed to be preventive in nature, as well as to enable individuals and families to manage crises and periods of high stress.
We offer short-term intervention and crisis support, as well as assessment and referral services. Furthermore, the program offers education and prevention services, as well as self-help groups. For more information on groups and programs being offered go to their website or call.
Psychologists Association of Alberta
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.
Mental Health
Child and Adolescent Services Association - Mental Health
Edmonton Downtown Location Phone: (780) 415-6684
Web: www.casaservices.org/ProgramsServices/AdolescentDayProgram/tabid/110/Def…
The goals of Child and Adolescent Services Association Programs & Services are:
1. to offer accessible, effective mental health services to children and families from the Edmonton Region and Central and Northern Alberta and
2. to promote knowledge and skill in the field of children’s mental health.
We do this by offering a wide range of assessment and treatment programs as well as professional training and consultation.
The Family Centre
Phone: (780) 423-2831
Web: www.the-family-centre.com/index.html
The Family Centre believes that, with the right opportunities and tools, people can make choices that lead to success. For over 60 years, The Family Centre has been helping Alberta families, communities, institutions and workplaces make positive choices that lead to successful outcomes.
Alberta Health Services
Mental Health Help Line: 1-877-303-2642
Alberta Health Services provides mental health services for persons experiencing mental health concerns such as abuse, violence, addiction, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts or persistent or severe mental illness. The services provided include assessment, treatment, follow-up, individual therapy, group therapy as needed, psychiatric consultation and therapy addressing specific concerns.
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.
Family Support for Children with Disabilities - Government of Alberta
Web: http://www.edmontonandareacfsa.gov.ab.ca/publish/515.cfm
The Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) Program provides a broad range of supports that assist families to care for and promote the healthy growth and development of their child with a disability. The Program provides funding to families to assist with some of the extraordinary costs of raising a child with a disability.
Autism Society of Edmonton
Web: http://www.autismedmonton.org/
The Autism Society of Edmonton provides support, information about Autism, upcoming news and events, and links to a variety of Autism resources in the Edmonton area.
Centre for Autism Services Alberta
Web: http://www.familylinkages.ca/
The Centre for Autism Services Alberta is a non-profit organization that provides a wide variety of services, therapeutic and recreational programs, education and support to individual with Autism and their families.
Edmonton Down Syndrome Society (EDSS)
Web: http://www.edss.ca
The EDSS is a volunteer run organization that offers support, information and connects families with resources.
Children's Mental Health Centre - Edmonton
Phone: (780) 488-3737
The Children's Mental Health Centre provides a full range of diagnostic and treatment services for children, adolescents and their families. Diagnostic assessment includes both psychological and psychiatric assessment for a variety of issues such as anxiety, attention deficit disorder, depression, eating disorders, behavioural problems and many more For more information please visit their website or call.
McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association
Phone: (780) 482-4461
McMan provides the following programs: Family Support, Supported Independent Living / Youth Transitions to Adulthood, Foster Care, Youth Homelessness, Crime Prevention, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Community Outreach, Day Care, Support for People with Disabilities, Family Resource Centres and Family Group Conferencing. For more information about programs in your local areas please call the phone number above or go to their website.
Edmonton & Area Child and Family Services
Edmonton & Area Child and Family Services offers a range of supports and services to children, youth, adults and families. Services include: Child and Youth Support Program, Child Care Services, Child Intervention Services, Edmonton Student Health Initiative Partnership, Family Support for Children with Disabilities, Prevention and Early Intervention, Prevention of Family Violence & Bullying, Protection of Sexually Exploited Children, and Reporting a Child In Need.
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