AADAC offers free, confidential assessments and counseling
services for individuals and their families who may be affected
by alcohol, drugs, or gambling. Please contact the Red Deer
AADAC office at (403) 340-5274 to schedule an appointment
for the Innisfail office, which is located in the Dr. George/Kemp
House at 5713-51 Avenue.
This agency provides children who need extra attention to
assist with their social development with opportunities to
develop friendships with adult mentors through various programs.
Children are matched on a one to one basis with an approved
adult mentor. Other programs include: summer and after school
group activities, ‘Kids & Kops’, and a junior
volunteer program. Call (403) 227-6766 for more information.
www.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/innisfail
CADA is a coalition of diverse groups and individuals in central
Alberta who have come together to promote the positive value
of diversity in general, and harmonious race relations in
particular. For more information on CADA projects call the
Project Coordinator at (403) 340-2143. www.mycommunityinformation.com/cada
The Women’s Outreach Society is committed to providing
programs and services that support women and their families
who may be experiencing difficulties in meeting their basic
needs. Priority is given to families affected by poverty and/or
abuse. Women’s Outreach offers a drop-in centre, referral
services, individual and group support, programs, and education
to help women who have chosen to pursue a safer, healthier
and more secure life for themselves and their families. Call
(403) 347-2480 for more information.
[ www.womensoutreach.ca ]
The Bureau takes donations of toys or money for low-income
individuals and families at Christmas. Unwrapped toys and
gifts can be dropped off. Location changes yearly. Food and
gift hampers are then distributed to underprivileged families
in the Innisfail and Spruce View area at Christmas. Volunteers
help to coordinate. Call Marion at (403) 396-9725 for more
information.
Help keep Innisfail safe! Get involved and help to ensure
our homes and community are safe. All business owners, community
residents and youth are invited to become involved and membership
is anonymous. For more information, contact the Innisfail
RCMP detachment at (403) 227-3342.
This group meets the third Wednesday of the month from 2:00pm
to 4:00pm at the Innisfail Hospital Classroom in the basement.
Share ideas, get information and support in managing vision
loss and adaptability. Call Grace at (403) 227-1678 or Mary
at (403) 227-2548 for more information.
This is Alberta’s only not-for-profit, consumer debt
counseling service. Workshops and information on a variety
of debt issues and debt repayment programs are offered. Learn
how to budget for success. Call 1-888-294-0076 for more information.
FCSS is a partnership between the province of Alberta and
the Town of Innisfail. This program promotes activities and
provides programs (preventative in nature) that strengthen
the family and the community. FCSS identifies community needs,
develops new services to meet needs, acts as a resource centre,
and encourages community alliances. Call (403) 227-7744 for
more information.
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The Family Wellness Program is an easily accessed early intervention
program operating in the school and community to provide family
supports. It is family centered and needs driven, providing
someone to talk with who can assist in problem solving and
looking at issues from a different perspective. FWW offers
individual and group support, resource information, parenting
information, and if necessary, referrals to other appropriate
resources. In Innisfail, service is provided free of charge
to families with children 0-18. Workers may be accessed through
any of the Innisfail schools. Call (403) 227-3576 for more
information.
Call (403) 227-0600 and leave a message. Health Care card
is required. Assistance no sooner than 6 weeks apart. Office
hours are Tuesday afternoons from 1:30 – 3:30 pm.
The Co-op Food Store is pleased to offer this service to seniors.
Call (403) 227-4888 for more information.
Innisfail's Handi-Van is wheelchair accessible and available
at the following rates:
$ 3.00 each way, additional $1.00 for each extra stop.
$35.00 per trip to Red Deer, Sylvan Lake or Olds.
$ 0.45/km for other trips.
For more info and bookings call the Royal Canadian Legion
at (403) 227-3622. Monday to Friday, 9 am – 5 pm.
Innisfail R.C.M.P. (403) 227-3342
Crisis Help Line 1-800-779-5057
Family Violence Help Line 1-800-346-5643
Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868
Gambling Help Line 1-800-665-9676
Parent Help Line 1-888-603-9100
Alberta One Call 1-800-242-3447
Crimestoppers 1-800-222-8477
Distress/Crisis Line 1-800-332-1414
Alberta Ag-Info Centre 1-866-882-7677
The Henday Association for Lifelong Learning is a nonprofit
organization whose mandate is to provide learning opportunities
to adults in the County of Red Deer, especially to those individuals
with special needs or barriers to learning. Program
funding is provided primarily by grants from Alberta Learning.
The Association offers courses to adults in 3 areas: Adult
literacy, Lifelong Learning, and Family Literacy. Call (403)
227-2866.
[ www.hendaylearning.com ]
When a person requires medically related assistance in their
home, Home Care is available. Call the Innisfail Hospital
Home Care office at (403) 227-7810 for more information.
Home Support is part of Innisfail’s Family & Community
Support Services (FCSS) program. Home Support staff provide
house cleaning services to seniors and individuals that are
unable to do cleaning on their own. Clients pay an hourly
rate and are billed monthly. Home Support staff have First
Aid training and criminal record checks completed prior to
employment. Call (403) 227-7744 for more information.
4407 – 49th Phone: (403) 227-6510
The Innisfail Employment & Career Center is available
to meet the needs of both job seekers and employers in the
community. Call for assistance with your employment needs.
The Innisfail Family Day Home Society has been providing quality
child care to Innisfail and area for over 20 years. Although
their focus is child care for preschool children, they also
offer a number of other services for children and families
including a toy lending library and children's activity boxes.
Call (403) 227-2767 to inquire about available, ‘approved’
family days homes in your area.
c/o David Thompson Health Region
5023 – 42 Street; Phone: (403) 227-7800
[ www.dthr.ab.ca ]
Call (403) 227-7820 for information regarding clinics, immunization,
education, consultation, counseling and support services.
The David Thompson Health Region volunteer is an essential
part of the Health Care Team! As part of this team, volunteers
provide a variety of services that support and enhance the
quality of life for patients, residents, visitors and staff
within the region. Please call (403) 227-7800 ext. 255 for
more information on becoming a volunteer (adult and/or youth).
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The Meals On Wheels program is provided by a non-profit, charitable
organization. They meet every two months and provide the man-power
needed to order and deliver meals to people too ill or infirm
to make their own. This is a service that provides the freedom
for someone frail to remain in their home. Meals are provided
by the Innisfail Health Care Center and delivered by volunteer
drivers. For more information call (403) 227-4328. Volunteer
drivers and board members are needed.
5713 – 51 Avenue; Phone: (403) 227-7744
Neighborhood Place is your community’s information and
referral support system. NP identifies community resources
and support systems, as well as identifying gaps in community
services and/or supports. Neighborhood Place connects with
as many service groups in central Alberta as possible in efforts
to service our community more effectively and meet the needs
of Innisfail’s individuals, children and families. Neighborhood
Place is located in the historical Dr. George/Kemp House at
5713 – 51 Avenue. Many other community support services
are also available in this historical building such as FCSS,
AADAC,FSWW, Child Welfare, Catholic Social Services, Family
Day Home, Home Support, Healthy Families, Restorative Justice,
as well as a variety of workshops. Call Angela at (403) 227-7744
for more information.
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The Innisfail Restorative/Youth Justice Society, a community based victim offender justice system composed of volunteer facilitators that:
- Offer victim/offender mediation sessions.
- Educate offenders about the full human consequences of his/her actions.
- Ensure offenders are held accountable for their crimes.
- Give victims opportunities for involvement and giving input.
For more information please contact Innisfail RCMP Detachment
at (403) 227-3342 or Neighborhood Place at (403) 227-7744.
The Innisfail Senior’s Drop-In Center is open to anyone
who is 55 years of age or over. Member’s spouses that
are not 55, are also welcome to join. The Drop-In Center features
weekly activities such as musical entertainment & jam
sessions, carpet bowling, crib, birthday parties, and other
social activities. Call Basil at (403) 227-6601 for more information.
Autumn Glen Lodge (403) 227-3745
Poplar Grove Court (403) 227-3745
Dodd’s Lake Manor (403) 227-4180
Country Lodge (403) 227-6164
Piper’s Landing (403) 350-1070
This program provided free of charge by the David Thompson
Health Region, provides seniors with valuable information
and support to live healthy and independent lives in the community.
Resource Clinics are offered in Innisfail the second Wednesday
of the month at 10:00 am at Poplar Grove Court. Clinics are
open to all seniors living in the community. They consist
of a wellness presentation addressing a variety of topics
such as fall prevention, heart health, medication use, etc.
Watch for clinic advertisements in the local newspaper, or
call Wendy at (403) 309-8198 or Barb at (403) 309-8197 for
more information.
If you have become the victim of a crime or tragedy, it can
be frightening and disruptive to daily life. Victim Advocates
are here to help. These volunteers are extensively trained
in areas such as: crisis intervention, trauma, court preparation
and accompaniment, bereavement, suicide awareness, home security,
personal safety, crime prevention and community programs.
Call the Victim Services coordinator at the Innisfail RCMP
detachment at (403) 227-3342 for more information.
Are you new to Town, planning a wedding, or expecting
a baby? Get in touch with Welcome Wagon and let
them make your relocation or lifestyle change that
much easier. Our hostess will put together a very nice
gift package filled with great information and coupons that
will make you feel right at home. Call Innisfail’s representative,
Traci at (403) 227-7231 or, if more convenient, register
your name on the national website at www.welcomewagon.ca.
[ www.welcomewagon.ca ]
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