HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Here’s a list of resources to help you stay healthy physically and mentally.
Leisure Access Program
Leisure Access Program – Reduced entrance fees for those on low incomes.
Edmonton Help Line
Edmonton Help Line 211 – Find programs and services in your community
Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan
Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan
Alberta health insurance and benefits, doctors, hospitals and facilities, and other healthcare supports and information.
The Family Centre
Family Centre – Counselling sessions sliding fee scale
Counselling Sessions
Our group includes several professional counsellors/coaches/psychologists. Some offer one or two sessions without pay, if need is great.
If you would like to access someone, please text or call Praveeta (780) 995-5670.
Counselling Agencies
These three agencies specialise in working with people who have immigrated to Canada. Therapists who attend meetings work at each. Waitlists apply.
1) Mennonite Centre for Newcomers
Tel. 780-424-7709
Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers
2) Multicultural Health Brokers Coop.
Tel. (780) 423-1973
Multicultural Health Brokers Coop
3) Jewish Family Services
Tel. 780-454-1194
Jewish Family Services
Help in Tough Times
Help in Tough Times when you don’t know where to turn, agency and help line support.
Find a Doctor
Find a Doctor When you need a specialist or help to find a family doctor.
Edmonton’s Food Bank
Food Bank Request food, find discount groceries or connect to community resources.
Medicentres: Family Health Care Clinics
Medicentres: Family Health Care Clinics Walk in medical clinics if you don’t have a family doctor.
Access 24/7
Mental health and addiction services helpline, free of charge (780) 424 2424 open 24 hours.
Addiction & Mental Health Services
Get help to get you through. Agencies, emergency numbers.
Emergency Numbers
Emergency Numbers When you or someone’s in trouble or things don’t seem quite right, find the number of someone who can help.
Understanding Personal Directives
Understanding Personal Directives
Appointing someone to make decisions for you about where to live and your medical care when you’re unable to do so.