Alberta Seniors Information | 780-427-7876
1-877-644-9992 |
| www.seniors.gov.ca - Alberta seniors, their families, caregivers and support groups can call for information on benefits and programs
- If calling about your benefits have your Personal Health Number available
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Alzheimer Support Group | 780-460-6921 |
| www.alzheimer.ab.ca Youville Home/Donna Brown
9 St. Vital Avenue - Monthly support group for caregivers on the third Thursday of each month
- 7:00 p.m. at the Youville Home
- No meetings in July, August or December
- All St. Albert caregivers welcome
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Lamplighters | 780-496-1300 |
- 24 hrs/day 7 days a week
- Professionals answer calls, determine the urgency of the situation and put seniors in touch with community programs, services and the care they need.
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Group | 780-471-3034 |
| www.mssociety.ca - Handicap accessible
- Support group for individuals and families affected by MS
- First Wednesday of each month from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- King of Kings Lutheran Church (on the corner of St. Albert Trail and Old Coal Mine Road – across street from Wal-Mart)
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Parkinson’s Support Group | 780-342-8382 |
| www.parkinsonalberta.ca Contact Judy - If you are interested in a support group please call for more information
- General public and those with Parkinson and their care givers are welcome
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St. Albert and District Further Education | 780-460-2207 |
| www.stalbertfurthered.com 211, 86 McKenney Avenue - Supports life long learning in St. Albert
- Publishes a course brochure three times a year
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St. Albert Community Information & Volunteer Centre (CIVC) | 780-459-6666 |
| www.stalbertcivc.com #10, 215 Carnegie Drive - Provides information on community services in St. Albert
- Information and referral for volunteer opportunities in non-profit agencies
- Sidekicks Mentoring Program matches school aged children with screened, mature volunteers
- Community Volunteer Income Tax Program for low income individuals
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St. Albert Parents’ Place Association | 780-459-7377 |
| www.stalbertparentsplace.com #10A, 215 Carnegie Drive - Offers parenting, child and youth courses
- Grandparents are welcome to become members and use the drop-in where children can play with their grandparents in a child-friendly environment
- Other programs that may interest grandparents and grandchildren include music, art and cooking
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St. Albert Public Library | 780-459-1530 |
| www.sapl.ab.ca 5 St. Anne Street - Library programs & services for Seniors, call Adult Information Services at 780-459-1682
- Large Print books, DVD's and CD books, downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks
- A Seniors' Book Discussion Club that meets monthly
- Introductory Internet & Computer training sessions for senior members
- Assistive technology services for seniors with a print disability (includes DAISY books and readers)
- Outreach services to seniors' residences and nursing homes in St. Albert
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St. Albert Salvation Army | 780-458-1937 |
| www.salvationarmy.ca 165 Liberton Drive - Church, Community Centre, Family Services
- Christian based organization supplies basic human needs
- personal counselling
- Collective Kitchens
- Wecan Food Depot
- Operates a Thrift Shop (780-458-7638)
2003 Tudor Glen |
St. Albert Senior Citizens’ Club | 780-459-0433 |
| www.stalbertseniorsclub.org 7 Tache Street - A centre providing services and activities for persons 50 and older
- Provides Adult Day Program, Social Lunch Program, Handyman List, various wellness clinics, blood pressure, foot clinic and access to a lawyer along with recreational activities
- Bus available for a small fee
- Outreach Support Services – information, support and referral services
- Meals on Wheels
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St. Albert Victim Services Association | 780-458-4353 |
| www.apbvsa.com/northmap.php 96 Bellerose Drive - Office hours Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Volunteers in office Monday to Friday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- After hours emergency RCMP 780-458-7700
- Provides crisis intervention, support, information and appropriate referrals for victims of crime and tragedy
- Provides court preparation and accompaniment for victims of crime
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Seniors Advisory Council for Alberta | 780-422-2321 |
| www.seniors.alberta.ca/services_resources/advisory_council/ Email: saca@gov.ab.ca - Consults with seniors and seniors’ organizations to make recommendations and provide advice to the Minister regarding the needs of seniors.
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Seniors United Now (S.U.N.) | 780-449-1816 |
| www.seniorsunitednow.com Email: unitenow@telus.net
St. Albert Chapter - Dick Tansey - Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m. @ the St. Albert Legion
- No meetings July, August or December
- S.U.N's purpose is to be a leading resource and advocate on seniors' issues. Also to encourage seniors to be a part of a movement to create change for seniors
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STAR Literacy Program | 780-459-5864 |
| www.stalbertfurthered.com 211, 86 McKenney Avenue - Free and confidential help for adults (18 and older) to improve reading, writing and number skills
- Help with learning English as a second language.
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National “Do Not Call List” Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission | 1-877-249-2782 |
| If you are a consumer you can choose to reduce the number of telemarketing calls you receive by registering your residential, wireless, fax or VoIP telephone number on the National DNCL. You can also check your registration, find out how to remove your number from the National DNCL and file a complaint about telemarketing calls. www.dncl.gc.ca |