Action for Healthy Communities (AHC) supports people new to Canada with adjusting to Canadian expectations, learning about programs and services, and accessing local resources.

https://a4hc.ca/smallcentres/

A series of zoom sessions on a variety of topics

Educational sessions provided by Mental Health Therapists

The Alberta Healthy Living Program (AHLP) provides services to those with chronic conditions in communities throughout Alberta. These services include information, education, techniques, and support to help improve your health and quality of life with a chronic condition.

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/programs/ps-cdm-north-ahlp-classes-current.pdf

Alberta Supports can help you access more than 30 programs and 120 services for seniors, people with disabilities, job seekers, parents and families, homelessness, financial assistance, abuse, and family violence prevention.

https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-supports.aspx

Apidae Compassion Care provides quality Home Support Services for Seniors and people with chronic illnesses or disabilities, to help them live a more fulfilling and enjoyable life. Services include assistance with personal care, light housekeeping, transportation to appointments, recreational activities, and respite care.

https://apidaecompassioncare.ca

Alberta Health Services (AHS) workshop series designed to help people manage chronic disease or chronic pain.

The six-week online program is helping remove barriers and improve access to important tools and support.

North Zone contact: 1-877-349-5711

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/services/bcbh.aspx

Separate Men’s Group and Women’s Group

A Better Way deconstructs and identifies those intense feelings and can teach you the skills needed to work through them, to nurture and create healthy relationships.

For information or to register
Contact Lauren at 780-343-0409

-Child Coaching Programs (ages 5-12y)
-Child and Youth Counseling Services (ages 10-18y)
-Educational Advocacy

Counseling often focuses on the past, and helps children explore and work through trauma, and psychological issues.

Coaching,  while trauma informed, is focused on the present moment and looks toward the future, helping kids build skills, confidence, and strategies to identify and achieve their goals.

Ph: (780)-201-1140

https://www.bloomresourcehub.com/

Services for children ages 0 – 5 years (must not be in school yet)

Services for children and their families on sleep, eating, toileting, behavior, routines, including services for children with developmental delays and / or disabilities.

Parents can self-refer. Referral can be made from a professional with the parent’s consent

Programs include:
-Early Childhood Intervention Program
-Speech Language Services
-Occupational Therapy Services
-Physiotherapy Services
-Addictions & Mental Health Services
-Nutrition Services
-Audiology Services

Ph: 780-573-6162

The Bonnyville and District FCSS provides preventative social programs such as community workshops, kids programming, parenting support, seniors supports, and client advocacy. This includes a volunteer income tax program for low-income individuals or families. Services to help seniors get information and supports regarding seniors’ benefit, Old Age Security, and CPP, and Meals on Wheels. As well as parenting workshops, playschool drop in programs, and parent and child programs.

https://bonnyvillecommunityservices.ca/

The Food Bank provides emergency assistance to low-income families who fall short of food during the month. It also provides food for those that have recently moved into town for employment and don’t have the means to buy groceries.

Bonnyville & Lakeland’s Addiction Treatment Facility

This rehabilitation program is 28 days with Adult Co-Ed Residential and is based on the AA philosophies.

60424 Range Road 464A, South of Bonnyville Beach

Phone: 780-826-3328

https://bimrc.ca/

Weekly programming for children.

Youth and adult programs and recreational activities including NERF battles and various workshops.

https://www.bonnyvillelibrary.ab.ca/programs

The Bonnyville Friendship Centre provides a multitude of programs and services designed to assist people of all ages and from all walks of life. Some of the programs we offer include:

-Clothing Depot
-Community development
-Community referral
-Cultural programming
-Elders program
-Employment services & referral
-Community events
-Food bank
-Soup kitchen
-Volunteer income tax

https://bonnyvillefriendshipcentre.com

Bonnyville Seniors Drop In Centre provides the opportunity to participate in social and recreational activities.

4813 47 Ave, Bonnyville, Alberta
Phone - 780-826-3619

Office hours:
Monday to Thursday 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Friday by appointment

http://www.bonnyvilleseniors.ca

Crisis Intervention

We are here to assist when catastrophe strikes. We offer support, assistance and direction with diligence, discretion and compassion. We will be there for you no matter what challenges you are struggling with; challenges that can include:

Ways We Can Help

-Grief and trauma from tragedy or loss
-Domestic violence
-Stress management and minimization
-Negative social behaviours such as stalking, date violence and bullying
-Personal safety solutions
-Court process guidance
-Victim benefits and restitution
-Relationship support

4515 54 Avenue Bonnyville AB

Phone 780-343-725

https://www.bonnyvillevictimservices.com/

St. Paul, Alberta

20-BED SHELTER & 2ND STAGE PROGRAMMING IN 2 INDIVIDUAL APARTMENT UNITS

Education on Abuse and Family Violence

Peer-to-peer support groups and one-on-one sessions are available daily. Education and awareness topics include family violence, harassment, abuse and neglect.

Our Child Support Worker will be on hand throughout your time in the shelter to provide one-to-one support for your children during what is likely to be a difficult and confusing time for them. Should a child need help from a child psychologist, we can assist you with direct access to a trained child psychologist for any child aged 3 to 17.

https://capellacentre.ca/how-we-help/

Provides FREE 12 individual counselling sessions for adults and children

• Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

• EMDR Therapy

• Play Therapy

• Supportive Counselling

We work collaboratively with local service providers such as Victim Service Units, RCMP, hospitals, and other health care centres to provide clients with an integrated system of support.

Case consultations available to schools, community organizations or workplaces looking for information and/or guidance with a particular situation

*RCMP & Court accompaniments are available during business hours

TOLL-FREE: 1-866-300-4325

https://thedragonflycentre.com/

Supports for an Inclusive Community

Dove Centre is a non-profit agency which has been in operation in Bonnyville since 1973.

Services include: Community Access, Supported Independent Living, Residential Services, and Employment Support.

https://dovecentre.ca/

We work with Albertans with disabilities to overcome employment barriers and provide the support they need to get and stay employed.

Bonnyville: Phone 780-201-6005

https://employabilities.ab.ca/lakeland-employment-services/

Youth Support Services
Wellness Mentorship
Inclusive Spacaed

MONDAYS: ​ 12-7pm
TUESDAYS- Open by appointment only 8:30-4:30pm
WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS: 12-7pm FRIDAYS: 2-9pm

https://www.thehivelakeland.ca/

Located behind Fountain Tire in Cold Lake

Outreach Program
Ph: 780-812-9183
9am - 2pm weekdays
Help with getting ID, tax program referrals, setting up bank account, virtual care, medical transfer, no transportation right now, detox services, can do virtual court, access phone/computer/internet

Mat program
Ph: 780-812-1013
7pm to 7am daily
Doors close at 11pm

Max capacity (20)
Serving men and women 18 and over
(males separated from females)
Meals, showers and laundry in facility.
You cannot leave the building.
If you leave you cannot come back in.
Do not have to be sober – but must not be high risk

Meals
People can drop in to have a hot meal during the day if facing food insecurity
Breakfast 9am to 10am
Lunch 12pm -1pm
supper 7pm -8pm

https://www.coldlakejohnhowardsociety.org/

Al-ANON Women's Support Group

The Mothers-to-be Mentorship Program is a free, non-judgemental, 100% voluntary, one-on-one support program that assists women to have and raise healthy babies.

The Employment Program is designed for persons aged sixteen and older, who have been diagnosed with FASD, to enhance their quality of life, pursue appropriate employment goals, increase self-reliance and community participation.

Transition Services - Moving into adulthood—better known now as #adulting—can be especially taxing for people with FASD, so we're there to help with making the transition a little easier.

Adult Diagnostic Services - From education and prevention right through to diagnostics at any stage of life. Our adult FASD team consists of a diagnostic coordinator, psychiatrist, addictions worker, career counsellor, neuropsychologist, PDD rep, adult support worker and legal representative.

https://lcfasd.com

Provides affordable housing in the Bonnyville and Cold Lake regions. Quality supportive living communities for seniors and safe, well maintained independent living options to lower income community members with the greatest need.

Programs include:
Senior Self-Contained Program

Community Housing

Rent Supplement Programs

https://www.lakelandfoundation.ca/

Parent Wellness Compass

We discuss dealing with guilt and grief, managing stress, improving communication, navigating the system and planning for the journey ahead.

Parent Coaching

Facilitated by caring and non-judgmental professional who understands how difficult care giving can be. You take the lead in one-on-one sessions aimed at helping you find alternative perspectives, uncover strategies to shift behavior, and help to achieve parenting goals

TripleP Parenting

Triple P helps you:

Manage misbehavior, Set rules and routines, Encourage behavior you like, Take care of yourself as a parent, and Feel confident you’re doing the right thing

Love and Logic

Program for parents who have youth with high needs or have challenging pasts.

Establishing healthy boundaries, avoiding destructive power struggles, overcoming defiance, and guiding these youth toward success.

Phone: 780-826-2120

https://lakelandfrn.ca

Kiyôhkatowin Home Visitation Program
St. Paul, Cold Lake & Bonnyville

Kiyôhkatowin means “visiting” in Cree. Our Home Visitation Workers will mentor pre-natal women, parents and caregivers in their home/community by supporting children’s growth and development through deliberate and culturally appropriate caregiving.

Wâhkômiwêw Connections Program
St. Paul, Glendon, Bonnyville and Cold Lake area

Wâhkômiwêw (wah ko mee wayo) means “being connected to people” in Cree. Our Wâhkômiwêw Navigators will support youth, their parents and caregivers to develop Individual Healing and Connection Plans. Plans will build on individual and family strengths to create positive change. Services open to ALL members of the community!

Indigenous Courtwork Program

Indigenous Offender Reconciliation

Residential School Health Support

https://www.ncsa.ca/

Formerly Dr. Margaret Savage Crisis Centre.

A 27 bed emergency shelter dedicated to assisting women and their children in need of short-term emergency accommodations.

Joie’s Phoenix House, a Second Stage Women’s Shelter Program, offering safe, affordable housing and programming to families choosing to leave an abusive relationship.

A community support program that offers 1:1 supports to all women who are struggling with an unhealthy or abusive relationship or have left one.

Public Education, bringing community awareness and education about Family Violence to the Lakeland area.

A 24-hour helpline offering confidential support, information, and referrals to anyone who calls.

Helpline: 780.594.3353

https://steppingstonessociety.ca/

Virtual employment counselling services

Local First Nations Child Care options (Cold Lake)

TEAMS Alberta Bonnyville

Cell: (780) 812-5751

(Main Office)

https://tcetsa.ca/

The 2nd Floor Women’s Recovery Centre is a 9 bed live-in addiction recovery centre exclusively for women. Priority is given to women who are pregnant, or at risk of getting pregnant. You do not have to be pregnant to attend the 2nd Floor. Located in Cold Lake, AB.

https://lcfasd.com/the-2nd-floor/