Social Services
| • | Youth Connections 902 -5th Avenue Youth (16-24) may call or drop by for: career evaluation tools, information retrieval, resumes, access to fax, photocopier & computer; appropriate work placement; job search; temporary job placement, and referrals. | 780-842-5563 |
| • | Wainwright Association for Community Living 205 - 10th Street Serving the Town & MD of Wainwright & surrounding areas. Support services to families who have concerns regarding the developmental levels of their child or dependent adult or whose child has a diagnosed disability. Services include developmental assessment, short alternative care, recreational/leisure options, referrals to services such as OT/PT, and advocating services. | 780-842-2666 |
| • | Wainwright & District
Counseling 902 - 5th Avenue Assists community members with issues such as: relationships, self-esteem, communication, expectations, resolving conflict, anger management, and abuse issues. | 780-842-5701 |
| • | Family & Community Services
(FCS) 902 - 5th Avenue Wainwright & District FCS is a joint partnership between the Villages of Irma, Chauvin, Edgerton, the Town of Wainwright, the M.D. of Wainwright, and the Province of Alberta. This partnership has been funding programs and services of a preventative nature throughout the M.D. of Wainwright since 1973. Provides Emergency Response Units needed by individuals in Wainwright, Irma, Edgerton, Chauvin and the M.D. who are convalescent or disabled, seniors or others living independently with life threatening or chronic illness. Emergency Alert Units are available for rent or purchase from Wainwright & District FCS. Provides information and assistance to citizens aged 65. | 780-842-2555 |
| • | Alberta
Employment & Immigration Suite #19, 810 - 14th Avenue Financial Benefits including: Assured income for those with a Sever Handicap and financial support for those 18 yrs or older. Career information including: labor market; resume and cover letter writing tips; life skills; job preparation; and access to internet career related links. Career Counselors are also available to help with job searches, student finance applications, and to assist with linking individuals to job or self employment training. | 780-842-7500 |
| • | Seniors Services &
Living At Home Program 902 - 5th Avenue Homemaker Services Services provided by Home Support Aides are: Personal Care, Respite Care, Palliative Care, Home help, and Spring and Fall Cleaning. Services are available 5 days a week in Wainwright, Irma, Edgerton, Chauvin, and within the M.D. of Wainwright. | 780-842-2555 |
| • | Catholic
Social Services 1037 - 2nd Avenue Residences for persons with multiple disabilities and behavioral challenges. Other programs include: the Supported Independent Living Program, Approved Homes Program (room and board, supervision, training and skill development for adults and/or seniors with developmental disabilities or mental illness), Host family (full-time and relief placement in private host homes for children with developmental/physical disabilities). | 780-842-6899 |
| • | Battle River Victim Assistance 826 - 3rd Avenue Provide victims of crime, crisis, tragedy and misfortune with both short and long term support, information and referral in an effort to minimize victimization and ensure well being. Trained Volunteer Victim Advocates assist RCMP officers with victims on a 24 hour basis responding to emergency situations to provide immediate support. | 780-842-4490 |
| • | Alberta Alcohol and
Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC) 826 - 3rd Avenue Provides services to anyone who requires information related to drug, alcohol and gambling issues. Services include assessment, referrals and treatment. Information library on site. All services are voluntary, free and strictly confidential. | 780-842-7619 |
| • | Child
and Family Services Authorities (CFSA) Wainwright Children’s Resource Centre #101, 1006-4th Avenue Alberta Children’s Services Region 5 - East Central Alberta offers a range of services and programs for children and families. Ensures the survival, security and development of children are protected by coordinating programs and services to protect, enhance, and support children and families.We support families and communities, enabling them to provide nurturing, safe environments for their children. We strive to break the cycles of family violence, abuse and poverty that prevent some children from becoming strong, sound individuals. | 780-842-7554 |
| • | Wainwright
Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) Building 400, CFB Wainwright -Denwood Promotes and facilitates community-based military family services that strengthen Canadian Forces families and communities. Help families of CF members manage the stresses associated with the unique characteristics of the military lifestyle. Enhances the quality of life in CF communities by supporting personal, family and community development. Fosters the active and meaningful participation of CF families — and in particular, civilian spouses of CF members — in the development, delivery and evaluation of military family services. Contributes to the operational effectiveness of the CF by strengthening CF families and communities. Some of what MFRC provides is listed below:
| 780-842-1363 Ext: 1253 |
| • | Mental Health Centre 810-14th Avenue Provides specialized assessment, treatment, referal and access to specialized programs and services for those children, adolescents and families experiencing emotional and psychiatric difficulties. | 780-842-7522 |
| • | Teaching &
Independent Parent Support (TIPS) Providing independence, parenting skills and good nutrition for pregnant women and families with preschool children. Services may also include counselling, referals and upon request and need - healthy food, milk and vitamins. | 780-842-5481 |
| • | Falcon
Enterprises Vocational Training Centre 1409-16th Avenue Supports persons with developmental disabilities by promoting opportunities to lead their lives to the fullest in their community. Supports are (but not limited to): community and leisure activities, academics, volunteer placement and recreation. Individuals looking for employment will receive support on all aspects of job search including resume preparation, employment etiquette, job coaching and any other training specific to individual needs. | 780-842-2888 |
| • | Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) 810-14th Avenue Provides a range of supports and services for individuals with developmental disabilities over the age of 18. | 780-842-7501 |
| • | East Central Alberta Child and Family Services 810-14th Avenue The Resources for Children with Disabilities (RDC) program provides support to families with a child who has a disability and to assist with some of the extraordinary demands resulting from the child's disability. Provides information and referal services as well as funding for a broad range of services based on individual disability related needs. This does not cover costs normally associated with raising a child. | 780-842-7502 |
| • | Salvation Army Thrift Store 922-4th Avenue | 780-842-3565 |
| • | Food Bank 406B 12 Street Walk-in: Tuesdays, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. After hours: Phone for arrangements. | 780-842-3033 780-8424623 |
