Family Services Contact List
Affordable Family Housing
Terry Longson
1026 - 4th Avenue, Box 915 Beaverlodge AB T0H 0C0
780-354-2121
www.grandespirit.org
Alcoholics Anonymous
Wayne or Bob
RR1, Box 7, Site 10 Beaverlodge AB T0H 0C0
780-354-2766
780-354-2622
Meet United Church 8pm Sunday
Babies Best Start Program
Rachel Bowey
Beaverlodge Neighbourhood Resource Centre, Box 1626 Beaverlodge AB T0H 0C0
780-354-4183
780-538-2133
Empowers pregnant and parenting mothers to make healthy lifestyle choices. Offering parents info and support regarding healthy growth and development of their children through nutrition counselling, education, support and community connection.
Beaverlodge FCSS
Trudy Hodges
Box 36 Beaverlodge AB T0H 0C0
780-354-2204
Beaverlodge FCSS (Home Support)
Molly Weleski
10001 - 84 Avenue Clairmont AB T0H 0W0
780-532-9722
Fax 780-567-5575
Caring, responsible persons providing in-home care to families and individuals experiencing normal family routine. Home support workers can help in situations such as these: Pre or post natal home help, supplemental care for seniors, pre or post hospitalization home help, respite care for caregivers, parent substitute, home management assistance, and emotional stress.
Beaverlodge Food Bank
Trudy Hodges
Box 36 Beaverlodge AB T0H 0C0
780-354-2204
Appointments through FCSS Offered Mondays 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Donations - food, and financial - accepted at Resource Centre)
Beaverlodge Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop
Elaine Lunam
Box 914, 1004 - 2nd Avenue Beaverlodge AB T0H 0C0
780-354-2605
780-354-2715
Open Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 10:00 - 4:30. The ladies auxiliary runs the shop & the proceeds that they make go towards helping buy items for our hospital.
Beaverlodge Little Tykes
Trudy Hodges
Box 506 Beaverlodge AB T0H 0C0
780-354-2204
Facilitated through FCSS; interactive playtime for children 0-5 years
Beaverlodge Public Library
Shelly Longson - Library Manager
406 - 10th Street, Box 119 Beaverlodge AB T0H 0C0
780-354-2569
780-354-2679
Fax 780-354-3078
librarian@beaverlodgelibrary.ab.ca
www.beaverlodgelibrary.ab.ca
Story Time is on Tuesday and Thursday 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. for ages 0 - 5 years.
Beaverlodge Victim Services Unit (BVSU)
Bernadine McPherson
Box 1140 Beaverlodge AB T0H 0C0
780-354-2349
780-354-2955
Community School Liaison Program
Jody Evans - Elementary & Lana Clarke - High School
10001 - 84 Avenue Clairmont AB T0H 0W0
780-532-9722
To provide information & support to families & students who are experiencing difficulties at home, school, etc.
Grande Spirit Foundation
Terry Longson
1026 - 4 Avenue, Box 915 Beaverlodge AB T0H 0C0
780-354-2121
www.grandespirit.org
Grande Spirit Foundation Family and Special Purpose Housing
Debbie Normington
9503 - 102 Avenue Grande Prairie AB T8V 7G9
780-532-3276
www.grandespirit.org
Subsidized rent for low income households.
Healthy Families
Rachel Bowey
Box 1626 Beaverlodge AB T0H 0C0
780-354-4183
A voluntary home visitation program for first time parents who need support. Nutrition information, growth and development of baby, referrals
Meals on Wheels
Eileen Martin
Box 480 Beaverlodge AB T0H 0C0
780-354-2136
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)
Corissa Mayer
Box 177, 409 - 10th Street Beaverlodge AB T0H 0C0
780-354-2036
Any mothers with preschoolers welcome. Biweekly meetings - Contact Church for more information.
Parent Support
Trudy Hodges
Box 506 Beaverlodge AB T0H 0C0
780-354-2204
For information on parenting resources and support groups
Rural Reading Network
Michelle Dwyer
Box 1519 Beaverlodge AB T0H 0C0
780-354-2656
literacy@sprcl.ca
www.sprcl.ca
Matching volunteers with adults needing help with their reading, writing or math skills; or English language skills
South Peace Rural Community Learning
Michelle Forrester
Box 540 Beaverlodge AB T0H 0C0
780-354-2656
Offering courses and workshops for adults; including yoga, wills & estates, standard first aid, health, and computer courses
Speech Language Pathology
Beaverlodge Public Health Care
412-10A Street, Box 120 Beaverlodge AB T0H 0C0
780-354-2647
Fax 780-354-8410
www.albertahealthservices.ca
Provides assessment and treatment of communication and swallowing difficulties for children and adults.
Tops
Pat Thiessen or Faye Beart
Box 148 Beaverlodge AB T0H 0C0
780-354-2512
780-354-8010
Youth Connections
Melanie Kellerman
201, 9817 - 101 Avenue Grande Prairie AB T8V 0X6
780-532-0156
office@cfofgp.com
Other contact emails: debbie@cfofgp.com and melanie@cfofgp.com
Outside Services Contact List
Addiction and Mental Health - Alberta Health Services
Grande Prairie Aberdeen Centre
Suite 300, 9728 Montrose Avenue Grande Prairie AB T8V 5B6
780-538-6330
Fax 780-538-5256
www.albertahealthservices.ca
All counselling services are strictly confidential and free.
Addiction Detoxification and Residential Treatment - Alberta Health Services
Northern Addictions Centre
11333 - 106 Street Grande Prairie AB T8V 6T7
780-538-5210
www.albertahealthservices.ca
Admissions: nac-treatment@albertahealthservice.ca
Alberta Mental Health Crisis Link
1-877-303-2642
Canadian Red Cross Society
Sharon McLean, Branch Manager
9712 - 99 Avenue Grande Prairie AB T8V 0R2
780-539-7127
Fax 780-538-3655
sharon.mclean@redcross.ca
www.redcross.ca
Water Safety, First Aid & Child Care courses by referral (please contact GP Leisure Centre), Disaster Management, Youth engagement, HELP program
Enhanced Services For Women - Alberta Health Services
Krysta Sellwood
11333 - 106 Street Grande Prairie AB T8V 6T7
780-538-6356
Mental Health Services
A Counselor is located at Beaverlodge hospital every Tuesday.
780-538-5160
Odyssey House Women's Shelter
Box 1395 Grande Prairie AB T8V 4Z2
780-532-2672
Shelter for women and their children who are in abusive relationships. Support groups, public education and presentations in all areas of family violence.
Suicide Prevention
780-539-6680
Book a workshop or get more information about suicide prevention
West County Adult Day Program
Debbie Tunke
Box 36 Beaverlodge AB T0H 0C0
780-882-6700
Social/Recreational programs for Adults with disabilities
Updated: April 2011
If you find any of this information to be incorrect, please contact our Town office at 780-354-2201.