We aim to give parents and guardians ways to be active, involved, and in the know through these resource tools, Explore parent resources in Edmonton, including family support, childcare information, crisis services, parenting programs and local resources.
Crisis (Call 911 if in immediate danger)
- Alberta Health Services (AHS) (FKA: Addiction and Mental Health Mobile Services /Mental Health Mobile Response Team)Access 24/7, Adult Intake – 780-424-2424 (Crisis)
- Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)Distress Line (24/7) 780-482-HELP (4357)
- Government of Alberta Child Abuse Hotline (24/7) – 1-800-387-5437
- Kids KottageCrisis Line and Nursery (24/7) – 780-944-2888
Cross-Cultural Parenting
- Aboriginal Counseling Services Association780-448-0378
- ASSIST Community Services Centre780-429-3111
- Ben Calf Robe Society780-477-6648
- Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society 780-481-3451
- *Aboriginal Parent Link Centre 780-474-2400
- Metis Child and Family Services Society Edmonton780-452-6100
- Multicultural Health Brokers Co-op780-423-1973
- Native Counselling Services of Alberta780-451-4002
Government Services / Websites with Parenting Information
- Government of Alberta www.alberta.ca/ministry-childrens-services.aspx
- Parent Link Centres Lookupwww.parentlinkalberta.ca
- Bullying Helpline (24/7)1-888-456-2323
- www.bullyfreealberta.cawww.bullyfreealberta.ca
- Family Violence Info Line (24/7)310-1818
- Family Violence Infowww.familyviolence.alberta.ca
Childcare and Preschool Referrals
- Government of AlbertaChildcare Services / Listings / Subsidies – 780-644-9992
- Government of Albertawww.humanservices.alberta.ca/oldfusion/ChildCareLookup.cfm
- YMCA of Northern AlbertaChild Care Services – 780-429-YMCA (9622)
Parenting Children with Special Needs
- Alberta Health Services (AHS)Early Intervention Program (0-3.5yrs) – 780-342-1707
- Bissell Centre – FAS Services780-423-2285
- Catholic Social ServicesFASD – Coaching Families – 780-975-4896
- Edmonton Down Syndrome Society780-944-4224
- Government of AlbertaAlberta Supports Centre – 1-877-644-9992
- University of Alberta – Faculty of Education Clinical Services (5+yrs; September-April) – 780-492-3746
Parenting Classes and / or Support (*Parent Link Centre)
(Contact agencies for more information on workshops and services available. See also: Cross-Cultural Parenting)
- Because I Love You (BILY) 780-245-2459
- Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society780-481-3451
- *Aboriginal Parent Link Centre780-474-2400
- Bissell Centre – Family Support Services780-423-2285 x133
- Community Options – A Society for Children and Families780-455-1818
- Dickinsfield Amity House780-478-5022
- E4C – Early Head Start (0-4yrs; low income)780-426-3666
- The Family Centre – Edmonton780-497-7536
- *Family Futures Resource Network780-413-4521
- *Jasper Place Child and Family Resource Society780-489-2243
- *KARA Family Resource Centre 780-478-5396
- Lansdowne Child Care and Family Centre 780-437-5654
- *Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre 780-471-3737
- Parents Empowering Parents Society (addictions) 780-293-0737
- Primrose Place Family Centre 780-469-0663
- St. Albert Family Resource Centre 780-459-7377
- Starfish Family Resources Society 780-448-1180
- Terra Centre for Teen Parents780-428-3772
- Uncles & Aunts at Large Society Strengthening Families Program – 780-452-5791
- *KARA Family Resource Centre 780-426-9265
Single / Separated / Step-Parents
- Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society Community Parents – 780-474-2400
- Bent Arrow Traditional Healing SocietyHealthy Families – 780-481-3451
- The Family Centre – EdmontonParenting in Blended Families – 780-497-7536
- Government of Alberta – Resolution Services Focus on Communication in Separation – 780-413-9805