FASD Support and Resources in Alberta

Rehoboth Christian Ministries [Alberta]

Description:

'Rehoboth offers services to "developmentally disabled" adults and children....'  These services include:

* residential services ('24-hour residential supports in both urban and rural communities'),

* vocational services ('providing flexible and realistic working environments in which clients may discover and develop their individual interests and aptitudes'),

* respite options (in-home support or with a host family),

* outreach services ('in-home services to adult individuals residing in the community in an effort to ensure continued growth and development for the individual')

* summer camps for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Contact Info:

Rehoboth has offices in Stony Plain (780) 963-4044, Calgary (403) 250-7333, Coaldale (403) 345-5199, Three Hills (403) 443-2239 and Grande Prairie (780) 532-5611.

Full addresses and fax numbers are available on their contact page: Rehoboth Contact Us by Region

Website: Rehoboth Christian Ministries

Family Support for Children with Disabilities [Alberta]

Description:
"Family support services are available to families caring for a child with a diagnosed disability or to families who are awaiting confirmation of their child's diagnosis. These services are primarily based on the needs as identified by the family.

In addition to information, referral and advocacy supports, family support services also include assistance with counselling, extraordinary clothing and footwear costs, travel costs for medical appointments, meals while traveling to medical appointments, accommodation costs associated with attending medical appointments and respite services.

Child-focused services are provided when a child has a confirmed diagnosis and assessment information to specify their individual needs. Child-focused services provide a range of respite services, aide supports, child care supports, health-related supports, specialized services for children with severe disabilities and out-of-home living arrangements."

Contact Info:
Family Support for Children with Disabilities
#500 ING Building
10130 -103 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3N6
Tel. 780 427-4354
Provincial program: 780 427-2551 (toll-free 310-0000)
Child Disability Resource Link: province-wide # 1-866-346-4661 (weekdays 8 - 8, Saturdays 8 - 4)
Family Support for Children with Disabilities - website

Other Info:
This is a wonderful service of the Alberta Government.  Thanks for helping us care for the ones we love!

Transitions [St. Albert & district]

Description:

'Transitions Rehabilitation Association of St. Albert and District is a not-for-profit community organization located in St. Albert, Alberta, Canada. We were established in 1978 by parents and other interested citizens who wanted services and supports for their children with disabilities in their own community.'  (from their website)

Services include:

Early Intervention (birth - 3 1/2 years)
Family Services (including In Home Care, Out of Home Care, Work Related Care, Support Aide, and Family Counseling)
Residential and Outreach Services (including supports to enable individuals to live in their own homes)
Day Options Services

Contact Info:
Transitions
#202, 22 Sir Winston Churchill Avenue, St. Alberta, Alberta, T8N 1B4
Tel.  780 458-7371   Fax 780 460-7078
Website:  www.transitions-ab.org

Robin Hood Association for the Handicapped [Strathcona County & Leduc County]

Description:

'The Robin Hood Association for the Handicapped is a non-profit society that provides services to people with disabilities.

Services include:
Early Intervention Program for ages birth - 3 1/2 years.  Provides home-based programming, playgroups, support networks, and consultation to families. Referrals to the program can be made by families and/or guardians or with consent through a variety of professional resources such as doctors, public health nurses, or hospitals. Service area includes Strathcona County, including Sherwood Park, and Leduc County, including Beaumont, New Sarepta, Thorsby, Calmar and Leduc.

Family Support Services: This Program offers short-term relief and support to families of children with special needs, services are provided in Strathcona County, including Sherwood Park and the City of Fort Saskatchewan. Qualified support workers provide a wide variety of relief services, including:

in-home relief

aid assistance with community outings

aid assistance in daycares and recreational programs

teen support through social evenings and friendships

specialized daytime summer recreation program

specialized daytime Christmas break camp

host families

parent network support group

Adaptive equipment lending library

Specialized recreation-based day camp located within Sherwood Park, in July and August.

Home Visitation

The Robin Hood Adult Day Program currently serves over 200 individuals.  Programs are based at the Robin Hood Learning Centre located at 141 Broadway Boulevard, Sherwood Park as well as a location in Fort Saskatchewan.  The Adult Day Program offers support and training for adults with disabilities in the following areas:
Employment Preparation and Placement
Community Access and Alternatives to Work'   (all descriptions from their website)

Residential Homes, Supported Independent Living, Support Homes, Overnight Respite, etc.

Contact Info:
Robin Hood Association for the Handicapped
141 Broadway Boulevard, Sherwood Park, Alberta T8H 2A4
Tel.  780 467-7140   Fax 780 449-2028
Email: [email protected]
Website:  www.robinhoodassoc.com

Other Info:
More information on these services is listed on their website.