The following is a list of local social/crisis related services in Drumheller & area

If you are an organization or an agency and would like your information posted here, please contact us

ADDICTIONS/SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUPPORT & REHABILITATION

Alberta Health Services
Addiction & Mental Health - Addiction Office www.albertahealthservices.com

Program/Service Description:
  • offers individual, group and family counselling designed to increase understanding and awareness of issues related to alcohol, tobacco, other drugs and gambling
  • referral assistance to specialized services for adolescents and variety of adult treatment facilities.
  • teaches strategies focused on increasing clients’ ability to successfully handle life situations
  • schedules training, education, program packages and consultations with agencies, businesses, community groups, employers, professionals and schools.
  • creates partnerships with agencies, businesses, local groups and schools to support projects aimed at mobilizing communities to prevent and address alcohol, tobacco, other drug and gambling issues
  • provides access to materials such as pamphlets, books and videos. These resources address a wide range of topics related to preventing and treating alcohol, tobacco, other drug and gambling problems. 

BIG COUNTRY ANTI-VIOLENCE ASSOCIATION - www.bcava.com

The objectives of the society are:
a) to advocate for and promote the reduction of family violence
b) to foster the development of services to meet the needs of the community, victims, perpetrators, and agencies
c) to provide education and information regarding family violence
d) to facilitate interagency cooperation
e) to sell, manage, lease, mortgage, dispose of or otherwise deal with the properties of the society.
f) to encourage and develop awareness
g) to ensure that safe and secure environments are available

GRACE HOUSE - www.drumhellergracehouse.com

Mission Statement:
The Drumheller Society for Recovery (DSFR) exists to provide rehabilitation and support for men addicted to alcohol and/or other drugs, who have a desire and initiative to choose a healthier lifestyle, and want to re-integrate themselves back into their communities.  We utilize a program of total abstinence, emphasizing the Twelve Steps of Recovery.

CHILD AND FAMILY SUPPORT

PARENT LINK (Government)- www.parentlinkalberta.ca/publish/Drumheller.asp

Provides information and support for parents and caregivers on how to assist with your child’s learning, development and health. Here you will find information about becoming a parent, promoting a healthy pregnancy, locating and choosing child care, various health issues, communication, discipline, and our special section entitled Ages and Stages.

HEALTHY FAMILIES DRUMHELLER - www.asc-mva.ab.ca/chealth.html

Healthy Families provides trained home visitors who will visit with families in their homes to assist them with parenting strategies and information and ideas to stimulate child development. The program helps families manage other family needs and issues that impact their ability to be the parent they want to be.

EMPLOYMENT/INCOME/HOUSING/ID SUPPORT

DRUMHELLER ALBERTA SERVICES CENTRE (Government)
http://employment.alberta.ca/2929.html

Program/Service Description:
  • Income Support provides financial benefits to individuals and families who do not have the resources to meet their basic needs, like food, clothing and shelter.
  • Identification Recovery
  • Employment Services

MH ENTERPRISES EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - www.drumhellerjobs.com/Default.aspx

Program/Service Description:
  • Service Canada (Identification support)
  • Job Placement
  • Workplace Training
  • Skills Link/Work Experience
  • Disability related employment services

CENTURY 21 DRUMHELLER - www.century21.ca/powerrealtyca

Program/Service Description:
  • Affordable/Low income housing
  • Rental Supplements

EDUCATION

DRUMHELLER & DISTRICT FURTHER EDUCATION COUNCIL - www.drumfurthered.com

Whether it's improving your computer skills, learning a new craft or working on personal fitness or parenting skills we have a wide variety of courses to interest you. Browse through our course offerings to see what you can learn today.

DRUMHELLER OUTREACH SCHOOL
http://www.ghsd75.ca/index.php?option=com_directory&page=byletter&alpha=d&Itemid=60

Part of the Golden Hills School Division
Programs & Services:
  • Complete Secondary School Education
  • Specific employment related education certificates

EMERGENCY SHELTER

THE SALVATION ARMY CENTRE OF HOPE (Calgary) - www.centreofhope.ca

  • Emergency and short-term housing for men, women, and youth.
  • Assists people with everything from food and clothing to lifeskills.
  • Assists people with housing issues such as hydro/rent.
  • A safe place that welcomes people who are struggling with substance use problems.
  • Responds to crisis and emergency situations.

WHEATLAND SHELTER (Strathmore) - www.wheatland.albertashelters.com

The Community Crisis Society provides ongoing supports and services to women, men and children who are affected by family violence.
We are a short term shelter (up to 3 weeks) but we try to have a welcoming and home-like setting, and our outreach services are available to clients in the community.  We offer shelter, food, clothing, crisis counseling, referral and advocacy.