Help and Support

•  Tri-Region food resources

• Late Night Cafe (Active during cold weather between November - March) werc@sprucegrove.church  or call 780-306-1699
• Help for Hard Times: Tri-Municipal Region support guide

In partnership with the Town of Stony Plain, City of Spruce Grove and Parkland County, there are three transit options provided in the region; On-Demand, Commuter and an Accessible Transportation Service. Service is available in Stony Plain, Spruce Grove, Parkland Village and Acheson.

Learn more on the Transportation page.

• Alberta Supports Contact Centre (alis): Career, education, and employment information and resources to help Albertans plan their careers, explore post-secondary options, and navigate the job market
• Government of Alberta Income Support: Supports for individuals and families to pay for basic expenses 
• Community Income Tax Program (CVITP): Free community income tax clinic

If you or someone you know needs immediate access to mental health or addiction services, contact one of the following:

• Access 24/7: Adult addictions and mental health intake

• Alberta Health Services: Children and adolescents intake

• Mental Health and Addiction Resources: Resources and information about mental health and addictions
  

• 211 Information and referral service for social, health, and government resources

• 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, and confidential support if you’re thinking about suicide or are worried about someone else

• CMHA Distress Line: Call 780-482-HELP (4357) for a 24/7 crisis line offering immediate, non-judgmental support. Online chat available at edmonton.cmha.ca

• Children’s Mental Health Crisis Line: Call 780-427-4491 for crisis support for children and families

• National Farmer Crisis Line: 1-866-327-6701 offers immediate, agriculture informed crisis support for farmers, farm families and agricultural workers.

 Affordable, virtual, and community-based counselling support for all ages.

• Westview Primary Care Network: Youth mental health clinic

• Counselling Alberta: Virtual counselling with sliding scale fees to ensure affordability

• Community Counselling Services: No and low-cost services in the Tri-Municipal region
  

Services available to Indigenous individuals and families, including culturally appropriate counselling and support.

• Indian Residential School Survivor Society (IRSSS): Front-line emotional, cultural, and crisis support through IRSSS' Resolution Health Support Workers

• AHS Indigenous Support Line

• Aboriginal Counselling Services of Alberta

• Native Counselling Services of Alberta: Programs and services designed and delivered for Indigenous people, by Indigenous people in Alberta 

Programs and organizations focused on supporting men’s mental health and well-being.

• Alberta Men’s Collaborative
  

• Tri-Municipal Region Men’s Shed
  

• Caring Friends: An informal bereavement support group led by trained volunteers in a confidential and supportive environment. The group meets on the second Thursday of every month, for more information, or to register call 780-963-8583.

• Living with Loss to Suicide: A peer-led support group for individuals who have lost someone to suicide. The group meets in person at the Stan Wolyshyn Building in Spruce Grove on the last Monday of each month at 6:30 PM. Facilitated by a Registered Social Worker. For more information, or to register please call 780-342-1354.

• Youth Suicide Grief Support: Tailored peer support groups for youth ages 12 to 17 and young adults ages 18 to 25 who are grieving a suicide loss

• BILY – Because I Love You: A peer-led support group for parents and youth who have experienced crisis situations. Participants support one another by sharing, listening, and providing practical resources in a safe and understanding environment

• Caregiver Connections: An online support group for parents, partners, and caregivers of individuals living with mental health concerns and/or addiction. Sessions are held Thursday evenings from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM through CMHA Edmonton

• OSI-CAN Alberta: A peer support group for first responders managing operational stress injuries (OSI). Meetings are held on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, offering a safe space to connect with others who share similar experiences.

• Finding Our Voices: a six-week program for women-identifying individuals to explore self-esteem, self-image, communication, compassion, and healthy relationships in a supportive, peer-connected environment

• BullyingCanada: Call 1-877-352-4497 for 24/7 support via phone, chat, email, or text
• Need Help Now: Support for dealing with peers, removing pictures online and more
• Smart Social Networking: Fifteen Tips for Teens
• CyberBullying Research Center: Tips for not letting social media negatively affect your life
• Kids Help Phone: Call 1-800-668-6868 for advice and support 24/7. Download the Always There app
• Bullying Help Line: 1-888-456-2323
• Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-387-5437
• Children’s Mental Health Crisis Line: 780-427-4491

• Stony Plain QSA: Queer Straight Alliance
• The Trevor Project: Support center and online community for LGBTQ2S+ youth 
• The Rainbow Pages: Resource guide for youth
• TransLife Line: Support line for transgender youth 

Westview Primary Care Network Partners with the Stony Plain Youth Centre to provide support with a Community Connector that spends time in our space offering connections to resources including the Youth Mental Health Clinic and a variety of other Resources.

Visit Westview PCN for the latest information about this program.

• Seniors Guide: An overview of services, programs, and supports available to seniors in Alberta
  

• Alberta Seniors Benefits: Financial assistance programs for eligible low-income seniors.
  

• TriRegion Elder Abuse (TREA): A regional initiative to prevent and address elder abuse through awareness, education, and supports. 

• 211: Call 211 To access additional support

• Caregivers AB: Resources, support, and education to help caregivers care for family members or friends
• Alzheimer’s Society: Provides programs and services that offer practical help for caregivers
• Caregiver Centered Care: Supports caregivers in care planning, decision-making, and service delivery
• Alberta Caregiver College: Information and support for caregivers
• 211: Call 211 To access additional support