Help and Support

• Christmas Supports
• Grief Support During The Holidays

The WER Late Night Cafe is an overnight warming space that is open on nights when the temperature (including windchill) reaches below -20 degrees Celsius from November 1 to March 31.

• Time: 7 PM to 7 AM
• Location: Congregational Christian Fellowship Church, 445 King Street, Spruce Grove
• Contact:  werc@sprucegrove.church, 780-306-1699

The Daytime Warming Space is open regardless of weather conditions starting November 6, 2026

• Date: Every Friday
• Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
• Location: 180 Century Road, Spruce Grove

•  Tri-Region food resources

• 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.

• Government of Alberta Income Support: Supports for individuals and families to pay for basic expenses 
• 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
• 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

• Free counselling available until May, 2026 if it relates to being affected by Alberta Wildfires Register online 24 hours a day

• 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 

Caring Friends is an informal bereavement support group led by trained volunteers and provided by the Town of Stony Plain. The group offers a confidential, caring, and supportive environment for those experiencing grief and loss.

Date: Second Thursday of every month 

Time: 7-8:30PM

Location: Stony Plain Community and Social Development #107 4613 52 Avenue.

Cost: Free, drop in.

For more information or to register, please call 780-963-8583.

For a full list of Tri-Region grief supports available click  here.

Empowered Within

Is 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. 

For more information,  please call 780-963-8583 or email connect@stonyplain.com 

Peer Support for Caregivers

Caregiving can feel isolating, but support is available. Join our new Peer Support
for Caregivers Group, facilitated by trained volunteers from Caregivers Alberta.
This welcoming group offers caregivers an opportunity to connect with others
who understand the caregiving journey through lived experience.
The goals of peer support include creating a sense of community, reducing
isolation, increasing resiliency, and promoting the health and well-being of
family caregivers. Discussions may include the continuum of care, shared
experiences, challenges, and practical supports. Together, we are building a
community that supports caregivers and empowers Albertans who provide care
to family and friends.

Date: Tues, Oct 13 and Tues Nov 10
Time: 7 PM
Location: Stony Plain Community and Social Development, #107 4613 52 Avenue
Cost: Free, drop in.

Call for information: 780-963-8583

Dementia Care Partner Support Group

A supportive group for care partners, facilitated by the Alzheimer Society of Northern Alberta & Northwest Territories. 

FREE, Drop In, No registration

Date: Fourth Tuesday of each month

Time: 7 P.M.

Location: Stony Plain Community and Social Development, 107 4613-52 Ave

For more information call 780-963-8583.

Finding support and connection can make a meaningful difference during times of change, loss, or challenge. This brochure provides a list of support groups available throughout the Tri-Municipal Region, offering opportunities to connect with others, share experiences, and access support in a welcoming environment. 

Click here for a list of support groups available in the Tri- Municipal Region.

• 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

• Be Empowered community resource website: A regional partnership informing and empowering the Tri-Region about domestic abuse and gender-based violence, 365 days a year.

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