Drayton Valley and District <strong>Guide</strong>Resource DirectorySerenity House#1 4552 Madsen Avenue, Drayton Valley | (780) 542-3610Care residence for up to 12 individuals with early to mid stage dementia.Information & SupportAlberta Child Health Benefit Contact Center(780) 427-6848 | (877) 469-5437 | achb@gov.ab.cawww.employment.alberta.ca/FCH/2076.htmlGet free eyeglasses, prescriptions and dental visits for your childrenthrough the Alberta Child Health Benefit Plan. It helps pay healthcare bills for families with limited incomes.Alberta Health Benefit Contact Centre(780) 427-6848 | (877) 469-5437 | www.humanservices.ab.caThe Alberta Health Benefit program supports Albertans with lowincome to ensure they have access to prescription drugs, dentalservices, optical services, emergency ambulance and diabeticsupplies that are essential to health and well-being.Alberta Healthy Living ProgramDrayton Valley Hospital and Care Centre, Drayton Valley(877) 314-6997A variety <strong>of</strong> client health education classes including diabetes,insulin start/adjustment, heart health, weight management, andchronic disease self management. Offered in Drayton Valley, <strong>Breton</strong>and Winfield. To register please give us a call.Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society <strong>of</strong> Alberta (ALS) -(Lou Gehrig’s Disease)(888) 309-1111 | societynorth@alsab.ca | www.als.caProvides support services to persons with ALS and their families by assistingthem to access community services and other health care pr<strong>of</strong>essionals.Brain Care Centre524 50 St, Edson (780) 712-7560 | (780) 712-7567 | (866) 712-7560tannis@braincarecentre.com | www.braincarecentre.comBrain Injury help and support meeting bi-monthly in Drayton Valley.Call for times and places.Canadian Cancer Society1-800-661-2262 | info@cancer.ab.ca | www.cancer.caA community based organization with volunteers and staff working tomake cancer history at the grassroots level in communities across Canada.Cancer Support Group(780) 542-2735 | hmodv@telus.netA support group for people who are fighting cancer and theirfamilies and for those who have lost someone to cancer. Meets thelast Wednesday <strong>of</strong> each month at 11:30am at Harbour Lights Roomat the West Wind hotel.Catholic Social Services10709 105 St, Edmonton(780) 424-3545 | www.catholiccharities.ab.caCatholic Social Services is a multi-function social service agency thatserves people <strong>of</strong> all faiths and cultures throughout central and northeastAlberta. Catholic Social Services <strong>of</strong>fers more than 100 programsincluding: individual and family counseling; group care and foster care forchildren and youth; in-home family support services; home care services;settlement support services for immigrants and refugees; residentialand outreach programs for persons with physical and/or developmentaldisabilities; residential and outreach programs for persons living with HIV/AIDS; referral and support services for elder adultsCentral Alberta Child and Family Services (CFSA)5149 51 Ave, Drayton Valley(780) 621-4021 | (780) 542-3824 | 310-0000 | cenabcfsa@gov.ab.cawww.humanservices.alberta.ca\programs-and-services.htmlAssesses needs, sets priorities, plans, allocates resources andmanages the provision <strong>of</strong> services to children,families and othercommunity members.Comprehensive School Health4110 50 Ave, Drayton Valley(780) 542-4415 | jessica.doucette2@albertahealthservices.cawww.albertahealthservices.caThe Comprehensive School Program promotes health and wellbeing in the development <strong>of</strong> successful learners with students,school staff, parents, health pr<strong>of</strong>essionals and the communityworking together to support health.Drayton Valley MS <strong>Community</strong> Support Group5056 50 Ave - Room 5(800) 268-7582 | cathy.buchanan@mssociety.caThe Drayton Valley MS <strong>Community</strong> Support Group gives those livingwith MS an opportunity to discuss the management <strong>of</strong> MSSymptoms, treatments, quality <strong>of</strong> life and recent research.Health Link Alberta(866) 408-5465 | www.healthlinkalberta.caHighly trained registered nurses provide telephone advice andhealth information, 24 hrs/day, 7 days a week.Osteoporosis Alberta Chapter1-800-463-6842 | alberta@osteoporosis.ca | www.osteoporosis.caOsteoporosis Canada provides medically accurate information topatients, health care pr<strong>of</strong>essionals and the public. Services includefree publications, a bilingual toll-free line, educational programs andreferrals to self-help groups and community resources.STI/HIV Information LineEdmonton | (800) 772-2437 | www.health.alberta.caThe Sexually Transmitted Infection Centre (STI) provides freeconfidential assessment, testing, counseling for STIs, HIV and Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP), pregnancy testing and emergencycontraceptive pill. Needle exchange site. Education team isavailable for presentations. Serving Edmonton and area.45www.draytonvalley.ca
T.O.P.S.(780) 437-0167 | www.albertatops.caT.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a non-pr<strong>of</strong>it weight supportgroup. T.O.P.S. advocates a basic exchange menu plan and moderateexercise for losing weight and maintaining it. Regular meetings areheld Thursday morning at 9:45 in the Evansburg Legion, andThursday evening at 7:15 in the Entwistle Lions Hall. CurrentlyDrayton Valley does not have a chapter, but it only takes 4 peopleto start one!Westward Goals Support Services Inc.5149 51 Ave, Drayton Valley | (780) 621-4020 | www.westwardgoals.caServices provided include: in home or out <strong>of</strong> home respite,developmental and behavioural support aide, community supportaide, personal care, out <strong>of</strong> home placement and individual programs.Medical ClinicsBader Chiropractic Clinic5109 50 St, Drayton Valley | (780) 542-4888<strong>Breton</strong> Health Centre4919 49 Ave, <strong>Breton</strong> | (780) 696-3944The Health Centre is open two - three days per week. The doctors forthis facility are based out <strong>of</strong> Drayton Valley, but schedule certain daysto provide services in <strong>Breton</strong>. Laboratory and X-Ray services areavailable to patients at this facility. There is no doctor on call after4 pm. Emergencies must go a nearby hospital or call 911 for anambulance.Claro Family Practice#107, 4930 55 Ave, Drayton Valley | (780) 621-0202Dr. Gigg, Dr. Smith, Dr. Botes, Dr. Young, Dr. GossmanDrayton Valley Hospital & Care Centre4550 Madsen Ave, Drayton Valley(780) 542-5321 | www.albertahealthservices.caAcute Care, Continuing Care, 24 hour Emergency Services,Physiotherapy, Cancer Treatments, X-Ray/lab service.Family Wellness Centre5156 52 Ave, Drayton Valley | (780) 542-5521Dr. Ellis and Dr. Carnaham. ChiropractorsMalone Medical Clinic4955 41 Ave, Drayton Valley | (780) 542-3366Medical Office and Lab Facilities.Dr. Peyton, Dr. Beacom, Dr. Murphy, Dr. Srikisson, Dr. Ali,Dr. Vandermerwe, Dr. Bealer, Dr. Gibson & Dr. LerouxMental HealthAlberta Mental Health Helpline(877) 303-2642 | www.albertahealthservices.caStaffed 24/7 by health pr<strong>of</strong>essionals, the Mental Health Help Lineprovides: crisis intervention; information on Mental Health programsand services and referral to other agencies when appropriate.Drayton Valley Mental Health CentreLocated in the Drayton Valley <strong>Community</strong> Health Centre, 4110 50 Ave(780) 542-3140 | www.albertahealthservices.caProvides mental health programs in both community and hospitalsettings for people <strong>of</strong> all ages who are having mental health difficulties.OptometristsDrayton Valley Eye ClinicSuite #7 5505 50 St | (780) 621-3937Drayton Valley Eyecare5120 50 St | (780) 542-4824Dr. LeDrew, Dr. Chin, Dr. NiblettThe Eye Centre5105 50 St, Drayton Valley | (780) 542-4443Pharmacies<strong>Breton</strong> I.D.A5033 50 Ave, <strong>Breton</strong> | (780) 696-3594Extra Foods Drugstore Pharmacy5212 50 St, Drayton Valley | (780) 542-3337Rexall Drugstore#11 4341 50 St, Drayton Valley | (780) 542-4486Value Drug Mart56 Ave & 50 St, Drayton Valley | (780) 542-5366Wal-Mart PharmacyPower Center Blvd, Drayton Valley | (780) 514-3214Winter’s PharmacyInside Malone Clinic 4955 41 Ave, Drayton Valley(780) 542-2895Second location is #108 4930 55th Ave(780) 542-5102PhysiotherapyDrayton Valley Physiotherapy#3 5606 55 St, Drayton Valley | (780) 542-2023Pregnancy & Parenting ResourcesAssociation for Safe Alternatives in Childbirth (ASAC)7219 106 St, Edmonton(780) 425-7993 | info@asac.ab.ca | www.asac.ab.caASAC believes parents have the right and the responsibility to makeinformed choices about childbirth and that a full range <strong>of</strong> optionsshould be available to them.Birthright Edmonton#108, 11520 100 Ave, Edmonton(780) 488-0681 | 1-800-550-4900 | www.birthright.orgA crisis pregnancy service. A volunteer organization helping women explorealternatives to abortion when dealing with an unwanted pregnancy.Breast Feeding Support Services - Alberta Health ServicesLocated in the United Church, 5029 48 St, Drayton Valley(780) 542-4415 | dianne.nikiforuk@albertahealthservices.cawww.albertahealthservices.caA breastfeeding support group for mothers and babies. Discussconcerns, ask questions, weigh babies, meet friends, browse throughthe lending library. Thursday mornings 10:30 a.m. to noon, allchildren welcome.Fall & Winter | 2014Resource Directory46www.draytonvalley.ca
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