Parent Resource Manual - University of Calgary

Suite 400, 1202 Centre Street S.E. Calgary, AB T2G 5A5 

Tel: (403) 297-1700 Fax: (403) 270-3066 Web: www.cmha.calgary.ab.ca 

Family Support Program 

Parent Resource Manual 

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Advancing Mental Health & Wellness

The information contained in this resource handbook is not intended to be 

professional advice nor an endorsement for professional or clinical programs, 

information or services. The information provided should not be used to diagnose 

or treat a health condition. Visit a general physician or other medical health 

practitioner if you suspect you or your family member may have a health problem. 

© 2005 by Canadian Mental Health Association - Calgary Region 

Reproduction prohibited in whole or part without express written permission. 

Updated 01/22/2007 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Disabilities 4 Psychological Services 45 

Education and Training Supports 5 What is a Psychologist? 46 

Employment 6 Psychologist Listings 46-55 

Financial Supports 6-7 

Health and Personal Supports 7 Psychiatric Services 56 

Transportation 8 What is a Psychiatrist? 57 

Psychiatrist Listings 57-59 

Disorders 9 

Self Injurious Behaviour/Self Harm 10-11 Occupational Therapy 60 

Suicide 11-12 What is an Occupational Therapist? 61 

Depression 13-14 Occupational Therapist Listings 61-64 

Bipolar Disorder 15-17 

Schizophrenia 18-19 Speech Language Pathology 65 

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 20-22 What is a Speech Language Pathologist? 66 

Anxiety/Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) 23-25 Speech Pathologist Listings 66-75 

Oppositional Defiant Disorder/Conduct Disorder 26-27 

Eating Disorders 28-29 Alphabetical Resource List 76-104 

Substance Abuse 29-31 

Recommended Reading List 105 

Calgary Health Region Programs & Services 32 General Mental Illness 106 

Programs & Services 33-35 Behaviour Strategies and Boundaries 106-7 

Hospitals and Health Centre’s 36-37 Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders 107 

Bipolar Disorder 107-8 

Education System & Services 38 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 108-9 

Overview 39 Anxiety Disorders 109 

C’s of Constructive Connection 39-40 Depression 110 

Student Health Partnership 40 Dual Diagnosis 111 

Family School Liaison 41 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) 111 

Mental Health Services 41 Medication 111 

Calgary Board of Education 41-42 Suicide 112 

Psychological Services at Calgary Board of Education 42-43 Substance Abuse 112 

Calgary Catholic School District 43 Eating Disorders 112 

Speech Language Pathology/Occupational Therapy 44 Self Harming 113 

Handbooks and Information Guides 44 Helpful Guidebooks and Online Information 113-14 

Recommended Websites – Regionally and Globally 115-22 

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Disabilities 

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Service Phone or Website Details 

Canada Study 

Grant for 

Students with 

Disabilities 

Department of 

Indian and 

Northern Affairs 

Early Childhood 

Services (ECS) 

Grade 1-12 

Funding 

National 

Education 

Association of 

Disabled 

Students (NEADS) 

Student Health 

Initiative (SHI) 

(403) 310-0000 (toll free) 

(780) 495-2773 

Alberta Education Special Programs Branch: 

(403) 310-000 (toll free) OR 

(780) 422-6326 

(403) 310-0000 (toll free) 

Funding Manual: 

www.education.gov.ab.ca/funding/fundingmanual/ 

Education and Training Supports 

A great guide for parents and the education system 

has been developed by CBE: 

www.education.gov.ab.ca/educationguide/spec-ed/partners/ 

www.neads.ca/en/norc/funding/ 

(403) 310-0000 (toll free) 

www.education.gov.ab.ca/shi/area.asp 

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Funding includes $2000 from the Canada Access Grant for students 

with permanent disabilities and up to $8000 from the Canada Study 

Grant for the accommodation of students with permanent disabilities. 

Contact the awards office of your post-secondary institution. 

Provides support for children living on a reserve who meet eligibility 

criteria for Early Intervention Services. 

Children with disabilities from 2½ to 6 years have access to Program 

Unit Funding provided by Alberta Education for Early Intervention 

Services. 

Funding for students with mild/moderate disabilities is included in the 

Basic Instruction Funding provided to school authorities. 

Severe Disabilities Funding is provided in addition to the Basic 

Instruction Funding, but an application must be made by school 

authorities on behalf of the eligible student. Contact your school 

principal to discuss application procedure. 

Developed to improve access and enhance integrated health and 

related support services for children with special health needs. 

Children from ECS to grade 12, who are registered in school, are 

eligible for supports and services. Services could include speech 

therapy, occupational therapy, emotional and behavioural supports, 

nursing, physical therapy, and respiratory therapy.


Canada-Alberta 

Service Centre’s 

Employment 

Assistance for 

Persons with 

Disabilities 

Entrepreneurs 

with Disabilities 

Program 

Opportunities 

Fund 

1-800-622-6232 

www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/gateways/topics/oxf-gxr.shtml 

www.communityfutures.ca 

1-800-622-6232 

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Offers supports for training, employment assistance, and income 

assistance while training. Offers automated job banks. 

Provides supports to individuals who face barriers caused by a 

disability. 

Helps people with disabilities prepare for, obtain, and maintain 

employment. Consult the nearest Human Resources Centre of 

Canada. 


Assured Income 

for the Severely 

Handicapped 

(AISH) 

Alberta 

Children's 

Services Child 

Care Subsidy 

Canada Child 

Tax 

www.seniors.gov.ab.ca/AISH/publications/index.asp 

Preschool Subsidy: (403) 297-6100 

School Age Subsidy: (403) 268-5142 

1-800-387-1193 

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/tg/t4114/t4114-e.html 

Financial Supports 

For people who have a severe and permanent disability and cannot 

work full time. Must be over 18 years of age. 

Child Care Subsidy is available to help low income families cover the 

costs for their preschool and school age children who are attending 

licensed day care centers or approved day homes. 

The Canada Child Tax Benefit is a non-taxable amount paid monthly to 

help eligible families with the cost of raising children under the age of 

18.

Canada Pension 

Plan (CPP) 

Disability Tax 

Credit 

www.sdc.gc.ca/en/isp/cpp/disaben.shtml 

www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca/disability 

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Federal government pension provided to people with a severe and 

prolonged mental or physical disability 

Additional tax assistance for individuals who have severe and 

prolonged mental or physical impairment that markedly restricts the 

ability to perform a basic activity of daily living. 


Family and 

Community 

Support Services 

Family Support 

for Children with 

Disabilities 

Mental Health 

Patient Advocate 

Office of the 

Public Guardian 

Persons with 

Developmental 

Disabilities 

Program 

Public Trustee 

Regional Health 

Authority 

Programs 

www.fcss.ab.ca 

www.child.gov.ab.ca 

(780) 422-1812 OR 

(403) 310-0000 then dial 422-1812 

(403) 297-3364 

(403) 310-000 

www.pdd.org 

(403) 310-0000 

Dial-A-Law: 1-800-332-1091 

(780) 413-7660 

www.health.gov.ab.ca/regions/ahcip_community.html 

Health and Personal Supports 

Home Care, Transportation, Visiting Services, and various Outreach 

Programs. 

Helps families who have unique needs by providing a range of 

supports to assist families in helping their children reach their full 

potential. 

Investigates complaints about the care of formal or involuntary 

patients. 

The Office of the Public Guardian through the Dependent Adults Act, 

the Personal Directives Act and the Mental Health Act provides 

appropriate decision-making mechanisms for individuals who are 

unable to make personal, non-financial decisions. 

Community Living Supports, Employment Supports, Community 

Access Supports, Specialized Community Supports. 

The Public Trustee protects minors' property interests, acts as a 

trustee for people with mental disabilities, acts in the administration of 

deceased persons' estates. Additional information can be obtained 

through the Public Trustee's office or by calling Dial-A-Law.

Service Phone Website 

Transportation 

Access Calgary (403) 537-7777 www.accesscalgary.ca 

Calgary 

Accessible Taxi 


Handibus 

(403) 537-7777 www.accesscalgary.ca/other_services_accessible_taxis.html 

(403) 276-8028 www.calgaryhandibus.com 

Calgary Transit (403) 262-1000 www.calgarytransit.com 

Genesis Medi 

Shuttle 

(403) 201-2053 www.genesismedishuttle.ca 

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Disorders 

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Self Injurious Behaviour/Self-Harm 

Resource Website/Author Contents 

Calgary Health Region Mental 

Health and Psychiatric Services 

Cornell Research Program on Self- 

Injurious Behaviour in Adolescents 

and Young Adults 

www.calgaryhealthregion.ca/mh 

www.crpsib.com/whatissi.asp 

Social Care Institute for Excellence http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/briefings/briefing16/index.asp 

Young People and Self-Harm www.selfharm.org.uk 

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Mental Health services in the Calgary Health 

Region 

Information on SIB, current projects, 

publications, resources, and a discussion page. 

"Deliberate self-harm among children and 

adolescents: who is at risk and how is it 

recognized?" 

Lots of information on self-harm for young 

people who self-harm, their friends and families. 

Canadian Mental Health 

Association Youth and Self-Harm http://www.cmha.ca/bins/content_page.asp?cid=3-1036 General information on self-harm. 

Canadian Health Network, Self- 

Harm--Pain from the inside out. 

http://www.canadian-health-network.ca/servlet/ContentServer 

?cid=1140963343074&pagename=CHN-RCS/CHNResource/ 

CHNResourcePageTemplate&c=CHNResource 

General information and links to other resources. 

Safe In Canada www.safeincanada.ca General information and publications. 

Self-injury: You are NOT the only 

one. 

www.selfharm.net 

Face the Issue www.facetheissue.com 

Not My Kid.org www.notmykid.org 

Information and support. Information for people 

suffering and for family/friends. 

Raises awareness about common emotional and 

physical health issues faced by young adults and 

builds a supportive community without judgment. 

Information for parents related to many 

childhood mental health issues.

Self Injurious Behaviour/Self-Harm 


The Scarred Soul: Understanding & 

Ending Self-Inflicted Violence. 

The Breakthrough Healing Program 

for Self-Injurers. 

T. Alderman (1998) 

K. Conterio, W. Lader & J. Bloom (1998) 

Beyond the Razor's Edge J. Redheffer & S. Brecht (2005) 

The Bright Red Scream M. Strong (1998) 

Healing the Hurt Within J. Sutton (2005) 

Cutting: Understanding and 

Overcoming Self-Mutilation 

Steven Levenkron (1998) 

Suicide 

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Looks at the reasons why people self-harm and 

how they can be helped. Aimed at people who 

self-harm, their parents and friends. 



Health and Psychiatric Services 

www.calgaryhealthregion.ca/mh 

Mental Health services in the Calgary Health 

Region 

Centre for Suicide Prevention www.suicideinfo.ca Suicide information, research and training. 

Suicide Prevention Bureau 

Canadian Association for Suicide 

Prevention 

Adult line: (780) 429-0230 

Teens Helping Teens Crisis Line: 1-877-803-TEEN 

www.suicideprevention.ca 

Line is open to anyone who needs to discuss 

their problem, no matter how small. 

Facilitates information sharing on intervention 

and research, and advocates for policy 

development. Links to crisis centre’s and support 

groups.

Suicide 


American Foundation for Suicide 

Prevention 

www.afsp.org 

Metanoia www.metanoia.org/suicide 

Teen Screen Adolescent Mental 

Health and Suicide Screening 

www.teenscreen.org 



Night Falls Fast: Understanding 

Suicide 

Kay Jamison Redfield, PhD 

The Angel and the Dragon Jonathan Aurthur 

How I Stayed Alive When My Brain 

Was Trying to Kill Me: One Person's 

Guide to Suicide Prevention 

Waking Up Alive: The Descent, the 

Suicide Attempt, and the Return to 

Life 

One in Thirteen: The Silent 

Epidemic of Teen Suicide 

Suicide: The Forever Decision. For 

Those Thinking About Suicide, and 

For Those Who Know, Love, or 

Counsel Them 

Let's Talk Facts About Teen Suicide: 

Healthy Minds Healthy Lives 

William Morrow 

Richard A. Heckler 

J. Portner 

P.G. Quinnett 

American Psychiatric Association. 

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Information about suicide prevention, suicide 

loss, educational resources, and advocacy. 

Information and support for anyone who may be 

contemplating suicide. 

Facts on adolescent depression and suicide, risk 

factors and Behaviour. 

Raises awareness about common emotional and 

physical health issues faced by young adults and 

builds a supportive community without judgment. 

Information for parents related to many 

childhood mental health issues. (Good site.) 

A father's search for answers to his son's mental 

illness and suicide

Depression 



Health and Psychiatric Services www.calgaryhealthregion.ca/mh Mental Health services in the Calgary Health Region 

Mood Disorders Society of 

Canada 

www.mooddisorderscanada.ca 

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Information, resources, discussion forums, chat line and links related 

to mood disorders. 

Depression and Selected 

Affective Disorder Association www.drada.org Small section on child and adolescent mental health. 

Families for Depression 

Awareness www.familyaware.org Parent guide for parents who have a child dealing with depression. 



Canadian Mental Health 

Association: Calgary 

Canadian Collaborative Mental 

Health Initiative. 

NAMI-Guidebook for Caregivers 

of Children and Adolescents with 

Severe Emotional Disorders. 

Here To Help B.C Toolkits 

www.calgary.cmha.ab.ca 

http://www.ccmhi.ca/en/products/toolkits.html 

http://naminh.org/support-child-caregiverguidebook.php 

http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/helpmewith/ 

index.shtml 

Information for parents related to many childhood mental health 

issues. (Good site.) 

Raises awareness about common emotional and physical health 

issues faced by young adults and builds a supportive community 

without judgment. 

Promotes the mental health of all and supports the recovery of those 

with a mental illness. Plenty of information and links related to 

Calgary's programs and services. Lots of mental health information. 

Toolkits for consumers, families, caregivers, health providers, and 

educators. Developed by consumers, families and caregivers, these 

two toolkits will orient consumers and their loved ones to 

collaborative care and the active role that they can play in prevention 

and care. 

Chapters include: Taking Care of the Caregiver, Partnering in Your 

Child's Care, Safeguarding your Child's Education, Planning for a 

Crisis, About Severe Emotional Disorders, etc. The Guidebook has 

some information only relevant to the United States, but there is 

plenty of information that is very helpful to any parent. 

Managing Mental Disorders, Managing Problem Substance Abuse, 

Managing Anxiety Disorders, Managing Depression, Wellness 

Modules, and Supporting a Family Member. Many helpful fact sheets 

and general mental health information as well.

Depression 


Canadian Psychiatric Research 

Foundation: "When Something's 

Wrong" 

Acquainted With the Night Paul Raeburn 

When Nothing Matters Anymore: 

A Survival Guide for Depressed 

Teens 

The Adolescent Depression 

Workbook 

Adolescent Depression: A Guide 

for Parents 

Helping Your Teen Overcome 

Depression: A Guide for Parents 

Helping Your Teenager Beat 

Depression: A Problem-Solving 

Approach for Families 

www.cprf.ca/publication Handbook for families. 

Bev Cobain 

Mary Ellen Copeland, MS & Stuart Copans, 

MD 

Francis Mark Mondimore, MD 

Miriam Kaufman 

Understanding Depression John Wiley & Sons 

In the Jaws of Black Dogs: A 

Memoir of Depression 

The Truth About Depression-- 

Choices for Healing 

Lonely, Sad and Angry: A 

Parent's Guide to Depression in 

Children and Adolescents 

Raising Depression-Free 

Children: A Parent's Guide to 

Prevention and Early Intervention 

Hand Me Down Blues: How to 

Stop Depression From Spreading 

in Families 

Katharina Manassis & Anne Marie Levac 

John Bentley Mays 

Charles L. Whitfield 

Barbara Ingersoll, PhD & Sara Goldstein, 

PhD 

Kathleen Panula-Hockey 

Michael Yapko 

Depression: A Teenager's Guide Video 2002 18 min. 

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Memoir from a father's point of view and the impact of a child's mood 

disorder on the family.

Bipolar Disorder 




Organization for Bipolar Disorders www.obad.ca 

The Canadian Network for Mood 

and Anxiety Treatments 

American Academy of Child 

and Adolescent Psychiatry 

www.canmat.org 

www.aacap.org 

Bipolar Child Research www.bpchildresearch.org 

Child and Adolescent Bipolar 

Foundation 

Depression and Bipolar Support 

Alliance 

National Alliance for the 

Mentally Ill 

www.bpkids.org 

www.dbsalliance.org 

www.nami.org 

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Information, links, resources and support group information for 

bipolar disorders, depression and anxiety. 

Information on depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Mainly 

directed at adults with mental illness, but there is some brief 

information for children and youth. 

Current information on many child and adolescent disorders. 

Resources, facts for families, publication store and videos. 

Discusses juvenile bipolar disorder, research studies, and discussion 

forums. 

Great learning center with information on bipolar disorder, suicide, 

advocacy, and printed materials. 

Information on depression and bipolar disorder as they relate to 

adults. 

Lots of helpful information for parents, support and advocacy 

information and links. 

The Bipolar Child www.bipolarchild.com Online resources, links, and bipolar information. 






issues. 

Toolkits for consumers, families, caregivers, health providers, and 


two toolkits will orient consumers and their loved ones to 

collaborative care and the active role they can play in prevention and 

care



NAMI-Guidebook for Caregivers 

of Children and Adolescents with 




Foundation: "When Something's 

Wrong" 

Intense Minds Through the Eyes 

of Young People with Bipolar 

Disorder 

Brandon and the Bipolar Bear--A 

story for children with Bipolar 

Disorder 

My Bipolar Roller Coaster 

Feelings Book 

Turbo Max--A story for children 

with Bipolar Disorder 

The Storm in My Brain--Kids and 

Mood Disorders 

Bipolar Disorder in Childhood & 

Early Adolescence 

The Bipolar Disorder Survival 

Guide: What You and Your 

Family Need to Know 



index.shtml 

www.cprf.ca/publication Handbook for families. 

Tracy Anglada 

Tracy Anglada 

Tracy Anglada 

Tracy Anglada 

Barbara Geller, MD & Melissa P. Delbello, 

MD 

David J. Miklowitz, PhD 

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Modules, Supporting a Family Member. Many helpful fact sheets and 

general mental health information as well. 

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance



Raising a Moody Child: How to 

Cope with Depression and 


The Life of a Bipolar Child: What 

Every Parent and Professional 

Needs to Know 

Survival Strategies for Parenting 

Children with Bipolar Disorder: 

Parenting Techniques 

If Your Adolescent Has 

Depression or Bipolar Disorder: 

An Essential Resource for Parents 

Parenting a Bipolar Child 

Jill S. Goldberg Arnold, MD & Mary A. 

Fristad, MD 

Trudy Carlson 

George Lynn 

The Feeling Good Handbook David D. Burns 

Dwight L. Evans, MD & Linda Wasmer 

Andrews 

Gianni L. Faedda, MD & Nancy B. Austin, 

Psy.D 

An Unquiet Mind Kay Redfield Jamison 

The Bipolar Child: The Definitive 

and Reassuring Guide to 

Childhood's Most Misunderstood 

Disorder 

The Ups and Downs of Raising a 

Bipolar Child: A Survival Guide 


Demitri Papolos, MD & Janice Papolos 

Judith Lederman & Candida Fink 

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Schizophrenia 




Access Mental Health (403) 943-1500 ext.1 

Early Psychosis Treatment & 

Prevention Program (Calgary 

Health Region) 

Schizophrenia Society of Alberta 

Access Mental Health 

(403) 943-1500 OR 

(403) 944-4836 

(403) 264-5161 

http://www.schizophrenia.ab.ca/ 

Schizophrenia Society of Canada www.schizophrenia.ca 

American Academy of Child and 

Adolescent Psychiatry 

National Alliance for the Mentally 

Ill 

www.aacap.org 

www.nami.org 

North American Society for Child 

Onset Schizophrenia www.nascos.org Books and links information. 





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Will discuss any concerns regarding child or adolescent mental health 

(age 18 and under). Community referrals made when appropriate. 

Complete intakes for all CHR child/adolescent mental health and 

psychiatric programs. 

Early identification and treatment of primary symptoms of psychotic 

illness. Treat, educate and support patient and family. 

Support Groups for family members and Peer Support groups for 

people with the illness of Schizophrenia. Information meetings held 

monthly. Use of Informational Chapter literature and Library 

Resources. Personal Support and Advocacy. Call or go to the 

website for meeting times and locations. 

Provides information on Schizophrenia, advocacy, support group 

information, and provincial links. 



Lots of helpful information for parents, support and advocacy 

information and links. 


issues. Good site. 

Toolkits for: consumers, families, caregivers, health providers, and 


two toolkits will orient consumers and their loved ones to collaborative 

care and the active role they can play in prevention and care

Schizophrenia 


NAMI-Guidebook for Caregivers of 

Children and Adolescents with 



Learning About Schizophrenia: 

Rays of Hope Reference Manual 

from the Schizophrenia Society of 

Alberta. 

Schizophrenia: A Handbook for 

Families (1991). Published by 

Health Canada 



index.shtml 

www.schizophrenia.ca/szreference.html 

http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/mh-sm/pubs/ 

schizophrenia-schizophrenie/index.html 

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Foundation: www.cprf.ca/publication When Something's Wrong Handbook for families. 

I Think I Scared Her: Growing Up 

With Psychosis 

Surviving Schizophrenia: A Manual 

for Families, Consumers, and 

Providers 

Schizophrenia Revealed: From 

Neurons to Social Interactions 

If Your Adolescent has 

Schizophrenia: An Essential 

Resource for Parents 

Diagnosis Schizophrenia: A 

Comprehensive Resource 

Brooke Katz Author writes about her first experiences with childhood psychosis. 

Torrey E. Fuller 

Michael Foster Green 

Raquel E. Gur & Ann Braden Johnson 

Rachel Miller & Susan E. Mason How it feels, What to do, Staying Healthy

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 





Alberta Attention and Learning 

Disorder Services 

(403) 228-4070 

Children and Adults with ADD (403) 225-8512 

Children and Adults with ADD 

(Calgary) 

Canadian Attention Deficit 

Hyperactivity Disorder Assoc. 

http://members.shaw.ca/chaddcalgary/ 

index.html 

www.caddra.ca 

Children and Adults with ADD www.chaddcanada.org 

ADDvance: information for parents 

of children with ADD 

Attention Deficit Disorder 

Resources 

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity 

Disorder 

www.addvance.com/help/parents/index.html 

www.addresources.org 

www.adhd.com 

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Will discuss any concerns regarding child or adolescents mental 

health (age 18 and under). Community referrals made when 

appropriate. Complete intakes for all CHR child/adolescent mental 

health and psychiatric programs. 

Assessment, Treatment, Parenting Strategies for ADHD and Learning 

Disabilities. 

Aims to support, educate, and better the lives of individuals with 

ADHD, and those who care for them. Support, Information, 

Resources, Advocacy, Educational Programs, and Monthly Support 

Meetings for parents. 

Provides information and support for parents, children, and adults 

who are affected by and struggle with ADHD. 

Information for parents, professionals, children and adolescents on 

ADHD. Contains resources and links to further information and 

reading. Interactive child and adolescent components. 

Canadian national branch of CHADD that helps to support, educate 

and better the lives of individuals with ADHD and those who care for 

them. 

Lots of information on ADHD for parents, children and youth. Reading 

material, Q&A, resources and links. 

Great parent articles, bookstore, discussion forums and other reading 

materials. 

Good parents and caregivers section with information on ADHD 

diagnosis and treatment.



National Center for Learning 

Disabilities 

www.ld.org 











index.shtml 

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Parenting center with information on parenting strategies, essential 

information, support, and links. 






care and the active role that they can play in prevention and care 











Foundation www.cprf.ca/publication When Something's Wrong Handbook for families. 

Taking Charge of ADHD: The 

Complete Authoritative Guide for 

Parents 

One Small Starfish: A Mother's 

Everyday Advice, Survival Tactics 

& Wisdom for Raising a Special 

Needs Child 

Making the System Work for your 

Child with ADHD 

Barkley, Russell A. PhD 

Addison, Anne ADHD and Asperger's Syndrome 

Peter S. Jensen, M.D

ADHD A Complete and 

Authoritative Guide 



A Bird's Eye View of Life with ADD 

and ADHD: Advice From Young 

Survivors 

100 Questions and Answers about 

Your Child's ADHD 

Otto Learns About His Medicine: A 

Story About Medication For 

Children With ADHD 

Teenager's with ADD: A Parents' 

Guide 

Fears and Prejudices About ADHD 

(video) 

From Chaos to Calm: Effective 

Parenting of Challenging Children 

with ADHD and Other Behavioural 

Problems 

Learning to Slow Down and Pay 

Attention: A book for Kids About 

ADD 

Taking ADD to School: A School 

Story about ADHD 

Cory Stories: A Kid's Book About 

Living With ADHD 

ADHD and Teens: A Parent's Guide 

to Making It Through the Tough 

Years 

Michael L. Rieff, MD & Sherill Tippins 

Chris Zeigler Dendy & Alex Zeigler 

Ruth D. Nass & Fern Leventhal 

Matthew Galvin 

Chris A. Zeigler Dendy, MS 

Thomas E. Brown 

Janet E. Heininger & Sharon K. Weiss 

Kathleen G. Nadeau & Ellen B. Dixon 

Ellen Weiner & Terry Ravanelli 

Jeanne Kraus 

Colleen Alexander-Roberts 

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Anxiety Disorders/Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) 





Mood Disorders Society of Canada www.mooddisorderscanada.ca 

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Will discuss any concerns regarding child or adolescence mental 




Information, resources, discussion forums, chat line and links related 

to mood disorders. 

Anxiety Disorders Association of 

Canada www.anxietycanada.ca Plenty of information on anxiety disorders, resources, and support. 

The Canadian Network for Mood 

and Anxiety Treatments 

Anxiety Disorders Association of 

America 

www.canmat.org 

www.adaa.org 


Parent Guide for your child with 

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. 

http://www.ocfchicago.org/pdfs/PARENTS 

%20GUIDE.pdf 

Information on Depression, Anxiety, and Bipolar Disorder. Mainly 

directed at adults with mental illness, but there is some brief 

information for children and youth. 

Information on Anxiety Disorders, but nothing specific to children or 

adolescents. Reading material and links may still be informative and 

helpful. 


issues. (Good site.) 

Parent guidebook. 

Obsessive Compulsive Foundation www.ocfoundation.org Information about OCD in children and adolescents. 







care and the active role they can play in prevention and care.





Severe Emotional Disorders 




index.shtml 

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Help for Worried Kids Cynthia G. Last, PhD 

Helping Your Anxious Child: A Step 

by Step Guide for Parents 

Freeing Your Child From Anxiety: 

Powerful, Practical Solutions to 

Overcome Your Child's Fears, 

Worries, and Phobias 

Worried No More: Help and Hope 

for Anxious Children 

The Anxiety Cure for Kids: A Guide 


The Worried Child: Recognizing 

Anxiety in Children and Helping 

Them Heal 

Overcoming Anxiety, Panic and 

Depression 

Ronald M. Rapee, PhD; Susan H. 

Spence, PhD; Vanessa Cobham, PhD & 

Ann Wignall, MS 

Tamar E. Chansky 

Aureen Pinto Wagner, PhD 

Elizabeth Dupont; Robert L. Dupont & 

Caroline M. Spencer 

Paul Foxman 

James Gardner & Arthur H. Bell



Your Anxious Child: Raising a 

Healthy Child in a Frightening 

World 

Your Anxious Child: How Parents 

and Teachers Can Relieve Anxiety 

in Children. 

Freeing Your Child from Obsessive- 

Compulsive Disorder: A Powerful, 

Practical Program for Parents of 


What to do When Your Child has 

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: 

Strategies and Solutions 

Kids Like Me: Children's Stories 

about Obsessive-Compulsive 

Disorder 

Obsessive Compulsive Disorders: A 

Complete Guide to Getting Well 

and Staying Well 

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: 

Help for Children and Adolescents 

Polly's Magic Games: A Child's 

View of OCD 

Mary Ann Shaw 

John S. Dacey & Lisa B. Fiore 

Tamar Chansky, PhD 


Constance H. Foster 

Fred Penzel, PhD 

Mitzi Waltz 

Constance H. Foster & Edwin A. Chase 

You Do That Too? Jose Arturo Benson Helpful to readers of all ages concerned about OCD. 

Up and Down the Worry Hill: A 

Children's Book about OCD and Its 

Treatment 

Aureen Pinto Wagner, PhD & Paul A. 

Jutton 

Kissing Doorknobs Terry Spencer Hesser Appropriate for young adults. 

Mr. Worry Holly L. Niner A story about OCD. 

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Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder 







Cognitive Behavioural Approaches 

to Treating Conduct Disorders 

Conduct Disorders 

www.aacap.org 







Here to Help B.C Toolkits 

http://www.lfcc.on.ca/conduct_disorder 

_manual_CMHO.pdf 

www.conductdisorders.com/ourarticles/ 

conduct_disorder.shtml 




index.shtml 

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Full of information related to Conduct Disorder and how to treat it. 

Information on Conduct disorder and other disorders. 






care and the active role that they can play in prevention and care 





plenty of information is very helpful to any parent. 




general mental health information as well.

Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder 




The Explosive Child Ross W. Greene 

Treating the Disruptive Adolescent: 

Finding the Real Self Behind 

Oppositional Defiant Disorders 

Treating the unmanageable 

adolescent: A guide to 

Oppositional Defiant and Conduct 

Disorder 

The Defiant Child: A parent's guide 

to Oppositional Defiant Disorder 

Behaviour Management: 

Intervention Strategies 

Setting Limits with Your Strong- 

Willed Child: Eliminating Conflict 

by Establishing Clear, Firm, and 

Respectful Boundaries 

Non-Violent Resistance: A New 

Approach to Violent and Selfdestructive 

Children 

Raising Your Spirited Child: A 

Guide for Parents Whose Child is 

Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, 

Persistent 

Skills Training For Children With 

Behaviour Problems: A Parent and 

Practitioner Guidebook 

Eduardo M. Bustamante 

Neil Bernstein 

Douglas Riley 

Jane Bluestein 

www.janebluestein.com/handouts/p_strats.html 

Robert J. MacKenzie 

Haim Omer & Shoshannah London-Sapir 

Mary Sheedy Kurcinka 

Michael Bloomquist 

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Eating Disorders 

Resource Website/Author/Contact Contents 






www.aacap.org 

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Calgary Counselling Centre www.calgarycounselling.com Eating Disorders Program (403) 265-4980 

Eating Disorder Program 

The Calgary Eating Disorder Program 

offers services that are provided over 3 

sites. To reach all sites call: 

(403) 955-7700. Programs may also be 

accessed through Access Mental Health: 

(403) 943-1500 ext. 1 

Provides consultation, assessment and treatment services. 

Treatment is carried out in a variety of ways, whether it’s through the 

day hospital, residential support home placements, outpatient 

treatment, or inpatient services. Visit 

www.calgaryhealthregion.ca/eatingdis/edservices.htm for more 

information. 

National Eating Disorder 

Information Centre www.nedic.ca Lots of information on eating disorders and how to help or get help. 

National Association of Anorexia 

Nervosa and Associated Disorders www.anad.org Information on Eating Disorders: symptoms, treatment, support, links. 

National Eating Disorders 

Association 

www.edap.org 



Eating Disorders information, parent and family center, treatment and 

support information. 





without judgment.



Something Fishy--Website on 


Surviving an Eating Disorder: 

Strategies for Family & Friends 

When Your Child Has An Eating 

Disorder: A step by step workbook. 

http://www.something-fishy.org/default.php 

Michelle Siegel, PhD & Judith Brisman, 

PhD 

Abigail H. Nathenshon 

Fit to Die: Men and Eating Disorders Anna Paterson 

Anorexia Nervosa: A Survival 

Guide for Families, Friends, and 

Sufferers 

Janet Treasure 

Eating Disorders: A Parent's Guide Rachel Bryant-Waugh & Bryan Lask 

I'm Like So Fat: Helping Your Teen 

Make Healthy Choices About 

Eating and Exercise 

Just a Little Too Thin: How to Pull 

Your Child Back from the Brink of 

an Eating Disorder. 

Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, PhD 

Michael Strober, PhD & Meg Schneider, 

MA 

Substance Abuse 

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Eating Disorder information on signs, symptoms, treatment, what 

friends and family can do and much more. 


AADAC Youth Services Calgary 

(403) 297-4664 OR 

1-866-33AADAC 

www.aadac.com 

Information services, Outpatient services, Mobile services, Intensive 

Day Treatment Programs, Residential Detoxification, Residential 

Treatment Program, Adult Counselling and Prevention Services 


Health and Psychiatric Services www.calgaryhealthregion.ca/mh Mental Health services in the Calgary Health Region





www.aacap.org 


Alberta Adolescent Recovery 

Centre 

Alberta Children's Services 

Aventa Addiction Treatment for 

Women 

Calgary and Area Child and 

Family Services 

Sunrise Native Addictions Services 

Society 

Canadian Centre on Substance 

Abuse 

(403) 253-5250 

www.aarc.ab.ca 

1-800-387-kids 


(403) 245-9050 

www.aventa.org 

(403) 297-6100 OR 

Intake Line: (403) 297-6022 

(403) 261-7921 

www.ccsa.ca 

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Integrated family treatment with parents and siblings. Six-month aftercare 

program. Comprehensive assessment, treatment, and aftercare. 

Services include: Child and Youth Support Program, Child Care and 

Day Care Staff Qualifications, Child Care Subsidy, Child Intervention 

Services, Early Childhood Development, Family and Community 

Support Services, Family Support for Children with Disabilities, 

FASD, Parent Link Centre’s, etc. 

Offer Outpatient, Short-term and Long-term residential treatment 

services. Programs are based on a client-centered, holistic approach 

which addresses the needs of each woman, through educational 

classes, support groups and individual counselling. Serves women 

17 years or older. 

Family Support for Children with Disabilities. Family Support Services 

and Child Focused Services. Counselling, Childcare, Aid Support, 

Funding Support. 

Serves Adults, Youth, and Families who want to live free from 

alcohol, drugs and gambling. Offers Aboriginal-based outpatient and 

drop-in treatment programs that include crisis intervention, 

assessment, counselling, information and referrals. Provides 

education and prevention programs to community and organizations. 

Lots of up to date research and evidence-based information and 

advice for substance abuse and addictions.



Centre for Addiction and Mental 

Health 

www.camh.net 





index.shtml 

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Lots of addiction and mental health information. Care & treatment, 

education, health promotion, public policy, and research are just 

some of the topics. 



without judgment. 












Teens Under the Influence Katherine Ketchum & Nicholas A. Pace 

A Teen's Guide to Living Drug Free 

How Do I Know If My Teen Is Using 

Drugs www.aadac.com 

Bettie Youngs; Jennifer Youngs & Tina 

Moreno 




care and the active role they can play in prevention and care

Calgary Health Region 

Programs & Services 

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Calgary Health Region Programs & Services 

Call Access Mental Health for program information, intake and referrals. 403-943-1500 ext. 1 

Information provided by the Calgary Health Region website. 

Please visit www.calgaryhealthregion.ca for more information (programs and services link to the mental health 

services link) www.calgaryhealthregion.ca/mh/sites/programs/programschild.htm 

Program Services Contact Information 

Access Mental Health 

Child and Adolescent 

Mental Health Services 

Adolescent Day Treatment 

Program 

Child and Adolescent 

Mental Health Urgent 

Service (CAMHUS) 

Eating Disorder Program 

Clinicians will discuss any concerns about a child or 

adolescent's mental health and help to find appropriate 

service. Referrals and Intake for CHR programs are 

available. 

Provides intensive day treatment for adolescents 

experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties. 

Serve youth 13-17 years in grades 7-12. All referrals can 

be initiated by Access Mental Health 943-1500 ext.1 

Offers direct professional mental health consultation for 

children, adolescents and their families who have urgent or 

emergent mental health concerns. Team will provide an 

assessment of the child/adolescent and can make 

recommendations to appropriate services. Child and 

adolescents must be cleared by the ER physician and be at 

imminent risk to the safety of self or others or be 

experiencing an inability to function in the community due 

to mental state/illness. 

Provides consultation, assessment and treatment services. 

Treatment is carried out in a variety of ways, whether it is 

through the day hospital, residential support home 

placements, outpatient treatment, or inpatient services. 

Visit 

http://www.calgaryhealthregion.ca/eatingdis/edservices.htm 

for more information. 

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(403) 943-1500 ext. 1 

Monday to Friday: 7:30am - 7pm 

(voicemail after hours) 

(403) 943-1500 ext 1 OR (403) 802-2251 

Monday to Friday: 8am - 4:30pm 

200, 2204 2nd Street SW Calgary, AB 

Access the nearest emergency department for acute 

mental health crisis. 

Alternatively contact Access Mental Health: 

(403) 943-1500 ext. 1 

The Calgary Eating Disorder Program offers services 

that are provided over 3 sites. To reach all sites call 

(403) 955-7700. 

Programs may also be accessed through Access 

Mental Health (403) 943-1500 ext. 1

Program Services Contact Information 

Early Psychosis Program 

Family, Adolescent & 

Child Services 

Health Link Alberta 

Mental Health Patient 

Care Unit 

Mobile Response Team 

Multidisciplinary 

Consultation Services 

Client must be: Experiencing a first episode of psychosis, 

hospitalized for a first episode of psychosis, in first three 

months of treatment for psychosis, or have a 

Schizophrenia spectrum disorder. Individuals can be 

referred to EPTS by their physician, psychiatrist, mental 

health worker, or counsellor. 

Community-based outpatient mental health service for 

children, adolescents and families. The program provides 

individual, play, family and group therapy. The treatment 

approach is brief (approximately 12 sessions). Services 

target children, adolescents and families experiencing 

moderate to severe mental health problems. 

Nurse advice and health information. Interpreters are 

always available. 

Treatment to children and their families for those with 

complex and severe mental health difficulties. Provide 

family centered treatment interventions designed to 

increase the child's capacity to grow, develop and have 

increased function socially and emotionally. Program is for 

children and teens under the age of 18 years. 

MRT is an outreach team of nurses, social workers and 

psychologists available to the general public to assist 

during times of crisis or distress. Serves individuals and 

families currently experiencing a crisis or in distress who 

require professional assistance. Clients, families and 

friends can contact the Distress Centre for more 

information. 

Provides specialized outpatient multidisciplinary 

consultation services. The services are organized into five 

specialty clinics each with multidisciplinary membership: 

ADHD clinic, Mood & Anxiety Disorder clinic, ODD, CD 

clinic, Diagnostic clinic, Consultation Liaison clinic. Serves 

youth 0-18 with moderate to severe treatment resistant 

mental health disorders. 

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Call Access Mental Health for more information: (403) 

943-1500 ext.1 

Referrals can be made from the community through 



24 hours/day, 7 days a week 

Referrals can be initiated by contacting Access Mental 

Health (403) 943-1500 ext. 1 

Program is located at the Children's Hospital. 

Mental Health Patient Care Unit A Wing 

2888 Shaganappi Trail NW Calgary, AB T3B 6A8 

Call Distress Centre: (403) 266-1605 

Hours of Service: Downtown MRT Monday - Friday: 

9am - 11pm 

Weekends and holidays: 11am - 11pm. 

North & South MRT Monday to Friday: 

9:30 am - 9:30 pm. 

No weekends or holidays. 

Referrals can be made through Access Mental Health, 

Child & Adolescent Mental Health staff/physicians, or 

other Calgary Health Region services. 

Monday to Friday: 8am - 4pm. 

Richmond Road Diagnostic & Treatment Centre 1820 

Richmond Road SW Calgary, AB T2T 5C7

Programs Services Contact Information 

Pediatric Behavioural & 

Child Development 

Speech Language 

Pathology 

Student Health Partnership 

Young Adult Program 

The Pediatric Behavioural Development Clinic is a unique 

service staffed by a social worker, clinical resource nurse 

and three pediatricians. Provides assessment, case 

management and counselling to families who are 

experiencing mild to moderate Behavioural and 

developmental disabilities. Parent education and Behaviour 

management training, advocacy/liaison/consultation with 

schools, therapists, and physicians. 

Offers Assessment, Treatment and Education Services. 

Preschool Program, School Program and Adult Program. 

Works with students, ECS through grade 12, with mild to 

moderate mental health needs. Services are school based 

and range from consultation, individual therapy, groups and 

whole-classroom interventions. Referrals must come 

directly from schools. Community referrals can be made 

through classroom teachers, resource teachers and/or 

school administration. Service is free of charge and 

voluntary. 

Twelve bed acute in-patient psychiatric unit for adolescents 

aged 13-18 years who are experiencing a variety of 

psychiatric symptoms. Upon admission, the family, client, 

and team jointly establish a plan of care. Average length of 

stay is 4-6 weeks. 

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Community referrals through Access Mental Health: 

(403) 943-1500 ext. 1 

Monday to Friday 8am - 4:30pm 

Phone (403) 943-9830 for more information. 

http://www.calgaryhealthregion.ca/mh/studenthealth.htm 

All referrals made through Access Mental Health: (403) 

943-1500 ext. 1 

Hours of service are 24/7, year round. 

Foothills Medical Centre 1403 - 29th Street NW

8th & 8th 

Alberta Children's 

Hospital-Child Health 

Centre 

Acadia Community Health 

Centre 

Bowness Community 

Health Centre 

Forest Lawn Community 

Health Centre 

Hospitals and Community Health Centre’s 

912 - 8th Ave. SW Calgary, AB 

Hours: 24/7 days a week 

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(403) 781-1200 

2888 Shaganappi Trail. NW Calgary, AB (403) 955-7211 

132, 151 - 86th Ave. SE Calgary, AB 


Thursday: 8am - 9pm (except holidays) 

Some Wednesdays: 8am - 9pm 

Some Saturday Hours: 8am to 4:30pm 

6328 - 35th Ave. NW Calgary, AB 

Tuesday & Thursday: 1pm - 4pm 

Every 4th Thursday of Month: 5pm - 9pm 

2nd Floor, 3810 17th Ave. SE Calgary, AB 

Monday, Tuesday & Friday: 8am - 4:30pm 

Thursday: 8am - 9pm 

Every 4th Wednesday: 8am - 9pm 

Every 2nd Saturday: 8am - 4:30pm 

(403) 944-7200 

(403) 944-7744 

(403) 944-7300 

Foothills Hospital 1403 - 29th St. NW Calgary, AB (403) 944-1110 

North Hill Community 

Health Centre 

Northwest Community 

Health Centre 

1527 - 19th St. NW Calgary, AB 


Weekends and Stat Holidays by appointment only 

109, 1829 Ranchlands Blvd. NW Calgary, AB 


Alternate Saturdays: 8am - 4:30pm 

Evening Appointments: 

Every Wednesday until 9pm 

Most Thursdays until 9pm 

(403) 944-7400 

(403) 943-9700

Hospitals and Community Health Centre’s 

Peter Lougheed Center 3500 - 26th Ave. NE Calgary, AB (403) 943-4555 

Richmond Road 

Diagnostic & Treatment 

Centre 

Rockyview General 

Hospital 

Shaganappi Community 

Health Centre 

South Calgary Health 

Centre 

Thornhill Community 

Health Centre 

Village Square 

Community Health Centre 

1820 Richmond Road. SW Calgary, AB (403) 943-7444 

7007 14 St. SW Calgary, AB (403) 943-3000 

3415 - 8th Ave. SW Calgary, AB 

Monday, Tuesday & Friday: 8am - 4:30pm (except Stat 

Holidays) 

Wednesday & Thursday: 8am - 9pm 


31 Sunpark Plaza. SE Calgary, AB 

8am -10pm / 7 Days a Week (Including Stat Holidays) 

Urgent Care Hours: 8am -10pm / 7 Days a Week 

6617 - Centre St. N Calgary, AB 


Wednesday & Thursday: 8am - 9pm (except Stat Holidays) 


(closed from 12pm to 1pm) 

2623 - 56th St. NE Calgary, AB 


Wednesday & Thursday: 8am - 8:30pm (closed 4pm - 5pm) 

Every 2nd Saturday: 8am - 4:30pm (closed 12pm - 1pm) 

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(403) 944-7373 

(403) 943-9300 

(403) 944-7500 

(403) 944-7000

The Education System 

& Services 

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The Education System 

Mental Illness can cause three types of problems for your child at school: problems caused by the core symptoms themselves (e.g., impaired 

concentration), problems caused by secondary factors (e.g., peer problems), and problems caused by treatment (e.g., medication side effects or 

inconveniences related to treatment). 

Although you might need to push hard to get the services your child needs, keep in mind that you need to collaborate with your child’s school to 

develop your child’s educational team. Your child’s teacher(s), principal, guidance counselor, and other school employees make up your child’s 

educational team. Regardless of your team’s size, it is important to work together to create the best possible education program given your child’s 

needs and the available resources. Although you should always ask for everything your child needs, recognize that the school is limited by its 

available resources. Unfortunately, resources are much more limited than we would like. i 

A good place to start is with your child’s teacher. Begin by sharing your concerns. Your child’s teacher may have other observations. It is not 

uncommon for children with mood disorders to behave very differently at school than they do at home. If, based on your own research, as well as 

on consultation with your mental health team, you think your child needs services at school, request in writing that your child be evaluated. Be 

realistic and expect delays. Most school districts have waiting lists and testing takes considerable time and effort. Make sure you know who will lead 

the process and who will be involved. Ask for contact information so that you can stay informed. ii 

Context Specific Nature of Relationships 

The C’s of Constructive Connections 

Context is important in forming constructive relationships between families and schools. What works for one family-school relationship will not 

work for another. This site specific aspect to the development of family-school relationships was recognized by Kagan (1984), who, based on a 

comprehensive review of the parent involvement literature, concluded there was no one prescription. 

Complex Relationships 

Family school relationships are complex because they represent the interface of two systems relevant for children’s development. Constructive 

family-school relationships establish a partnership and shared meaning about children (Pianta & Walsh, 1996). A partnership is a common effort 

toward a shared goal and you should feel good about the recommendations made and the treatment plan. 

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Centrality to Children’s Development 

Parents are central to a child’s development, and that is why you must be an integral part of your child’s treatment plan. Epstein (1995) illustrates 

how parents can be involved in education without coming to the school. There is evidence that students achieve more when both the family and the 

school set realistic expectations, provide structure and routine for learning, enhance students’ learning opportunities, support students’ learning, 

establish positive relationships, and model learning. iii 

Student Health Partnership 

The Student Health Initiative was developed prior to the 1999-2000 school year as part of the Alberta Children and Youth Initiative, which aims to build 

strong partnerships in the delivery of student health services. The provincial government partners Alberta Education, Health & Wellness and 

Children's Services support the Student Health Initiative. 

Student Health Partnership Services may include emotional-Behavioural supports such as family school liaison and mental health services and/or 

rehabilitation services such as speech-language therapy, occupational therapy and/or physical therapy. iv 

The child's school is the gateway to all Student Health Partnership services, and is the first step in the referral process. v The Calgary Rocky View 

Student Health Partnership website has plenty of information. Check it out at www.crvshp.ca 

Any child who has a special health need and is registered with Alberta Education in the Early Childhood Services (ECS) to Grade 12 system in one 

of the following is eligible for student health services: 

• Public school program (provided by public or separate school jurisdiction, or charter school) 

• Private school program 

• Private ECS operator program 

• Institutional education program 

• Homebound program or home education program 

• Alternative program such as online, blended and outreach 

The types of services available in an individual school vary according to the assessed needs and service priorities set by the local student health 

partnership. However, all student health services must be related to improving the child's ability to participate in their education program. vi 

The following services are offered to all schools as part of the Student Health Partnership. 

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Family School Liaison 

• Facilitates connections between family-school-community to assist in educational learning. 

• FSL’s work together with parents and teachers to help children to meet their learning goals at school. 

Mental Health Services 

• The mental health service team provides school-based services to children, youth and their families. 

• Services include: assessment and treatment, consultation, psycho-educational and therapy groups, advocacy, and in-services. 

• Services are for children and youth who are experiencing a significant disruption in adapting to their school environment and in their success 

with learning, due to difficulties in social, emotional, and/or Behavioural functioning. 

Speech language therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy are also available. vii Schools access these services depending on their individual 

needs. 

The Student Health Partnership also funds the COPE program (Community Outreach in Pediatrics/Psychiatry and Education). COPE is designed 

to serve families whose elementary school-aged children are experiencing emotional and/or behavioural concerns impacting their learning in the 

school/classroom setting. COPE is a collaboration between the Calgary Health Region, the Calgary Board of Education, Calgary Rocky View Child 

and Family Services, Calgary Catholic School District, Independent Schools and the YWCA. viii Contact your child’s teacher, principal, or counselor 

to find out more about COPE. 

The Calgary Board of Education and the Calgary Catholic School Board’s programs will be discussed in the following pages. For more information 

on the Student Health Partnership and your child’s school visit: http://www.education.gov.ab.ca/sh/Areainfo.asp or http://www.crvshp.ca/ 

The Calgary Board of Education 

The following information can be found on the Calgary Board of Education’s Website: www.cbe.ab.ca, follow the programs & services and mental 

health links. 

The Calgary Board of Education offers a variety of supports to students with Mental Health Disorders. These students are most often supported in 

their designated community school. Schools may access a variety of supports based on the individual needs of the student. Some students with 

severe mental illnesses are supported in a specialized program. 

The Calgary Board of Education also offers a range of specialized services for students with emotional/Behavioural disabilities. With appropriate 

supports, the needs of many of these students are successfully met in their community schools. 

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For children who require more comprehensive support to achieve their potential, the continuum of special programs extends from short term 

(several weeks) and longer term classes to intensive, treatment-based classes and schools. Many of these specialized programs are offered in 

partnership with other organizations in the Calgary community. Special classes/programs are located in all areas of the city. All programs emphasize 

the development of academic, social and life skills. ix 

The Calgary Board of Education and the Calgary Health Region also include an educational component for some of the programs that may require 

students to be away from the school during treatment. The Adolescent Day Program and the Young Adult Program both provide CBE 

teaching staff to assist with onsite learning. These programs are accessible through Access Mental Health 943-1500 ext. 1 or your child’s school 

personnel. Education is provided in these programs for any child or youth from any school district during their stay. 

For additional information, please contact your child's principal or Student Services Support. 

Psychological Services at CBE 

The Calgary Board of Education provides psychological services to students. Every school in the Calgary Board of Education has assigned time 

from a Psychologist who provides services such as: 

• Assessment and diagnosis, 

• Intervention, 

• Consultation and professional development. 

The principal of the school is responsible for prioritizing needs at the school and requesting Psychological services. Parents or guardians must 

provide written informed consent for Psychological services to their children. Parents/guardians, who believe their child would benefit from 

Psychological services, are encouraged to initiate a conversation with the school principal. x 

For more information on CBE’s Psychological Services please visit their website: http://www.cbe.ab.ca/programs/spec_ed/se-psych.asp 

What is a psychological assessment? 

A psychological assessment evaluates thinking, learning and behaviour. The assessment may include interviews, observation, testing and 

consultation with other professionals involved in your child’s care. The assessment covers many skill areas, such as general intellectual level, 

language, memory and learning, problem solving, planning and organization, fine motor skills, visual spatial skills, and academic skills (reading, math, 

spelling and writing). It also includes an examination of behaviour and emotions. 

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A psychological assessment is helpful in identifying your child’s strengths and weaknesses and will lead to recommendations for both academic and 

behavioural intervention. By detecting problems, an assessment can be used to assist in planning your child’s school program, to identify needs for 

special services in school, and to help you access resources in your community. 

The psychologist will meet with you for feedback to discuss your child’s results. In most cases with younger children the feedback sessions involve 

parents only, but if your child is older, you may wish to include your child. 

A written report will be completed, outlining the results of the assessment and the recommendations for intervention. You will receive a copy of 

this report. With your written permission, copies of the report can be sent to professionals involved with your child such as other physicians, 

therapists, or your child’s school. xi 

How you can help to build a cooperative working relationship with your child’s teacher: 

• Inform teachers of any activities or significant events at home that might influence your child’s performance at school. 

• Offer to start up a communication booklet that you and the teacher can write in each day to keep each other informed as to how your child’s 

day and evening went. 

• Ask for suggestions of how you can continue, expand and reinforce school activities at home. xii 

Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD) 

The Calgary Catholic School District is also a member of the Student Health Partnership. The following services are available through the Student 

Health Partnership and the CCSD: rehabilitation services, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and emotional 

Behavioural supports such as the family school liaison and the mental health services. These SHP services are integrated with those services already 

provided by the CCSB to assist students with special education needs. 

The CCSD provides guidance and counselling in its entire junior and senior high schools. These counselling services are available to students for any 

concerns that they may have in choosing, planning, adjusting and achieving goals in educational, career, personal, social and spiritual areas. xiii 

These programs and services can be accessed by contacting your child’s teacher, counselor, or principal. 

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Access to Speech Language Pathology and Occupational Therapy 

According to Alberta Health and Wellness, the Regional Health Authorities are required to provide reasonable access to Speech Language Pathology 

and Occupational Therapy services, which are included as Community Rehabilitation Services. Funded services are provided through facilities 

operated by RHA's, including some hospitals and privately operated clinics contracted by RHA's. Contact the Calgary Regional Health Authority or 

Access Calgary for more information (943-1500). 

Handbooks and Information Guides 

The following handbooks are provided by Alberta Education and may provide you with some helpful information about your child’s education. 

The Learning Team: A Handbook for Parents of Children with Special Needs, 2003. 

• www.education.gov.ab.ca/educationguide/spec-ed/partners/ 

Standards for Special Education 

• http://www.education.gov.ab.ca/k_12/specialneeds/SpecialEd_Stds2004.pdf 

• Essential Components of Educational Programming for Students with Behaviour Disabilities 

• Special Education Coding Criteria 2006/2007 (850 KB) 

• Handbook for the Identification and Review of Students with Severe Disabilities 2006/2007 (120 KB) 

• Standards for Psycho-Educational Assessment (288 KB) 

Individual Program Planning (2006) 

• http://www.education.gov.ab.ca/k_12/specialneeds/ipp.asp 

Special Needs Resources 

• http://www.education.gov.ab.ca/k_12/specialneeds/resource.asp 

Other resources and print copies can be accessed and ordered through the Learning Resources Centre 

http://www.lrc.education.gov.ab.ca/pro/default.html 

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Psychological Services 

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What is a Psychologist? 

A practicing psychologist is trained to assess and diagnose problems in thinking, feeling and Behaviour as well to help people overcome or manage 

these problems. A psychologist is uniquely trained to use psychological tests to help with assessment and diagnosis. Psychologists help people to 

overcome or manage their problems using a variety of treatments or psychotherapies. In Canada, the services provided by a psychologist are covered 

by provincial health insurance only if the psychologist is employed by, for examples, a hospital, correctional facility, community clinic, social agency 

or school. The services provided by a psychologist in private practice are not covered by provincial health insurance plans and the psychologist bills 

the patient directly. Many people have extended health benefits through their employers that cover some amount of psychological service annually. 

As of January 1, 2007 the recommended rate for a Registered Psychologist in Alberta is $160.00 (50 minute session) 

*Always check with your insurance provider for possible coverage** 

For more information contact the Canadian Psychological Association. www.cpa.ca 

Psychologists 

Business Name Contact Information Services Cost 

A Better Way Counselling 

Services 

Airdrie Family Services 

Aisling Psychologists & 

Consultants 

Alberta Psychological 


Alberta Counselling Services 

(403) 251-4103 Family and child counselling Fee for service 

(403) 945-3900 

www.airdriefamilyservices.ca 

(403) 244-3344 

www.aislingonline.com 

(403) 245-5553 

(403) 244-0244 

mbmoloho@hotmail.com 

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Child, youth, and family counselling. 

Children and youth. Assessment and 

counselling. Educational assessments 

available. 

Counselling and assessment for 

preschoolers, children, adolescents, 

and adults 

Child and adolescent assessment 

(psychological, educational) and 

counselling available. 

Sliding scale. No one 

is refused due to 

finances. 

Insurance coverage 

possible 

Fee for service 

Sliding scale fees and 

free consultation

Psychologists 


Alberta Attention and 

Learning Disorder Services 

Alberts & Associates 

Althea Psychological 

Services Inc. 

Anne Glasgow--Glasgow 


(403) 228-4070 

(403) 254-8400 

abertsg@shaw.ca 

(403) 245-2745 

(403) 245-1799 

anne.glasgow@shaw.ca 

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Assessment and Psycho Educational 

Assessment, Treatment, and 

Educational Consulting for children and 

adolescents. 

Assessment Services include: 

Educational, Learning Disabilities, 

Psycho Educational/ADD, 

Psychological, Psychosocial, 

Vocational, and ADD Assessment. 

Children and adolescent services. 

Therapy, Psychological and 

Educational Assessment, Testing, and 

Consultation 

Specializes in Educational, Cross- 

Cultural, Neuropsychological 

Assessments. 





Anxiety and Phobia Clinic (403) 283-8982 Fee for service 

Art Therapy Clinical Services (403) 270-7514 

Behavioural Health Group 

(403) 809-4684 

BHG@shaw.ca 

Assessment, Therapy, Workshops. 

Child and adolescent, individual and 

group therapy 

Educational Assessment, 

Psychological Assessment, Vocational, 

LD, and Neuropsychological 

Assessment. 


Fee for service

Psychologists 


Blackmore and Acton (403) 245-3211 

Brock Institute 

Bryan Campbell 

Calgary Counselling Centre 

Calgary Family Service 

Calgary Learning Centre 

Calgary Supportive 

Counselling Services 

(403) 232-0376 

gerrit.groeneweg@brainrehab.ca 

(403) 265-8462 

bryancc@telus.net 

(403) 265-4980 

www.calgarycounselling.com 

(403) 269-9888 

www.calgaryfamilyservices.org 

(403) 686-9300 

www.calgarylearningcentre.com 

(403) 238-0426 

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Experience with ADD, LD, anger, 

anxiety, depression, and parent/child 

conflict. Assessment and Educational 

Assessment, CBT, Counselling for 

children and youth. 

Educational, Neuropsychological, 

Psychological Assessments. 

Psycho educational and ADHD 

assessments. 

Individual, Family, Couples, and Group 

Counselling. Children and Adolescent 

Counselling. 

Individual and Family Counselling. 

Child and Adolescent Counselling. 

Educational Assessment and 

Consultation. Child and Adolescent 

services. Services provided by 

Psychologists, Educational 

Consultants, Speech Pathologists, 

Occupational Therapists, and 

Pediatricians. 

Individual and Family Issues. In-home 

services available 




Sliding scale fees and 

insurance coverage 

available 

Sliding scale fees 

Clients with financial 

needs have equal 

access to service 

Discount rates 

available

Psychologists 


Catholic Family Services of 


Cecile Fraser Clinical Social 

Worker, Counselling and 

Consulting Services 

(403) 233-2360 

www.cfs-ab.org 

(403) 777-1270 

CITTA Psychological Services (403) 264-6886 

Columbia Health Centre (403) 219-5743 

Community NeuroRehab 

Services 

Distress Centre 

(403) 215-1500 

cns1@telus.net 

(403) 266-1605 

www.distresscentre.com 

Dr. Julie Ann Brock (403) 686-7374 

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Individual and Family Counselling. 

Child and Adolescent Counselling. 

Areas of specialty include depression, 

anxiety, healing from trauma, and 

healthy relationships. Child and 

Adolescent counselling and 

assessment available. Also does 

educational assessment. 

Psychological and Educational 

Assessment and Counselling for 

Children and Adolescents. 

Educational, Psychological, 

Neuropsychological assessments. 

Child and Adolescent services. 

AD/HD, LD, Neuropsychological, 

Psychological, Psychosocial, and 

Speech-language assessments. Child 

and Adolescent services available. 

Short-term Individual and Family 

Counselling 

Specialist in Anxiety and OCD 

counselling/therapy. Children and 

Adults. 

No one is refused due 

to financial reasons 





All distress centre 

services are free 


Dr. Julie Robinson (403) 278-2434 Child, Adolescent and Family Therapy Fee for service 

Dr. Fred Burns (403) 270-8531 Counselling Adolescents and Adults Fee for service

Psychologists 


Dr. Sarah Butson (403) 270-8531 

Dr. Roslyn Mendelson 

(403) 255-6404 

http://drrmendelson.com 

Dr. Wendy Froberg (403) 245-4340 

Dr. Steve Truch (403) 244-9527 

Dr. Racquel Wood (403) 999-1527 

Dr. Paulene Kamps 

(403) 217-5749 

http://www.drkamps.ca 

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PsychoEducational Assessments. 

Child/Adult/Family Counselling. 

Preschoolers, School Age children, 

Adolescents, and their Families. 

Therapy and Assessments for social, 

emotional and behavioural problems, 

family concerns, and school related 

problems. 

Child/Adolescent/Family 

Psychotherapy and consultation. Play 

Therapy. 

Educational and Psychological 

Assessments. Reading and Learning 

Disability Therapy. 

Individual, Family, and Adolescent 

Therapy. Specializes in trauma, but 

also works in many other areas 

including depression and anxiety. 

Works with children, teens, parents, 

and/or teachers. Psycho-educational 

assessments, recommendations, 

teaching strategies, specialized 

program, one on one sessions for 

specific skill development. Specializes 

in motor difficulties. 

Eastside Clinic (403) 299-9696 Individual and Family Counselling 







Some services have 

fees; subsidies are 

available.

Psychologists 


Eckert Centre for Learning & 

Wellness 

Empowerment Plus 

Family Psychology Centre 

(403) 230-2959 

www.eckertcentre.com 

1-888-378-3402 OR 

(403) 829-3441 

www.empowermentplus.org 

(403) 282-8288 

www.familypsychologycentre.org 

Ferber Consulting Services (403) 225-4008 

Fong Ailon Canniff 

Foothills Educational 

Psychological Consultants 

Haven Counselling 

(403) 266-2017 

vselland@neuropsych.ca 

(403) 270-9331 

(403) 282-4014 

haven@bssl.net 

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Psychological Services and 

Educational Consultants. Assessment, 

Counselling, and Consulting services 

for children and youth. Also provides 

Speech-Language Therapy services. 

Assessment services for Depression, 

Attention, LD, Personality, 

Psychological and Neuropsychological 

concerns. 

Individual therapy for people of all 

ages. Play therapy, Family therapy, 

Psychological Assessments, 

Educational Assessments. 

Private practice-Clinical Social Work. 

Counselling adults and children. 

Individual and family therapy. 

PsychoEducational and 

Neuropsychological Assessments. 

Diagnostic Assessments 

(Psychological and Educational), 

Individual, Family, Group, Disability and 

Behaviour Management Counselling. 



Each practitioner has 

their own fees and 

some may use a 

sliding scale. 

Insurance coverage is 

possible. 




Fee for service

Psychologists 


Ingenuity Psychological 


Integrated Developmental 

Educational & Assessment 

Services IDEAS 

Janus Associates 

Jewish Family Services 

Kelly Moroz 

Kaprowy, Kropt & Associates 

Lodestar Psychological 

Services 

Mandel & Associates Ltd. 

(403) 461-3737 

(403) 271-9020 

(403) 269-9600 

www.janusassociates.ca 

(403) 287-3510 

www.jfsc.org 

(403) 541-1199 

www.kellymoroz.com 

(403) 705-9100 

glkropf@kaprowykropf.com 

(403) 313-3882 

robinswift@gmail.com 

(403) 286-8425 

amandel@mandelassociates.com 

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Educational Assessments for children 

and adolescents. 

Assessment (Psychological and 

Educational), Intervention, Treatment. 

Psychologists, Occupational 

Therapists, Speech Therapists, and 

Educational Psychologist available. 

Specialists in Child/Adolescent 

assessments (psychological and 

educational) and Counselling. 

Individual (child and adolescent) and 

Family Counselling 

Specializes in Child Psychology. 

Provides child/adolescent 

Psychological and Educational 

Assessment and Counselling. 

Psychological, Educational, and 

Multidimensional Assessments. 

Children and Adolescent services. 

Primarily works with Developmental 

Disabilities. Psychological/Educational 

Testing, Assessment, Treatment. 

AD/HD, Cognitive, Educational, LD, 

Neuropsychological, Psychological, 

Psychiatric Assessments and 

Counselling available for Children and 

Adolescents. 



Insurance coverage 

possible. Fee for 

service 

Sliding scale fees 

Rates $150/hr-- 

Independent 

insurance may provide 

coverage. 



Fee for service

Psychologists 


Marlis Krueger, Psychologist (403) 258-3734 

Métis Calgary Family Services 

Mission Bridge Psychological 

Associates 

(403) 240-4642 

www.mcfs.ca 

(403) 228-5191 

New Hope Counselling (403) 259-0010 

Passages Counselling Services 

(403) 210-0450 

pssgs@telus.net 

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Child and Adolescent Assessment 

(psychological, educational) and 

Counselling. 


Individual and family counselling Fees and subsidies 


Assessment and Counselling for 

Children and Adolescents. 

Christian individual, family, group and 

play therapy, conflict resolution, 

psychological assessment. 

Cognitive/Functional and Psychosocial 

Assessments. 

Fees may be wholly or 

partially covered 

through insurance. 

Fees between $60.00 

and $100.00 per hour 


Patricia Petrie, Psychologist (403) 240-1188 Fee for service 

Pistel and Associates 

Prairie Rose Educational & 


Prospect Human Services 

Society 

(403) 245-0550 

afitch@nucleus.com 

(403) 238-3222 

fburns@shaw.ca 

(403) 273-2822 

mathew.geddes@prospectnow.ca 

Assessment Services for AD/HD, 

Addiction/Substance, Dissociative 

Disorder, Learning Disabilities, 

Education, and Personality. Child & 

Adolescent assessments 

(psychological and educational). 

AD/HD, LD, Psychosocial, Psychoeducational, 

& Psychological 

Assessments for children & youth. 


Assessments provided. 



Fee for service

Psychologists 


Psychology Associates 

Psychologist's Association of 

Alberta 

Psychology Plus 

Reading Foundation 

Ricketts & Associates 

Robert Hadden & Associates 

Rocky Mountain Psychological 

Services 

(403) 777-2757 

cpbraun@shaw.ca 

(403) 246-8255 

www.psychologistassociation.ab.ca 

(403) 258-3734 

marlis.krueger@shaw.ca 

(403) 244-9527 

thereadf@telus.net 

(403) 289-9385 

rickettsdave@home.com 

(403) 264-6862 

haddenr@telus.net 

(403) 245-5981 

www.rmpti.com/mediation.html 

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Educational & Psychological 

Assessments and treatment. Children 

& Adolescents are generally seen in 

the context of family therapy. 

Referral service can help you find a 

chartered psychologist who has the 

expertise in the area you need. 

Assessments provided for AD/HD, 

Learning Disabilities, and Mood 

Disorders. 

PsychoEducational Assessments. 

Psychological services for children, 

adolescents, and families. Provides 

psychotherapy groups, assessments, 

play therapy, and parenting workshops. 

Specialization in Adolescent 

Development Evaluation and 

Counselling. Learning Disorders and 

AD/HD. Educational and Psychological 

assessment also available. 

Specialists in Child and Youth 

Assessment (psychological and 

educational), Counselling, Mediation, 

and Certified Play Therapy Training. 


Free service 



Fee for service

Psychologists 


Sandra Mann-Psychologist, 

Educator, Mediator 

Serenity House Drug and 

Alcohol Treatment Centre 

SNR Counselling and 

Consulting 

(403) 777-7240 ext.2276 

(403) 255-2609 

www.serenityhouse.ca 

(403) 288-5335 

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Psycho-educational assessment and 

consultation services. Runs parent and 

sibling groups for families of children 

with special needs. 


Psychologists, Addiction Services Fee for service 

Psychological Assessments 

(psychological and educational) and 

Counselling for children, adolescents, 

and adults. 


Spiritual Directions (403) 210-2802 Art therapy counselling services. Fee for service 

The Third Academy 

Touchstone Psychological 

Services 

Wendy Froberg, Psychologist 

(403) 288-5335 

www.thirdacademy.com 

(403) 245-2786 

(403) 245-4340 

frobergw@telus.net 

Assessment (psychological and 

educational) and Counselling for 

children and adolescents. 

Individual Child and Adolescent 

Therapy, Attachment/Parenting Issues, 

and Play Therapy/Assessment. 


Assessment. 



Play Therapy Fee for service 

Westside Clinic (403) 288-3313 Individual and Family Counselling Fees and subsidies 

� SOME EXTENDED HEALTH PLANS COVER THE COST OF COUNSELING. 

CALL YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE PROVIDER FOR MORE INFORMATION. �

Psychiatric Services 

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What is a Psychiatrist? 

Psychiatrists are licensed physicians with extensive medical training in the causes, diagnosis, and treatment and ongoing care of 

mental disorders. Their medical training allows psychiatrists to understand the interaction between the physical, social and 

psychological aspects of mental disorders. This training allows psychiatrists to appropriately prescribe medication, to provide 

psychotherapeutic treatments, and to work with patients, especially those with chronic or episodic conditions, to improve their 

quality of life. 

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta offers a "find a physician" directory that you can search by health region, 

specialty, and whether the physician is accepting new patients, has non-certified medical interests, or has experience in treating 

specific illnesses or conditions. https://host.softworks.ca/agate3/client/cpsa/custom/findaphysician/medical_directory.asp 

For more information contact the Canadian Psychiatric Association. www.cpa-apc.org 

Psychiatrists 

Business Name Contact Information Services 

Bow River Psychiatric 

Consultants 

Dr. Abdel-Keriem 

Mohamed-CHR 

(403) 571-5160 

(403) 297-7701 

Dr. Abdul Rahman-CHR (403) 943-7344 

Dr. Allan Donsky-CHR (403) 571-5160 

Dr. Carla Atkinson-CHR (403) 255-5577 

Forensic Adolescent Psychiatry. Referral by physician, probation 

officer, social worker, police, courts, parents, or school. 

Call Access Mental Health for more information: (403) 943-1500. 

Child and Adolescent. Patients are accepted through the regional 

intake office. 


Not accepting new patients. Child and Adolescent. 


Children and Adolescent (under 25 yrs). 


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Psychiatrists 


Schizophrenia Day Program and Psychotic Disorders. Dr. Dawson 

Dr. David Dawson-CHR (403) 944-9800 

does see patients outside of the Day program. 

Call Access Mental Health for more information 943-1500. 

Dr. Joan Besant-CHR (403) 943-9363 

Dr. Joann McIlwrick-CHR (403) 944-8626 

Dr. John Naylor-CHR (403) 943-4710 

Dr. Jordan Cohen-CHR (403) 944-1282 

Dr. Lori Hogg-CHR (403) 571-2480 

Dr. Maria Filyk-CHR (403) 297-7196 

Dr. Megan Rodway-CHR (403) 943-7347 

Dr. Muhammad Naseer-CHR (403) 943-2956 

Dr. Susan Carpenter (403) 267-1234 

Child and Adolescent - Must be screened by Access Mental Health 

((403) 943-1500) and accepted to South Mental Health Office. 

Early Psychosis Patients only. 


Forensic Psychiatry-Adolescents. Adolescent Forensic Program 

referrals only. 


Child and Adolescent. 


Child and Adolescent. Early Psychosis Program only. 


Child and Family. Must be triaged and referred by Access Mental 

Health. Call for more information: (403) 943-1500. 

Child and Adolescent. Mood Disorders if 17 years and under only. 




Only accepting new patients who are mentally disabled with Psychiatric 

problems. 

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Psychiatrists 


Dr. Samuel Chang-CHR (403) 944-3351 

Dr. Thomas Wilkes-CHR (403) 944-2489 

Dr. Tyler Pirlot-CHR (403) 286-8986 



Children and Adolescents. Referrals-Adolescents only. 




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Occupational Therapy 

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According to Alberta Health and Wellness, the Regional Health Authorities are required to provide reasonable access to Speech 

Language Pathology and Occupational Therapy services, which are included as Community Rehabilitation Services. Funded 

services are provided through facilities operated by RHA's, including some hospitals and privately operated clinics contracted by 

RHA's. Contact the Calgary Regional Health Authority or Access Calgary for more information (943-1500). 

What is an Occupational Therapist? 

As rehabilitation professionals, occupational therapists are trained in physical and mental health to help people recover from injury 

or illness, maximize ability following permanent loss or developmental disability, and regain life roles following mental illness. 

Occupational therapists also consult to make buildings, homes, and work environments accessible for people of all abilities. 

Society of Alberta Occupational Therapists www.saot.ca info@saot.ca 

Occupational Therapists 

Business Name Contact Information Services Client Age 

Bonnie D'Amico 

Charlene Wright 

(403) 720-2628 

bdamico@telusplanet.net 

(403) 669-4386 

wright_charlene@shaw.ca 

Christine Catellier catellierc@yahoo.com 

Colleen Basaraba 

Erin Mitchell 

Heather Chilton Associates 

(403) 685-2893 

crbotecs@telus.net 

(403) 297-3221 

erin_ot@canada.com 

(403) 284-2409 

hcassoc@telusplanet.net 

Developmental Disabilities, Learning 

Disabilities, Neurological Disease/Disorders, 

Sensory Deficits 



Sensory Deficits, Genetic Disorders 

Affective Disorders, Developmental 

Disabilities, Sensory Deficits 


Disabilities, Sensory Deficit 




Medical Legal with Children--Functional 

Capacity Evaluation, Cost of Care, Loss of 

Homemaking 

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Pre-School age, School 

age 

Pre-school age, School 

age, and Adolescent 

Pre-School, School age, 

Adolescent 




Age 

Children and Adults



Heather McKenzie 

Judith Pinto Coy 

Kaczkowski Occupational 

Therapy Consulting Ltd. 

(403) 215-2444 ext.206 

bhmck@shaw.ca 

(403) 944-7930 

jpcoy@telus.net 

(403) 240-2257 

kaczotc@telusplanet.net 

Karen Brennan brennank@telus.net 

Karen McIntosh 

(403) 680-8108 

kmcintosh.ot@shaw.ca 

Katherine Buchanan (403) 777-6983 

Kimberley Andrews 

Kimberley Beckers 

Lara Anderson 

Mary McMahon 

(403) 291-5038 

andrewskim22@yahoo.ca 

(403) 955-7151 

beckers4@shaw.ca 

(403) 261-7230 

inoa@telusplanet.net 

(403) 943-3832 

marymcmahon@shaw.ca 

Developmental Disabilities, Neurological 

Diseases/Disorders, General 


Disabilities 

Medical Legal with Children--Functional 

Capacity Evaluation, Cost of Care, Loss of 

Homemaking 


Disabilities, Neurological Disease/Disorders 


Disabilities, Neurological Diseases/Disorders 


Diseases/Disorders 

Developmental Disabilities 


Diseases/Disorders, Sensory Deficit 

Developmental Disabilities, Genetic 

Disorders, Sensory Deficit 

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Pre-School, School age 



Children 

Neonate, Pre-School, 

School age 


Adolescent 


Adolescent 

Pre-pre-school age and 

School age 



Affective, Anxiety, and Personality Disorders. 

Schizophrenia, Substance Abuse, Psychosis Adolescent 

Pre-pre-school age and 

Neonate



Melissa Myers 

Michelle Elliot 

Moonira Rampuri 

Patricia Pretty 

(403) 297-2957 

melissa.myers@calgaryhealthregion.ca 

(403) 955-7576 

michelle.elliot@calgaryhealthregion.ca 

(403) 874-5596 

moonirar@hotmail.com 

(403) 225-8777 

tpretty@telusplanet.net 

Patricia Raina patty.raina@shaw.ca 

Santana Cunnington 

Sara Davies 

Sean Corman 

Shaffina Mohamed 

(403) 943-5719 

tana.will@shaw.ca 

(403) 777-6983 

joandavies@brantabiostrat.com 

(403) 944-1846 

seancorman@yahoo.com 

(403) 283-1977 

shaffina@telus.net 



Affective Disorders, Anxiety and Eating 

Disorders, Personality Disorders 









Affective Disorders, Personality Disorders, 

Psychosis, and Schizophrenia 

Developmental Disabilities, Sensory Deficit 

Anxiety Disorders, Personality Disorders, 

Schizophrenia, Substance Abuse 



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Adolescent and School 

age 

Adolescent 


age 





Adolescent 


Adolescent 

Adolescent 


age



Susan Nelson susann@telusplanet.net 

Tanya McCormick 

(403) 291-5038 

tanyamccormick@renfreweducation.org 


Disabilities 


Disabilities, Neurological Diseases/Disorders, 

Sensory Deficit 

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Pre-School , School age

Speech Language Pathology 

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According to Alberta Health and Wellness, the Regional Health Authorities are required to provide reasonable access to Speech 

Language Pathology and Occupational Therapy services, which are included as Community Rehabilitation Services. Funded 

services are provided through facilities operated by RHA's, including some hospitals and privately operated clinics contracted by 

RHA's. Contact the Calgary Regional Health Authority or Access Calgary for more information ((403) 943-1500). 

What is a Speech Language Pathologist? 

Speech-Language Pathologists are university-educated, clinically trained and registered health care professionals who work with 

people having problems communicating. They provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment to people of all ages, often beginning 

soon after birth. Speech-Language Pathologists work with people who may have trouble learning to talk, pronouncing words, 

finding the right words, listening and understanding, using their voice correctly, stuttering, feeding and swallowing, and reading, 

writing and learning. They also work with communication problems related to conditions such as hearing loss, stroke, head 

injuries, neurological disorders, autism and Down Syndrome. 

The recommended rate as of January 1st, 2007 is $115.00 per hour of private Speech Language Therapy in Alberta. 

Alberta Speech-Language Association of Private Practitioners. www.asapp.ca Phone: 780-955-2217 

Speech Pathologists 


ABC's Sharisse McCafferty 

(403) 618-9694 

www.abc-s.ca 

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Over 25 years experience working with 

children and adolescents. Multi-sensory 

approach. 

Ability Society of Alberta (403) 262-9445 Speech Language Pathology Services 

Accent on Communication (403) 266-1531 Speech Language Pathology Services 

Access Speech Therapy 

(403) 257-0647 

micheleannerasmussen@hotmail.com 

Speech Language Pathology Services 

Children and Adolescents



Achieve Communication 

(403) 256-6222 

achievecommunication@shaw.ca 

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Alberta's Children's 

Hospital (403) 943-7211 Speech Language Pathology Services 

Alberta Family & Social 

Services (403) 297-5251 Speech Language Pathology Services 

Arlene Klooster 

Barbara E. Kostyk 

Beth McEwen 

(403) 256-6222 

achievecommunication@shaw.ca 

(403) 714-9106 

bekostyk@yahoo.ca 

(403) 240-1478 

mcewenb@telus.net 

At home or office assessment, 

consultation and therapy. Autism/PDD, 

Down Syndrome, speech sound 

development, fluency, talking, 

developmental delays. Parent 

counselling/social skills programs/home 

programs available. 

Articulation, phonology, autism, child 

language, educational services, 

language learning disabilities, motor 

speech disorders. 

Assessment and treatment of children 

with speech production, language 

disorders, stuttering or 

language/learning difficulties including 

Autism or PDD. 

Calgary Board of 

Education (403) 777-6388 Speech Language Pathology Services 

Preschool, School age, 

and adults 

Pre-school, school aged 

Preschool and school age



Calgary Health Region-- 


Pathology 

Preschool and School age: 

(403) 943-9830 

Calgary Learning Centre (403) 686-9300 Speech Language Pathology Services 

Calgary Speech and 

Language Centre (403) 816-7108 

Carmen Voy 

Cindy McCallum 

Cochrane Language & 

Learning Centre 

(403) 850-5687 OR 

(403) 201-0005 

speakwrite@shaw.ca 

(403) 208-5692 

cindymccallumslp@shaw.ca 

(403) 932-9277 

www.cochranecentre.com 

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Articulation, phonology, language, 

fluency or learning difficulties. Including 

areas of Autism/PDD. Early intervention 

programming for children with special 

needs. 

Diagnosis and treatment in the areas of 

speech, language, developmental 

delays, PDD, Autism, apraxia, and 

tongue thrust. 

Assessment, Treatment, Prevention. 

Full services for children, adolescents, 

and adults. 

Creative Communication (403) 249-3157 Speech Language Pathology Services 

Preschool and School age 

children and adolescents. 


children 


Children and Adolescents.



Darlene O'keefe 

Diane Freedman 

Dionne Angman 

Getting Ready for Inclusion 

Today (GRIT) Calgary 

Society 

(403) 374-0607 OR 

(403) 968-0607 

chtrboxs@telus.net 

(403) 253-5470 

DianeFreedman@asapp.ca 

(403) 463-9402 

dionneangman@hotmail.com 

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Assessment, treatment, and 

consultation services for children with 

delays/disorders in the areas of 

articulation, phonology, motor speech, 

and language. Particular interest in 

children with developmental delays, 

Autism, and Down Syndrome. 

All ages from babies with speech and 

language delays to adults. Language, 

articulation, stuttering, tongue 

thrust/swallowing, voice, stroke and 

neuro-motor problems, accent 

reduction, and communication and 

presentation improvement. 


consultation. 



articulation/phonological difficulties, 

apraxia/motor speech disorders, and 

language difficulties, developmental 

delays, and Autism/PDD. 

(403) 215-2444 Speech Language Pathology Services 

Heartland Agency (403) 541-0277 Speech Language Pathology Services 

Preschool and Elementary 

school age 

All ages 

Preschool and School age



IDEAS Inc. (403) 271-9020 

Karen Ingram-Johnson 

Keri Vandongen 

(403) 686-2683 

kij-partners@shaw.ca 

(403) 503-9919 

kvandongen@shaw.ca 

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Comprehensive Speech/Language 

Services. Multi-Disciplinary programs 

for children and adolescents. 



articulation and language difficulties. 

Early intervention programming, 

apraxia, and PDD/Autism. Services are 

provided in home or in educational 

settings. 

Treatment and consultation services for 

toddlers, preschoolers, and school age 

children with delayed speech and/or 

language skills. 

Lead Foundation (403) 270-7912 Speech Language Pathology Services 

Lisa Teerhuis 

Marie Valo 

(403) 615-8831 

teerhuis@shaw.ca 

(403) 860-0326 

marieldon@hotmail.com 


consultation for children with speech 

and/or language difficulties. Early 

intervention, Autism Spectrum 

Disorders, Fetal Alcohol, and other 

developmental delays. 



speech and language delays. Parent 

education and home programs 

provided. Small group and individual 

therapy available. 



Toddlers, Preschoolers, 

and School age 

Preschool and early school 

age children 

Preschool and Early 

School age Children



Margarita Giannoutsos 

(403) 816-9509 

mgiannoutsos@hotmail.com 

Marlene May (403) 650-7346 

Michelle Davis 

Michele Rasmussen 

Michelle Thompson 

(403) 271-9020 

speechladymichelle@shaw.ca 

(403) 803-1861 OR 

(403) 257-0647 

michelerasmussen@shaw.ca 

(403) 217-0944 

speech_therapy@hotmail.com 

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Provide assessment, treatment, and 

consultation for preschool and school 

age children experiencing difficulties 

with speech sound development, oral 

motor sequencing/apraxia, oral motor 

weakness, and use of expressive 

and/or comprehension of language. 

Provide assessment, treatment, and 

consultation for difficulties with speech 

sound development, oral motor 

sequencing, oral motor weakness, and 

receptive or expressive language. 

Preschool speech and language 

disorders, including early language 

intervention and treatment of 

articulation/phonology and oral motor 

difficulties. A variety of other disorders 

and delays. 

Phonology, articulation, swallowing, 

language, fluency, autism, PDD, 

special needs, augmentative 

communication, consultation, therapy 

and assessment. 

Family-centered assessment and 

treatment for children with 

articulation/phonology and language 

delays. Parent education provided. 


School age children 

Preschool 

Birth to Adult 

Preschool and School age



Naida Feldman 

(403) 685-2895 OR 

(403) 259-2544 

nfeldman@telus.net 

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Assessment and treatment of speech 

and language disorders with an 

emphasis on Autism Spectrum 

Disorders. 

New Heights Early Learning 

Services (403) 240-1312 Speech Language Pathology Services 

Nicole Dickson 

(403) 835-4584 

ndickson@shaw.ca 

Articulation, phonology, autism, child 

language, early intervention, 

educational services, motor speech 

disorders, parent/caregiver training. 

P.A.C.E Rehabilitation (403) 234-7876 Speech Language Pathology Services 

Prep Program (403) 282-5011 Speech Language Pathology Services 

Providence Children’s 

Centre (403) 255-5577 Speech Language Pathology Services 

R.E.A.C.H (403) 777-6983 Speech Language Pathology Services 

Renfrew Educational 

Services 

Rocky Mountain 

Rehabilitation 

(403) 247-6200 

www.renfreweducation.org 

(403) 802-1511 

bkostyk@shaw.ca 



N/A 

Pre-school, school aged



Rocky Ridge Speech 

Language Services (403) 282-7107 Speech Language Pathology Services 

Rosanne Murynka 

(403) 680-5902 

murynka1@telus.net 

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Services provided for: deaf and hard of 

hearing, daycares and preschool-PUF 

contracts, and private schools-learning 

disabilities. 

Salvation Army Children’s 

Village (403) 246-1124 Speech Language Pathology Services 

Sharisse McCafferty 

Speak Write Speech 

Language Pathology 

Services 

Sue Christensen 

(403) 618-9694 

sharisse@abc-s.ca 

(403) 850-5687 

speakwrite@shaw.ca 

(403) 241-1895 

suechristensen@shaw.ca 

Assessment, consultation, therapy in 

office or client’s home. Speech sound 

and/or language development, oralmotor 

certification, Autism spectrum, 

developmental delays. Accent 

reduction-certified. Autism service 

provider. 


Preschool, Adolescent articulation, 

phonology, and language. Also, 

phonemic awareness, auditory 

processing, and word finding. Family 

based intervention. 

Age Group: 2 ½ to 18 

years 

Preschool to adult 

Preschool, Adolescent, 

Adult

Susan Hall 



Susan Klassen 

Susan Rafaat 

Sheelagh Schulze 

Susan Severyn 

(403) 932-9277 

speech@cochranecentre.com 

(403) 710-8437 

prairiems@shaw.ca 

(403) 547-2951 

info@therapyconnection.ca 

(403) 948-9592 

jeff.schulze@shaw.ca 

(403) 690-2834 

susanfleming03@yahoo.ca 

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Assessment and treatment for children 

and adults. Clinical focus: speech 

clarity, language development, 

pronunciation, phonemic awareness, 

and language development for those 

with difficulties in school or the 

workplace. 

Children with a variety of language 

learning or speech difficulties. 

Infants or toddlers with early 

communication difficulties; preschool 

and school-age children with 

articulation, motor planning, and 

language difficulties; Autism Spectrum 

Disorders. 


consultation for speech and language 

delays or disorders associated with: 

developmental delays, motor speech, 

Down Syndrome, Autism, and 

dysfluency. 


consultation for children and adults with 

speech and language delays, 

specifically in the areas of articulation, 

phonology, reading/writing, and 

language skills. 

Children and Adults 


Infants, toddlers, preschool 

and school age 

N/A 

Children and Adults

Tanya Smith 



The Tinnitus and 

Hyperacusis Center of 


(403) 998-1876 

speaking@shaw.ca 

(403) 220-9408 

tinnituscalgary@shaw.ca 

IMPORTANT NOTES ON FEE COVERAGE FOR SPEECH PATHOLOGY 

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Assessment, treatment and 


speech and/or language difficulties. 

Parent training and early intervention 

for children with complex needs. 


Preschool and school age 

· Many group insurance plans cover at least a portion of the cost of private services which are usually listed under “Speech Therapy”. 

Insurance companies may require proof that a Speech-Language Pathologist is registered with ACSLPA. Your Speech-Language Pathologist 

can provide your insurance company with a copy of their current practice permit. This registration indicates that an individual has met the 

standards required for the clinical practice of Speech-Language Pathology in the Province of Alberta. 

· Currently, Alberta Health Care does NOT provide coverage for private speech-language pathology services. 

· In some circumstances, fees have been covered for individuals receiving assistance through government funding (e.g. Program Unit Funding 

– PUF, Human Resources and Child Welfare, Services to Children). 

· Canada Customs and Revenue Agency considers fees paid to a private Speech-Language Pathologist to be a tax-deductible medical 

expense. 

Information provided by: Alberta Speech-Language Association of Private Practitioners. www.asapp.ca Phone: (780) 955-2217

Alphabetical Resource List 

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Business Name Contact Information Services Details 

211 Community 

Connection 

AADAC Youth 

Services Calgary 

Ability Society of 

Alberta 

Aboriginal 

Resource Center 

Association 

Access Mental 

Health 

211 

www.211calgary.ca 

1005 17th St. NW Calgary, 

AB T2N 2E5 

297-4664 or 

1-866-33AADAC 

www.aadac.com 

600, 906 8th Ave. Calgary 

AB T2P 1H9 

(403) 262-9445 

www.abilitysociety.org 

info@abilitysociety.org 

#4, 3140 14th Ave. NE 

Calgary, AB 

(403) 204-0083 

general@arctr.com 

(403) 943-1500 ext.1 

www.calgaryhealthregion.ca 

mental.health@calgaryhealth 

region.ca 

24/7 Community, social and government referral 

information. 

Information services, Outpatient services, Mobile 

services, Intensive Day Treatment Programs, 

Residential Detoxification, Residential Treatment 

Program, Adult Counselling and Prevention Services 

Provides a range of services, from information requests, 

skill and needs assessments to assistive device 

recommendations. 

Provides support to Aboriginal children, youths, and 

families. Early intervention with educational informational 

services, affordable housing registry, elder’s referral and 

senior group, educational and cultural awareness 

workshops, family recreational activities. 

Will discuss any concerns regarding child or adolescents 

mental health (age 18 and under). Community referrals 

made when appropriate. Complete intakes for all CHR 

child/adolescent mental health and psychiatric programs. 

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No Cost 

Referral Not Required 

Multilingual 

No Cost 


Multilingual 

No Cost 


Multilingual 

No Cost 


English Only 

Referrals are accepted 

from families, physicians, 

therapists, schools and 

other professionals No 

Cost Interpreter is 

available when needed.


Addiction Services 

Guide 

Addiction Centre 

Adolescent 

Program 

Adolescent Day 

Treatment Program 

Airdrie Family 

Services 

Alberta Alliance 

on Mental Illness & 

Mental Health 

www.calgaryaddiction.com/ 

info@calgaryaddiction.com 

6th Floor, North Tower 

Foothills Medical Centre 

1403 - 29th Street NW 

Calgary, AB T2N 2T9 

(403) 944-2025 

www.addictioncentre.ca 

www.calgaryhealthregion.ca/ 

camh/Adol/adol.htm 

(403) 943-1500 


region.ca 

125 Main Street N. Airdrie, 

AB (403) 945-3900 

www.airdriefamilyservices.ca 

info@airdriefamilyservices.ca 

238 Capital Place, 9707- 

110 Street Edmonton, AB 

T5K 2L9 

780-482-4993 

www.aamimh.ca 

info@aamimh.ca 

Inventory of Addiction services in and around Calgary. 

Directed at the general public. The guide provides 

detailed service information, the addictions treated by 

each provider, and definitions of key terms. 

Specializes in the assessment and treatment of patients 

with alcohol and other drug abuse that is associated with 

other psychiatric or physical conditions. Serves 

adolescents. 

Serves adolescents from grades 7 to 12 with mental 

health/psychiatric problems, and their families. Clients 

can attend therapy and school at the same time. Call 

Access Mental Health for more information. 

Counselling Program (Child and Adolescent 

Counsellors), Family Child Care Program, Family 

Resource/Parent Links Program. 

Alberta Mental Health Links and Information 

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Free guide on the web 

Referral not Required 

English Only 

A referral is required 

from a physician or 

community agency No 

Cost Interpreter is 

available when needed. 

Clients must be referred 

No Cost English Only. 

Interpreter is available 

when needed. 

Fees for counselling are 

on a sliding scale. No 

one is refused due to 

financial reasons. 


English Only 

Referral Not Required No 

Cost English Only


Alberta 

Adolescent 

Recovery Centre 

Alberta Attention 

and Learning 

Disorder Services 


Services ` 

Alberta Child 

Health Benefits and 

Services 


Services Child 

Care Subsidy 

303 Forge Road SE 

Calgary, AB T2H 0S9 

(403) 253-5250 

www.aarc.ab.ca 

information@aarc.ab.ca 

(403) 228-4070 

1-800-387-kids 


1-877-469-5437 

www3.gov.ab.ca/hre/achb/ 

hre.chb@gov.ab.ca 

Preschool: (403) 297-1600 

School Age: (403) 268-5142 

www.child.gov.ab.ca/whatwedo/c 

hildcaresubsidy/page.cfm?pg= 

index 

Integrated family treatment with parents and siblings. Six 

month after-care program. Comprehensive assessment, 

treatment, and aftercare. 

Assessment, Treatment, Parenting Strategies for ADHD 

and Learning Disabilities. 

Services include: Child and Youth Support Program, 

Child Care and Day Care Staff Qualifications, Child Care 

Subsidy, Child Intervention Services, Early Childhood 

Development, Family and Community Support Services, 

Family Support for Children with Disabilities, FASD, 

Parent Link Centre’s, etc. 

The program offers coverage of dental, optical, 

emergency ambulance and prescription drug services. 

Available to low income families to help cover the costs 

for their preschool and school age children who are 

attending licensed day care centre’s or approved day 

homes. 

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Families are assessed and 

fees are based on ability to 

pay. No one is turned 

away because of inability 

to pay. Self-referral, family, 

or professional referrals 

accepted English Only 


$150.00/hr English Only 


No Cost 


No Cost 

English Only 

Referral 

Not Required 

No Cost 

English Only


Alberta Law Line 

Alberta Mental 

Health Help Desk 

Alexandra 

Community Health 

Centre 

Assured Income 

for the Severely 

Handicapped 

(AISH) 

Asperger 

Foundation of 

Alberta Ltd. 

Aspen Family and 

Community 

Network 

1-866-845-3425 

www.lawline.legalaid.ab.ca 

1-877-303-2642 

922 9th Ave SE. Calgary, 

AB 

(403) 266-2622 

www.thealex.ca 

(403) 297-8511 

www.seniors.gov.ab.ca/aish/ 

index.asp 

(403) 532-3337 

asfoundation@shaw.ca 

#13, 2115-27th Ave NE 

Calgary, AB (403) 219- 

3477 

www.aspenfamily.org 

aspenfamily@aspenfamily.org 

Province wide program of Legal Aid Alberta. The law line 

provides legal information and referrals to Albertans and 

provides legal advice to eligible callers over the phone. 

Calls are confidential. Monday-Friday from 9 am to 4 pm. 

Inquiries and Crisis Calls 24/7. Public free to call with 

any kind of problem, for themselves or someone else. 

Doctor's office for general appointments. Resource 

Specialist for community information and referrals. 

Provides financial and health benefits for adult Albertans 

with a permanent disability that severely impairs their 

ability to earn a living. 

Information, Consulting, School Advocacy, Draft and 

Review of IPP. 

One on One Support, Group Workshops, Referrals to 

Community Resources 

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No Cost. Referral Not 

Required. However, if a 

person needs legal advice 

they may have to meet 

financial eligibility. 

English Only 


No Cost 

English Only 

Provides health and 

wellness services to ALL 

those in need. Referral Not 

Required 

Client can bring interpreter 

if needed. 


No Cost 

English Only 

No Cost. Review and Draft 

of IPP has a nominal fee. 


English Only 

Some programs are selfreferred 

and others are 

referred through Child 

Services. No Cost. 

English Only


Autism Partnership 

Aventa Addiction 

Treatment for 

Women 

Between Friends 

Club for Youth with 

Disabilities 

2451 Dieppe Ave. SW 

Building B1 Suite 12. 

Calgary, AB (403) 205- 

2749 

www.autismpartnership.com/ 

wcan.htm 

calgary@autismpartnership.com 

610-25th Avenue SW 

Calgary, AB T2S 0L6 

(403) 245-9050 

www.aventa.org 

info@aventa.org 

#205 8989 Macleod Tr. S 

Calgary, AB T2H 0M2 

(403) 269-9133 

www.betweenfriends.ab.ca 

info@betweenfriends.ab.ca 

Will assist families in setting up an intensive Behavioural 

intervention program. Services include: program design, 

training workshops, staff meetings, school observation, 

community observation, play-dates, parent training. 

Offer Outpatient, Short-term, and Long-term residential 

treatment services. Programs are based on a clientcentered, 

holistic approach which addresses the needs 

of each woman, through educational classes, support 

groups and individual counselling. Serves women 17 

years or older. 

Provides year round recreational and social programs for 

youth (5-17). 

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Costs depend on services 

accessed. Phone for more 

information. 

Not Required 

English Only 

Referral is not required for 

consult. Consultation with 

counsellor regarding 

recommendations for 

treatment and resources is 

$20. Program costs are 

assessed on a sliding 

scale based on income. 

Costs may be covered by 

a third party. English Only 

Yearly Membership Fees: 

$20/individual, $35/two or 

more children in a family. 

Fees can be reduced or 

waived for those in 

financial need. Programs 

fees range depending on 

length. Referral Not 

Required. English Only


Boys and Girls 

Club 

Burns Memorial 

Fund 

Calgary and Area 

Child and Family 

Services 


Association of Self- 

Help 

731 13th Ave. NE Calgary, 

AB T2E 1C8 

(403) 276-9981 

www.calgaryboysandgirlsclub.ca 

info@bgcc.ab.ca 

(403) 234-9396 

www.focusitsolutions.com/burns/ 

families.htm 

#300 1240 Kensington Road 

NW Calgary, AB T2N 3P7 

(403) 297-6100 OR Intake 

Line: (403) 297-6022 

www.calgaryandareacfsa.gov.ab.ca 

crv-info.general@gov.ab.ca 

1019-7th Ave SW Calgary, 

AB (403) 266-8711 

www.calgaryselfhelp.com 

calgaryselfhelp@shaw.ca 

Short and Long term shelter, Counselling support, and 

Guidance for children and youth who can't live at 

home. All clubs are listed on the website and parents 

are encouraged to call for referral to appropriate club 

and programs. 

Grants are available to improve and sustain quality of 

life for special needs children in low-income families. 

Family Support for Children with Disabilities. Family 

Support Services and Child Focused Services. 

Counselling, Childcare, Aid Support, Funding Support. 

Must be 18 years or older. Activities of daily living, Art 

Program, Creative Arts, Life Skills, Occupational and 

Leisure Skills, Resource/Activity Centre, Counselling, 

Crisis Prevention and Intervention Services. 

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Yearly Membership Fees: 

$25/individual, $55/Family 

(3 or more) Referral Not 

Required. English Only 

No Cost Not Required 

English Only 


Cost 

English Only 

No Cost Referral Not 

Required 

Must be 18 or older. 

English Only



Education 

Calgary Catholic 

Immigration 

Society 


Communities 

Against Sexual 

Abuse 


Counselling Centre 

Mail: Calgary Board of 

Education 515 Macleod Trail 

SE Calgary, AB T2G 2L9 

(403) 777-7240 

www.cbe.ab.ca/Programs/spec_ed/ 

se-psych.asp 

stuserv@cbe.ab.ca 

3rd Floor, 120 17th Ave. SW 

Calgary, AB T2S 2T2 

(403) 262-2006 

www.ccis-calgary.ab.ca 

contact@ccis-calgary.ab.ca 

YWCA Mary Dover Bldg 7th 

floor, 320 5th Ave SE 

Calgary, AB T2G 0E5 

(403) 237-5888 

http://calgarycasa.com 

info@calgarycasa.com 

Suite 200, 940-6th Ave SW 

Calgary, AB (403) 265-4980 

www.calgarycounselling.com 

contactus@calgarycounselling.com 

Psychological Services: Assessment and Diagnosis, 

Intervention, Consultation and Professional 

Development. Mental Health Programs. 

Family Support Program: Support and Referrals to 

financial, medical, educational, legal, and other 

support and programs. The New Family Place Daycare 

Centre’s: licensed, low rate daycare. Subsidies are 

available (266-6686) 

24/hr Support and Information Line, Crisis Intervention 

and Support Counselling, Group Counselling. 

Programs: Eating Disorders, Managing Depression for 

Adolescents, Sexual Abuse Survivors, Individual, 

Family, Couples, and Group Counselling. 

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Referral Depends on 

Program. Phone for more 

information. No Cost 

No Cost. Some funds are 

available to aid with costs 

if a referral is required. 

Intake is required, but no 

prior referral necessary 

Services in over 45 

languages. 

English Only. Translators 

from the Language Bank 

can be accessed. 


No Cost 

Fees are based on a 

Sliding Scale. 

Not Required 

19 Languages available. 

Translator accessed if 

needed.


Calgary Family 

Services 

Calgary Family 

Therapy Centre 

Calgary Health 

Region Physician 

Directory 

Calgary Immigrant 

Aid Society 

Calgary Immigrant 

Women's 

Association 

#300, 906 8th Ave SW 

Calgary, AB T2P 1H9 

(403) 269-9888 

www.calgaryfamilyservices.org 

generalinquiries@calgaryfamily 

services.org 

#300 2204 2nd St SW 

Calgary, AB T2S 3C2 

(403) 802-1680 

www.familytherapy.org 

fraserm@ucalgary.ca 

943-LINK 


hsd/index.jsp 

#1200, 910 7th Ave SW 

Calgary, AB T2P 3N8 

(403) 265-1120 

www.calgaryimmigrantaid.ca 

info@calgaryimmigrantaid.ca 

Suite 200, 138 4th Ave SE 


www.ciwa-online.com 

familyservices@ciwaonline.com 

Counselling Services, Education and Support 

Programs, Caregiver Programs. 

Clinical Outpatient Treatment Program: Family 

Therapy Services. Work with families whose children 

are experiencing emotional or Behavioural problems. 

Goal is to enable families to develop their own 

methods of managing these problems more effectively. 

Electronic Database of physician services found in and 

around Calgary. Updated on a regular basis. 

Settlement/Language Bank Centre. Immigrant 

Language and Vocational Assessment. Mosaic Family 

Resource Centre: Preschool Program, Parent Support 

Groups, and Programs for fathers and children, Youth 

Employment Programs. 

Family Conflict Program, Cross-cultural Parenting, In 

Home Support, Youth Program. 

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Not Required 

Counsellors provide 

support in many 

languages. 


No Cost 


when needed. 


Cost 

Directory is in English, but 

it can search for physicians 

who speak a specific 

language 

No Cost 

Not Required 

Over 18 languages 

available. 

Referral Not Required. No 

Cost. Services offered in 

over 17 languages.


Calgary John 

Howard Society 

Calgary Legal 

Guidance 

Calgary Learning 

Centre 

Calgary Urban 

Project Society 

Community Health 

Centre (C.U.P.S) 

Canada Child Tax 

Benefit 

917 9th Ave. SE Calgary, AB 

T2G 0S5 

(403) 266-4566 

840, 7th Ave. SW Calgary, 

AB T2P 3G2 

(403) 234-9266 

www.clg.ab.ca 

clg@clg.ab.ca 

#100 840 7th Ave. SW 

Calgary, AB T2T 4Z9 

(403) 686-9300 

www.calgarylearningcentre.com 

info@calgarylearningcentre.com 

128 7th Ave SE Calgary, AB 

(403) 221-8799 

www.cupshealthcentre.com 

1-800-387-1193 

www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/tg/ 

t4114/t4114-e.html 

Youth Advocacy and Support. Youth Workers, 

Aboriginal Youth Workers, Homes for Transition. 

Always try to have youth issues resolved outside of the 

court. 

Legal Information and Advice with: Family Issues, 

Criminal, Civil, Orders of Protection, Social Benefits. 

Assessment, Attention Clinic, Consultation. 

Helps financially challenged families to build strong 

healthy lives for their children and themselves. Offers 

services in the areas of health care, education and 

social services. Health Clinic, Family Resource Centre, 

Outreach Program, Housing Registry Network. 

Tax free monthly payment made to eligible families to 

help them with the cost of raising children under the 

age of 18. 

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Not Required 

No Cost 

English Only 

Clinic held at Calgary 

Immigrant Women's 

Association every 

Wednesday. Interpreters 

are provided. Free legal 

advice 

Universal Access Referral 

Not Required English Only 


Cost. 

English Only 

No Cost


Canadian 

Collaborative 

Mental Health 

Initiative 

Catholic Family 

Services of 


Centre for Suicide 

Prevention 

Canadian Mental 

Health Association 

The College of Family 

Physicians of Canada 2630 

Skymark Avenue. 

Mississauga, Ontario. 

905-629-0900 

www.ccmhi.ca 

info@ccmhi.ca 

250, 707 10th Ave SW 


(403) 233-2360 

www.cfs-ab.org 

#320, 1202 Centre Street SE 

Calgary, AB T2G 5A5 

(403) 245-3900 

www.suicideinfo.ca 

sptp@suicideinfo.ca 

Suite 400, 1202 Centre St. 

SE Calgary, AB T2G 5A5 

(403) 297-1700 

www.cmha.calgary.ab.ca 

info@cmha.calgary.ab.ca 

Excellent Toolkit's for Parents/Caregivers. Intended for 

all consumers, families, and caregivers wishing to 

know more about mental health and mental illness, 

how to access services and the type of professionals 

that can assist them in their recovery. 

Individual, Couple, Family Counselling, and 

Multicultural Counselling. Group Learning, Education, 

Community, and School Support Programs. 

Information: resources, library collection, films, videos. 

Training: workshops. Research: technical research 

resource and support services to researchers and 

users of research knowledge. 

Provides many services including Community 

Promotion and Illness prevention, Independent Living 

Support, Suicide Services, Family and Peer Support 

Programs. 

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Cost. English Only 


Sliding Scale Fees: $2- 

$90. Services delivered in 

English, American Sign 

Language, and an 

Interpreter can be 

accessed if needed. 

Training/Workshop costs 

vary. Informational 

resources are free. 

Referral Not Required. 

English Only 

Referral and cost depends 

on program. 

English Only


Child and 

Adolescent Mental 

Health and 

Psychiatry Program 

Intake 

Children's 

Cottage--24 Hour 

Crisis Nursery 

Child Disability Tax 

Credit 

Children and 

Adults with ADD 

Children's Link 

Society 

(403) 943-9043 

mental.health@calgaryhealthre 

gion.ca 

845 McDougal Rd. NE 

Calgary, AB T2E 5A5 

(403) 233-2273 

www.childrenscottage.ab.ca 

1-800-387-1193 

www.cra-arc.gc.ca/taxcredit/ 

individuals/menu-e.html 

(403) 225-8512 

http://members.shaw.ca/chadd 

calgary/index.html 

chaddcalgary@yahoo.com 

#245 720 28th St NE 

Calgary, AB T2A 6R3 

(403) 230-9158 

www.childrenslink.com 

child@nucleus.com 

Provides information and options regarding child and 

adolescent (18 and under) mental health and 

psychiatry concerns. 

10 bed Crisis Nursery provides 24 hour child care 

services for those families in crisis. The Crisis Nursery 

is available for children newborn to 8 years old. 

Referrals to agencies, Children's Cottage Family 

Liaison and other services are provided to help resolve 

the crisis or problem. Confidential services. 

Non-refundable tax credit that you can use to reduce 

the amount of income tax you have to pay. 

Aims to help support, educate, and better the lives of 

individuals with ADHD, and those who care for them. 

Support, Information, Resources, Advocacy, 

Educational Programs, and Monthly Support Meetings 

for parents. 

Information provided regarding treatments, support, 

and services, funding sources, educational options, 

transition planning, application guidelines and appeal 

processes, rights and responsibilities. Coffee Socialsinformal 

support groups. Children's Link is a family 

centered service staffed by family members of children 

with special needs. 

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No Cost 

Membership is $40.00 per 

year. Membership is not 

required to access support 

meetings. Referral Not 

Required. English Only 


Cost. English Only


Child Disability 

Resource Link 

Chinese Special 

Needs Support 

Group 

Community 

Coordinating 

Council for 

Children with 

Special Needs 

Community 

Inclusion Support 

Services 

Community 

Resource Team 

(CRT) 

1-866-346-4661 

(403) 269-6122 ext.235 

#2, 4412 Manilla Rd SE 


www.cccforcsn.ca 

reslink@nucleus.com 

1609 Kensington Road NW. 


(403) 209-1405 

www.ciss.cc 

(403) 299-9699 

www.woodshomes.com 

Gives callers information about a wide range of 

government and community supports, services, and 

resources for children with disabilities and their 

families. Information and referral specialists are 

available weekdays from 8 am to 8 pm and Saturdays 

from 8 am to 4 pm. 

Works to create a voice for parents and the community 

with regards to government policy for special needs 

children. 

Provides services to Autistic Spectrum Disorder and 

Neuromotor children who have a Family Support for 

Children with Disabilities Contract. Clinical Services – 

Fee for service counselling, assessment, consultation, 

clinical coordination, etc. for children and adults with a 

disability who face complex barriers to inclusion. The 

largest single population accessing these services are 

PDD-eligible individuals. FSCD is also a major third 

party funder of services. 

24/7 Telephone and Mobile Support Services. Team of 

professionals represents the Psychology, Social Work, 

Marriage and Family Therapy disciplines. Crisis 

Counselling available by telephone. 

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No Cost. Services through 

FSCD. 

English Only. 

No Cost Referral Not 

Required. English Only.


Connections 

Counselling and 

Consulting 

Developmental 

Disabilities 

Resource Centre of 

Calgary (DDRC) 

Dial-a-Law 

Distress Centre 

308, 223 12th Ave. SW 


www.connectionscounselling.ab.ca 

connect@calcna.ab.ca 

4631 Richardson Way SW 


(403) 240-3111 

www.ddrcc.com 

info@ddrcc.com 

(403) 234-9022 

www.acjnet.org/dialalaw/alta.html 

Main Crisis and Addictions: 

266-1605 

Teen Line: 264-8336 

Teen Drug Line: 269-3784 

Men's Line: 266-4357 

Seniors Line: 264-7700 

#300, 1010 8th Ave SW 


www.distresscentre.ab.ca 

info@distresscentre.ab.ca 

Provide long term in home support to parents with a 

developmental disability and their children. Also 

provides counselling to persons with a developmental 

disability, their families, and their caregivers. 

Non-profit organization dedicated to including people 

with developmental disabilities into the community in 

real and meaningful ways. Provides programs and 

services to support children and adults with DD, but 

also exists as a resource centre to the general public. 

A telephone service available 24/7 with over 140 tapes 

providing practical legal information. 

Main Crisis and Addictions Line, as well as four 

specialty phone lines providing crisis intervention, 

information, and referral services 24/7, 365 days of the 

year. 

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Program fees vary. Phone 

for information. Referral 

Not Required. English 

Only. 




Cost. English Only. 

No Cost 

Not Required 

Services in over 11 

languages.


Early Psychosis 

Treatment & 

Prevention 

Program (Calgary 

Health Region) 

Eastside Clinic 

Eckert Centre for 

Learning and 

Wellness 

Enviros Wilderness 

School 

Access Mental Health: 

943-1500 OR 

944-4836 


region.ca 

(403) 299-9696 

255, 495 36th St NE 


(403) 230-2959 

Plaza 14, Suite 217, 811 

14th St NW Calgary, AB T2N 

2A4 

www.eckertcentre.com 

eckertcentre@nucleus.com 

(403) 219-3499 

13, 2115 27th Ave NE 

Calgary, AB T2E 7E4 

www.enviros.org 

office@enviros.org 

Early Identification and treatment of primary symptoms 

of psychotic illness. Treat, educate and support patient 

and family. 

Free Walk-in Counselling and Medical Services. 

Individual and Family Counselling (up to 5 sessions), 

in-home, low cost and flexible payment options 

available. 

Psychological Assessment: Psychological 

assessments, mental health assessments. 

Life Issues Counselling: Stress, parenting, family 

issues, depression, anxiety, etc. 

Consultation Services: Liaison for parents to teachers, 

program planning, problem-solving with parents or 

teachers. 

Child, Youth and Family Services and Programs. 

Parents can self-refer to Respite Care, but all other 

referrals come from Children's Services or AADAC. 

Self-referrals cannot be made to these programs. 

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No Cost 

Referrals accepted from 

physicians and mental 

health workers. 


when needed. 

Clinical services are no 

cost, but in-home and 

continued counselling has 

a small fee. 

Not Required 

English Only. Multicultural 

Counselling should be 

requested at intake. 

Cost depends on services 

provided. Follows CPA 

recommended fees. 

Not Required 

English Only. Multicultural 

Counselling should be 

requested at intake. 

No Cost 

Parents can self-refer to 

Respite Care, but all other 

referrals come from 

Children's Services or 

AADAC. Self-referrals 

cannot be made to these 

programs. 

English Only


Family and 

Community 

Resource Centre 

Families Matter 

Society 

Family Support for 

Children with 

Disabilities 

Foothills Academy 

Harvest Child and 


Outpatient: 943-7281 

Inpatient: 943-7018 

Alberta Children's Hospital 

www.calgaryhealthregion.ca/ACH 

(403) 205-5178 

Suite 325-2116 27th Ave NE 


www.familiesmatter.ca 

info@familiesmatter.ca 

(403) 310-0000 OR 

(403) 297-6022 

www.child.gov.ab.ca/whatwedo/ 

fscd/page.cfm?pg=index 

http://www.child.gov.ab.ca/what 

wedo/fscd/pdf/FSCD_brochure. 

pdf 

(403) 270-9400 

745 37th St. NW Calgary, 

AB 

www.foothillsacademy.org 

info@foothillsacademy.org 

(403) 230-1733 

vietchtm@shaw.ca 

Provides services for families, including assistance in 

organizing family accommodation, transportation and 

meal arrangements. Anyone can access the Resource 

Centre. 

Family Resource Centre’s: Support through trained 

staff, child development assessments through play 

activities with an early childhood educator, access to 

well-known community programs, referrals to other 

community resources. Parent Resource Line: 205- 

5189 (M-F 9 am-3 pm). 

The FSCD program is a reimbursement program 

providing a range of proactive and family-centred 

services to assist families in helping their children 

achieve their potential. Supports families with 

individual, family counselling, clothing and footwear, an 

array of medical appointment supports, respite 

services. Also offers child services including: respite, 

child care supports, aide supports, out of home living 

arrangements. 

Foothills offers a full-time educational and treatment 

school program for students with severe learning 

disabilities. 

Offers practical parenting support and advice. 

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No Cost 

Not Required 


when needed. 

No Cost 

Not Required 

English Only for the 

resource line. Interpreters 

are available for In-Home 

Support Program. 

Costs are reimbursed. 

Phone for more 

information on specific 

services. 

Depends on services. Call 


Estimated cost per student 

is $21,200.00. Tuition may 

be reduced when there is 

clear evidence of need. 

Not Required 

English Only 

N/A 

Not Required 

English Only


Health Link Alberta 

Heartland 

Counselling 

Services 

Hera Society 

Hull Child and 


943-LINK 

#510, 10216 124th St. 

Edmonton, AB 

www.healthlinkalberta.ca 

chl@cha.ab.ca 

1121 14th Ave SW 


www.heartlandagency.org 

mail@heartlandagency.org 

(403) 541-0277 

(403) 777-6990 

728 32nd St NW Calgary, 

AB T2N 2V9 

www.heracalgary.org 

admin@heracalgary.org 

(403) 251-8000 

1847 48th St. SE 

Calgary, AB T2B1L9 

www.wrhull.com 

24 hour a day, 7 day a week nurse telephone advice 

and health information service. 

Family Counselling and trauma therapy. Emotional or 

Vocational Issues. 

Therapeutic Programming for Adolescent Girls at Risk. 

Experiential Learning, In-Home Family Support, 

Therapy, Mentoring, and a Unique Educational 

Program. To access the Hera classroom students 

must be Alberta Learning DSM Code "severe". 

Outreach Services can be accessed at any time and 

no referral is required. 

Provides an integrated continuum of services including 

specialized therapy, counselling, and education. Helps 

children, youth, young adults, and families who 

experience emotional and psychological disorders, 

Behaviour problems, learning disabilities, mental 

illness, developmental delay, and family breakdown. 

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No Cost 

Not Required 

External contracted 

interpreter service can be 

accessed. 



Not Required 

English Only 

No Cost 


Education referral for 

educational program. 

Other referrals are 

accepted. Outreach 

services can be selfreferred. 

English Only 

No Cost. Referrals depend 

on the program. It is 

recommended parents call 

for more information and 

referral. English Only. 


accessed if needed.


Independent 

Counselling 

Enterprises 

(403) 219-0503 

2140 39th Ave. NE Calgary, 

AB 

Inform Calgary www.informalberta.ca 

Jewish Family 

Services 

(403) 287-3510 

200, 4014 Macleod Trail S 

Calgary, AB T2G 2R7 

www.jfsc.org 

info@jfsc.org 

Kids Help Line 1-800-668-6868 

Lawyer Referral 

Service 

(403) 228-1722 

Suite 500, 919 11th Ave SW. 


www.lawsocietyalberta.com 

Provides stability to individuals or families in crisis, 

support and/or training to maximize individual 

independence in situations of physical, mental or 

emotional disability, training and education programs. 

On-line directory of publicly funded and/or not-for-profit 

community, health, social, and government 

organizations and services. 

Individual, Couple, and Family Counselling. Family Life 

Education: psycho/social and educational programs. 

24/7 Help Line. Kids Help Line believes that all young 

people have a right to be heard and a right to access 

resources. 

Assists people in finding a lawyer who will provide 

them with the legal services they require. 

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Funding must be received 

prior to service delivery. 

Phone for information. 

Depends on service. 

English Only 

No Cost 

Not Required 

English Directory Only 

Sliding scale according to 

family income. Strive to be 

barrier free, accessible and 

inclusive. Referral Not 

Required. English, 

Russian, Hebrew, Yiddish, 

and others. Translator 

available if needed. 

No Cost 

Not Required 

English Only 

No Cost 

Not Required 

English Only


Lead Foundation 

Learning 

Disabilities 


Alberta 

Legal Aid Society 

McMan Youth, 

Family and 

Community 

Services 

Mental Health Help 

Line 

(403) 270-7912 

#203, 1201 5th Street SW 


www.leadfoundation.info/ 

lead@nucleus.com 

(403) 283-6606 

The Kahanoff Centre 

340-1202 Centre Street SE 


www.ldaa.net 

info@ldaa.net 

(403) 297-2260 

#1800, 639 5th Ave. SW 


www.legalaid.ab.ca 

(403) 508-7722 

404, 315 10th Ave SE 

Calgary, AB T2G 0W2 

www.mcman.ab.ca 

calgary@mcman.ca 

1-877-303-2642 

Provides a developmentally appropriate, activity 

based, family focused program to support children 

diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related 

disabilities. 

Kids Social Skills, Social Skills drop-in, Parent 

Workshops. Information and Referrals available. 

Provides quality legal services to improve access to 

justice for people in need. 

Supported Independent Living/Youth Transitions to 

Adulthood, Family Development Program, and Family 

Resource Centre. It is recommended that parents 

phone to be referred to appropriate program. 

24/7 Telephone service providing mental health 

assistance. 

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information 

Not Required 

English Only 

For the child/teen 

programs, there is a fee 

because a registered 

psychologist is on site. 

Subsidies are available. 

Not Required 

English Only 

Legal Aid Eligibility is 

based on certain criteria. 


information. 

English Only 

No Cost 

Many programs are 

referred through Children's 

Services. English Only. 


accessed if needed. 

No Cost. 

English Only


Métis Calgary 


New Hampshire's 

Guidebook for 

Caregivers of 

Children and 

Adolescents with 

mental illness 

New Heights Early 

Learning Services 

Society 

Office of the Public 

Guardian 

Pace Kids 

(403) 240-4642 

352 Sunvale Drive SE 


www.mcfs.ca 

mail@mcfs.ca 

603-225-5359 

http://naminh.org/support-childcaregiver-guidebook.php 

info@naminh.org 

(403) 240-1312 

3405 26th Ave SW Calgary, 

AB 

www.newhts.org 

newhts@telusplanet.net 

(403) 297-3364 

9th floor, Century Park Place 

855 8th Ave SW Calgary, AB 

http://www.seniors.gov.ab.ca/ 

contact_us/opg/index.asp 

(403) 234-7876 

112, 5211 MacLeod Trail S. 


www.pacekids.ca 

pacekids@telus.net 

Native Network Family Resource Centre, In-Home 

Support Program. 

This guidebook is an excellent resource for any parent 

with a child or adolescent with a mental illness and/or 

emotional disorder. Although some of the information 

only applies to U.S residents, it has plenty of great tips, 

ideas, and suggestions. The link to the guidebook is: 

http://naminh.org/NAMI-NH-Guidebook-for- 

Children.pdf 

Aimed at children who are between 2 1/2 to 6 years of 

age, have been diagnosed with Pervasive 

Developmental Disorder or Autism. Individual Program 

Plans are developed for each child. 

Provide appropriate decision-making mechanisms for 

individuals who are unable to make personal nonfinancial 

decisions for themselves. 

Programs for Children with Motor Disabilities. 

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No Cost 


No Cost 

English Only 

Call for more information. 

Not specified. 

English Only 

Call for cost information. 

English Only 


Not Specified. 

English Only.


Parent 

Development 

Centre 

Parent Support 



Prospect Human 

Services 

Providence 

Children's Centre 

(403) 265-1117 (24/hr 

Parent Stress Line) 

(403) 253-6663 

405-52nd Ave. SW Calgary, 

AB 

www.parentdevelopment.com 

(403) 270-1819 (24/hr) 

#200 609 35th Ave NE 

Calgary, AB T2L 2L2 

www.psa.calgary.ab.ca 

parentsu@psa.calgary.ab.ca 

(403) -273-2822 

915 33 St. NE Calgary, AB 

T2A 6T2 

www.prospectnow.ca 

info@prospectnow.ca 

(403) 255-5577 

5232 4th St. SW Calgary, AB 

T2V 0Z4 

www.providencechildren.com 

csauve@providencechildren.com 

The Parent Development Centre offers support for 

women experiencing post-partum depression, parent 

stress line, groups for parents which are supportive, 

informative and educational. 

Ongoing support for parents/caregivers. Peer Support 

Groups: groups are professionally supported. 

Caregivers of Teens. Parent Support Association 

Workshops. Canadian Mental Health Association 

educational/peer support for caregivers of individuals 

with mental illness. 

Employment services, career services, supported 

employment services, community services which allow 

individuals to more fully participate in everyday life. 

Preschool for Children with Disabilities. Small class 

sizes and programs focused on child's developmental 

needs. Values family involvement. In-class resources 

include occupational and speech therapists, assisted 

by a therapeutic assistant, with consultations by a 

physiotherapist and a psychologist. 

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No Cost 

Not Required 

English Only 

No Cost 

Not Required 

English Only 

Not specified. Call for more 

information. 

Depends on the program. 


English Only 

$20 registration fee for all 

programs. Children eligible 

for funding pay no fees. 

Children with 

mild/moderate delays pay 

$300 per month. Outreach 

services are free to 

community. Referral 

Not Required. Assessment 

will be done upon intake. 

English Only.


Provincial Court-- 

Family and Youth 

Provincial Mental 

Health Board 

Psychologists' 


Alberta 

Psychological 

Services (Calgary 

Board of 

Education) 

Public Trustee 

Office 

(403) 297-6600 

and (403) 297-3471 

#604 J.J Bowen Building 620 

7th Ave SW Calgary, AB 

(403) 297-4520 

Main Floor, Dorchester 

Square 1333-8th St. SW 


www.amhb.ab.ca 

info@amhb.ab.ca 

1-888-423-4048 

www.psychologistsassociation. 

ab.ca 

(403) 777-7240 

728- 32nd St NW Calgary, 

AB T2N 2V9 

http://www.cbe.ab.ca/programs/ 

spec_ed/se-psych.asp 

(403) 297-6541OR 

Toll free: (403) 310-0000 

2100 Telus Tower 

411-1st St. SE Calgary, AB 

www.justice.gov.ab.ca/public_ 

trustee/default.aspx 

Family Justice Services: Child Support Assistance, 

Mediation Services, Courses/Seminars for Parents and 

Families, Assessment and Intervention Services. 

Advances Mental Health in Alberta through: Advocacy, 

Policy Advice, Implementation of the Provincial Mental 

Health Plan, and collaboration with provincial, national, 

and international partners. Aboriginal Mental Health, 

Health Promotion, Suicide Prevention, Research, Telemental 

Health. 

Referral Provided to appropriate Psychologist: 246- 

8255. Can also answer any questions about 

Psychologists, assessments, and Psychotherapy, 

including fees and fee schedules. 

Assessment and Diagnosis, Intervention, Consultation 

and Collaboration, Professional Development. A 

contact at the school is generally responsible for 

prioritizing needs at the school and requesting 

services. 

Provides administration of financial matters of persons 

who have been declared by the courts incapable of 

managing their financial affairs. 

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English Only 

No Cost 


English Only 

No Cost 


English Only 

Call for cost information. 


11 different languages 

Depends on service. Call 



English Only


Raymond Early 

Parenting Center 

Renfrew 

Educational 

Services 

Rocky Point 

Academy 

Salvation Army 

Child and Family 

Services 

(403) 242-3533 

2531 25th Ave SW Calgary, 

AB 

www.raymondparenting.com 

info@raymondparenting.com 

(403) 291-5038 

2050 21st NE Calgary, AB 

T2E 6S5 

www.renfreweducation.org 

renfrew@renfreweducation.org 

(403) 685-0067 

Suite 230 295 Midpark Way 

SE Calgary, AB 

T2X 2A8 

www.rockypointacademy.com 

info@rockypointacademy.com 

(403) 246-1124 

1731 29th St. SW Calgary, 

AB T3C 1M6 

www.childrens-village.org 

info@childrens-village.org 

Family support counselling, classes, daytime playtime, 

in-home or school behaviour consultation. Has a preschool 

program and will accept children with special 

needs. 

Assessment, Consultation, and Intervention. 

Individualized program and education plans. New and 

Innovative teaching and therapy-based strategies. 

Serving all children, both typical and special needs. 

Workshops for caregivers. 

Learning therapy centre offering unique one week 

programs for individuals struggling with learning or 

attention problems. 

Bridges Program: Structured and nurturing 

environment providing social, emotional, Behavioural, 

and spiritual teaching for children experiencing 

significant difficulties. Links Program: Responds to 

the special needs of the school age child. Family 

Works Program. Parenting Support Centre. 

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Cost depends on program. 


Not Required. 

English Only 

Depends on 

program/service. Call for 

more information. 

Not Required 

English Only 

$2800 for the week 

session. Initial assessment 

to determine suitability is 

free. Referral Not 

Required. Call for more 

information. 

English Only 

No Cost 


English Only


Schizophrenia 

Society of Alberta 

Society for the 

Treatment of 

Autism 

Some Other 

Solutions-Crisis 

Counselling 

Southern Alberta 

Brain Injury Society 

(SABIS) 

Spectrum Youth 

and Family 

Services 

Association 

(403) 264-5161 

www.schizophrenia.ab.ca 

ssacalg@telusplanet.net 

(403) 253-2291 

404 94th Ave. SE 


www.calgaryautismtreatment.com 

atsc@autism.ca 

1-800-565-3801 

(403) 521-5212 

137, 2723 37th Ave Calgary, 

AB 

www.sabis.ab.ca 

sabis@sabis.ab.ca 

(403) 247-5003 

#103, 6919 32nd Ave NW 

Calgary, AB T3B 0K6 

www.spectrum-yfsa.org 

info@spectrum-yfsa.org 

Support Groups for family members and Peer Support 

groups for people with the illness of Schizophrenia. 

Information meetings held monthly. Use of 

Informational Chapter literature and Library 

Resources. Personal Support and Advocacy. Call or 

go to the website for meeting times and locations. 

Provides treatment programs for children and 

adolescents between the ages of 2 and 18. 

24/7 for anyone who needs to talk or requires 

information and referral. 

Provides lifelong emotional and practical support to 

adults and children with brain injury, their families and 

personal support networks. 

In-Home Family Services, Aboriginal Resource 

Program, Parent Adolescent Conflict Program, 

Regional After Hours Youth Support, Youth Transition 

to Adulthood. 

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No Cost 


English Only 


Referral Not Required. 

English Only. 

No Cost 


English Only 

No Cost 


English Only 

Some fee for service. 

Referred programs are 

free. In-Home Family 

Services and Youth 

Transition to Adulthood are 

self-referral. All other 

programs are referred 

through Child and Family 

Services. 11 Different 

Languages on staff. 

Translators available.



Pathology - 

Calgary Health 

Region 

Student Legal 

Assistance 

Suicide Prevention 

Bureau 

Sunrise Native 

Addictions 

Services Society 

(403) 943-9830 


speechlanguage/index.htm 

citc.speechandlanguage@ 

calgaryhealthregion.ca 

(403) 220-6637 

University of Calgary 

Campus. Room 3310 Murray 

Fraser Hall 

www.fp.ucalgary.ca/SLA/ 

Adult line: 780-429-0230 

Teens Helping Teens: 

1-877-803-TEEN 

(403) 261-7921 

1231 34th Ave NE Calgary, 

AB T2E 6N4 

http://corp.aadac.com/services/ 

services_sunrise.asp 

nasgeneral@nass.ca 

Offers Assessment, Treatment, and Education 

services. Preschool Program, School Program, and 

Adult Program. 

Volunteer, non-profit charity through which law 

students provide year-round free legal assistance and 

representation to those who cannot afford legal 

assistance. 

Teen Line: 3:30pm-11:00 pm Tuesday to Saturday. 

The crisis line is open to anyone who needs to talk 

about any issue. 

Serves Adults, Youth, and Families who want to live 

free from alcohol, drugs and gambling. Offers 

Aboriginal-based outpatient and drop-in treatment 

programs including crisis intervention, assessment, 

counselling, information and referrals. Provides 

education to the community. 

100 

No Cost 

No Dr. referral required. 

Talk to your child's teacher 

for more information, or 

contact Calgary Board of 

Education. 

English Only 

Clients must meet financial 

guidelines. One-time 

nominal disbursement 

charge applies. 


English Only 

No Cost 


English Only 

No Cost 

Clients can apply for 

admission themselves and 

other agencies can 

arrange referrals by phone 

or in person.


The Family 

Caregiver Centre 

The Organization 

For Bipolar 

Affective Disorders 

Society 

The Road Ahead 

Society of Calgary 

Tele-care Crisis 

Line 

(403) 303-6027 

1509 Centre Street South 

Calgary, AB T2G 2E6 

www.familycaregivers.ab.ca 

family.caregivercentre@calgary 

healthregion.ca 

Toll free: 1-866-263-7408 or 

(403) 263-7408 

1019 7th Ave SW 

Calgary, AB T2P 1A8 

www.obad.ca 

obad@obad.ca 

(403) 263-8226 

#300, 1000 9th Ave SW 

Calgary, AB T2P 2Y6 

www.theroadahead.ca 

families@theroadahead.ca 

(403) 266-0700 (main line) 

Administration line: 

(403) 261-4765 (voice mail 

only) 

www.telecarecalgary.org 

telecarecalgary@internode.ca 

Information regarding community resources and 

assistance in accessing resources in Calgary. Lending 

Library and Internet access. Caregiver Education. 

Supportive Counselling, Peer Support, and Referrals. 

Peer Support Meetings, Family Support Network, 

Impatient/Outpatient Support Group, Mental Health 

Support Meeting, Foothills Hospital Education groups. 

Call for dates and times. 

Programs and Services all revolve around forming, 

building and maintaining relationships. Provide 

individuals and families with future planning 

consultations. 

Provides 24/hr anonymous and confidential crisis and 

befriending line answered by trained volunteers. 

Telecare offers help on a referral basis in some 

situations. Telecare Calgary is a interdenominational, 

Christian based organization. 

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No Cost 


English Only 

No Cost 


English Only 

The Network costs $30/hr 

for lifetime members. 

Limited funds to support 

people but they do have a 

flexible payment schedule 


English Only 

No Cost 


English Only


The Third Academy 

Universal Child 

Care Benefit 

University of 

Calgary Disability 

Resource Centre 

Venture Academy 

(403) 288-5335 

B4 Building in Currie 

Barracks, 2452 Battleford 

Avenue SW Calgary, AB 

T3E 7K1 

www.thirdacademy.com 

jbirce@thirdacademy.com 

1-800-387-1193 

www.cra.gc.ca/uccb 

(403) 220-8237 

Room 293, MacEwan 

Student Centre. 2500 

University Way NW 

www.ucalgary.ca/UofC/Others/ 

DRC/index.html 

jusmith@ucalgary.ca 

1-866-762-2211 (toll free) 

101-1865 Dilworth Drive, 

Suite 338, Kelowna, BC V1Y 

9T1 

www.ventureacademy.ca 

info@ventureacademy.ca 

Create a well-balanced, individualized, integrated, and 

intensive program for each student. Speech-language 

Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Psychological 

Counselling and Educational Assessment, and 

Tutoring is available. Life Skills teacher on staff for 

students identified as needing extra support with social 

skills, anger management, time management, 

organizational skills, and money skills. 

Facilitates an accessible learning environment for 

undergraduate and graduate students with a disability. 

Identify reasonable academic accommodations which 

will contribute to the successful completion of an 

academic career. 

Behaviour Assessments, Crisis Response, Drug and 

Alcohol Assessments, Respite Services, Alcohol and 

Drug Detox, Outreach Youth Counselling. Youth are all 

served in Kelowna. 

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Yearly tuition is $11,500. 

Subsidies may be offered 

to families who qualify. A 

fee for bussing. A 

mandatory bond program 

of $5000 has been added. 

It is kept for the duration of 

the child's program, but is 

100% refundable 90 days 

after the student leaves the 

academy. Student 

eligibility is determined on 

an individual basis. 

No Cost 

Must meet eligibility. 

English Only 

No Cost 

Must meet eligibility 

requirements. 

Phone to discuss specific 

language needs. 

Cost depends on treatment 

and program. No 

professional referral 

required. Assessment will 

be done to determine 

suitability. English Only


Wheatland 

Community Crisis 

Line 

1-877-934-6634 

Westside Clinic (403) 288-3313 

Woods Homes 

Treatment 


Youth Criminal 

Defence Office 

(403) 270-4102 

Referral and Crisis: 

1-800-563-6106 

#805 37th St NW Calgary, 

AB T2N 4N8 

www.woodshomes.com 

askus@woodshomes.ca 

(403) 297-4400 

Suite 600 444-5th Ave SW 


www.ycdo.ca 

nmizzi@ycdo.ca 

24/7 Crisis Counselling line which deals with all issues. 

Open to anyone. 

Free Walk-in Counselling and Medical Services. 

Individual and Family Counselling (up to 5 sessions), 

in-home, low cost and flexible payment options 

available. 

Serve Youth between the ages of 6 and 24 years. 

Crisis Outreach Programs--community based services. 

Intensive Residential Programs, Foster 

Home/Caregiver, Regional/Rural Programs, 

Specialized Learning Centre’s. 

Immediate legal advice for Youth under arrest. Service 

is 24/7. Legal Counsel and Assistance, Social and 

Youth Worker Services, Pro-Active Measures. 

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No Cost 

Clinical services are no 

cost, but in-home and 

continued counselling has 

a small fee. Referral Not 

Required English Only. 

Multicultural Counselling 

should be requested at 

intake. 

Depends on the intensity 

of the program and which 

program is accessed. 

Walk-in clinics are free. 

Depends on the program. 


Referrals generally come 

from mental health.


YWCA and Sherriff 

King House 

(403) 266-4111 or YWCA 

main switchboard: (403) 

263-1550 

320, 5th Ave. SE 


www.ywcaofcalgary.com 

ywca@ywcaofcalgary.com 

sherriffk@ywcaofcalgary.com 

Specialized Programming in 4 Departments: 

Family Violence and Prevention, Housing, Education 

and Employment, Health and Recreation. Child, 

Adolescent, and Adult Counselling related to family 

violence. 

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No Cost 


English Only 

�SOME EXTENDED HEALTH PLANS COVER THE COST OF COUNSELLING AND RELATED 

SERVICES. CALL YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE PROVIDER FOR MORE INFORMATION�

Recommended Reading List 

105

Reading List 

General Mental Illness 

Title Author 

The Last Taboo Scott Simmie and Julia Nunes 

Planning for the Future: Providing a Meaningful Life for a Child with a 

Disability After Your Death 

106 

Mark. L Russell 

Catch a Falling Star--For children with brain disorders Iris the Dragon Series 

Skills Training For Children With Behaviour Problems: A Parent and 


When Someone You Love Has a Mental Illness: A Handbook for 

Family, Friends, and Caregivers 

How to Live With a Mentally Ill Person: A Handbook of Day-To-Day 

Strategies 

When Madness Comes Home: Help and Hope for the Children, 

Siblings, and Partners of the Mentally Ill 

The Day the Voices Stopped: A Schizophrenic's Journey from Madness 

to Hope 

Michael L. Bloomquist 

Rebecca Woolis, Agnes Hatfield 

Christine Adamec 

Victoria Secunda 

Ken Steele 

I Am Not Sick, I Don't Need Help Xavier Amador, PhD 

Straight Talk about Your Child's Mental Health: What to Do When 

Something Seems Wrong 

Stephen V. Faraone 

Behaviour Strategies and Boundaries 

Title Author 

The Parent's Little Book of Lists Jane Bluestein 

Parents, Teens & Boundaries Jane Bluestein 

Behaviour Management: Intervention Strategies: 

www.janebluestein.com/handouts/p_strats.html 

Setting Limits with Your Strong-Willed Child: Eliminating Conflict by 

Establishing Clear, Firm, and Respectful Boundaries 

Jane Bluestein 

Robert J. MacKenzie

Behaviour Strategies and Boundaries 

Title Author 

The Sensory-Sensitive Child: Practical Solutions for Out of Bounds 

Behaviour 

Karen A. Smith and Karen R. Gouze 

Non-Violent Resistance: A New Approach to Violent and Selfdestructive 

Children 

Haim Omer and Shoshannah London-Sapir 

The Behaviour Survival Guide For Kids: How to Make Good Choices 

and Stay Out of Trouble. 

From Chaos to Calm: Effective Parenting of Challenging Children with 

ADHD and Other Behavioural Problems 

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Tom McIntyre 

How To Behave So Your Children Will Too Sal Severe 

Raising Your Spirited Child: A Guide for Parents Whose Child is 

Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent 

Skills Training For Children With Behaviour Problems: A Parent and 


Janet E. Heininger and Sharon K. Weiss 

Mary Sheedy Kurcinka 

Michael Bloomquist 

Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders 

Title Author 

I Think I Scared Her: Growing Up With Psychosis--author writes about 

her first experiences with childhood psychosis 

Surviving Schizophrenia: A Manual for Families, Consumers, and 

Providers 

Brooke Katz 

Torrey E. Fuller 

Schizophrenia Revealed: From Neurons to Social Interactions Michael Foster Green 

If Your Adolescent has Schizophrenia: An Essential Resource for 


Raquel E. Gur and Ann Braden Johnson 

Diagnosis Schizophrenia: A Comprehensive Resource--How it feels, 

What to do, Staying Healthy 

Rachel Miller, Susan E. Mason 


Title Author 

Intense Minds Through the Eyes of Young People with Bipolar Disorder Tracy Anglada 

Brandon and the Bipolar Bear--A story for children with Bipolar Disorder Tracy Anglada


Title Author 

My Bipolar Roller Coaster Feelings Book Tracy Anglada 

Turbo Max--A story for children with Bipolar Disorder Tracy Anglada 

The Storm in My Brain--Kids and Mood Disorders Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance 

The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide: What You and Your Family Need 

to Know 

Raising a Moody Child: How to Cope with Depression and Bipolar 

Disorder 

Survival Strategies for Parenting Children with Bipolar Disorder: 

Parenting Techniques 

If Your Adolescent Has Depression or Bipolar Disorder: An Essential 

Resource for Parents 

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David J. Miklowitz, PhD 

Jill S. Goldberg Arnold, M.D and Mary A. Fristad, M.D 

George Lynn 

Dwight L. Evans, M.D and Linda Wasmer Andrews 

Parenting a Bipolar Child Gianni L. Faedda, M.D and Nancy B. Austin Psy.D 

The Feeling Good Handbook David D. Burns 

An Unquiet Mind Kay Redfield Jamison 

The Bipolar Child: The Definitive and Reassuring Guide to Childhood's 

Most Misunderstood Disorder 

Demitri Papolos, M.D and Janice Papolos 

The Ups and Downs of Raising a Bipolar Child: A Survival Guide for 


ADHD 

Judith Lederman and Candida Fink 

Title Author 

Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete Authoritative Guide for Parents Russell A. Barkley, PhD 

Making the System Work for your Child with ADHD Peter S. Jensen, M.D 

ADHD A Complete and Authoritative Guide Michael L. Rieff, M.D and Sherill Tippins

ADHD 

Title Author 

A Bird's Eye View of Life with ADD and ADHD: Advice From Young 

Survivors 

Chris Zeigler Dendy and Alex Zeigler 

100 Questions and Answers about Your Child's ADHD Ruth D. Nass and Fern Leventhal 

Otto Learns About His Medicine: A Story About Medication For Children 

With ADHD 

Your Anxious Child: How Parents and Teachers Can Relieve Anxiety in 

Children. 

109 

Matthew Galvin 

Fears and Prejudices About ADHD (video) Thomas E. Brown 

From Chaos to Calm: Effective Parenting of Challenging Children with 

ADHD and Other Behavioural Problems 

Janet E. Heininger and Sharon K. Weiss 

Learning to Slow Down and Pay Attention: A book for Kids About ADD Kathleen G. Nadeau and Ellen B. Dixon 

Cory Stories: A Kid's Book About Living With ADHD Jeanne Kraus 

ADHD and Teens: A Parent's Guide to Making It Through the Tough 

Years 

Colleen Alexander-Roberts 

Anxiety Disorders 

Title Author 

Help for Worried Kids Cynthia G. Last, PhD 

Helping Your Anxious Child: A Step by Step Guide for Parents 

Freeing Your Child From Anxiety: Powerful, Practical Solutions to 

Overcome Your Child's Fears, Worries, and Phobias 

Ronald M. Rapee, Ph.D. Susan H. Spence, Ph.D. Vanessa 

Cobham, PhD, and Ann Wignall, MS 

Tamar E. Chansky 

The Anxiety Cure for Kids: A Guide for Parents Elizabeth Dupont, Robert L. Dupont, Caroline M. Spencer 

The Worried Child: Recognizing Anxiety in Children and Helping Them 

Heal 

Paul Foxman 

Overcoming Anxiety, Panic and Depression Janmes Gardner, Arthur H. Bell 

Your Anxious Child: Raising a Healthy Child in a Frightening World Mary Ann Shaw 

John S. Dacey and Lisa B Fiore

Depression 

Title Author 

Acquainted With the Night--Memoir from a father's point of view and the 

impact of a child's mood disorder on the family. 

When Nothing Matters Anymore: A Survival Guide for Depressed 

Teens 

110 

Paul Raeburn 

Bev Cobain 

The Adolescent Depression Workbook Mary Ellen Copeland, MS and Stuart Copans, M.D 

Adolescent Depression: A Guide for Parents Francis Mark Mondimore, M.D 

Helping Your Teen Overcome Depression: A Guide for Parents Miriam Kaufman 

Helping Your Teenager Beat Depression: A Problem-Solving Approach 

for Families 

Understanding Depression John Wiley & Sons 

In the Jaws of Black Dogs: A Memoir of Depression John Bentley Mays 

The Truth About Depression--Choices for Healing Charles L. Whitfield 

Lonely, Sad and Angry: A Parent's Guide to Depression in Children and 

Adolescents 

Raising Depression-Free Children: A Parent's Guide to Prevention and 

Early Intervention 

Hand Me Down Blues: How to Stop Depression From Spreading in 

Families 

Katharina Manassis and Anne Marie Levac 

Barbara Ingersoll, PhD and Sara Goldstein, PhD 

Kathleen Panula-Hockey 

Michael Yapko 

Depression: A Teenager's Guide Video 2002 18 min.

Dual Diagnosis 

Title Author 

Lives At Risk: Understanding and Treating Young People with Dual 

Diagnosis 

Hilary Ryglewicz and Bert Pepper 

Drug Misuse and Co-morbid Illness: 'Dual Diagnosis' Gerada C. Royal College of General Practitioners 

Today I Will Do One Thing Tim Mc. 

Readings in Dual Diagnosis Drake R.E, Mercer-McFadden C., et al. 

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder 

Title Author 

Freeing Your Child from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Powerful, 

Practical Program for Parents of Children and Adolescents 

What to do When Your Child has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: 

Strategies and Solutions 

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Tamar Chansky, PhD 


Kids Like Me: Children's Stories about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Constance H. Foster 

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Help for Children and Adolescents Mitzi Waltz 

Mr. Worry--A story about OCD Holly L. Niner 

Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychopharmacology Made Simple 

Medication 

Title Author 

Better Than Prozac: Creating the Next Generation of Psychiatric Drugs Samuel H. Barondes 

Should I Medicate My Child? Sane Solutions for Troubled Kids with and 

without Psychiatric Drugs 

John Preston, Psy.D. John H. O'neal, M.D. Mary C. Talaga, 

PhD 

Lawrence Diller and Larence H. Diller

Suicide 

Title Author 

Night Falls Fast: Understanding Suicide Kay Jamison Redfield, PhD 

The Angel and the Dragon--A father's search for answers to his son's 

mental illness and suicide 

How I Stayed Alive When My Brain Was Trying to Kill Me: One 

Person's Guide to Suicide Prevention 

Waking Up Alive: The Descent, the Suicide Attempt, and the Return to 

Life 

Jonathan Aurthur 

William Morrow 

One In Thirteen: The Silent Epidemic of Teen Suicide J Portner 

Richard A. Heckler 


Title Author 

Teens Under the Influence Katherine Ketchum and Nicholas A. Pace 

A Teen's Guide to Living Drug Free Bettie Youngs, Jennifer Youngs, Tina Moreno 

How Do I Know If My Teen Is Using Drugs www.aadac.com 


Title Author 

Surviving an Eating Disorder: Strategies for Family & Friends Michelle Siegel, PhD, Judith Brisman, PhD 

When Your Child Has An Eating Disorder: A step by step workbook. Abigail H. Nathenshon 

Fit to Die: Men and Eating Disorders Anna Paterson 

Anorexia Nervosa: A Survival Guide for Families, Friends, and 

Sufferers 

Janet Treasure 

Eating Disorders: A Parent's Guide Rachel Bryant-Waugh & Bryan Lask 

I'm Like So Fat: Helping Your Teen Make Healthy Choices About 

Eating and Exercise 

Just a Little Too Thin: How to Pull Your Child Back from the Brink of an 

Eating Disorder. 

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Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, PhD 

Michael Strober, PhD and Meg Schneider, MA

Self-Harm 

Title Author 

Bright Red Scream: Self Mutilation and the Language of Pain Marilee Strong 

Cutting: Understanding and Overcoming Self-Mutilation Steven Levenkron 

Self-Harm- Straight Talk for Family and Friends 

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Francis Mark Mondimore, M.D 

Helpful Guidebooks and Information 

Title Web Access 

The Learning Team Handbook: Handbook created by the Calgary 

Board of Education for parents of a child with special needs. 

Information that can help parents navigate through the educational 

system and get the most for their child and his/her individual needs. 

IPP: Individualized Program Planning 2006: Created by the Calgary 

Board of Education. A comprehensive guide directed at teachers that 

provides very detailed information about IPP's. 

The Parent Advantage: Helping Children Become Successful at Home 

and School. Created by the Calgary Board of Education. Cost of $6.60 

Can be purchased online or call 310-0000 for more information. 

Aboriginal Parents of Children with Special Needs. Created by the 

Calgary Board of Education. 

The Human Face of Mental Health and Mental Illness in Canada 2006. 

Information and statistics on mental illness in Canada. 

http://www.education.gov.ab.ca/educationguide/ 

spec-ed/partners/ 

www.education.gov.ab.ca/k_12/specialneeds/ipp.asp 

http://www.lrc.education.gov.ab.ca/scripts/cgiip.exe/ 

resources/item.htm?item-no=361501 

http://www.education.gov.ab.ca/k_12/curriculum/Aboriginal 

ParentHandbook.pdf 

http://www.cpa.ca/cpasite/userfiles/Documents/advocacy/ 

Practice/Human%20Face%202006.pdf

Canadian Psychiatric Research Foundation: "When Something's 

Wrong" Handbook for families. 

Helpful Guidebooks and Information 

Title Web Access 

Canadian Collaborative Mental Health Initiative. Toolkits for : 

consumers, families, caregivers, health providers, and educators. 

Developed by consumers, families and caregivers, these two toolkits 

will orient consumers and their loved ones to collaborative care and the 

active role that they can play in prevention and care. 

NAMI-Guidebook for Caregivers of Children and Adolescents with 

Severe Emotional Disorders. Chapters include: Taking Care of the 

Caregiver, Partnering in Your Child's Care, Safeguarding your Child's 

Education, Planning for a Crisis, About Severe Emotional Disorders, 

etc. The Guidebook has some information only relevant to the United 

States, but there is plenty of information that is very helpful to any 

parent. 

Here To Help B.C Toolkits: Managing Mental Disorders, Managing 

Problem Substance Abuse, Managing Anxiety Disorders, Managing 

Depression, Wellness Modules, Supporting a Family Member. Many 

helpful fact sheets and general mental health information as well. 

Schizophrenia: A Handbook for Families (1991). Published by Health 

Canada 

Learning About Schizophrenia: Rays of Hope Reference Manual from 

the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta. 

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www.cprf.ca/publication 


http://naminh.org/support-child-caregiver-guidebook.php 

http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/helpmewith/index.shtml 

http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/mh-sm/pubs/schizophreniaschizophrenie/index.html 

www.schizophrenia.ca/szreference.html

Recommended Websites 

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Alberta 

Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission www.aadac.com 

Alberta Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health www.aamimh.ca 

Alberta Association of Registered Occupational Therapists www.aarot.ca 

Alberta Child and Youth Initiative www.child.gov.ab.ca/acyi 

Alberta College of Social Workers www.acsw.ab.ca 

Alberta Committee of Citizens with Disabilities www.accd.net 

Alberta Health and Wellness www.health.gov.ab.ca 

Alberta Housing Coalition www.albertahousingcoalition.ca 

Alberta Mental Health Board www.amhb.ab.ca 

Alberta Mental Health Self Help Network www.selfhelpnetwork.org 

Calgary and Area Child and Family Services- Developmental 

Stages of Children 

Calgary Health Region Mental Health and Psychiatric Services www.calgaryhealthregion.ca/mh 

Canadian Institute of Health Information www.cihi.ca 

Canadian Mental Health Association: Alberta www.alberta.cmha.ca 

Canadian Mental Health Association: Calgary www.calgary.cmha.ab.ca 

Centre for Suicide Prevention www.suicideinfo.ca 

Child and Adolescent Services Association www.casaservices.org 

http://www.calgaryandareacfsa.gov.ab.ca/crv.nsf/(Search)/Developmental+ 

Stages+of+Children-Overview 

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Children and Adults with ADD (Calgary) http://members.shaw.ca/chaddcalgary/index.html 

Government of Alberta www.gov.ab.ca 

Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta www.ldaa.net 

Mental Health Patient Advocate www.health.gov.ab.ca/about/carecomplaints.html 

Parent Support Association of Calgary www.psa.calgary.ab.ca 

Persons with Developmental Disabilities www.pdd.org 

Provincial Health Authorities of Alberta www.phaa.com 

Psychologists Association of Alberta www.psychologistsassociation.ab.ca 

Schizophrenia Society of Alberta www.schizophrenia.ab.ca 

Southern Alberta Child and Youth Health Network www.sacyhn.ca 

The Road Ahead Society of Calgary www.theroadahead.ca 

Canada 

Anxiety Disorders Association of Canada www.anxietycanada.ca 

Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry www.canacad.org 

Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health www.camimh.ca 

Canadian Association of Family Resource Programs www.frp.ca 

Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists www.caot.ca 

Canadian Association of Social Workers www.casw-acts.ca 

Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention www.suicideprevention.ca 

Canadian Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Assoc. www.caddra.ca 

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Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse www.ccsa.ca 

Canadian Child Care Federation www.cccf-fcsge.ca 

Canadian Coalition of Alternative M/H Resources www.ccamhr.ca 

Canadian Collaborative Mental Health Initiative www.ccmhi.ca 

Canadian Health Network www.canadian-health-network.ca 

Canadian Institute of Child Health www.cich.ca 

Canadian Mental Health Association www.cmha.ca 

Canadian Medical Association www.cma.ca 

Canadian Psychological Association www.cpa.ca 

Canadian Psychiatric Association www.cpa-apc.org 

Canadian Psychiatric Research Foundation www.cprf.ca 

Canadian Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology www.crhspp.ca 

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health www.camh.net 

Children and Adults with ADD www.chaddcanada.org 

Child and Family Canada www.cfc-efc.ca 

Child Development and Rehabilitation www.childdevelopment.ca 

Child Development Institute www.childdevelop.ca 

Family Service Canada www.familyservicecanada.org 

Growing Healthy Canadians www.growinghealthykids.com 

Here to Help Publication For Families www.heretohelp.bc.ca 

Invest In Kids helpful parent & professional information www.investinkids.ca 

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Mental Health Works www.mentalhealthworks.ca 

Metanoia www.metanoia.org/suicide 

Mind Your Mind www.mindyourmind.ca 

Mood Disorders Society of Canada www.mooddisorderscanada.ca 

National Eating Disorder Information Centre www.nedic.ca 

National Network for Mental Health www.nnmh.ca 

Organization for Bipolar Disorders www.obad.ca 

Prevention and Early Intervention Program for Psychosis www.pepp.ca 

Public Health Agency of Canada www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/mh-sm/index.html 

Self Abuse Finally Ends S.A.F.E Canada www.safeincanada.ca 

Schizophrenia Society of Canada www.schizophrenia.ca 

The Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety www.canmat.org 

The Psychology Foundation of Canada www.psychologyfoundation.org 

Global 

ADDvance: information for parents of children with ADD www.addvance.com/help/parents/index.html 

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry www.aacap.org 

American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry www.aaap.org 

American Academy of Pediatrics www.aap.org 

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention www.afsp.org 

American Psychiatric Association www.psych.org 

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American Psychiatric Association Children and Families www.appi.org 

American Psychological Association www.apa.org 

American Society for Adolescent Psychiatry www.adolpsych.org 

Anxiety Disorders Association of America www.adaa.org 

Attention Deficit Disorder Resources www.addresources.org 

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder www.adhd.com 

Befriender's International (suicide crisis support for 40 countries 

and 12 languages) 

www.befrienders.org 

Bipolar Child Research www.bpchildresearch.org 

Borderline Personality Disorder Central www.bpdcentral.com 

Caring for Every Child's Mental Health Campaign www.mentalhealth.org/child 

Center for Mental Health Services www.mentalhealth.org 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention--Child Development www.cde.gov/ncbddd/child/ 

Child Development Institute www.cdipage.com 

Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation www.bpkids.org 

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance www.dbsalliance.org 

Depression and Selected Affective Disorder Association www.drada.org 

Families for Depression Awareness www.familyaware.org 

Family Guide: Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy and Drug Free www.family.samhsa.gov 

Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health www.ffcmh.org 

Foundation for Child Development www.fcd-us.org 

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill www.nami.org 

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National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated 

Disorders 

www.anad.org 

National Association for the Dually Diagnosed www.thenadd.org 

National Center for Learning Disabilities www.ld.org 

National Eating Disorders Association www.edap.org 

National Mental Health Association www.nmha.org 

North American Society for Child Onset Schizophrenia www.nascos.org 

Obsessive Compulsive Foundation www.ocfoundation.org 

Young People and Self-Harm www.selfharm.org.uk 

TeenScreen Adolescent Mental Health and Suicide Screening www.teenscreen.org 

The American College of Psychiatrists www.acpsych.org 

The Bipolar Child www.bipolarchild.com 

EDUCATION SECTION REFERENCES 

i Fristad, M., Goldberg, A. p. 188. 

ii Fristad, M., Goldberg, A. p. 204-205. 

iii 

Hughes, Jan. N. et al. 2001. Handbook of Psychological Services for Children and Adolescents (Ed.), Enhancing Constructive Family 

School Connections, Sandra L. Christenson and Yvonne Godber. (pp. 458-459). New York, New York. Oxford University Press. 

iv The Calgary Rockyview Student Health Partnership. SHP services. Retrieved March 8, 2007, from http://www.crvshp.ca/ 

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v The Calgary Rocky View Student Health Partnership. About Student Health Partnership. Retrieved March 15, 2007, from 

http://www.crvshp.ca/about_shp.html 

vi Alberta Government. Student Health. Retrieved March 8, 2007, from http://www.education.gov.ab.ca/sh/Areainfo.asp 

vii Calgary Rocky View Student Health Partnership. SHP services. Retrieved March 15, 2007, from http://www.crvshp.ca/shp_services/ 

viii Calgary Board of Education. (2005). COPE. Retrieved March 1, 2007, from http://www.cbe.ab.ca/Partners/cope.asp 

ix Calgary Board of Education. (2007). Services for Students with Emotional and Behavioural Disabilities. Retrieved March 1, 2007, from 

http://www.cbe.ab.ca/programs/spec_ed/se-emot-behav.asp 

x Calgary Board of Education. (2005). Psychological Services. Retrieved January 15, 2007, from 

http://www.cbe.ab.ca/programs/spec_ed/se-psych.asp 

xi 

The Hospital for Sick Children. (2006). What is Psychological Assessment? Retrieved January 15, 2005, from 

http://www.sickkids.ca/psychology/section.asp?s=What+is+a+Psychological+Assessment%3F&sID=17673 

xii National Alliance for the Mentally Ill New Hampshire. (2003). Guidebook for Caregivers of Children and Adolescents with Severe 

Emotional Disorders. Retrieved December 1, 2007, from http://naminh.org/NAMI-NH-Guidebook-for-Children.pdf p. 72 

xiii Calgary Catholic School Board. Student Centre, Guidance & Counselling. Retrieved on March 14, 2007, from 

http://www.cssd.ab.ca/default.asp?V_ITEM_ID=220 

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