Community Services
403-207-7060
105 Marina Road
Chestermere AB
T1X 1V7
In the Chestermere Municipal Building
Monday-Friday; 8:30am-4:30pm
email: csinfo@chestermere.ca
Support Groups
Chronic Illness Group
Get tips, support and ask questions about pain management and your chronic illness.
Now for all chronic illness, including mental health.
1st & 3rd Wednesday/month
May 4 & 18
June 6 & 20
10:30am – 12noon
Chestermere Municipal Bldg.
All are welcome! NO CHARGESupport Groups
Are you struggling with
Postpartum Depression?
There is help...
For individual or group support, contact your local Mental Health Office.
Chestermere 403.207.8773
Strathmore 403.361.7277
Need Help?
- Have you ever stayed home from school because you’ve felt unsafe?
- Do you fear for your own safety? Or someone else’s?
- Has anyone ever threatened you? Online? Have you received emails, Facebook wall posts or messages that humiliate or embarrass you?
- Do you feel unsafe telling someone to stop hurting you? Do you watch other students get humiliated & ridiculed and not know what to do?
- Do you feel pressured to participate in other’s actions that you don’t agree with?
- Are you preoccupied with trying to avoid harmful actions of others?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, here are some places you can go to talk &/or get HELP!
SCHOOL
• Counsellor/Teacher/Principal
• JOIN School Anti-Bullying Team
• Parent or Trusted Adult
COMMUNITY
• YELL 403.207.7027
· Turn Around Worker 403.510.4248
· RCMP 403.204.8777
· b-free.ca or 1.888.456.2323
· Kids Help Phone 1.800.668.6868
Chestermere Mental Health Clinic
What We Do
Accessible mental health services including assessment, treatment, information, referral and follow-up of mental health problems for individuals of all ages and their families.
Services Provided
Provide therapy to individuals of all ages and their families related to abuse/violence,
addiction, grief, stress, aging, relationships, anxiety and/or depression, suicidal thoughts, persistent or severe mental illness. Provide group therapy depending on need and
availability.
Hours of Service
Monday to Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Phone: (403) 207-8773
Childhood Diabetes Support Group
If your family has a Type 1 Diabetic child, this group may be for you…
The goal for the group is to attract mature, responsible members who are willing to open their own homes as “Safe Places for Diabetic Children” to go to if ever in Diabetic Distress and to bring families together who live with Type 1. Since this support group started in June of this year, 4 families have come together. The age range of our T1Der’s so far is from 6 yrs. old to 36!! All ages are welcome. Strong friendships are being built.
A Facebook Group has been created call “Chestermere Children (& Families) with Type 1 Diabetes”. This group is open to all communities: Strathmore, Langdon & all surrounding areas.
The next get-together is planned for Tuesday, September 20 at 7:00pm at a member’s home. If you would like more information and/or are interested in joining the group, please contact Tracy Sigurdson 403-990-0617 or tsigurd@shaw.ca
or, join on Facebook.
Support for Gifted Children and their Families
Gifted children and their families have special needs.
One of the most important supports needed for gifted children and their families is a venue whereby they might meet others with similar experiences, challenges and joys that come with the way they ARE. Parents "connecting" with each other, sharing resources and supports, will assist families through the rocky teenage years ahead.
If you are interested in a 'support group for parents of gifted children', Or in extension programming, please contact us and we will add your name to a list of those interested.
Please phone Community Services at 403-207-7060.
Family Caregiver Group- NEW!
Join us in learning and discussing information, education, and support to enable you in your caregiver role. This group is open to all family and friends who care for someone.Starting Wednesday January 11, running every second Wednesday of each month
from 1:30-3:00.
Prince of Peace: Manor Main Floor- Conference Room "John"
Free Program on Drop In Basis
Contact Yvonne Harris at 403-207-8773 or yvonne.harris@albertahealthservices.ca
Click HERE for more info.
Twins, Triplets and More Association of Calgary
The Twins, Triplets & More Association of Calgary (TTMAC) is a non-profit association dedicated to providing support for parents of multiple birth children.
Centered in Calgary, Alberta, families with multiples are served in a number of surrounding communities in the region.
Members have access to many benefits,
such as:
- Resource library
- Monthly newsletter
- Semi-annual clothing, equipment
and toy sale
- Special discounts offered by various retailers and services in Calgary and Area
-TTMAC hosts a variety of holiday parties and monthly parental gatherings
Contact us at 403-274-8703
Email: info@ttmac.org