Resources

211 Alberta

211 is a helpline & online database of Alberta’s community social services. Family Futures Resource Network is listed as a resource on the www.ab.211.ca website, as are many wonderful organizations. Having this vital service easily accessible to all Albertans means more people will be able to find the resources they need during times of need.

Call 211 from anywhere in Alberta. Reach out anytime to access the free, confidential service.

You can also reach out to 211 by text or chat: dial 2-1-1, text INFO to 211 or visit www.ab.211.ca and click “live chat.” 

Community Resources

Mental Health During Early Childhood Development

Substance abuse resources in Edmonton – Scroll down to the bottom to see registered organizations listed

Tip sheets on various topics around pregnancy and families with children 0 – 5. http://www.excellence-earlychildhood.ca

Health information regarding matters relating to Pregnancy, children, teens and more. https://www.caringforkids.cps.ca

Family Violence Info Line (310-1818) is available 24/7 in over 170 languages. Their online chat is available daily from 8 am to 8 pm at alberta.ca/SafetyChat

COVID Resources

Multi Language Toolkit re. COVID-19 with collaborators Dr Sahil Gupta, and Dr Samuel Vaillancourt, Unity Health, Toronto, and Dr Jaspreet Khangura, Alberta Health Services.

Triple P Top Tips for Parents During Covid

Triple P Parenting During Covid

What is Covid-19 and How it Affects Child Development: COVID ECD_

Explaining COVID-19 to Children booklet

Tolerance for Uncertainty – A COVID-19 workbook

Working From Home Resources Poster

Make a COVID time capsule

Creative Calm Throughout Coronavirus Kids Workbook

Resources on staying mentally well while working from home under Covid-19

Autism Speaks Canada contains vetted COVID-19 information for the community, employees and volunteers (FINER Source: Brenda Davidson, MFRC)