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The Getting Out Handbook Frairie Region Table of Contents Personal nformation 4 ntroduction 5 Tips for finding information 7 Social nsurance Number (SN) 8 Training and Education Funding - 9 ndian Registration (Status ndian Card) 0 Social Services 2 Elizabeth Fry Society 3 John Howard Society 4 Services By Cities and Regions 7 Manitoba 9 Telephone Services 9 Health Card 9 Driver's Licence and Vehicle Registration 20 Canada Employment Centres (CEC) 22 Local Transit 24 Birth, Death, and Marriage Certificates 25 Brandon 26 Dauphin 33 Flin Flon 37 Page
The Getting Out Handl2ook Prairie Region Lynn Lake 40 Portage la Prairie 42 Riverton 47 Selkirk 5 Swan River 57 The Pas 59 Thompson 63 Winnipeg 68 Saskatchewan 83 Telephone Services 83 Health Card 84 Driver's Licence and Vehicle Registration 84 Canada Employment Centres (CEC) 85 Local Transit 87 Birth, Death and Marriage Certificates 88 Battleford and North Battleford 89 Fort Qu'Appelle 96 La Ronge 0 Lloydminster 05 Meadow Lake 08 Moose Jaw 3 Prince Albert 5 Regina 22 Saskatoon 3 Yorkton 39 Page
The Getting Out Hancibook Prairie Region Alberta 43 Telephone Services 43 Health Card 43 Driver's Licence and Vehicle Registration 44 Canada Employment Centres (CEC) 45 Local Transit 50 Birth, Death and Marriage Certificates 5 Bonnyville 52 Calgary 56 Edmonton 65 Fort McMurray 77 Grande Centre 8 Grande Prairie 84 High Level 89 Lac La Biche 92 Lethbridge 96 Lloydminster 20 Peace River 203 Pincher Creek 205 Red Deer 207 Rocky Mountain House 20 St. Paul 24 Westaskiwin 27 Personal Addresses 22 Notes 225 Page
The Getting Out Hanc2ook Prairie Region Name Personal nformation 0 Address Phone n case of emergency, please contact: Name Address Phone Page 4
The Ge-b-ting Out Handbook F'rairie Region ntroduction The 996 Getting Out Handbook -- Prairie Region lists and describes the services and programs available to Aboriginal people in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. This Handbook can help you find people, g-roups and organizations that understand and accept Aboriginal ways and Aboriginal culture. t also includes information about federal government, provincial government, and municipal govermnent services. Although it does not include every city in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, it does include centres with a large Aboriginal population. There are many services and programs in the Prairie Region in centres not listed in the Handbook. The information that appears in the handbook was collected in the summer of 995. nformation about the services and programs listed in the Handbook were provided by federal, provincial, and municipal govenunents, non-governmental organiz,ations, and Aboriginal organizations. Many of the services and programs listed are designed specifically for Aboriginal people. The Guide is for Aboriginal people on release from a correctional facility, to help End services and programs provided by Aboriginal organisations. t may also prove useful for case managers (discharge planning), counsellors, probation officers, parole officers, Native Brotherhoods, Native Sisterhoods, and others interested in social services and programs. Page 5
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region The Getting Out Handbook includes a description of the services and programs, and telephone numbers, fax numbers, and addresses of the organizations providing the services and programs. This Handbook is for you. We welcome your suggestions, comments or concerns about The Getting Out Handbook. Please send them to: Solicitor General Canada Aboriginal Corrections Policy Unit 340 Laurier Avenue West, llth Floor Ottawa, ON KlA OP8 Page 6
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Tips for finding information Your local Native Friendship Centre is an excellent place to find information about programs and services for Aboriginal people. f your Friendship Centre doesn't have the information you want, look for an organization that has services similar to the ones you want. For instance, if you want information about Housing in a community that is not in The Getting Out Handbook, try one of the groups that provides housing in another city. The people there may be able to give you the information or tell you where to find it. Your Friendship Centre will also lmow about other Aboriginal organizations. t can be frustrating dealing with government departments and agencies. You have to be patient and politely persistent. f you are, you will find the information you want. You will have to deal with voice-messaging systems. When you do, remember that once you have finished pushing buttons for information, you will eventually be able to talk to a human being. Try to make local calls. Use -800 numbers when you can. -800 numbers are toll-free long-distance calls, and many government departments and agencies give -800 numbers. You can save time and cut down on frustration if you know exactly what information you need before you call. Knowing exactly what you need makes it easier for the person you are talking to to give you the information. t can also save you the trouble of calling back or visiting again. Page 7
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Some services, particularly Aboriginal housing, have long waiting lists. f you want to live in Aboriginal housing, get your name on a waiting list as soon as you can. Most important, don't give up. There are people who are willing to help you, though sometimes, fmding them can be hard. Patience and persistence are important tools in finding information. Social insurance Number (SN) A Social nsurance Number, and a Social nsurance card; are important. You need a Social nsurance Number to get Unemployment nsurance, to open a savings account at a bank, trust company, or credit union, to pay federal income tax, and to qualify for and collect federal old age and disability pensions. f you don't have a Social nsurance Number (SN), or you have lost the number or the card you can get an application form for one at any of the Canada Employment Centres (CEC) listed in the Canada Employment Centres section for each province. You will have to show identification, such as your birth certificate, baptismal certificate, certificate of Canadian citizenship, or Canadian passport. f you are a registered ndian and you want your SN card to show your status, you will also need your Status ndian card. You can call, write for, or pick up an application form at your nearest CEC office. Page 8
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region f you never-had a SN card, or if you are changing your name because of marriage or divorce, the card is free. f you are getting a new card because you have changed your name through marriage or divorce, take your marriage certificate or proof of divorce when you apply for a new card. Replacement cards cost $0. Contact your local Canada Employment Centre for more information. Training and Education Funding There are many sources of information and help for people who want to get more education or training. n the Services by Cities and Regions Section, you will find that ahnost every city and region has at least one group or organization offering education and training. You will find them listed in the Education/Training/Employment information for each city and region. Many universities, colleges and other educational institutions can also help with funds to pay for tuition and books, and to help with living expenses. So can Band and Tribal Councils, Metis associations, Canada Employment Centres, Worker's Compensation, Pathways progams, and Friendship Centres. Educational institutions ahnost always have counsellors -- in many cases, Aboriginal counsellors -- to help you find out what courses or training are best for you, and to help you adjust to school. You may have to talk to more than one agency and educational institution. f one can't help, ask to be referred to another one that can. Page 9
The Getting Out Handbook F'rairie Region ndian Registration (Status ndian Card) f you have lost your status card and need a replacement, go to your nearest Department of ndian Affairs and Northern Development (DAND) office. You will need identification and a recent, passport-size photograph of yourself. For more details, call the DAND offices listed below. f you are not registered according to the ndian Act you can pick up, call or write and DAND office for an application form. When you receive the application form, fill it out to the best of your knowledge and send it to your nearest DAND office. The form asks for information about your mother and father's names, their band numbers (where possible) and the naines of your maternal and paternal grandparents. Each person's circumstances are different. DAND may ask you for different information than it asks from someone else. DAND processes the information to determine if you are entitled to registration. DAND may ask for more documents from you, depending on the circumstances. f you have further questions or would like more information, contact the DAND office nearest you.. Page 0
The Getting Out Handbook F'rairie Region Manitoba Membership Registration Department of ndian Affairs and Northern Development 275 Portage Avenue Room 00 Winnipeg, MB R3B 3A3 (204) 983-590 (204) 983-6898 (204) 983-2472 (204) 983-2485 (204) 983-246 or "General nquiries" (204) 983-2842 Saskatchewan Membership Registration Department of ndian Affairs and Northern Development 20 Hamilton Street Regina, SK S4P 4K4 (306) 780-6726 or 'General nquiries" (306) 780-5945 Alberta Membership Registration Department of ndian Affairs and Northern Development 630 Canada Place 9700 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, AB T5J 462 (403) 495-2872 or 'General nquiries" (403) 495-2773 Page
The Getting Out Hancibook Frairie Region Social Services. Provincial government Social Service offices provide men and women who are qualified with financial assistance for food, rent, mortgage, clothing, heat, electricity, prescription drugs, child care, special training or work costs, moving costs, basic furniture and appliances, basic dental work or dentures, job start-up, and glasses. Social Services may also help you if you are out of work, a single parent, a foster parent, sick or disabled, 65 or older, or working but receiving low wages. You may also get help with job searches. The people at Social Services offices can also refer you to other sources of help, such as food banks and shelters. You will have to fill out an application asldng for assistance. You will need identification, with proof of address. You will also neecl receipts for your, rent and utilities. You will have to meet with a social services worker to process your application. Social Services offices are listed in Services by Cities and Regions in the Financial Assistance section for each city. Different municipalities have different name,s for their social services offices, such as Social Assistance, City Welfare, Municipal Assistance and ncome Security. f you do not live in one of the cities or regions listed in The Getting Out Handbook, you can find your nearest Social Services office in the Municipalities listings in the Blue Pages of your telephone book. Page 2
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region You may have to call the general number for city hall, the township office, county office or regional government to find the Social Services office in your area. Many First Nations have Social Services offices to serve onreserve members. You may want to contact your Band office if you are returning home and vvill be requiring assistance. Elizabeth Fry Society The Elizabeth Fry Society is a community-based agency for women who are, have been, or may be at risk of becoming involved in the justice system. The society has both paid staff and volunteers. The society provides information on the court process, legal services, community resources, counselling, and crisis intervention services. t provide,s personal support and works for alternatives to incarceration, makes referrals to other agencies, and offers community support. Other services may include: bi-weeldy food bank, Familles Program, n-house Literacy Program, Moving Together nstitutional Activities, Aboriginal Women's Program, and others. Manitoba Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba 773 Selkirk Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2W 2N5 (204) 589-7335 Page 3
The Getting Out Hancibook Frairie Region Saskatchewan Elizabeth Fry Society of Saskatchewan 307-35 2 St. East Saskatoon, SK 57K 0B4 (306) 934-4606 Alberta Elizabeth Fry Society of Edmonton 036-00 Street Room 702, McLeod Building Edmonton, AB T5J OP Office: (403) 42-75 Courthouse: (403) 422-4775 Elizabeth Fry Society of Calgary 009-7th Avenue S.W. #204 Calgary, AB T2P A8 (403) 294-0737 John Howard Society 4 4 Eh, gle The John Howard Society is a voluntary organization worldng to achieve a fair and hutnane criminal justice system. This organization provides services to offenders, ex-offenders, and their families. The services include general (intake) services, institutional services, fine option program, pre-release planning, assistance in parole application, advocacy on behalf of inmates, consultation and development, parole reports, counselling, legal system information, housing and education programs. Page 4
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region John Howard Society of Manitoba, nc. 583 Ellice Street Winnipeg, MB R3B Z7 (204) 775-54 Fax: 775-670 Manitoba Saskatchewan John Howard Society of Brandon 220-8th Street Brandon, MB R7A 3X3 (204) 727-696 Fax: 728-4344 The John Howard Society of Saskatchewan 2320 Lorne Street Regina, SK S4P 2M9 (306) 757-6657 Fax: 347-0707 John Howard Society of Regina 2320 Lorne Street Regina, SK S4P 2M9 (306) 757-6657 Fax: 347-0707 John Howard Society of Moose Jaw 72 High Street East Moose Jaw, SK S6H OB8 (306) 693-0777 Fax: 693-0777 John Howard Society of Saskatoon 7 Second Avenue South Saskatoon, SK S7K K6 (306) 244-8347 Fax: 244-9923 Page 5
The Getting Out Handbook F'rairie Region Alberta John Howard Society of Alberta 706-036 00th Street Edmonton, AB T5J OP (403) 423-4878 Fax: 425-0008 Edmonton John Howard Society 30-0526 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, AB T5J Z7 (403) 428-7590 Fax: 425-549 Calgary John Howard Society 97-9th Avenue S.E. Calgary, AB T2G 0S5 (403) 266-4566 Fax: 265-2458 John Howard Society of Grande Prairie 9909-2th Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V V5 (403) 532-0373 Fax: 538-493 Lethbridge John Howard Society 07-909 3rd Avenue North Box 568 Lethbridge, AB TJ 4K3 (403) 327-8202 Fax: 320-663 Medicine Hat John Howard Society 208-535 3rd Street S.E. Medicine Hat, AB TA OH2 (403) 526-596 Fax: 526-4636 The John Howard Society of Red Deer 508-50th Street Red Deer, AB T4N Y3 (403) 343-770 Fax: 346-8740 Page 6
Services 3y Cities arid Regions
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Manitoba Telephone Services Manitoba Telephone System (MTS) For information about telephone service and the location of the nearest MTS Phone Centre, call the MTS Business Office at (204) 225-5687. Although this is not a -800 toll-free number, if you dial it as a local number (vvithout the "204) there is no charge for the call. There are six MTS Phone Centres in Winnipeg, and in rural Manitoba. Locations are listed at the front of the White Pages of the MTS Whmipeg phone directory and the MTS provincial telephone directory. Call to find out when the Phone Centres are open. You can buy or lease a telephone from MTS. Manitoba Health Health Card P.O. Box 925 599 Empress Street Winnipeg, MB R3C 26 Winnipeg residents call (204) 786-70. Residents of other areas in Manitoba call toll-free -800-392-207. Page 9
The Getting Out Hancibook Prairie Region For complete information about a Mantioba Health Card, call one of the numbers above. Ask for a copy of Health nsurance: nformation for Residents of Manitoba. This booklet has complete information about applying for a health card and about the Manitoba health system. You can get a health card if you are a permanent Manitoba resident or if you have been living in Manitoba for at least six months. There are three ways to apply for a Manitoba Health Card: You can register yourself and your dependants in person at the Manitoba Health office in Winnipeg; You can register at the city hall, town hall, or municipal office of your community; You can register with your employer if your employer has three or more employees. The health card is free. You must report a new address, a marriage, birth, adoption, death, divorce or legal separation to the nsured Benefits Branch of Manitoba Health. f you lose your health card, write or telephone the nsured Benefits Branch for a replacement. Always carry your Health Card and present it when you or your dependants use health services. Driver's Licence and Vehicle Registration For information about driver's licences, vehicle registration, and permits, call the centre nearest you Page 20
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region The people at the centres can tell you what identification and forms you will need for a new driver's license, to renew a driver's license, and to register a vehicle. Division of Driver and Vehicle Licensing Branch Office 340-9th Street Brandon, MB R7A 6C2 (204) 726-6263 Division of Driver and Vehicle Licensing Head Office 075 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3G 0S (204) 945-6850 Division of Driver and Driver Licensing Satellite Vehicle Licensing Office Branch Office 337 Portage Avenue 27-2nd Avenue S.W. Winnipeg, MB Dauphin, MB R3K OW4 R7N 3E5 (204) 945-7268 (204) 622-236 Driver Licensing Satellite Division of Driver and Office Vehicle Licensing 504 St. Mary's Road Branch Office Winnipeg, MB 25 Tupper Street N. R2M 3V7 Portage La Prairie, MB (204) 945-0598 RN 3K Driver Testingllicensing (204) 239-3220 Satellite Office Division of Driver and 006 Nairn Avenue Vehicle Licensing Winnipeg, MB Branch Office R2L 0Y2 05-59 Elizabeth Drive (204) 945-5007 Thompson, MB R8N X4 (204) 677-659 Page 2
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Driver Testing/Licensing Driver Testing/Licensing Satellite Office Satellite Office 2020 Corydon Avenue 288 McPhillips Street Winnipeg, MB Winnipeg, MB R3P ON2 R2V 3C8 (204) 945-0466 (204) 945-7267 Canada Employment Centres (CEC) Your local Canada Employment Centre should be one of the first places you visit if you are looking for a job, if you want to find out about improving your education, or if you want to upgrade or learn job skills. Canada Employment Centres have a wide range of programs and services. For more information, contact the office nearest you in the list that follows. Brandon Flin Flon Unit 00 86 Main Street 039 Princess Avenue Flin Flon, MB Brandon, MB R8A J8 R7A 6E2 (204) 687-6060 (204) 726-7763 Lynn Lake Dauphin Federal Building 35-2nd Avenue NE Sheritt Avenue Dauphin, MB Lynn Lake, MB R7N OZ6 ROB OWO (204) 622-4040 (204) 356-8300 (204) 677-74 Page 22
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Morden 58 Stephen Avenue Morden, MB ROG J0 (204) 8222-5878 Neepawa 290 Davidson Street Box 598 Neepavva, MB ROJ H0 (204) 476-337 Portage La Prairie 06 Saskatchewan Avenue East Portage La Prairie, MB RN 3V2 (204) 239-8456 Selkirk 237 Manitoba Avenue Selkirk, MB RA 2M8 (204) 785-6276 Steinbach 32 Main Street P.O. Box 49 Steinbach, MB RUA 2A0 (204) 326-5 Swan River 205 5th Avenue North Swan River, MB ROL Z0 (204) 734-3483 The Pas 305-4th Street West Box 660 The Pas, MB R9A K7 (204) 627-8700 Thompson Room 8 North Centre Mall 3 Station Road Thompson, MB R8N ON3 (204) 677-790 Winnipeg For the Employment Telemessage for all Winnipeg offices call (204) 983-0900. For Unemployment nsurance inquiries for all Winnipeg offices call (204) 983-4662. Note: Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) is planning to close two of the six offices listed below. HRDC had not decided which two it would close when The Getting Our Handbook was published. Before visiting an office, call to make sure it is open. St. Boniface 70 Marion Street Winnipeg, MB R2H OT4 (204) 983-250 Page 23
The Getting Out Ha nclbook Prairie Region Winnipeg Centre 320 Donald Street Winnipeg, MB R3B 2H3 (204) 983-5363 East Office 22 Henderson Highway Winnipeg, MB R20 L (204) 983-5392 North Office 42 McPhillips Street Winnipeg, MB R2V 3C5 (204) 983-2262 Winnipeg South 048 Pembina Highvvay Winnipeg, MB R3T Z8 (204) 983 6670 Winnipeg West 4-680 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3H OZ2 (204) 983-530 Local Transit For more information on your local transit system, contact the numbers that follow. For schedules, route, and fare information for your area have the following information ready: The address, street or avenue nearest to your destination. The address where you are coming from. What time. of day you will be travelling. f your city is not listed, call your City hall or look for the local tranist information number in the Municipal Government section of your phone book Brandon City Transit System 0:30 a.m. to 0:30 p.m., Monday to Saturday, (204) 728-907. Page 24
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Handi-Transit, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, (204) 729-2279. Winnipeg City Transit System (204) 986-5700. Note: There is a Telebus Guide at back of the White Pages in the phone book giving the number for service at inclividual bus stops. Dirth 3 Death, and Marriage Certificates The certificates are available in wallet size or frame size. You will need to pay for each certificate you order. To order a certificate, make a cheque or money order for the fee of $20 payable to the Minister of Finance. Send to: Vital Statistics Agency Consumer and Corporate Affairs 254 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3C OB6 (204) 945-370 Page 25
The Getting Out Handbook F'rairie Region 3randon Housing Brandon Friendship Centre 303-9th Street Brandon, MB R7A 4A8 (204) 727-407 (Ask for Housing) Fax: 726-0902 Non-profit housing for Aboriginal families. Rent is geared-toincome. Applicants are interviewed and if they are approved are offered rental units as vacancies occur. The waiting period is from 0 to 4 months. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council Housing Authority nc. 702 Douglas Street Brandon, MB R7A 7B2 (204) 729-3600 Fax: 726-5966 Non-profit housing, mainly for Aboriginal families. Units are available in Winnipeg, Eltona, Verton, Brandon, and Portage la Prairie. The waiting period is a minimum of one year. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to p.m. for lunch), Monday to Friday. English, Ojibwe, and Dakota. Page 26
The Getting Out Randl9ook Prairie Region Manitoba Metis Federation (VNF) Brandon Office (serves Southwest Region) 656-6th Street Brandon, MB R7A 3P (204) 725-089 (Ask for Housing) Fax: 726-4882 Non-profit housing for Aboriginal and non-aboriginal people. Rent is based on income. Housing is available for single people, seniors and familie,s. There are housing programs for homeowners and people with disabilitie,s. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Some French, Cree and Saulteaux. Education/Training/Employment Anno-Kee-Dag-VVha-A-Chum-Ta Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council (DOTC) Outreach 702 Douglas Street Brandon, MB R7A 7B2 (204) 729-3682 Fax: 726-5966 Offers members of the DOTC life skills, upgrading, business courses, community based training and other training through Yellowquill College. DOTC also has NNADAP counsellors, child and family services, and police services. f you are not a member of one of the eight First Nations of the DOTC, the DOTC will either help you or refer you to other agencies. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English, Dakota, and Ojibwe. Page 27
The Getting Out Hanc2ook Prairie keg ion Assiniboine Community College Native Student Counsellor 430 Victoria Avenue East Brandon, MB R7A 2A9 (204) 726-6645 Fax: 726-6753 The Native Student Advisor can help you choose courses and with career counselling. The Student Services Centre at the college has orientation sessions for Aboriginal students. Workshops are available to help students adjust to college life. The Aboriginal student's organization holds projects and events. The College offers courses for adults to upgrade their education. Brandon Native Employment Services Suite 2,27 0th Street Brandon, MB R7A 4E9 (204) 727-0489 Fax: 727-7792 Native Employment Services helps Aboriginal people decide on career goals, improve their job ski lls, and find and keep work. NESA counsellors work with community services agencies, the private sector, and the federal and provincial governments. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Page 28
The Getting Out Handbook F'rairie Region Brandon University Native Student Counsellor 270-8th Street Brandon, MB R7A 6A9 (204) 727-7353 Fax: 725-243 Contact the First Nations Student Services Advisor for information on funding, programs and/or courses. The student services' office has a lounge for First Nation students. There is a Native Student's Club. The Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council has an office on campus that offers further information and counselling. Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council (DOTC) Education and Counselling Services 702 Douglas Street Brandon, MB R7A 7B2 (204) 729-360 Fax: 726-5966 DOTC provides financial, academic and social counselling to members of the Oak Lake, Long Plain, Sioux Valley, Birdtail Sioux, and Dakota Plains Bands. Counsellors are available to assist students with applications for educational assistance, budgeting, and adjustment to college and university life. Students are also provided with information about assistance from other agencies for housing, medical and dental care, daycare, and recreational activities. Counsellors are also available to Aboriginal people who do not belong to these First Nations but would like education counselling, information and/or refenals. Page 29
The Getting Out Hancibook F'reirie Region 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English, Cree, and Sioux. Southwest ndian Training Committee nc. P.O. Box 38 Griswold, ME ROM OSO (204) 855-2660 or 855-2824 Fax: 726-4882 Located at Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, this centre works with the Sioux Valley, Oak Lake Sioux, Birdtnil Sioux, Gambler, Waywayseecappo, Keeseekoowenin and Rolling River First Nation communities and Aboriginal people living in Brandon. Programs include vocational, academic, ski lls training and life skills/personal development training (associated with "Pathways to Success"). 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Thursday. 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. English and Dakota. Southwest Metis Training and Education Council 656-6th Street Brandon, MB R7A 3P (204) 726-8034 Fax: 726-4882 The Council offers training and education programs associated with Pathways to Success. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Page 30
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Healing/Counselling/Treatment Centres Native Addictions Council of Manitoba Located in the Brandon Friendship Centre 303-9th Street Brandon, MB R7A 4A8 (204) 726-9300 or 727 407 Fax: 726-0902 This centre is now building treatrrient facilities to practice traditional healing methods. The Centre offers ceremonies, healing circles, workshops, and traditional healing, as well as one-on-one counselling and referrals to other treatment centres. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday English and Ojibwe. Brandon Friendship Centre 303-9th Street Brandon, MB R7A 4A8 (204) 727-407 Fax: 726-0902 Cultural Centres Services and programs include: adult basic literacy education (learn to read/write, upgrade skills), non-profit housing, income tax preparation, resume preparation, alcohol and drug abuse program, outreach worker, traditional cultural programs, individual and goup counselling, recreational activities, n a Good Way program (parenting slcills progam, child care), A Rightful Place program (upgading, life skills, preparation for college), Page 3
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Aboriginal Family Support Worker, and a Youth Cultural Worker. A newsletter is published once every two months. Membership is $0 a year for a family and $5 a year for an individual. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. (also open for evening programs such as Healing Circles) English, Ojibwe, and Saulteaux. Financial Assistance/Social Services City Of Brandon Social Services Located in City Hall 40-9th Street Brandon, ME R7A 6A2 (204) 729-2247 Social Service offices provide men and women who are qualified with fmancial assistance for food, rent, mortgage, clothing, heat, electricity, prescription drugs, child care, special training or work costs, moving costs, basic furniture and appliances, basic dental work or dentures, job start-up, and glasses. Social Services may also help you if you are out of work, a single parent, a foster parent, sick or disabled, 65 or older, or worlcing but receiving low wages. You may also get help with job searches. The people at Social Services offices can also refer you to other sources of help, such as food banks and shelters. To qualify for assistance you will have to: Fill out an application bring identification with proof of address bring receipts for your rent and utilities and, meet with a social services worker to process your application. Page 32
The Getting Out Handbook Frairie Region 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed noon to :5 p.m.), Monday to Friday. English. Dauphin Housing Anicinabe Housing Corporation 27 Main Street South Dauphin, MB R7N K5 (204) 638-8927 Fax: 638-834 Provides 72 non-profit housing units for Aboriginal families. There is a waiting list. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday English Manitoba Metis Federation Dauphin Region 08 - st Street N.W. Dauphin, MB R7N E7 (204) 638-8286 (Ask for HouSing) Fax: 638-7274 Non-profit housing for both Aboriffinal and non-aboriginal people. Rent is based on income. Housing is available for single people, seniors and families. There are housing progams for homeowners and people with disabilities. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Some French, Cree, and Saulteaux. Page 33
The Getting Out Hancibook Frairie Region Education/Training/Employment Manitoba Metis Federation Dauphin Region 08 - st Street N.W. Dauphin, MB R7N E7 (204) 638-9086 (Ask for the Pathways Co-ordinator) Fax: 638-7274 Offers training and employment programs for Aboriginal people. Contact the Pathways Co-ordinator for more information. Other services include child and family services, economic development, and cultural programs. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Some French, Cree, and Saulteaux. West Region Tribal Council (VVRTC) Student Services 2-4th Avenue N.W. Dauphin, ME R7N H9 (204) 638-8225 Fax: 638-8062 Provides assistance to eligible students and encourages and supports them with academic, social, crisis, and budget counselling, tutoring and learning assistance programs. The WRTC Student Services staff provide academic counselling for Aboriginal people who are not members of this tribal council. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English, Ojibwe, and Cree. Page 34
The Getting Out Ranclhook Prairie Region Healing/Counselling/Treatment Centres West Region Child and Family Services 38 st Avenue N.W. Dauphin, MB R7N G7 (204) 638-694 Fax: 638-4620 Programs and services include chemical dependency prevention, addictions support programs, family violence counselling, life skills, healing unit, programs for spouses and children, and one-onone and group counselling. Staff is community-based and practices an holistic approach. Other services include therapeutic foster homes and referrals to treatment centres in Manitoba and outside the province. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English, Ojibwe, and Cree. Dauphin Friendship Centre 20 st Avenue, N.E. Dauphin, AM R7N A7 (204) 638-5707 Fax: 638-4799 Cultural Centres A drop-in centre offering youth programs, crafts, workshops, volunteer co-ordinator, outreach counsellors for employment (resume service, acce,ss to CEC job information), adult literacy program, and sharing circles. Page 35
The Getting Out Hanclbook F'rairie Region The Centre can help find housing and emergency assistance. A newsletter is published four times a year. Membership is $ a year. Volunteers are needed. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. (some programs run at night) English and Saulteaux. Financial Assistance/Social Services Social Assistance 2 Second Avenue North West Dauphin, MB R7N (204) 638-3938 Social Service offices provide men and women who are qualified with fmancial assistance for food, rent, mortgage, clothing, heat, electricity, prescription drugs, child care, special training or work costs, moving costs, basic furniture and appliances, basic dental work or dentures, job start-up, and glasses. Social Services may also help you if you are out of work, a single parent, a foster parent, sick or disabled, 65 or older, or working but receiving low wages. You may also get help with job searches. The people at Social Services offices can also refer you to other sources of help, such as food banks and shelters. To qualify for assistance you will have to: Fill out an application bring identification with proof of address bring receipts for your rent and utilities and, meet with a social services worker to process your application. Page 36
The Getting Out Hancibook Prairie Region Noon to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. (first come, first served) English. Him Flom Housing Manitoba Mefis Federation The Pas Region P.O. Box 2467 The Pas, MB R9A M2 (204) 623-2790 (Ask for Housing) Fax: 623-2825 Non-profit housing for both Aboriginal and non-aboriginal people. Rent is based on income. Housing is available for single people, seniors and families. There are housing programs for homeowners and people with disabilities. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Some French, Cree, and Saulteaux. Education/Training/Employment Manitoba Metis Federation The Pas Region P.O. Box 2467 The Pas, MB R9A M2 (204) 623-570 (Ask for the Pathways Co-ordinator) Fax: 623-2825 Page 37
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region The Federation offers a several programs and services including upgrading, job skills development, sponsorship, child and family services, economic development counsellors, cultural programs, retraining, and volunteer work. Contact the Pathways co-ordinator for more information. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Some French, Cree, and Saulteaux. Cultural Centres Film Flon ndian-metis Friendship Association 57 Church Street Box 88 Film Flon, MB R8A M7 (204) 687-3900 Services include drop-in facilities, craft shop, handicraft courses, pre-school program, liaison worker to help find housing, temporary hostel, one-on-one counselling, referrals for alcohol and drug counselling and educational upgrading. Membership is free and volunteers are welcome. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. (some evening programs) English and Cree. (interpreters available) Financial Assistance/Social Services City Of Film Flon Welfare Department City Hall Building 20 - st Avenue Film Flon, MB R8A OT8 (204) 687-75 for an appointment Page 38
The Getting Out Hanclbook F'rairie Region Social Service offices provide men and women who are qualified with financial assistance for food, rent, mortgage, clothing, heat, electricity, prescription drugs, child care, special training or work costs, moving costs, basic furniture and appliances, basic dental work or dentures, job start-up, and glasses. Social Services may also help you if you are out of work, a single parent, a foster parent, sick or disabled, 65 or older, or working but receiving low wages. You may also get help with job searches. The people at Social Services offices can also refer you to other sources of help, such as food banks and shelters. To qualify for assistance you will have to: Fill out an application bring identification with proof of address bring receipts for your rent and utilities and, meet with a social services worker to process your application. p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Thursday. English. Page 39
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Lynn Lake Lynn Lake Friendship Centre 625 Gordon Avenue Box 460 Lynn Lake, MB ROB OWO (204) 356-2407 Fax: 356-8223 Cultural Centres Programs and services include hostel, receiving home and crisis centre, family support worker, addictions counsellor, honorary probation officer (can report to probation/parole officer at Friendship Centre who reports to the office in The Pas), adult literacy program, correspondence, college preparation, computers, GED (Grade 2) services, fine options program, community service program, help fnding local employment, bridging progam (go to school while other parents watch your children and vice versa), healing circle,s, legal aid, recreation, summer day camp, programs for children, free income tax preparation, workshops and teachings. Membership is $5 for five years. Volunteers are always welcome. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Page 40
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Financial Assistance/Social Services ncome Security 640 Camp Street Lynn Lake, MB ROB OWO (204) 356-809 call for an appointment Social Service offices provide men and women who are qualified with fmancial assistance for food, rent, mortgage, clothing, heat, electricity, prescription drugs, child care, special training or work costs, moving costs, basic furniture and appliances, basic dental work or dentures, job start-up, and glasses. Social Services may also help you if you are out of work, a single parent, a foster parent, sick or disabled, 65 or older, or working but receiving low wages. You may also get help with job searches. The people at Social Services offices can also refer you to other sources of help, such as food banks and shelters. To qualify for assistance you will have to: Fill out an application bring identification with proof of address bring receipts for your rent and utilities and, meet with a social services worker to process your application. p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Page 4
The Getting Out Handbook F'reirie Region Portage la Prairie Housing Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council Housing Authority nc. 5000 Crescent Road West Portage la Prairie, MB RN 3P (204) 857-6760 Fax: 857-6037 Non-profit housing for single Aboriginal people and families.. Waiting list is a minimum of one year. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to p.m. for lunch), Monday to Friday. English, Ojibwe, and Dakota. Manitoba Metis Federation Brandon Office serves Southwest Region 656-6th Street Brandon, MB R7A 3P (204) 725-089 (Ask for Housing) Fax: 726-4882 Non-profit housing for both Aboriginal and non-aboriginal people. Rent is based on income. Housing is available for single people, seniors and families. There are housing programs for homeowners and people with disabilities. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Some French, Cree, and Saulteaux. Page 42
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Portage Friendship Centre Housing nc. 20-3rd Street Northeast Box 8 Portage la Prairie, MB RN 3C5 (204) 239-6333 Fax: 239-6534 Provides non-profit housing to Aboriginal families only. The housing corporation has 34 units and the waiting list is about one year. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Cree, Ojibwe, and Sioux interpreters may be available. Education/Training/Employment Yellowquill College Box 599 Crescent Road West Portage la Prairie, MB RN 3P (204) 239-570 Fax: 857-4272 Programs include: university and college entrance preparation programs, business administration certificate and diploma courses, office technology, health careers development, social service administrators training, and Aboriginal economic development. nstructors will discuss your education needs at enrolment in September and January. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Page 43
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Healing/Counselling/Treatment Centres Dakota Plains National Native Mcohol & Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP) do Dakota Plains First Nation P.O. Box 0 Portage la Prairie, MB RN 3B2 (204) 252-2288 Fax: 252-2525 Located 30 km south-west of Portage la Prairie. Call for information about treatment and counselling services. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. English, Ojibwe, and Dakota. Dakota Tipi First Nation Ask for the National Native Akohol & Drug Abuse (NNADAP) Counsellor Located on Yellowquill Trail P.O. Box 569 Portage la Prairie, MB RN 3P (204) 857-438 Fax: 239-6384 Located two km south of Portage la Prairie. The NNADAP Counsellor can help you and refer you to an appropriate treatment/healing centre. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Dakota. Page 44
The Getting Out Handbook F'rairie Region Portage National Native Alcohol & Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP) Located in Friendship Centre 20-3rd Street N.E. Portage la Prairie, MB RN N4 (204) 857-678 Fax: 239-6534 Services include: individual, family and group counselling, school presentations, alcohol/drug abuse workshops, referrals to treatment centres, treatment preparation counselling, posttreatment after-care program, institutional visits, youth institutional visits, Aboriginal awareness (traditional teachings), AA, Alanon and Alateen speakers. Elders are available. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday (earlier and later hours are available in emergencies). Portage Women's Shelter Box 54 Portage la Prairie, MB RN 3P (204) 239-5233 Toll-free -800-704-4904 Fax: 239-670 English. nterpreters for Ojibwe are available. The Shelter provides services to abused women and their children 24-hours a day, seven days a week. All services are confidential and free and include: residential and non-residential services, support lines, counselling, parenting groups, and outreach to the nearby women's conectional facility. Page 45
The Getting Out Hanclbook Prairie Region 24-hour information. English. Some other languages are available. Cultural Centres Portage Friendship Centre 20-3rd Street N.E. Box 8 Portage la Prairie, MB RN N4 (204) 239-6333 Fax: 239-6534 Services available include drug and alcohol counselling, marriage counselling, healing circles, access to a court worker, life sldlls program. Grade 2 upgading, cultural awareness workshops, outreach worker to help with employment and education needs, youth program, drop-in centre and a newsletter. Membership is $2 a year and volunteers are welcome. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Cree, Ojibwe, and Sioux interpreters may be available. Financial Assistance/Social Services Social Services 97 Saskatchewan Avenue East Portage la Prairie, MB RN OL8 (204) 239-8320 Social Service offices provide men and women who are qualified with financial assistance for food, rent, mortgage, clothing, heat, electricity, prescription drugs, child care, special training or work costs, moving costs, basic furniture and appliances, basic dental work or dentures, job start-up, and glasses. Page 46
The Getting Out Hancli9ook Frairie Region Social Services may also help you if you are out of work, a single parent, a foster parent, sick or disabled, 65 or older, or working but receiving low wages. You may also get help with job searches. The people at Social Services offices can also refer you to other sources of help, such as food banks and shelters. To qualify for assistance you will have to: Fill out an application bring identification with proof of address bring receipts for your rent and utilities and, meet with a social services worker to process your application. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed from noon to p.m. for lunch), Monday to Friday. English. River-ton Housing Manitoba Metis Federation nterlake Region P.O. Box 44 St. Laurent, MB ROC 2S0 (204) 646-2878 (Ask for Housing) Fax: 646-2846 Non-profit housing for both Aborienal and non-aboriffinal people. Rent is based on income. Housing is available for single people, seniors and families. There are housing programs for homeowners and people with disabilitie,s. Page 47
The Getting Out Hancibook F'rairie Region 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Some French, Cree, and Saulteaux. Educatioriffraining/Employment Manitoba Metis Federation nterlake Region P.O. Box 44 St. Laurent, MB ROC 2S0 (204) 646-2345 (Ask for the Pathways Co-ordinator) Fax: 646-2846 Contact the Pathways Co-ordinator for more information about the training and employment programs for Aboriginal people, volunteer work, or membership applications. Other services include child and family services, economic development, and cultural progams and events. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Some French, Cree, and Saulteaux. Healing/Counselling/Treatment Centres Peguis Al-Care Treatment Centre Located on Peguis First Nation P.O. Box 269 Hodgson, Manitoba ROC NO (204) 645-2666 Fax: 645-226 This centre is outside Riverton. t offers a six-week, co-ed residential drug and alcohol treatment program for up to 20 persons. Page 48
The Getting Out Handbook Frairie Region follow-up and rehabilitation treatment program. Alcoholics Anonymous philosophy, Aboriginal culture, relaxation, spiritual guidance and counselling are methods used in healing. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Cultural Centres Riverton 8z District Friendship Centre 53 Laura Street Box 359 Riverton, MB ROC 2R0 (204) 378-2927 This Centre provides referrals for alcohol and drug counselling, as well as other counselling services. There is a volunteer family counsellor available. Other services include gym night, computerized learning centre for upgrading, and a drop-in coffee room. Membership is free and volunteers are welcome. Summer: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Thursday. Winter - Sept. to June : 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Page 49
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Financial Assistance/Social Services Social Assistance 54 Laura Street Riverton, MB ROC 2R0 (204) 378-228 to make an appointment Social Service offices provide men and women who are qualified with financial assistance for food, rent, mortgage, clothing, heat, electricity, prescription drugs, child care, special training or work costs, moving costs, basic furniture and appliances, basic dental work or dentures, job start-up, and glasses. Social Services may also help you if you are out of work, a single parent, a foster parent, sick or disabled, 65 or older, or working but receiving low wages. You may also get help with job searches. The people at Social Services offices can also refer you to other sources of help, such as food banks and shelters. To qualify for assistance you will have to: Fill out an application bring identification with proof of address bring receipts for your rent and utilities and, meet with a social services worker to process your application. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Page 50
The Getting Out Hancibook Prairie Region Selkirk Housing Manitoba Metis Federation nterlake Region P.O. Box 44 St. Laurent, MB ROC 2S0 (204) 646-2878 (Ask for Housing) Fax: 646-2846 Non-profit housing for both Aboriginal and non-aboriginal people. Rent is based on income. Housing is available for single people, seniors and families. There are housing programs for homeowners and people with disabilities. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Some French, Cree, and Saulteaux. Manitoba Metis Federation Southeast Region (East Selkirk) P.O. Box 3 Grand Marais, MB ROE OTO (204) 754-272 (Ask for Housing) Fax: 754-2687 Non-profit housing for both Aboriginal and non-aboriginal people. Rent is based on income. Housing is available for single people, seniors and families. There are housing programs for homeowners and people with disabilities. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Some French, Cree, and Saulteaux. Page 5
The Getting Out Handbook Frairie Region Selkirk Friendship Centre 425 Eveline Street Selkirk, MB RA 2J5 (204) 482-7525 (Ask for Housing) Fax: 485-824 Single and family housing. Rent is based on income. There is a minimum one-year waiting period. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Tyro Housing 207 Morris Avenue Selkirk, MB RA A9 (204) 482-8295 Call Friendship Centre at 482-7525 if there is no answer. This is a non-profit housing corporation for both single Aboriginal people and families. Acceptance is based on need. Rent is based on income. Contact Tyro for information about the waiting list. 8 a.m. to midnight, Monday to Friday. English. Education/Training/Employment Manitoba Metis Federation nterlake Region P.O. Box 44 St. Laurent, MB ROC 2S0 (204) 646-2345 (Ask for the Pathways Co-ordinator) Fax: 646-2846 Page 52
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Contact the Pathways co-ordinator for more information about training and employment programs for Aboriginal people, volunteer work or membership applications. Other services include child and family services, economic development, and cultural programs. Outreach Program Selkirk Friendship Centre 425 Eveline Street Selkirk, MB RA 2J5 (204) 482-8006 Fax: 482-879 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Some French, Cree, and/or Saulteaux. Outreach Program provides services and progams to 50 communities in the Selkirk region. Staff visit communities to deliver services such as notifying clients of job vacancies, soliciting employers, providing employment information to clients, telling clients about human resources development programs, and providing information about other programs and services, including unemployment insurance. Translation services are available. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (community office hours vary), Monday to Friday. English, Ojibwe, and Cree. Page 53
The Getting Out Handbook F'rairie Region Healing/Counselling/Treatment Centres Selkirk Healing Centre 47 Breezy Point Road Selkirk, MB RA 2A7 Adult & Family Services (204) 482-972 Youth Services (204) 482-976 Winnipeg Direct Line 477-6878 Toll Free -800-708-4442 Fax: 482-977 The centre provides residential services for up to 45 adult men and women and 5 dependent children. The centre's youth component also provide,s services for up to 20 adolescent males. The Healing Centre provides long-term residential treatment services to persons suffering from substance abuse, adult and family services (group, family, individual and substance abuse counselling, parenting courses, court services, corrections), youth services, cultural/traditional teachings, education and training services (assessment, literacy/adult education programs) and support services (child care, physician). 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English, Cree, and Saulteaux. Virginia Fontaine Memorial Centre nc. Box 508 Pine Falls, MB ROE MO (204) 367-8675 Fax: 367-283 The Centre is 36 km north-east of Winnipeg on the Fort Alexander Reserve. t provide,s treatment and counselling services Page 54
The Getting Out Handbook Frairie Region to people who have problems maintaining sobriety or a drug-free lifestyle. Traditional methods of healing are practised that provide a sense of identity and the opportunity to learn about Aboriginal culture. ndividual, marriage, family and group counselling sessions are available. The centre can accommodate up to 40 people for treatment. Men, women and couples are welcome. You must be 8 years or older to participate. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English, Cree, and Ojibwe. Selkirk Friendship Centre 425 Eveline Street Selkirk, MB RA 2J5 (204) 482-7525 Fax: 485-824 Cultural Centres Services and programs include Growing Years (parenting course/counselling), youth program (including summer camps), attending Pow Wows, gym classes, literacy program, adult upgrading, evening programs, craft classes in bead and leather work, housing (apartment complex), day care services, referral to healing centre in town, outreach program (help with employment and education), Aboriginal toy, book, and video library, youth sports programs, (volunteers welcome to coach), drop-in centre, seniors call-line for help with various tasks and newsletter. Membership is $5 a year for a family, $2 for adults, $ for seniors and students. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Page 55
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Financial Assistance/Social Services Social Assistance 200 Eaton Avenue Selkirk, MB RA OW6 (204) 785-4909 (204) 785-4908 for an appointment Social Service offices provide men and women who are qualified with financial assistance for food, rent, mortgage, clothing, heat, electricity, prescription drugs, child care, special training or work costs, moving costs, basic furniture and appliances, basic dental work or dentures, job start-up, and glasses. Social Services may also help you if you are out of work, a single parent, a foster parent, sick or disabled, 65 or older, or worlcing but receiving low wages. You may also get help with job searches. The people at Social Services offices can also refer you to other sources of help, such as food banks and shelters. To qualify for assistance you will have to: Fill out an application bring identification with proof of address bring receipts for your rent and utilities and, meet with a social services worker to process your application. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Page 56
The Getting Out Handbook Frairie Region Swan River Housing Swan River ndian & Metis Friendship Centre Housing Box 448 43 Main Street E. Swan River, MB ROL Z0 (204) 734-930 Fax: 734-3090 This centre provides non-profit housing. Rent is based on income. Single units are available to Elders. There are 52 units, most for families vvith children. There is a waiting list. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English, Saulteaux, and Cree. Cultural Centres Swan River ndian & Metis Friendship Centre Box 448 43 Main Street E. Swan River, MB ROL Z0 (204) 734-930 Fax: 734-3090 Services and progams include a legal aid worker who is available once a week, an outreach worker for education and employment needs, literacy and adult upgrading programs, recreation activities, summer camps, a youth progam, drop-in centre and home and school liaison worker. The centre will make referrals to other Page 57
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region services that are not provided. Membership is $ a year and volunteers are always welcome. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English, Saulteaux, and Cree. Financial Assistance/Social Services Social Services 35 Fifth Avenue North Swan River, MB ROL Z0 (204) 734-4586 for an appointment Social Service offices provide men and women who are qualified with fmancial assistance for food, rent, mortgage, clothing, heat, electricity, prescription drugs, child care, special training or work costs, moving costs, basic furniture and appliances, basic dental work or dentures, job start-up, and glasses. Social Services may also help you if you are out of work, a single parent, a foster parent, sick or disabled, 65 or older, or working but receiving low wages. You may also get help with job searches. The people at Social Services offices can also refer you to other sources of help, such as food banks and shelters. To qualify for assistance you will have to: Fill out an application bring identification with proof of address bring receipts for your rent and utilities and, meet with a social services worker to process your application. p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. (call for an appointment first) English. Page 58
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region The Pas Housing Manitoba Metis Federation The Pas Region P.O. Box 2467 The Pas, MB R9A M2 (204) 623-2790 (Ask for Housing) Fax: 623-2825 Non-profit housing for both Aboriginal and non-aboriginal people. Rent is based on income. Housing is available for single people, seniors and families. There are housing programs for homeowners and people with disabilities. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Some French, Cree, and Saulteaux. Education/Training/Employment Human Resources Development Centre P.O. Box 297 90 Waller Road The Pas, MB R9A R8 (204) 623-4226 Fax: 623-426 Located on Opaskwayak First Nation, this centre helps First Nations people with employment and training programs, including on-the-job training. Page 59
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region The centre also offers counselling (family, drug and alcohol addictions, career, gambling addictions, marriage, mental health and referral services, NNADAP worker). Other services include cultural development, healing workshops, self-esteem and personal growth workshops, and life skills programs. You do not have to be a member of this First Nation to receive these services. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Keewatin Community College Native Student Advisor P.O. Box 3000 The Pas, MB R9A M7 (204) 627-8500 (main number) (204) 627-8566 (204) 627-857 Fax: 623-736 There is a Native Student Advisor who can help you choose courses and provide academic counselling. Other Keewatin College programs include: Keewatin Access Program, Band and Northern Community Administration Program, and Law Enforcement Career Preparation. Also available are Elders, academic counselling, student aid, housing help, and an Aboriginal Centre for students. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English, and Cree. Page 60
The Getting Out Hancibook F'rairie Region Manitoba Metis Federation The Pas Region P.O. Box 2467 The Pas, MB R9A M2 (204) 623-2790 (Ask for the Pathways Co-ordinator) Fax: 623-2825 Contact the Pathways co-ordinator about the training and employment programs for Aboriginal people, volunteer work, and membership applications. Other services include child and family services, economic development, and cultural programs. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Some French, Cree, and Saulteaux. Swampy Cree Tribal Council Box 50 Otineka Mall The Pas, MB R9A K2 (204) 623-3423 Fax: 623-2882 The Council provides education counselling and registration services, health services, and child welfare services to the Chemawawin, Grand Rapids, Mathias Colomb, Mosakahiken, Opaskwayak, Sapolaweyak, and Wuskwi Sipihk Cree First Nations. Provides education counselling to Aboriginal people who are not associated with the Swampy Cree Tribal Council. Page 6
The Getting Out Handbook F'rairie Region The Pas Friendship Centre Box 2638 8 Edwards Avenue The Pas, MB R9A M3 (204) 623-6459 Fax: 623-4268 Cultural Centres A drop-in centre with cultural programs, such as crafts and Cree language classes. Soup kitchen is free for lunch from September to June. Counselling and information for LEV pre and post-testing is available, advocacy for documentation and translation for application forms, income tax preparation, and corrections liaison for inmate needs within The Pas correctional institutions. The Client Services Worker will make referrals for drug, akohol or other counselling, housing, and programs with either Opaskwayak First Nation or The Pas. Stunmer: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Thursday. Winter (September to June): 0 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Financial Assistance/Social Services Social Assistance 8 Edwards Ave. The Pas, MB (204) 623-9456 for an appointment Social Service offices provide men and women who are qualified vvith financial assistance for food, rent, mortgage, clothing, heat, electricity, prescription drugs, child care, special training or work Page 62
The Getting Out Handbook Frairie Region costs, moving costs, basic furniture and appliances, basic dental work or dentures, job start-up, and glasses. Social Services may also help you if you are out of work, a single parent, a foster parent, sick or disabled, 65 or older, or working but receiving low wages. You may also get help with job searches. The people at Social Services offices can also refer you to other sources of help, such as food banks and shelters. To qualify for assistance you will have to: Fill out an application bring identification with proof of address bring receipts for your rent and utilities and, meet with a social services worker to process your application. Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed from noon to :30 p.m.). English. Thompson Housing Keewatin Housing Association 02-83 Churchill Drive Thompson, MB R8N OL6 (204) 677-234 Fax: 677-3963 Non-profit housing for low-income Aboriginal families. No single units are available. There is a two-to-three-year waiting period. Page 63
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Winter: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. Summer: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Manitoba Metis Federation Thompson Region #3 Station Road, 2nd Floor Thompson, MB R8N ON3 (204) 778-730 (Ask for Housing) Fax: 778-2240 Non-profit housing for both Aboriginal and non-aboriginal people. Rent is based on income. Housing is available for single people, seniors and families. There are housing programs for homeowners and people with disabilities. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Some French, Cree, and Saulteaux. Education/Training/Employment Keewatin Commtmity College Native Student Counsellor 504 Princeton Dr. Thompson, MB (204) 677-6450 (204) 677-6402 Fax: 623-736 The Native Student Counsellor can help with education counselling and support services. The College offers a Northern Nursing Program. Page 64
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) Keewatin First Nations Student Services #02-83 Churchill Drive Thompson, MB R8N OL6 (204) 677-234 -800-665-622 (toll-free in Manitoba) Fax: 677-4249 Provides student counselling and support services for the bands in the Keewatin Tribal Council area (Barrenslands, Sayisi Dene, Fox Lake, God's Lake, God's River, Northlands, Oxford House, Split Lake, Shamattawa, York Factory and War Lake). Shamattawa and Split Lake have their own student services programs and members of the Bands should ask for their help. Sum ner: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Winter: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English, Cree, and Dene. Manitoba Mefis Federation #3 Station Road, 2nd Floor Thompson, ME R8N ON3 (204) 778-730 (Ask for the Pathways Co-ordinator) Fax: 778-2240 Training and employment programs for Aboriginal people. Other services include child and family services, economic development, and cultural programs. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Some French, Cree, and Saulteaux. Page 65
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Healing/Counselling/Treatment Centres Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) National Native Alcohol & Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP) #02-83 Churchill Drive Thompson, MB R8N OL6 (204) 677-234 -800-665-622 (toll-free Manitoba) Fax: 677-3963 This NNADAP office has workers in the communities that are part of this tribal council. The NNADAP worker at this office makes referrals and provides counselling. Summer: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Winter: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English, Cree, and Dene. Nelson House Medicine Lodge Nelson House First Nation General Delivery Nelson House, MB ROB A0 (204) 484-2256 Fax: 484-206 This treatment centre, about an hour's drive from Thompson, uses traditional healing methods. The Medicine Lodge offers a 7-week program for men and women. ncluded in the treatment program are lectures, group counselling, spiritual awareness, arts and crafts and traditional ceremonies. Page 66
The Getting Out Hanclbook F'reirie Region 24 Hours a day, seven days a week. English, Cree, and Ojibwe. Cultural Centres Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre 22 Hemlock Crescent Thompson, MB R8N OR6 (204) 778-7337 Fax: 677-395 This drop-in centre offers a relocation worker who can help find a place to live, a Family Support Worker who provide,s counselling, a literacy program, Cree language classes, a youth program, Elder's program, gym nights for youth, newsletter, a Tobacco Demand Strategy Worker who teaches traditional ways to use tobacco, and a hostel for clients who are in town for medical services. Membership is free and volunteers are welcome. Summer: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. Winter: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English, Cree, and Dene. Financial Assistance/Social Services City Welfare 226 Mystery Lake Road Thompson, MB R8N S6 (204) 677-790 For an appointment Social Service offices provide men and women who are qualified with financial assistance for food, rent, mortgage, clothing, heat, electricity, prescription drugs, child care, special training or work Page 67
The Getting Out Hancibook Frairie Region costs, moving costs, basic furniture and appliances, basic dental work or dentures, job start-up, and glasses. Social Services may also help you if you are out of work, a single parent, a foster parent, sick or disabled, 65 or older, or working but receiving low wage,s. You may also get help with job searches. The people at Social Services offices can also refer you to other sources of help, such as food banks and shelters. To qualify for assistance you will have to: Fill out an application bring identification with proof of address bring receipts for your rent and utilities and, meet with a social services worker to process your application. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Win n peg Housing Aiyawin Housing Corporation Unit J, 079 Wellington Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3E 3E8 (204) 775-26 Fax: 783-6850 Provides housing to low-income Aboriginal families. No single housing is available. There is a long waiting list. Page 68
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council Housing Authority nc. 300-340 Assiniboine Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3C 0Y (204) 988-5377 Fax: 947-579 Non-profit housing for Aboriginal families. There is no single housing. Waiting list is a minimum of one year. Kanata Housing Association 757 Henderson Hvvy. Winnipeg, MB R2K 2K7 (204) 982-2004 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to p.m. for lunch), Monday to Friday. English, Ojibwe, and Dakota. Non-profit housing for Aboriginal families. There are no single units. Your name will be placed on a waiting list. There is a credit and reference check. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Kinew Housing ncorporated 20-424 Logan Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3A OR4 (204) 956-5093 Fax: 943-0226 Page 69
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Non-profit housing for both single Aboriginal people and families. Waiting period is six months to one year. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Native Women's Transition Centre nc. (NWTC) 05 Aikins Street Winnipeg, MB R2W 4E4 (204) 989-8240 Fax: 586-0 NWTC is a non-profit, community-based program to support and provide services to Aboriginal women and children. NWTC has residential units and second-stage housing, "Memengvvaa Place". Programs and services are aimed at helping Aboriginal women become self-sufficient. You must first apply and speak to an intake worker to determine if you are eligible. Other services include counselling, referrals, and advocacy. Payuk nter-tribal Co-Op Ltd. 00-500 Balmoral St. Winnipeg, MB R3B 2P8 (204) 783-489 Fax: 783-489 (call ahead) This housing co-op is for single Aboriginal people and families. Counselling is available for tenant-related issues and referrals are made for other types of counselling. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday to Friday. English. Page 70
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Eclucatioreraining/Employment Aboriginal Training & Employment Service of Manitoba nc. 8 Higgins Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3B 3G (204) 989-70 Fax: 989-73 Offers training and employment services to Aboriginal people. Counsellors help identify career goals and explore employment and/or education and training opportunities. The program helps develop interview, job search and resume writing skills. These programs are funded by Pathways to Success (Human Resources Development Canada.) 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (by appointment). English. Anislmaabe Oway-shi 8 Higgins Avenue 3rd Floor Winnipeg, MB R3B 3G (204) 957-7930 Fax: 942-7958 Offers pre-training for employment and training opportunities for Aboriginal youth between 6 and 24. t provides classroom instruction for academic upgrading, Aboriginal studies, career identification and preparation, living skills enrichment, and occupational or vocational training. t provides work experience placements and uses culturally-appropriate materials. Page 7
The Getting Out Hancibook Frairie Region 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Anishinaabe R.E.S.P.E.C.T. 462 Selkirk Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2W 2M5 (204) 589-5327 Fax: 586-7745 This is a pre-employment job readiness prograrn to prepare Aboriginal people for employment, education and/or training opportunities. The program addresses the holistic needs of Aboriginal families through individual and family counselling, life sldlls training, career and education counselling, work placement, Aboriginal culture, spirituality, and academic upgrading. Only Winnipeg residents are eligible. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English, Cree, and Ojibwe. Career Opportunities 50-330 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3C 0C4 (204) 942-297 Fax: 957-7679 This agency helps women older than 35 prepare for the work force and to find jobs. The centre helps with interviewing sldlls, building self-esteem, identifying barriers, preparing a resume, information on training and education programs, and identifying interests, skills and suitable occupations. ReferraLs to employers and resource information is available. Page 72 s
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Stunmer: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. Winter: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. sland Lake Tribal Council Education Department 2nd Floor, 338 Broadway Winnipeg, MB R3C OT2 (204) 982-339 Fax: 946-5707 The council provide,s a Student Services Program and counselling support services to high school, post secondary and vocational students from St. Theresa Point, Wasagamack and Garden Hill. n addition, it provides education counselling, information and referrals to Aboriginal people who are not members of this tribal council. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English, Cree, Ojibwe, and Dene. Manitoba ndian Education Association nc. (VHEA) 305-352 Donald Street Winnipeg, MB R3B 2H8 (204) 947-042 Fax: 942-3067 Student services include: academic, social and financial counselling, community relations, tutorial, orientation, recreation, referrals, and after-hours service. To find out if you are eligible for assistance, contact your Band Education Authority or Tribal Council or counsellor at Manitoba ndian Education Association nc. (ME,A). Page 73
The Getting Out Hanc2ook-7rairie Region Services are provided mainly to Fisher River Band Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council (DOTC), nterlake Tribal Division for Schools, Keeseekoowenin, Norway House, Pine Creek, Red Sucker Lake, West Region Tribal Council, Split Lake, Sandy Bay, Fort Alexander, Lake Manitoba, and Swan Lake. MlEA will refer others to other service providers. Summer: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed for lunch), Monday to Friday. Winter: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Manitoba Metis Federation Regional Office 408 McGregor Street Winnipeg, MB R2W 4X5 (204) 589-4327 (Ask for the Pathways Co -ordinator) Fax: 586-6462 Contact the Pathways co-ordinator for more information about training and employment programs for Aboriginal people and volunteer work. Other services include child and family services, economic development, and cultural programs. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., (closed noon to p.m.) Monday to Friday. English. Some French, Cree and Saulteaux. Page 74
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Original Women's Network (0.W.N.) 8 Higgins Avenue Whmipeg, MB R3B 3G (204) 942-27/274 Fax: 942-3445 This is a resource centre for Aboriginal women that offers educational and informative materials on Aboriginal women's issues. Resources include literature library, video library, and legal referral services. O.W.N. sponsors lkwewak Anokiiwaad (Women Working) Business Education Training Program (46 weeks). This program consists of academic upgrading, bookkeeping, computerized accounting, computer software application, personal development, team work, work skills and work experience. The training leads to employment in office management. O.W.N. has been actively involved in the issue of violence against women. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Red River Community College Aboriginal Education F 5-2055 Notre Dame Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3H 0J9 (204) 632-248 Fax: 697-908 Offers education upgrading, a college preparation course for Aboriginal students, a micro computer course and a Nursing Page 75
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region program. You may be eligible for funding from your band or tribal council. Metis people may be sponsore,d by Human Re,sources Development Canada and receive student allowances. The Aboriginal Education Department will also give students help with sponsorship and academic counselling. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. English, Cree, and Ojibwe. Southeast Resource Development Council 20-5 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3B Y8 (204) 477-6050 Fax: 772-226 Offers alcohol and drug abuse counselling, social development programs and student services. Provide,s services to: Brokenhead, Berens River, Buffalo Point, Bloodvein, Hollow Water, Little Black River, Little Grand Rapids, Popular River, and Tauingassi. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Ojibwe. University of Manitoba Native Student Advisor Room 54-B University Centre Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 (204) 474-8850 or 474-8759 Toll-free -800-432-960 Extension 8850 The Native Student Advisor helps with education programs, courses and funding arrangements. Programs for Aboriginal people include an acce,ss program, Aboriginal studies, nursing, social work, and pre-medical studies. The university offers scholarships and bursaries. Page 76
University Of Winnipeg Native Student Advisor Room 2L30 55 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3B 2E9 (204) 786-9865 The Get-Uing Out Handbook Prairie Region The Native Student Advisor helps with education counselling, fmancial assistance and program choices. Winnipeg Adult Education Centre 30 Vaughan Street Winnipeg, MB R3B 2N8 (204) 947-674 Fax: 956-5049 The Centre allows adults to continue their high school education in an adult atmosphere. Full and part-time programs are offered. There is a Basic Education Program, as well as courses to complete Grade 2 (Senior 4). f you are planning to enter a post-secondary institution you should make an appointment with a counsellor to check entrance requirements and application deadline dates. There are day school fees, as well as evening school tuition fees. Textbooks are loaned to day school students, but students attending evening classes must buy their own textbooks. The day care office at 4 Garry Street takes applications from students who need child care assistance. Letters of sponsorship/ assistance must be arranged BEFORE registration. Registration is in early September and mid- January. 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Page 77
The Get-Uing Out Hanclbook Frairie Region Healing/Counselling/Treatment Centres Native Addictions Council of Manitoba 60 Salter Street Winnipeg, MB R2W 4K (204) 586-8395 Fax: 589-392 Provides two major services: Ma Ma Whey Outreach Program and Pritchard House n-patient Treatment Facility. The philosophy of the services embodies a holistic concept of healing through mind, body and spirit. Alcoholics Anonymous, Christianity, Aboriginal teachings and counselling are stressed and complemented. Programs and services include: prevention and education of alcohol, drug and chemical abuse, one-on-one counselling, group sessions, women' s/men' s discussions, pre-treatment and orientation to treatment, follow-up and after care, and working with youth. Women, men and couples who are 8 and older may apply. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English, Ojibwe, and Cree. Page 78
The Getting Out Hancibook Prairie Region Southeast Resource Development Council NNADAP 20-5 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3B Y8 (204) 477-6050 Fax: 772-226 Offers akohol and drug abuse counselling and student services. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Ojibwe. Cultural Centres ndian & Metis Friendship Centre of Winnipeg 45 Robinson Street Winnipeg, MB R2W 5H5 (204) 586-844 Fax: 582-826 This drop-in Centre has a Family Support Worker. The Centre has child and youth programs, counselling, recreation activities, legal information, referral for housing, education counselling, cultural programs (Ojibwe language classes), food bank, newsletter, and fine options/ community service work arrangements. Volunteers always needed. Membership is $ a year. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. Drop-in Centre: 9 a.m. to 0 p.m., Monday to Friday (also open on Saturdays). English, Cree, and Ojibwe. Page 79
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region ndian Family Centre 470 Selkirk Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2W 2M5 (204) 586-8393 (call first) Fax: 582-33 Provides on-going family support. Honors Christian and Aboriginal traditions. This Centre is a meeting place for Aboriginal people and has a drop-in family room. Also has a coed, ex-inmate support group. One-on-one counselling and referrals to other agencie,s are available. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English, Ojibwe, and Cree. Manitoba ndian Cultural Education Centre 9 Sutherland Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2W 3C9 (204) 942-0228 or 942-0229 Fax: 947-6564 This is a library with about 2,000 books and periodicals, VHS tapes, films, music cassette tapes, education kits, handicrafts, and artifacts about Aboriginal culture and history. Materials can be used in the library or borrowed if you have a membership. There are also hand-outs with cultural/historical information, and material for children available. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English, Ojibwe, and Cree (part-time staff). Page 80
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Native Clan Organisation 203-38 Portage Avenue E. Winnipeg, MB R3C Al (204) 943-7357 Fax: 943-4085 Regina House: 284-8323 This organization is a support agency to help ex-offenders in healing. Services and programs include: parole and probation supervision, assisting ex-offenders make a successful adjustment in their communities after their release, a half-way house for offenders on release programs, an Elder at Regina House for counselling or spiritual support, pardon information, and Forensic Behavioural Management Clinic (sex offender and treatment groups for violent offenders). Parents or concerned friends can call for information. n addition, this organisation provides liaison services at Headingley and Rockwood nstitutions. Office houri: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday (sometimes closed for lunch). English, Cree, and Saulteaux. Fimancial Assistance/Social Services Social Services Social Services City Centre Fort Rouge Lord Selkirk - West 705 Broadway Avenue Kilbonan Winnipeg, MB 896 Main Street (204) 986-4300 Winnipeg, MB (204) 986-3040 Page 8
The Getting Out Hancli7ook Prairie Region Social Services East Kilbonan - Transcona 755 Hinderson Highway Winnipeg, MB (204) 986-302 Social Services Fort Garry 350 Pembina Hwy. Winnipeg, MB (204) 986-3007 Social Services St. Boniface - St. Vital 20 Eugenie Street Winnipeg, MB (204) 986-2000 Social Service offices provide men and women who are qualified with financial assistance for food, rent, mortgage, clothing, heat, electricity, prescription drugs, child care, special training or work costs, moving costs, basic furniture and appliances, basic dental work or dentures, job start-up, and glasses. Social Services may also help you if you are out of work, a single parent, a foster parent, sick or disabled, 65 or older, or working but receiving low wages. You may also get help with job searches. The people at Social Services offices can also refer you to other sources of help, such as food banks and shelters. To qualify for assistance you will have to: Fill out an application bring identification with proof of address bring receipts for your rent and utilities and, meet with a social services worker to process your application. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Page 82
The Getting Out Handbook Frairie Region Saskatchewan Telephone Services Saskatchewan Telephones (SaskTel) For information about phones and phone service, call (306) 777-54 in Regina or -800-667-82 outside Regina. The people at this number can tell you where the nearest Telemart Centre is located, and other information, such as how to get a phone hooked up. nformation about phone service is also in the front of your local telephone book. f you have never had a phone in your name, you have to fill out an application with information such as your Social nsurance Number (SN), date of birth, and your employer's name, address and telephone ntunber. You may have to pay a $200 deposit or have a co-signer. f you pay a deposit, SaskTel holds it until you establish a credit rating by paying you bill on time and in full for several months. When you have established a credit rating, SaskTel returns your deposit, or -- if you wish -- applies it to your account. SaskTel asks for a co-signer if you do not have an established credit rating. The co-signer must be someone who has an account with SaskTel, with a good credit rating. f you don't pay your telephone bill, SaskTel will ask your co-signer to pay it. Page 83
The Getting Out Hanclbook F'reirie Region Health Card Saskatchewan Health nsurance Registration P.O. Box 2405 3475 Albert Street Regina, SK S4S 6X6 Regina residents call (306) 787-325 Residents of other areas of the province call toll-free -800-667-755 f you live in Saskatchewan at least six months a year, then you can get health services benefits. The card is free. Application forms to register for a Saskatchewan Health nsurance card are available from the administrators of towns, villages, rural municipalities and the Saskatchewan Health nsurance Registration office, at the address above. The application form asks you to supply identification. You can use either the original documents or a photocopy of the documents. f you have lost your card, contact the Saskatchewan Health nsurance Registration office and ask for a replacement card. You must report a change in address or a change in name to the nsurance Registration office. You must also tell the office if you add a dependant to your coverage. Driver's Licence and Vehicle Registration For information on vehicle and driver's registrations and licensing, call the nquiry Centre numbers listed below. The nquiry Centre Page 84
Fi The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region vvill also give you the location of the nearest licensing and registration centre. (306) 775-6900 No collect calls will be accepted. -800-667-9868 Outside Saskatchewan nside Saskatchewan This is a toll free number that works in Saskatchewan only. To order a driving record for refertal to other provinces, call (306) 775-675. The cost is $0. f you want it faxed, there is an additional $5 fee. Call Saskatchewan General nquiry's 24-hour toll free service at -800-667-4686 to register changes to your license or registration. You can get information about photo driver's licences, time payments, leaving the province, new resident requirements and vehicle imurance coverage by calling this number. Canada Employment Centres (CEC) Your local Canada Employment Centre should be one of the first places you visit if you are looking for a job, if you want to find out about improving your education, or if you want to upgrade or learn job skills. Canada Employment Centres have a wide range of programs and services. For more information, contact the office nearest you in the list that follows. Page 85
The Getting Out Hanclbook F'rairie Region BattlefordlNorth Battleford 254-00th Street North Battleford, SK S9A OV7 (306) 446-86 Buffalo Narrows P.O. Box 28 Buffalo Narrows, SK SOM 0J0 (306) 235-4303 Creighton P.O. Box 520 Creighton, SK SOP OAO (306) 688-744 Estevan Federal Bldg 2nd Floor 302-3rd Street Estevan, SK S4A 0S2 (306) 634-3624 Fort Qu'Appelle 47 Boundary Avenue P.O. Box 37 Fort Qu'Appelle, SK SOG S0 (306) 332-4492 Humboldt 640-0th Street P.O. Box 298 Humboldt, SK SOK 2A0 (306) 682-544 La Ronge Box 620 La Ronge, SK SOJ L0 (306) 425-658 Lloydminster 4-457 50th Avenue Lloydminster, SK S9V OZ9 (306) 825-629 Meadow Lake Federal Building General Delivery Meadow Lake, SK SOM V0 (306) 236-5668 Melfort Main St. & McKendry Avenue P.O. Box 000 Melfort, SK SUE A0 (306) 752-6622 Melville 256-2nd Street W P.O. Box 059 Melville, SK SUA 2P0 (306) 728-6830 Moose Jaw 6 Ross Street West Moose Jaw, SK S6H 2M2 (306) 69-3300 Page 86
The Getting Out Hanclbook F'rairie Region Nipauvin Saskatoon 20-st Street West Federal Building. P.O. Box 768 0.22nd Street East Nipauvin, SK Saskatoon, SK SUE E0 S7K 0E3 (306) 862-363 (306) 975-450 Prince Albert Weyburn Federal Building. 208 Souris Avenue 288 Central Avenue Weyburn, SK Main Floor S4H 005 Prince Albert, SK (306) 848-4455 S6V 4V8 (306) 953-8400 Yorkton 220 Smith Street East Regina Yorkton, SK 2045 Broad Street, 2nd Floor S3N 3S6 Regina, SK (306) 786-5203 S4P 2N6 (306) 780-630 Local Tra n sit For more information on your local transit system, contact the numbers that follow. For schedules, route, and fare information for your area have the following information ready: The address, street or avenue nearest to your destination. The address where you are coming from. What time of day you will be travelling. f your city is not listed, call your City hall or look for the local tranist information number in the Municipal Government section of your phone book. Page 87
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Battleford City Transit (306) 937-7755 Moose Jaw City Transit (306) 694-4488 Prince Albert City Transit (306) 922-7700 Regina City Transit System (306) 777-7433 Saskatoon City Transit Teleride Schedule nformation provides the time for the next two buses. For specific stop times you need the four-digit number for the stop. Call (306) 975-7500. Fares, schedules and route information: (306) 975-300. 3irth, Death arid Marriage Certificates The certificates are available in wallet size or frame size. You will need to pay for each certificate you order. To order, make cheque or money order for the fee of $20 payable to Department of Health. Send to: Vital Statistics Saskatchewan Health 99 Rose Street Regina, SK S4P 3V7 (306) 787-3092 Page 88
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Dattleford and North Dattleforcl Housing Battleford Urban Native Housing Corporation 6-22nd Street Box 079 Battleford, SK SOM 0E0 (306) 937-779 Fax: 937-7669 Aboriginal non-profit housing in battleford and North Battleford. Rent is based on income. No single housing is available. There is a waiting period depending on need. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. North Battleford Housing Authority 92-00 Street P.O. Box 55 North Battleford, SK S9A 2X6 (306) 445-4393 Fax: 445-5720 Provide,s housing to both Aboriginal and non-aboriginal people. There are 26 family units for which Aboriginal people have first priority. There are another 75 units, with both single and family housing available. There is a waiting period. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Page 89
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Battleford Housing Authority P.O. Box 060 Battleford, SK SOM 0E0 (306) 937-3055 Phone-Fax 937-3055 Provides housing to both Aboriginal and non-aboriginal people. Rent is based on income. Aboriginal people are given priority for three of the units. Units are available for families and seniors over 60. The waiting period is based on need. Available during the day. English. Education/Trait-ling/Employment Battlefords Tribal Council 022-02nd Street North Battleford, SK S9A E6 (306) 445-383 Fax: 446-062 Council programs* and services include applications for education funding, upgrading, health careers access program, business administration, health services branch, child and family services, Aboriginal court worker, on-reserve housing, and an Aboriginal justice program. The Council provides training opportunities and assists with employment and counselling. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English, Cree, Lakota, and Assiniboine. Page 90
The Getting Out Hanclbook Prairie Region ndian Diploma Nursing Program Saskatchewan ndian nstitute of Technologies (ST)/Saskatchewan nstitute of Applied Science and Teclmology (SAST) Box 297 North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8 (306) 445-2688 Fax: 445-2400 Students in the two-year Diploma Nursing program start their studies with a five-month preparatory program. Graduates can provide culhually-acceptable nursing care to all patients, particularly those of First Nation ancestry. Call for an application, information about application deadlines, entrance requirements, funding sources, and programs. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. North West Regional College 38-0st Street North Battleford, SK S9A OZ9 (306) 937-500 or 937-562 Fax: 445-575 This college offers a full range of educational programs, career planning and development services. The Non-Status ndian and Metis (NSEV) Program pays for tuition and books to help Aboriginal people upgrade their academic knowledge and skills in preparation for fiether training and/or employment. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Page 9
The Getting Out Handbook Frairie Region Metis Nation of Saskatchewan 022 - llth Avenue North Battleford, SK S9A 2S5 (306) 445-6822 Fax: 445-9830 This Pathways centre helps with education and employment planning for Aboriginal people. Provides education counselling, career development and a youth outreach program that promotes staying in school. Other services include housing help, social services, personal counselling, and referral services. Summer: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. Winter: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Healing/Counselling/Treatment Centres Newpath Counselling and Prevention Services Battlefords Tribal CouncW ndian Health Centre #00, 692-09th Street Box 658 North Battleford, SK S9A 3W2 (306) 445-8055 Fax: 445-8355 This centre offers detoxification services, individual and group counselling, family counselling, relapse prevention counselling, aftercare services and day treatment programming. The six weelç, co-ed day treatment program uses a holistic approach to recovery that includes physical education, recreation and practkal skills development. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Page 92
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Alcohol and Drug Services #32-46 02 Street North Battleford, SK S9A E9 (306) 446-6440 Fax: 446-743 This centre helps both Aboriginal and non-aboriginal people with alcohol, drug, and gambling addictions with counselling, education, community and school services. There is a youth service to help young people learn about and overcome addictions. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday (emergency services available). English. Metis Addiction Council of Saskatchewan nc. (MACS') 022 - llth Avenue North Battleford, SK S9A 2S5 (306) 445-339 Fax: 445-9830 This centre's counsellors work with youth and adults. Services include one-on-one counselling, group counselling, gambling addictions counselling, referrals to treatment centres, workshops and community awareness and prevention. Summer: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. Winter: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Page 93.
The Getting Out Hanclbook F'reirie Region Battlefords Alcohol and Drug Abuse Corporation (BADAC) 26-0 Street North Battleford, SK S9A OZ7 (306) 446-66 Fax: 446-82 This is an out-patient clinic for Aboriginal and non-aboriginal men and women over 8 years old. There is one-on-one, group, family and couples counselling. Other programs at this centre include relapse prevention, gambling counselling, anger management, and healthy lifestyles. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday (closed noon to p.m.). English. Culture Centres Battlefords ndian Metis Friendship Centre 2002 Railway Avenue East North Battleford, SK S9A 3W3 (306) 445-826 Fax: 445-6863 A drop-in centre with a family service worker who provides counselling, youth programming and referrals, language classes and recreation. There is an outreach worker and Elders are available. The Centre also makes hospital visits. Volunteers are needed. Membership is $3 for two years and includes a newsletter. Page 94
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Financial Assistance/Social Services Social Services Room 405 46-02nd Street North Battleford, SK S9A E9 (306) 446-7705 Fax: 446-7764 Social Service offices provide men and women who are qualified with financial assistance for food, rent, mortgage, clothing, heat, electricity, prescription drugs, child care, special training or work costs, moving costs, basic furniture and appliances, basic dental work or dentures, job start-up, and glasses. Social Services may also help you if you are out of work, a single parent, a foster parent, sick or disabled, 65 or older, or working but receiving low wages. You may also get help with job searches. The people at Social Services offices can also refer you to other sources of help, such as food banks and shelters. To qualify for assistance you will have to: Fill out an application bring identification with proof of address bring receipts for your rent and utilities and, meet with a social services worker to process your application. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, (closed noon to p.m.). English. Page 95
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Fort; Qu'Appelle Education/Training/Employment Kapachee Training Centre Box 88 385 Bay Avenue Fort Qu'Appelle, SK SOG S0 (306) 332-4598 Fax: 332-869 Programs offered include adult upgrading, job skills, and Brighter Futures. Other programs may be available throughout the year. Education counsellors can help students with program choices and funding arrangements. Priority is given to Metis people, but all Aboriginal people can apply. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Saskatchewan ndian nstitute of Technologies (SlT)/Saskatchewan nstitute of Applied Science and Tecimology (SAST) P.O. Box 78 Lebret, SK SOG 2Y0 (306) 332-8222 Fax: 332-5597 Provides technical/vocational programs and educational services to strengthen and support the continued growth of First Nation communities. Call for an application, information on application deadline date, entrance requirements, funding sources and programs offered. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Page 96
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Southeastern Metis Development Corporation (SMDC) 385 Bay Avenue P.O. Box 88 Fort Qu'Appelle, SK SOG S0 (306) 332-5588 Fax: 332-869 SVDC's objectives are to strengthen and improve employment and training opportunities for Metis people. Services include: an outreach counsellor who provides employment and career counselling, agency referrals, job-finding sldlls, referral to education, funding sources, office services, a Community Development Worker who assists with business development plans, makes referrals and provides personal counselling, Addictions Counsellor, Aboriginal Court Worker, and training programs. Metis individuals can apply for funding. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Healing/Counselling/Treatment Centres National Native Mcohol and Drug Addictions Program (NNADAP) Box 968 Fort Qu'Appelle, SK SOG S0 (306) 332-5697 Fax: 332-599 This centre is about 5 minutes outside Fort Qu'Appelle on the Pasqua First Nation. t serves as an out-patient centre for one-onone counselling with a NNADAP counsellor. Other services include referrals to support groups, healing circles, and working with correctional centres. Page 97
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (24 hour crisis intervention available). English. New Dawn Valley Centre nc. #555 Fort San Village Fort Qu'Appelle, SK (306) 332-5637 Fax: 332-485 Mailing Address: Box 27 Lebret, SK SOG 2Y0 A 27-day in-patient, co-ed prograrn for adults and those under 7 with consent of parent or guardian. The program provides a therapeutic, holistic environment in which clients can explore the impact of their addiction. Other objectives are to enhance self concept, self esteem, knowledge and confidence on the road of recovery. The program explores topics such as: alcoholism, anger management, communication, family violence, life skills, recreation, and spirituality. Clients are involved in group therapy, lectures, film presentations, life skills exercises, reading and writing assignments, and self-help meetings. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. Centre open 24 hours a day. English. Cultural Centres Dakota Drop-in Centre Standing Buffalo First Nation Box 88 Fort Qu'Appelle, SK SOG S0 (306) 332-4685 Fax: 332-4945 Page 98
The Getting Out Handbook Frairie Region Located on Standing Buffalo First Nation (5 minutes from Fort Qu'Appelle) this centre offers Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, workshops, support groups (men and women), youth groups, and addictions counselling. Call to make an appointment or for more information. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (or by appointment). English. Qu'Appelle Valley Friendship Centre Box 240 66 Louisa Avenue Fort Qu'Appelle, SK SOG S0 (306) 332-566 Fax: 332-509 This drop-in centre offers a youth mediation program (4-8), driving-while-impaired program, fine option program to work off fines, help in filling out various forms, housing referrals, cultural programs, education programs, workshops, referrals for alcohol and drug tre,atment, a newsletter, children's programs, a clothing depot, and gym nights. Elders are available. Membership is $3 a year. Sturuner: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. Winter: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English, Cree, and Saulteaux. Page 99
The Getting Out Handl9ook Prairie Region Firtancial Assistarice/Social Services Social Services Box 400 77 Segvvun Avenue South Fort Qu'Appelle SOG S0 (306) 332-3260 Fax: 332-3276 Social Service offices provide men and women who are qualified with fmancial assistance for food, rent, mortgage, clothing, heat, electricity, prescription drugs, child care, special training or work costs, moving costs, basic furniture and appliances, basic dental work or dentures, job start-up, and glasses. Social Services may also help you if you are out of work, a single parent, a foster parent, sick or disabled, 65 or older, or worlçing but receiving low wages. You may also get help with job searches. The people at Social Services offices can also refer you to other sources of help, such as food banlçs and shelters. To qualify for assistance you will have to: Fill out an application bring identification with proof of address bring receipts for your rent and utilities and, meet with a social services worker to process your application. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Fiiday, (closed noon to p.m.). English. Page 00
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region La Ronge Education/Training/Employment Northlands College Central Region Box 509 207 Boardman Street La Ronge, SK SOJ L0 (306) 425-4353 Provide,s a full range of programs and services for adults including: adult basic education, literacy, vocational and technical skill training, university classes and programs, student counse lling, student financial assistance, student accommodation, and entrepreneurship support. Call for more information, a list of the courses offered and an application form. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, (closed from noon to p.m.). Northern Teacher Education Program (NORTEP)/Northern Professional Access College (NORPAC) Box 5000 La Ronge, SK SOJ L0 (306) 425-44 Fax: 425-3580 Offers programs for residents of northern Saskatchewan, including Early Elementary, Middle Years and Secondary (High School) teaching. There is a Professional Access program for other careers. Academic and personal counselling is available from an oncampus NORTEP/NORPAC counsellor. Academic tutorials are provided for students requiring support. Travel expenses, tuition Page 0
The Getting Out Handl2ook Prairie Region fees, textbooks and supplies may be covered by NORTEP/NORPAC. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Healing/Counselling/Treatment Centres Lac La Ronge First Nation NNDAP Addictions Worker Box 480 La Ronge, SK SOJ L0 (306) 425-283 Extension 235 Fax: 425-3544 The addictions worker does assessments to determine the need for treatment and most appropriate type of treatment, referrals for families and individuals to outside agencies, counselling and education services such as prevention, recognition, and treatment information. Follow-up care for individuals and families returning from treatment is also available. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Mitho Menoo Out-Patient Centre Credit Union Building Boardinan Street Box 85 La Ronge, SK SOJ L0 (306) 425-2882 Fax: 425-2209 Staff provide individual and family counselling, group therapy, community awareness, educational presentations, referrals to treatment, resource development, intervention, employee Page 02
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region assistance, and needs assessments. Videos, books and pamphlets are also available. No referrals are necessary. Call or visit the centre to fmd out when and where the AA, ACOA, AL-ANON, Co-dependent Group and Healing Circles take place. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Northern Health Services Alcohol and Drug Services 328 La Ronge Avenue Box 5000 La Ronge, SK SOJ L0 (306) 425-436 Fax: 425-3093 The counsellors at this centre travel throughout Saskatchewan providing Aboriginal people with alcohol and chug counselling. There are a number of out-patient centres in these communities that this office f-unds and works with. Counselling is also available at the office in La Ronge when counsellors are in town. Call to make an appointment. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree (out-patient centres speak various Aboriginal languages). Page 03
The Getting Out Hancibook Prairie Region Kikinahk Friendship Centre Box 254 320 Boardman Street La Ronge, SK SOJ J0 (306) 425-205 Fax: 425-3359 Cultural Centres Kikinahk offers a Family Service Program which includes counselling in employment, housing, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, family, problem solving and budgeting. The Centre offers Young Parent Programs, a Mediation Diversion Program for first time young offenders, Fine Options Programs, children's programs, and self-help groups such as AA, NA, ACOA, and Tobacco Reduction Project. The Centre has a gymnasium. t also offers community crisis help. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Financial Assistance/Social Services Social Services P.O. Box 359 320 La Ronge Avenue La Ronge, SK SOJ L0 (306) 425-4544 Fax: 425-4568 Social Service offices provide men and women who are qualified with financial assistance for food, rent, mortgage, clothing, heat, electricity, prescription drugs, child care, special training or work costs, moving costs, basic furnittu-e and appliances, basic dental work or dentures, job start-up, and glasses. Page 04
The Getting Out Handbook F'rairie Region Social Services may also help you if you are out of work, a single parent, a foster parent, sick or disabled, 65 or older, or worldng but receiving low wages. You may also get help with job searches. The people at Social Services offices can also refer you to other sources of help, such as food banks and shelters. To qualify for assistance you will have to: Fill out an application bring identification with proof of address bring receipts for your rent and utilities and, meet with a social services worker to process your application. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, (closed noon to p.m.). English. Lloydminster Housing Canton Housing (Lloydminster) nc. 5303-50th Avenue Lloydminster, SK S9V OP9 (306) 825-250 Fax: 825-7229 Provides housing to Aboriginal people. Rent is based on income. There is a long waiting period and you need to update your application every six months. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Page 05
The Getting Out Hancibook F'rairie Region Lloydminster Metis Housing Group nc. 5303-50th Avenue Lloydminster, SK S9V OP9 (306) 825-483 Fax: 825-5252 Provides housing for Metis families. Rent is based on income. Some units are on the Alberta side and some on the Saskatchewan side of Lloydminster. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Educatioreraining/Employment Lakeland College Bag 6600 2602-59th Avenue Lloydminster, SK S9V Z3 (403) 87-5739 or 87-5700 Fax: 875-536 This college offers a full range of educational programs, career planning and development services. The Non-Status ndian and Metis (NSM) Program pays for tuition and books to help Aboriginal people upgrade their academic knowledge and skills in preparation for further training and/or employment. Call or write for an application form and information. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Page 06
The Getting Out Hanabook Frairie Region Healing/Counselling/Treatment Centres Ekweskeet Rehabilitation Centre Onion Lake, SK SOM 2E0 (306) 344-2094 or 344-2380 Fax: 344-4805 This treatment centre is 48 km north of Lloydminster on Onion Lake First Nation. t is a seven-bed centre that offers a 28-day treatment program. t blends modem counselling skills with traditional helping practices to encourage Aboriginal People to begiii a new and better way of life. Elders, individual and group counselling are also part of this program. You must be 8 years old or older. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Financial Assistance/Social Services Social Services 485-50th Street Lloydminster, SK S9V 0M8 (306) 825-640 Fax: 825-645 Social Service offices provide men and women who are qualified with financial assistance for food, rent, mortgage, clothing, heat, ele,ctricity, prescription drugs, child care, special training or work costs, moving costs, basic furniture and appliances, basic dental work or dentures, job start-up, and glasses. Social Services may also help you if you are out of work, a single parent, a foster parent, sick or disabled, 65 or older, or working but receiving low wages. You may also get help with job searches. Page 07
The Getting Out Hancibook Prairie Region The people at Social Services offices can also refer you to other sources of help, such as food banks and shelters. To qualify for assistance you will have to: Fill out an application bring identification with proof of address bring receipts for your rent and utilities and, meet with a social services worker to process your application. 8 a.m. to noon and p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Meadow Lake Housing Meadow Lake Native Urban Housing Box 686 208-3rd Street East Meadow Lake, SK SOM V0 (306) 236-3737 Fax: 236-6574 Non-profit housing for Aboriginal people. Rent is based on income. All units are reserved for families with children or seniors. There is a long waiting period. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English, Cree, and French. Page 08
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Education/Training/Employment Meadow Lake Tribal Council 8003 Flying Dust First Nation Meadow Lake, SK SOX T8 (306) 236-5654 Fax: 236-630 The Council offers educational counselling, training programs, health care services, on-reserve housing, and an economic development counsellor. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English, Cree, and Dene. Saskatchewan ndian nstitute of Technologies (ST)/Saskatchewan nstitute of Applied Science and Technology (SAST) P.O. Box 238 Meadow Lake, SK SOM NO (306) 236-4448 Fax: 236-488 Offers a three year ntegrated Resource Management diploma program and other programs. Call for an application, information on the application deadline, entrance requirements, and f-unding sources. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Page 09
The Getting Out Hanclbook Prairie Region Healing/Counselling/Treatment Centres Flying Dust Health Centre NNDAP Worker 800 Flying Dust First Nation Meadow Lake, SK S9X T8 (306) 236-3202 Fax: 236-5755 This health centre is.5 km from Meadow Lake. There is addictions counselling, Alcoholics Anonyrnous meetings, women's groups, and referrals to other treatment centres. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Mistahey Musqua Treatment Centre Box 404 Loon Lake, SK SOM L0 (306) 837-284 Fax: 837-444 Located 88.5 lun south-west of Meadow Lake, this centre incorporates healing circles, sweats, Elders, pipe ceremonies, traditional counselling, and other ceremonies in its program. The program accepts men, women and couples who are 7 years old and over. t can house up to 4 people. The program is four weeks long and can help people with drug and alcohol problems. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (24 hours crisis intervention available). English, Cree, and Dene. Page 0
The Getting Out Hancibook Frairie Region The Robert Simard Centre Northland Mcohol and Drug Abuse Society, nc. 07-2nd Street West Meadow Lake, SK S9X 06 (306) 236-4408 Fax: 236-4409 This Centre is for Aboriginal and non Aboriginal people. There is an Aboriginal addictions counsellor on staff. The Centre offers out-patient treatment, follow-up, and support services to alcohol and drug dependent persons, their spouses or other family members to help in recovery and to create an improved quality of life. t also has information on alcohol and drugs, their abuse, and makes referrals to other agencies when appropriate. Lectures are given to help people better understand their dependency. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, (closed noon to p.m.). English. Cree interpreter available. Northwest Friendship Centre Box 780 205 Centre Street Meadow Lake, SK SOM WO (306) 236-3766 Fax: 236-545 Cultural Centres Services and programs include: referral service to familiarize Aboriginal people with services, resourcis and opportunities, teen young parent program, fine option's program, educational program for offenders charged with impaired driving, awareness and Page
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region education on family violence issues, Brighter Futures, clerical services, income tax preparation, referrals, and information about housing and employment. The courtworker program can help Aboriginal people charged with an offence. You may also want to inquire about the location of The Salvation Army and the Door of Hope or other services. Summer: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Winter: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Financial Assistance/Social Services Social Services Unit 5 20-2nd Street West Meadow Lake, SK S9X C7 (306) 236-7500 Fax: 236-7533 Social Service offices provide men and women who are qualified with financial assistance for food, rent, mortgage, clothing, heat, electricity, prescription drugs, child care, special training or work costs, moving costs, basic filirniture and appliances, basic dental work or dentures, job start-up, and glasses. Social Services may also help you if you are out of work, a single parent, a foster parent, sick or disabled, 65 or older, or working but receiving low wages. You may also get help with job searches. The people at Social Services offices can also refer you to other sources of help, such as food banks and shelters. Page 2
The Getting Out Hanclbook Prairie Region To qualify for assistance you will have to: Fill out an application bring identification with proof of address bring receipts for your rent and utilities and, meet with a social services worker to process your application. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday (closed noon to p.m.). English. Moose Jaw Housing Li Moose Jaw Housing Authority 23 Fairford Street East Moose Jaw, SK S6H 7T4 (306) 694-4055 Fax: 694-202 This subsidized housing has some units reserved for Aboriginal people. Priority is,ffiven to families and seniors. The waiting period depends on circumstances. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, (closed noon to p.m.). English Page 3
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Education/Training/Employment Palliser nstitute Saskatchewan nstitute of Applied Science and Technology (SAST) P.O. Box 420 Saskatchewan St. & 6th Ave., N.W. Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4R4 (306) 694-3200 Toll Free: -800-667-0055 Fax: 694-3425 Provides technicalhocational skills training, university credit programs, upgrading training, training for industry, adult basic education and pre-employment programs. The Non-Status ndian, and Metis (NSEv) Program pays for tuition and books to help Aboriginal people upgrade their academic knowledge and skills in preparanon for further training and/or employment. Call or write for an application form and/or more information. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Financial Assistance/Social Services Social Services 36 Athabasca Street Moose Jaw, SK S6H 6V2 (306) 694-3647 Fax: 694-3776 Social Service offices provide men and women who are qualified with financial assistance for food, rent, mortgage, clothing, heat, electricity, prescription drugs, child care, special training or work Page 4
The Getting Out Hanclbook Prairie Region costs, moving costs, basic furniture and appliance,s, basic dental work or dentures, job start-up, and glasses. Social Services may also help you if you are out of work, a single parent, a foster parent, sick or disabled, 65 or older, or working but receiving low wages. You may also get help with job searches. The people at Social Services offices can also refer you to other sources of help, such as food banks and shelters. To qualify for assistance you will have to: Fill out an application bring identification with proof of address bring receipts for your rent and utilities and, meet with a social services worker to process your application. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. (closed noon to p.m.). English. F'ririce Albert Housing Northern Spruce Housing Corporation Main Floor 004 - st Avenue West Box 777 Prince Albert, SK S6V 5S2 (306) 922-422 Fax: 764-9222 Page 5
The Getting Out Hancibook Prairie Region This housing authority is for Treaty hidians. t provides non-profit housing for low income working families, students, seniors, and social assistance recipients. The waiting period is based on need. 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. English, Cree, and Dene. Prince Albert (PA) Community Housing Society 0A - 5th Street East Prince Albert, SK S6V G (306) 922-5440 Fax: 922-4434 Housing for Metis people. Rent is based on income. The waiting period is based on need. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Education/Training/Employment Woodland nstitute Saskatchewan nstitute of Applied Science and Teclmology (SAST) P.O. Box 3003 00-5th Street East Prince Albert, SK S6V 6G (306) 953-7000 Toll Free: -800-667-9664 Fax: 953-7099 Provides technicavvocational skills training, university credit programs, upgrading training, training for industry, adult basic education and pre-employment programs. The Non-Status ndian and Metis (NSM) Program pays for tuition and books to help Aboriginal people upgrade their academic knowledge and skills in Page 6
The Getting Out Handbook Frairie Region preparation for further training and/or employment. Call or write for an application form and/or more information. (Registrar's Office) 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. English. Prince Albert Grande Council (PAGC) Box 2350 cio Peter Ballantyne First Nation Prince Albert, SK S6V 6Z (306) 953-7200 General nformation Fax: 922-335 PAGC programs and services include: housing services, adult basic education, post-secondary counsellinweducation support programs, outreach services, Northern Teacher Education Program (NORTEP), Northern Professional Access College (NORPAC), Prince Albert ndian Student Education Centre (PASEC), and sports, culture and recreation programs. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program (SUNTEP) Gabriel Dumont nstitute of Native Studies & Applied Research nc. 48-2th Street East Prince Albert, SK S6V B2 (306) 764-797 Fax: 764-3995 SUNTEP is a four-year teacher education program for Metis and Non-Status ndian students interested in obtaining a Bachelor of Education degree. Other programs available at this institution may Page 7
The Getting Out Hancii2ook Prairie Region vary from year-to-year. Programs have included Administration, Social Work, and Early Childhood Education. Faculty are available to give students advice on funding arrangements and education counselling. Campuses are located in Regina, Prince Albert and Saskatoon. Some courses are available in Nipawin. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Saskatchewan ndian Federated College (SFC) Extension & Northern Operations 25 - th Street East Prince Albert, SK S6V OZ8 (306) 763-0066 Fax: 764-35 a SFC combines First Nations-oriented and conventional studies leading to degrees and certificates. You must be admitted to the University of Regina (there is an application fee) and you will receive university credits from the University of Regina. This office will help you apply to the University. Contact it for forms, education counselling, or more information. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Closed between noon and p.m. English and Cree Page 8
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Saskatchewan ndian nstitute of Technologies (ST) Business Administration 340-22nd Street East Prince Albert, SK S6V N4 (306) 953-7225 Fax: 763-6899 SFT serves the First Nations of Saskatchewan by providing technical/vocational programs and educational services that enhance and support the continued growth of First Nation communities. Siff offers a two year Business Administration diploma progam and other programs. Call for an application, information on the application deadline date, entrance requirements, and funding sources. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Healing/Counselling/Treatment Centres Metis Addiction Council of Saskatchewan nc. (MACS) 3rd Floor, 334-9th Street East Prince Albert, SK S6V J7 (306) 953-8250 (306) 953-8262 (24 hour direct line) Fax: 953-826 Services provided include: intervention, education, client assessment, pre-treatment, relapse prevention, individual and family counselling, goup counselling, traditional healing methods, and women's support goup. Referrals are also made to other services in the community. The n-patient Centre is a co-ed residential facility that provides services to clients who are 5 years of age and older. Page 9
The Getting Out Hancil2ook Frairie Region t includes a 30 day structured program that deals with clients in terms of spiritual, mental, emotional and physical functioning. There is also a Detoxification Centre at which individuals can interrupt the pattern of steady or repeated drinicing or drug usage. Emphasis is placed on rest, personal hygiene and a return to a balanced diet. This recovery process also stresses self-discovery, building on personal strengths, and selfdevelopment 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. 24 hours crisis and detoxification intervention available. English. Prince Albert Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (PACADA) Out-Patient Centre 0-5th Street East Prince Albert, SK S6V G (306) 763-263 Fax: 763-005 This is a non-aboriginal specific centre, but it has an Aboriginal counsellor on staff. PACADA provides services to individuals and families suffering from the effects of alcohol and drug abuse. Services include individual and group counselling, referrals, impaired drivers program, and assessments. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Page 20
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Cultural Centres Prince Albert ndian & Metis Friendship Centre 409 - st Avenue Prince Albert, SK S6V 2B2 (306) 764-343 Fax: 763-3205 This drop-in centre offers housing referrals, a family support worker who provides counselling and emergency crisis, a food bank, court worker, fine options program, mediation for young offenders, community service work, Cree language classes, children's programs, recreation, Elders liaison, women's groups, and newsletter. Membership is $2 a year. 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday to Friday. English, Cree, and Dene. Financial Assistance/Social Services Social Services 800 Central Avenue 4th Floor Box 3003 Prince Albert, SK S6V 6G (306) 953-2345 Fax: 953-2589 Social Service offices provide men and women who are qualified vvith financial assistance for food, rent, mortgage, clothing, heat, electricity, prescription drugs, child care, special training or work costs, moving costs, basic furniture and appliances, basic dental work or dentures, job start-up, and glasses. Page 2
The, Getting Out Hancil2ook Prairie Region Social Services may also help you if you are out of work, a single parent, a foster parent, sick or disabled, 65 or older, or worlçing but receiving low wages. You may also get help with job searches. The people at Social Services offices can also refer you to other sources of help, such as food banks and shelters. To qualify for assistance you will have to: Fill out an application bring identification with proof of address bring receipts for your rent and utilities and, meet with a social services worker to process your application. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday (closed noon to p.m.). English. Regina Housing Metis Urban Housing Association of Saskatchewan Gabriel Housing Corporation 834 Angus Street Regina, SK S4T Z4 (306) 775-2905 Fax: 949-4446 Aboriginal housing for families and seniors. Rent is based on income. The waiting period depends on need and availability of units, and ranges from one to six months. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Page 22
The Getting Out Hancibook F'rairie Region Namerind Housing Corporation 2 Winnipeg Street Regina, SK S4R J5 (306) 525-047 Fax: 525-0 Aboriginal housing for families and seniors. Rent is based on income. Applications are based on need, and there is a lengthy waiting period. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, (closed noon to p.m.). English (nterpreters available). Silver Sage Housing Corporation 3655 Sherwood Drive Regina, SK S4R 4A7 (306) 72-2909 Fax: 545-9780 Aboriginal housing for families and single people. Rent is based on income. The waiting period is based on need and circumstances. 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Page 23
The Getting Out Hancil2ook Frairie Region Education/Training/Employment Wascana nstitute Saskatchewan nstitute of Applied Science and Technology (SAST) P.O. Box 556 22 Winnipeg Street North Regina, SK S4P 3A3 (306) 787-275 or 787-4356 Toll Free: -800-667-7730 Fax: 787-409 SAST provides teclmical/vocational sldlls training, university credit programs, upgrading training, training for industry, adult basic education and pre-employment programs. Ask about the Non-Status ndian and Metis (NSM) Program, which pays tuition fees and for books to help Aboriginal people upgrade their academic knowledge and skills in preparation for further training and/or employment. Call or write for an application form and/or more information. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Saskatchewan Education, Training & Employment 2220 College Avenue Regina, SK S4P 3V7 (306) 787-6030 Fax: 787-2280 Ask for the free handbook, 994 Programs and Services Guide. t has information about literacy programs, preparation for employment, the Non-Status ndian and Metis (NSM) Program, the Northern Teacher Education Program (NORTEP), the Northern Training Program (NTP), regional colleges, Page 24
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Saskatchewan nstitute of Applied Science and Technology (SAST), the Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program (SUNTEP), and funding sources. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program (SUNTEP) Gabriel Dumont nstitute of Native Studies & Applied Research nc. Head Office: 2 Broadway Avenue East Regina, SK S4N OZ6 (306) 347-400 Fax: 565-0809 SUNTEP is a four-year teacher education program for Metis and Non-Status hidian students interested in obtaining a Bachelor of Education degree. Other programs available may vary from yearto-year. Programs have included Administration, Social Work and Early Childhood Education. Faculty are available to give students advice on funding arrangements and education counselling. Campuses are located in Regina, Prince Albert and Saskatoon. Some courses are available in in Nipawin. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Pathfmder Learning Centre Scott Collegiate 3350-7th Avenue (Room 3) Regina, SK S4T OP6 (306) 79-8243 Fax: 79-8243 ndian/metis Re-Entry Program: 79-845 Page 25
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region The Pathfinder Learning System is a computer-managed system that allows educators to offer personalized courses to students at different academic levels. Pathfinder can help prepare you for Grade 2 exams or upgrading to an academic Grade 2 standing. Students can complete a full grade or individual core subjects in Grades 0 through 2. You can register any time during the school year. There are no fees and books and supplies are provided. You must first pass a basic reading test. nquire about the ndian/metis Re-Entry Program, for students who dropped out of high school. English. - 2:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Literacy Program - Learning Centre Regina Public Library Central Library Box 23 23-2th Avenue Regina, SK S4P 3Z5 (306) 777-600 Fax: 352-5550 Literacy Services for Learners can help you improve your reading, writing and math. Apply at the Learning Central Library at the above address. There is no charge for this service. Tutors and learners can meet anytime the library is open. There is also P.A.L.S. (Principle of the Alphabet Literacy System), a computer system that teaches reading and writing to adults. P.A.L.S. will teach you typing, computer skills, improving spelling, and writing a resume. Page 26
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. Library hours: Monday to Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, :30 p.m. to 5 p.m. English. Saskatchewan ndian Federated College (SFC) University of Regina Campus Room 8, College West Regina, SK S4S 0A2 (306) 584-8333 Fax: 584-0955 Combines First Nations-oriented and conventional studies leading to degrees and certificates. Academic departments at this campus offer programs and courses in: Science/Mathematics, English, ndian Health Studies, ndian Fine Arts, ndian Languages, Literature and Linguistics, ndian Education, ndian Social Work, ndian Communication Arts, Business and Public Administration, and Extension and Northern Operations Programs. Pre-Law, Pre- Agriculture and Pre-Medicine are also available. f you have not completed your Grade 2, there is a University Entrance Program. You must be admitted into the University of Regina (there is an application fee) and you will receive university credits from the University of Regina. Contact this office for application forms, education counselling, or more information. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Closed between noon and p.m. English, Cree, and Ojibwe. Page 27
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Healing/Counselling/Treatment Centres Metis Addictions Council of Saskatchewan nc. (MACS) Regina Rehab Centre 329 College Avenue East Regina, SK S4N OV9 (306) 352-960 for General nformation (306) 522-368 for nterviews and Application to Treatment Centre Fax: 347-7902 This 30-day residential program accepts individuals on parole or directly from the penal system. Transfers from other centres are also welcome. This is a co-ed program and teenagers and adults are accepted. Treatment focuses on drugs, alcohol, and solvent abuse. t includes a pre-treatment component, during which people learn about their addiction; a spiritual component; 28 days of intensive treatment programming which is balanced with exercise, circles; group counselling; individual counselling; and, a family week. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (treatment section open 24 hours). English, Cree, and Saulteaux. Cultural Centres Pihtowkek Project Regina Friendship Centre 840 Halifax Street Regina, SK (306) 347-2540 Fax: 525-3005 This centre is a 24-hour referral centre to help intoxicated people and the homeless. t is an -room house in which people can Page 28
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region spend the night. Other programs include a drop-in centre, youth play area, Alcoholics Anonymous and NA meetings, substance abuse program, healing circles, dispute resolution, abuse and violence counselling, family service program and street patrol. 9 a.m. to p.m., seven days a week. English, Cree, and Saulteaux. Regina Friendship Centre 440 Scarth Street Regina, SK S4R 2E9 (306) 525-5459 Fax: 525-3005 Services and programs include a Family Worker Program to help families with health care, transportation, referrals, and family counselling. The centre also has events for both the young and elderly on culture, language and recreation. The centre is a referral agent for the food bank and the fine-option program service. t assists the elderly and low-income family homeowners with proper care and maintenance of property. t is a placement agency for a number of training agencies, and has a newsletter, food services, volunteer services, and other activities. April to Oct. : 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Oct. to March : 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Page 29
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Financial Assistance/Social Services NOTE: All new applications must be made at the Regina South Office Social Services Regina North Office 55 Albert Street North Regina, SK S4P 3V7 (306) 787-353 Fax: 787-3944 Social Services Regina South Office 2240 Albert Street Regina, SK S4P 3V7 (306) 787-3700 Fax: 787-4940 Social Service offices provide men and women who are qualified with financial assistance for food, rent, mortgage, clothing, heat, electricity, prescription drugs, child care, special training or work costs, moving costs, basic furniture and appliances, basic dental work or dentures, job start-up, and glasses. Social Services may also help you if you are out of work, a single parent, a foster parent, sick or disabled, 65 or older, or working but receiving low wages. You may also get help with job searches. The people at Social Services offices can also refer you to other sources of help, such as food banks and shelters. To qualify for assistance you will have to: Fill out an application bring identification with proof of address bring receipts for your rent and utilities and, meet with a social services worker to process your application. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday (closed noon to p.m.). English. Page 30
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Saskatoon Cress Housing Corporation 00-203 Packham Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7N 4K4 (306) 244-7747 Fax: 244-2444 Housing Aboriginal housing for families and single people. Rent is based on income. There are social workers on staff if you require personal counselling or other assistance. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Saskatoon Housing Authority 525-24th Street East Saskatoon, SK S7K OK9 (306) 668-2759 (for the housing registry) 668-2700 Fax: 668-270 Provides housing for both Aboriginal and non-aboriginal clients. There are 59 units reserved for Aboriginal people. Aboriginal people can also apply for non-aboriginal specific housing. All housing is for families with children or seniors 60 and over with low-income. There are programs for tenants and a referral service. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and French. Page 3
The Getting Out Handbook Frairie Region Sask Native Rentals 940 Avenue C North Saskatoon, SK S7L M (306) 653-0384 Fax: 653-0394 Aboriginal housing with units available at the social services rate. 8:0 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (open at lunch time). English and Cree. Education/Training/Employment The ndian Teacher Education Program (TEP) College of Education University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon, SK S7N OX (306) 966-7686 Fax: 966-7630 Contact n'ep for more information about programs, application, admission requirements and other information. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Cree instructor on staff. Page 32
The Getting Out Handbook Frairie Region National Native Access Program to Nursing (NNAPN) College of Nursing University of Saskatchewan c/o A02 Health Sciences Building Saskatoon, SK S7N 5E5 (306) 966-6224 Toll free -800-463-3345 Fax: 966-6703 NNAPN is a nine-week pre-nursing orientation program to help students of Aboriginal ancestry gain admission to college and university nursing schools. t prepares students for the academic demands of college and university and provides them with experience in nursing. Contact NNAPN to discuss qualifications, nursing studies, financing, or the application procedure. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Saskatchewan nstitute of Applied Science and Technology (SAST) Kelsey nstitute P.O. Box 520 dylwyld Dr. and 33rd Street Saskatoon, SK S7K 3R5 (306) 933-7549 or 933-6350 Toll Free: -800-567-3263 Fax: 933-6490 Provides teclulical/vocational skills training, university credit programs, upgrading training, training for industry, adult basic education and pre-employment programs. The Non-Status ndian and Metis (NSM) Program pays for tuition and books to help Aboriginal people upgrade their academic knowledge and skills in Page 33
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region preparation for further training and/or employment. You must fill out an application form to be considered for this funding. Call or write for an application form and/or more information. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Program of Legal Studies for Native People Native Law Centre University of Saskatchewan 0 Diefenbaker Place Saskatoon, SK S7N 5B8 (306) 966-689 (Native Law Centre) (306) 966-6766 (University: General nquiries) Fax: 966-6207, This program is for Aboriginal people interested in studying law. t is open to Aboriginal students from across Canada. ts main purpose is to prepare Aboriginal students for success in law school. t helps Aboriginal students be admitted to law school, to increase the number of Aboriginal professionals in the legal community, and to study Aboriginal issues in legal education. The eight-week course is taught by lawyers and law professors from across Canada. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Closed between noon and p.m. English. Page 34
The Getting Out Handbook Frairie Region Saskatchewan ndian Federated College (SFC) Saskatoon Campus 70 Duke Street Saskatoon, SK S7M OP8 (306) 93-800 Fax: 665-075 This campus has professional schools of Business and Public Administration, School of ndian Social Work, and Cree language courses. The SFC combines First Nations-oriented and conventional studies. You must be admitted into the University of Regina (there is an application fee) and you will receive university credits from the University of Regina. This office will help you apply to the University. Contact this office for application forms, education counselling, or more information. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English, Cree, Ojibwe, and Saulteaux. Saskatchewan ndian nstitute of Technologies (ST) Mikisiw Campus 4-05 Street West Saskatoon, SK (306) 373-4777 Fax: 373-4977 Provides technicavvocational programs and educational services to strengthen and support the c,ontinued growth of First Nation communities. ST courses inlude Adult Basic Education, Adult 2 Program, Local Health Administration, Community Health, Chemical Dependency Worker, Health Careers Access and, First Nations Child Care, Special Events Co-ordinator and ntegrated Land Management. Call for an application, Page 35
The Getting Out Handhook Prairie Region information on the application deadline, entrance requirements, and funding sources. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. Eng,lish and Cree. Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program (SUNTEP) Gabriel Dumont nstitute of Native Studies and Applied Research Room 7, McLean Hall 06 Wiggins Road University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon, SK S7N 5E6 (306) 975-7095 Fax: 975-08 SUNTEP is a four-year teacher education program for Metis and Non-Status ndian students interested in obtaining a Bachelor of Education degree. There are other programs available which vary from year-to-year. Programs have included Administration, Social Work, and Early Childhood Education. Faculty are available to give students advice on funding arrangements and education counselling. Campuses are located in Regina, Prince Albert and Saskatoon. Some courses are available in Nipawin. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. STC Urban First Nation Services nc. 248-3rd Avenue South Saskatoon, SK S7K L9 (306) 956-630 Fax: 244-097 Page 36
The Getting Out Handbook F'reirie Region This centre is affiliated with the Saskatoon Tribal Council and provides programs and services to Aboriginal people living in Saskatoon. Call or visit and ask about information on Pathways programs, employment services, Aboriginal Court Workers, the internship program, or to talk to the information referral resource counsellor about housing or other issues. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Healing/Counselling/Treatment Centres Metis Addictions Council of Saskatchewan nc. (MACS) Native Addictions Centre 49 Avenue E South Saskatoon, SK S7M S4 (306) 652-895 Fax: 665-0703 This centre offers a 30 day live-in treatment program. Those on parole may be accepted into this program if they are approved. There is a pre-treatment program for clients who would like to participate in the 30 day program. You can apply for the program or be referred by another agency. Contact the centre for further information. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Page 37
The Getting Out Handbook F'rairie Region Cultural Centres Saskatoon ndian and Metis Friendship Centre 68 Wall Street Saskatoon, SK S7K N4 (306) 244-074 Fax: 664-2536 Services and programs include a family worker program, a family counsellor to assist you in finding housing, referrals for drug and alcohol treatment, cultural programs for children, recreation, newsletter, and a home and school liaison program that works with inner city schools. Elders are available. Membership is $2 a year for a family. Volunteers are welcome. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday Drop-in Centre:Summer: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday to Friday, Weekends: p.m. to 9 p.m. Winter: 9 a.m. to p.m., Monday to Friday, Weekends: 3 p.m. to p.m. English, French, Cree, and Saulteaux. Financial Assistance/Social Services.. Social Services 45 - st Avenue North Saskatoon, SK S7K 2H6 (306) 933-6283 Fax: 933-8039 Social Service offices provide men and women who are qualified with financial assistance for food, rent, mortgage, clothing, heat, electricity, prescription drugs, child care, special training or work Page 38
The Getting Out Hanclbook F'rairie Region costs, moving costs, basic f-urniture and appliances, basic dental work or dentures, job start-up, and glasses. Social Services may also help you if you are out of work, a single parent, a foster parent, sick or disabled, 65 or older, or working but receiving low wages. You may also get help with job searches. The people at Social Services offices can also refer you to other sources of help, such as food banks and shelters. To qualify for assistance you will have to: Fill out an application bring identification with proof of address bring receipts for your rent and utilities and, meet with a social services worker to process your application. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday (closed noon to p.m.). English. Yorktoii Housing Yorkton Parkland Housing Society 25 - st Avenue Yorkton, SK S3N J3 (306) 783-6466 Fax: 786-6739 Provides housing to single Aboriginal people and families. Rent is based on income. There are counsellors available for advice on home and yard care, as well as personal counselling. Page 39
The Getting Out Handbook F'rairie Region 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Saulteaux. Educatiodfraining/Employment Saskatchewan ndian nstitute of Technologies (ST) 2 Bradbrooke Drive Yorkton, SK S3N 3R (306) 782-3644 Fax: 786-6264 Provides technicavvocational programs and educational services to enhance and support the continued gowth of First Nation conununities. Offers an Automotive Service Technology certificate/apprenticeship and other programs. Call for an application, information on the application deadline, entrance requirements, programs and funding sources. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Eastern Assinibione Training and Employment Centre 283 Myrtel Ave. North Yorkton, SK S3N R5 (306) 782-0494 Fax: 783-6780 This centre provides training and employment services for Metis clients. Services include: resume writing, job referrals, assistance with covering letters, teaching job finding and interviewing skills, and education counselling. There are sponsored programs. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Michif. Page 40
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Yorkton Friendship Centre 08 Myrtle Avenue Yorkton, SK S3N P7 (306) 782-2822 Fax: 782-6662 Cultural Centres Programs and services include: a housing referral service, a substance abuse counsellor, recreation activities, sponsoring children in various sports, and a youth drop-in centre with coffee and TV which is open until 7 p.m. Volunteers are always needed. Membership is $ a year. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English, Cree and Saulteaux. Financial Assistance/Social Services Social Assistance Room 2L 72 Smith Street East Yorkton, SK S3N 2Y4 (306)786-300 Fax: 786-305 Social Service offices provide men and women who are qualified with financial assistance for food, rent, mortgage, clothing, heat, electricity, prescription drugs, child care, special training or work costs, moving costs, basic furniture and appliances, basic dental work or dentures, job start-up, and glasses. Social Services may also help you if you are out of work, a single parent, a foster parent, sick or disabled, 65 or older, or world% but receiving low wages. You may also get help with job searches. Page 4
The Getting Out Hancibook Prairie Region The people at Social Services offices can also refer you to other sources of help, such as food banks and shelters. To qualify for assistance you will have to: Fill out an application bring identification with proof of address bring receipts for your rent and utilities and, meet with a social services worker to process your application. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday (closed noon to p.m.). English. Page 42
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The Getting Out Hanook Frairie Region Alberta Telephone Services Alberta Government Telephones (AG) Call 30-2255 for any information about phone service, from getting a telephone to advice on using phone services. Although this is not a -800 toll-free number, there is no charge if the call is made from anywhere in Alberta. Customer service hours are 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m, Monday to Friday and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays. New customers pay a service charge for a phone connection. n some cases, AGT may ask for a deposit. For further information on AGT telephone services, check the The AGT Answer Book in your local telephone directory. Alberta Health Health Card Main office Alberta Health Care nsurance Plan (AHCP) 0025 Jasper Avenue RO. Box 2222 Edmonton, AB T5J 2P4 Edmonton residents call (403) 427-432 Residents of other areas in the province call toll-free 30-0000 Page 43
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Alberta Health 407-8 Avenue SVV, Room 20 Calgary, AB This office handles in-person inquiries only All residents of Alberta must apply to the Alberta Health Care nsurance Plan for coverage for themselves and their dependants. Residents are persons lawfully entitled to be in Canada who live in Alberta. You can obtain an application form by mail, in person, or by telephone. Mail it back to the main office address. f you need a replacement card or if you change your address or your name (through marriage or divorce, for instance), or if you have a child, contact the Alberta Health Care nsurance Plan office with the new information. Driver's Licence and Vehicle Registration For information about driver's licences in Alberta or the location of the licence office nearest you, contact one of the numbers below for the Registry Agent or licensed Driver Examiner. The people at these numbers can give information on licence classifications and restrictions, new residents' information, medical requirements, vision test, lcnowledge test, road test, reclassifying your licence, driver's application, changes, lost licences and renewals to your licence. Phone: (403) 422-2362 in Edmonton, (403) 297-8980 in Calgary, Page 44
The Getting Out Handbook Frairie Region Toll-free anywhere else in Alberta: 30-0000. Ask the RTE operator to connect you to the Edmonton or Calgary phone numbers. Look under "License Services" in the Yellow Pages of the telephone directory. Canada Employment Centres (CEC) Your local Canada Employment Centre should be one of the first places you visit if you are loolçing for a job, if you want to find out about improving your education, or if you want to upgade or learn job slcills. Canada Employment Centres have a wide range of progarns and services. For more information, contact the office nearest you in the list that follows. Banff Bonnyville Plaza West Government of Canada Building, 34 Marten Street 2nd Floor Box 899 Box 525 Banff, AB Bonnyville, AB TOL OCO T9N 2G4 (403) 762 4884 (403) 826.457 Fax: 762-5802 Brooks Blairmore Castle's Place Federal Building 608.2nd Street West 250.20 Avenue Brooks, AB Blairmore, AB TR A8 TOK 0E0 (403) 362-3488 (403) 562-88 Fax: 362-322 Fax: 562.722 Page 45
The Getting Out Handhook F'rairie Region Calgary Calgary Centre Suite 278 Harry Hays Building 220-4th Avenue SE Box 2530 Station M Calgary, AB T2P 27 (403) 292-482 Fax: 2924476 Calgary East Deerfoot 7 270-7th Avenue SE Box 20 Station J Calgary, AB 2A 6M3 (403) 292-482 Fax: 292-6845 Calgary North Market Mall 2nd Floor South 3625 Shaganappi Trail NW Calgary, AB (403) 292-482 Fax: 292-4076 Calgary South Centre 70 705 Macleod Trail SW Box 575 Station A Calgary, AB T2H X3 (403) 292-482 Fax: 292-4430 Camrose Federal Building 207-490 50 Avenue Camrose, AB T4V 0S2 (403) 672-5597 Fax: 672-440 Drayton Valley Cardiurn Employment Service Box 7676 Drayton, AB TOE OMO Services every Tuesday (403) 542-6250 Fax: 542-6370 Drumheller Federal Building 96-3 Avenue W Box 550 Drumheller, AB TOJ 0Y0 (403) 823-3365 Fax: 823-609 Edmonton Metro Office Canada Place 9700 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, AB 5J 4B8 (403) 495-2280 Ul nquiry Line: English: (403) 497-2207 French: (403) 497-2208 Fax: 495-643 Page 46
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Edmonton North East Northwood Mall 9402 35 Avenue NW Edmonton, AB 5E 5R8 (403) 495-2280 Ul nquiry Line: English: (403) 497-2207 French: (403) 497-2208 Fax: 495-3904 Edmonton South Argyll Centre 6325 03 Street NW Edmonton, AB T6H 5H6 (403) 495-2280 Ul nquiry Line: English: (403) 497-2207 French: (403) 497-2208 Fax: 495-3902 Edmonton West Family Life Complex 00-7420 Stony Plain Rd NW Edmonton, AB T5S K6 (403) 495-2280 Ul nquiry Line: English:(403) 497-2207 French: (403) 497-2208 Fax: 495-356 Edson 4902-4th Avenue Box 6780 SN Main Edson, AB 7E V2 (403) 723-2202 Fax: 723-3634 Fort McMurray 2nd Floor SAAN Building 0020 Franklin Avenue Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2K6 (403) 743-2258 Fax: 790-909 Grand Centre 487-52 Street, 2nd Floor Box 09 Grand Centre, AB TOA 0 (403) 594-4475 Fax: 594-577 Grande Cache Pine Plaza Mall 3202 Pine Plaza Box 050 Grande Cache, AB TOE OYO (403) 827-2027 Fax: 827-2983 Page 47
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Grande Prairie Jasper 02-97 Avenue Provincial Building Grande Prairie, AB 63 Patricia Street T8V ON5 Box 388 (403) 532-44 Jasper, AB Fax: 532-3488 TOE E0 (403) 852448 High Level Fax: 852-5757 9808-00 Avenue Box 737 Lethbridge High Level, AB Government of Canada Building TOH Z0 49-7th St S, 2nd Floor (403) 926-3777 BAG 307 Fax: 926-202 Lethbridge, AB TJ 4J9 High Prairie (403) 382-3084 Federal Building Fax: 327-6958 5209-50 Street Box 360 Lloydminster High Prairie, AB 4-457 50 Avenue TOG E0 Lloydminster, SK (403) 523-333 S9V Z9 Fax: 523-3353 Hinton Hinton Centre Mall 2 Pembina Avenue Box 6569 Hinton, AB T7V X8 (403) 865-7767 Fax: 865-53 (306) 825-629 Fax: 825-3378 Medicine Hat Commercial Building 00 Kingsway Avenue Medicine Hat, AB TlA 2X7 (403) 528-6836 Fax: 529-755 Page 48
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Peace River Green Valley Centre 9930B-02 Street Postal Bag 600 Peace River, AB T8S V3 (403) 624-4485 Fax: 624-3299 Red Deer First Red Deer Place 49-5 Street Bag 5050 Red Deer, AB T4N 6A (403) 34-77 Fax: 343-3240 Rocky Mountain House Bighorn Plaza 0-4747 45 Street Box 030 Rocky Mountain House, AB TOM 0 (403) 845-6099 Fax: 845-5430 Slave Lake 20 2nd Street NE Box 760 Slave Lake, AB TOG 2A0 (403) 849-8200 Fax: 849-3377 Stettler Federal Building 504 50 Avenue 2nd Floor Box 990 Stettler, AB TOC 2L0 (403) 742-442 Fax: 742-2077 St. Paul 526 50 Avenue Box 309 St. Paul, AB TUA 3A0 (403) 645-4428 Fax: 645-4777 Wainwright 406-9 Street Box 460 Wainwright, AB TUB 4P0 (403) 842-3389 Fax: 842-5959 Wetaskiwin Wetaskiwin Mall 205-3725 56 St. Wetaskivvin, AB T9A 2V6 (403) 352-608 Fax: 352-2658 Page 49
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Local Transit For more information on your local transit system, contact the numbers that follow. For schedules, route, and fare information for your area have the following information ready: The address, street or avenue nearest to your destination. The address where you are coming from. What time of day you will be travelling. f your city is not listed, call your City hall or look for the local tranist information numl3er in the Municipal Government section of your phone book. Calgary City Transit and LRT (403) 262-000 Edmonton City Transit Call (403) 496-6 or (403) 496-600 with your bus stop number and a computer will give you the arrival time for the next bus. Fort McMurray City Transit (403) 743-457. Grande Prairie City Transit (403) 538-0337. L,ethbridge City Transit (403) 320-3885 Medicine Hat City Transit (403) 529-824 St. Albert City Transit (403) 459-6909 Red Deer City Transit System (403)342-8225 Sherwood Park City Transit (403) 464-7433 Page 50
The Getting Out Hancibook Prairie Region 3rth, Death and Marriage Certificates f you live in Alberta you must go in person to a private registry to apply for birth, marriage, and death certificates. Call -800-465-5009 for the nearest private registry office location. f you are in Edmonton, call 422-2362 to find the private registry office nearest you. The private registry offices do not mail out application forms. The cost for replacement certificates is $20 each. There is also a service charge and GST. f you are live outside Alberta and you need replacement certificates or information about a birth, death, or marriage in Alberta, write to: Provincial Treasurer Vital Statistics Alberta Registries Municipal Affairs Box 2023 Edmonton, AB T5J 4W7 (403) 427-2683 Page 5
The Getting Out Handbook Frairie Region Dormyville Metis Urban Housing 5302-50 Avenue Bonnyville, AB T9N 2H (403) 826-7483 Housing Provides affordable rental housing for low and moderate income Metis and Aboriginal families in the urban centres of Alberta. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Different branch offices offer Cree, Ojibwe, Chipewyan and Blackfoot. Healing/Counselling/Treatment Centres Bonnyville ndian-metis Rehabilitation Centre P.O. Box 848 Bonnyville, AB T9N 2J4 (403) 826-3328 Fax: 826-466 This is a treatment centre for alcohol and drug abuse. t is located km west of Bonnyville, on Mosse Lake. The 28-day program is based on Alcoholics Anonymous philosophies. The program includes one-on-one counselling, workshops with an Elder, group discussions, culturally-specific programs, personal development, guest speakers, recreation, stress management, and nutrition. There are admission requirements. Page 52 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English.
The Getting Out Hancibook Frairie Region Kehewin Tribal Counselling Services Kehewin Cree Nation Box 628 Bonnyville, AB TOA OLO (403) 826-7373 This centre, outside Bonnyville on the Kehewin Cree First Nation, provides services to Aboriginal people living on and off this reserve. The Centre offers individual, group and family counselling services for alcohol and drug addiction. Counsellors develop and implement prevention programs, provide referral services to treatment centres, cultural activities, teach individuals and families about enabling, co-dependency, and intervention, and provide workshops. The library offers free pamphlets, books and videos. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to p.m.), Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Native Counselling Services of Alberta (NCSA) Box 007 478-50 Avenue Bonnyville, AB T9M A (403) 826-4403 NCSA offices throughout Alberta provide services and programs to Aboriginal people. NCSA works in partnership with Aboriginal individuals, families and communities. t provides culturally-sensitive programs and services, and works for fair and equitable treatment of Aboriginal people. Page 53
The Getting Out Han d book F'rairie Region You cari call or visit the NCSA office to find out about programs and services. They include criminal courtworkers, family courtworkers and support services, young offender courtworkers, Aboriginal awareness training, youth groups, probation and parole programs, addictions programs, Elder programs, the Family Life mprovement Program (FLP), and personal counselling. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Cultural Centres Bonnyville Canadian Native Friendship Centre 47-50th Avenue Box 5399 Bonnyville, AB T9N 2G5 (403) 826-3374 Fax: 826-2540 This Centre's activities, programs and projects include recreation, Elder's gatherings, educational programs, hot meals, handicraft outlet, community service, and referrals. The Centre helps Aboriginal people adjust to urban living. The referral program helps with alcohol and drug related issues, bereavement assistance, education, employment, options to paying fines, housing, legal and court issues, social services, sponsorship, and youth and children. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Page 54
The Getting Out Hanclhook Frairie Region Financial Assistance/Social Services Alberta Family and Social Services World Energy Bldg. 520-44 Street P.O. Box 6590 Bonnyville, AB T9N 2H (403) 826-3324 Social Service offices provide men and women who are qualified with fmancial assistance for food, rent, mortgage, clothing, heat, electricity, prescription drugs, child care, special training or work costs, moving costs, basic furniture and appliances, basic dental work or dentures, job start-up, and glasses. Social Services may also help you if you are out of work, a single parent, a foster parent, sick or disabled, 65 or older, or working but receiving low wages. You may also get help with job searches. The people at Social Services offices can also refer you to other sources of help, such as food banks and shelters. To qualify for assistance you will have to: Fill out an application bring identification with proof of address bring reciepts for your rent and utilities and, meet with a social services worker to process your application. 8:5 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to p.m.), Monday to Friday. English. Page 55
The Getting Out Handhook Frairie Region Calgary Housing Canative Housing Corporation Suite 203 36 Centre Street North Calgary, AB T2E 2R7 (403) 277-95 Fax: 277-707 Canative Housing gives Aboriginal families priority for rental units. The units are not subsidized, and rent is between $500 and $750 a month. Utility fees are not included. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Metis Urban Housing Bay & 2, 530-2 A Avenue, S.E. Calgary, AB T2B 2E9 (403) 569-9030 Metis urban Housing provides affordable rental housing for low and moderate income Metis and Aboriginal families. This office manages 249 units. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Different branch offices offer Cree, Ojibwe, Chipewyan and Blackfoot. Page 56
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Education/Training/Employment Aboriginal Career & Employment Centre #340-207 Avenue, S.W. Calgary, AB T3C 0M5 (403) 54-0008 Fax: 229-0255 This is a pre-employment centre to help people prepare for the working world. Programs include: a two-week job finders club for clients who are ready to look for a job; a three-month life-skills course; and, a three-month basic office and computer skills course. There are three career counsellors on staff to help you determine the best program for you. The Centre lists jobs available. There is no fee for the courses, but you need a living allowance, which the Centre will help you find. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English, Micmac, and Blackfoot. Native nternship Program Glenbow Museum, Art Gallery, Library, and Archives 30-9th Avenue S.E. Calgary, AB T2G OP3 (403) 264-8300 or 268-400 Fax: 265-9769 Glenbow trains Aboriginal people interested in museum work on an individual basis. Glenbow designs a training program to meet individual needs. The training program builds on the trainee's interests in collections, exhibits, and programs. Trainees learn on-the-job. Glenbow does not have funds for trainee's expenses. Volunteers Page 57
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region are accepted as interns for short-term training. Contact Glenbow if you are interested in an internship. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday. English. Mount Royal College Aboriginal Education Project 4825 Richard Road S.W. Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 (403) 240-6285 (403) 240-048 (General nquiries for College) Fax: 240-6670 This project is for Aboriginal students preparing for college or university. The Project pays for tuition and books, but does not pay living costs. t will refer you to funding sources for living costs. Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Closed between noon and p.m. English. Native Employment Services Association (NESA) #350, 207-th Ave. S.W. Calgary, AB T3C 0M5 (403) 245-4374 Fax: 228-9326 Native Employment Services helps Aboriginal people decide on career goals, improve their job skills, fund and keep work. NESA counsellors work with c,ommunity services agencies, the private sector, and the federal and provincial governments. Page 58
i The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Closed between noon and p.m. English, Blackfoot, Cree and Ojibwe. Columbia College 802 & 805 Manning Road N.E. Calgary, AB T2E 7N8 (403) 235-9300 Fax: 272-3805 Columbia College offers a number of programs that allow students to start school at almost any time during the year. Programs include academic upgrading from Grades to 2, training and employment services for adults with development disabilities, two or four-week programs to leam job search slcills, and a business degree program. Other courses offered are Business Management, Chiropractic Assistant, Dental Assistant, Dental Receptionist, Medical Receptionist, Office Careers, Personal Care Aide, and Teacher Assistant. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Thursday; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday. English. Southern Alberta nstitute of Technology (SAT) 30-6th Avenue North West Calgary, AB T2M OL4 (403) 284-7002 (Programs) (403) 284-74 (Administration inquiries) Fax: 284-72 SAT courses include Chemical Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance, Computer Technology, Electronics, Electrical, Page 59
The Getting Out Hanclbook F'reirie Region Automotive, Welding, Medical Laboratory Assistance/Technician, and Animal Health. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. University of Calgary Native Centre 390Z, MacEwan Student Centre The University of Calgary 2500 University Dr. N.W. Calgary, AB T2N N4 (403) 220-6034 Fax: 220-609 The Native Centre is an excellent starting place to find information about the University of Calgary. The Centre offers academic and personal support for course selection, course registration, and tutoring. The Centre has a study centre equipped with computers and typewriters. a The Centre has an Elder' s program, the Red Lodge, the First Nations Student Association, and outreach programs. Language,s: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Closed noon to p.m. English. Healing/Counsellinereatment Centres Native Addictions Services Suite 0, 009-7th Avenue S.W. Calgary, AB T2P 2Z (403) 26-792 Fax: 26-7945 Page 60
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Native Addictions Services provides out-patient addiction treatment services to Aboriginal people and the non-aboriginal community. Assistance and support is provided to individuals suffering from alcohol abuse, drug abuse, or problems related to gambling. The Centre has day programs for children, youth, and adults. Using holistic and traditional Aboriginal values, the Centre helps clients impprove personal knowledge skills. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to p.m.), Monday to Friday. After hours appointments can be arranged. English, Blackfoot, and Cree. Native Counselling Services of Alberta (NCSA) #0, 309-2nd Avenue Calgary, AB T2P 005 (403) 237-7850 Fax: 237-7857 NCSA offices throughout Alberta provide services and programs to Aboriginal people. NCSA works in partnership with Aboriginal individuals, families and communities. t provides culturally-sensitive programs and services, and works for fair and equitable treatment of Aboriginal people. You can call or visit the NCSA office to find out about programs and services. They include criminal courtworkers, family courtworkers and support services, young offender courtworkers, Native awareness training, youth groups, probation and parole programs, addictions programs, Elder programs, the Family Life mprovement Program (FLP), and personal counselling. Page 6
The Getting Out Handbook Frairie Region 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. nterpreters for Aboriginal languages are available. Sunrise Residence Society 922-2st Avenue S.E. Mailing Address: Calgary, AB Box 220 T2G N Calgary, AB (403) 269-5564 T2P 2M4 Fax: 269-5578 The Sunrise Residence Treatment Program is an Aboriginal-based intensive residential and non-residential treatment program for men and women. Programs and services include short-term residential treatment, long-term residential treatment, day programs, out-patient (follow-up), one-on-one counselling, group therapy, Alcoholic,s Anonymous meetings, alc,ohol and drug education, relaxation therapy, and referrals to other programs and agencies. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Tsuu T'ina Nation Spirit Healing Lodge Box 0, 3700 Anderson Road S.W. Calgary, AB T2W 3C4 (403) 28-6866 n emergency: 28-7400 Fax: 28-6933 This C,entre's residential and outreach/out-patient services include group therapy, life slcills, alcohol and drug education, leisure and recreation, individual counselling, career planning, job search techniques and resume preparation, referrals to treatment programs, public education programs, workshops, Alcoholics Page 62
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Anonymous and Al-Anon meetings, and networking with other similar agencies. L,ength of stay in the residential program - which is open to men and women - can be anywhere from 42 days to three months. There are admission requirements. 24 hours a day, seven days a week. English, Sarcee Tsuu T'ina. Cultural Centres Calgary ndian Friendship Centre 40-2nd Avenue S.W. Calgary, AB T2P OB9 (403) 777-2263 Fax: 265-9275 Programming includes: courses on language and traditions, youth and wellness conferences, health workshops, drumming, traditional pow-wow dance, beading and crafts, sweat lodges, recreation, sports, and North American ndigenous Games. 9 a.m. to noon, Monday to Friday. English, Cree, and Blackfoot. Financial Assistance/Social Services Calgary Alberta Place ncome and Employment 520-4 Street SW, 6th Floor Calgary, AB T2R H5 (403) 54-63 Calgary Hillhurst Services to Persons with Disabilities 306, 30-4 Street N.W. Calgary, AB T2N 2A (403) 270-54 Page 63
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Calgary Kensington Road ncome and Employment 240 Kensington Road N.W., 2nd Floor Calgary, AB T2N 3P7 (403) 270-50 Calgary Willow Park ncome and Employment 200 Willow Park Centre 0325 Bonaventure Drive SE Calgary, AB T2J 7E4 (403) 258-47 Calgary Radisson Centre ncome and Employment 525-28 Street SE, Main Floor Calgary, AB T2A 6W9 (403) 569-56 Crisis Unit (after hours) 2nd Floor, 8-4th Street Calgary, AB T2N 2A4 (403) 270-52 Native Services 02-0th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2R OB7 (403) 297-2094 Social Service offices provide men and women who are qualified with fmancial assistance for food, rent, mortgage, clothing, heat, electricity, prescription drugs, child care, special training or work costs, moving costs, basic furniture and appliances, basic dental work or dentures, job start-up, and glasses. Social Services may also help you if you are out of work, a single parent, a foster parent, sick or disabled, 65 or older, or worldng but receiving low wages. You may also,get help with job searches. The people at Social Services offices can also refer you to other sources of help, such as food banks and shelters. Page 64
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region To qualify for assistance you will have to: Fill out an application bring identification with proof of address bring receipts for your rent and utilities and, meet with a social services worker to process your application. 8:5 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to p.m.), Monday to Friday. English. Edmonton Amisk Housing Association 848 - Avenue Edmonton, AB T5G 0E (403) 452-665 Fax: 452-040 Housing Provides housing to single Aboriginal people and families. There is a two to three year waiting list. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Canative Housing Corporation 8726 2 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5B 0G6 (403) 47-2560 Fax: 477-460 Page 65
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Canative Housing gives Aboriginal families priority for rental units. The application for a unit includes a credit check 'There is also an Urban Skills Program, which includes couselling about housing issues. There is also a daycare program. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to p.m.), Monday to Friday. English. Non-Profit Housing Corporation City of Edmonton 620 Centennial Building 0th Floor Edmonton, AB T5J OH (403) 496-5529/ 450-700 This non-profit housing corporation is run by the City of Edmonton. t is not specifically for Aboriginal people. Call for an application and more information. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Metis Urban Housing 922-2 A Street Edmonton, AB T5L 0A2 (403) 452-6440/452-872 Fax: 452-076 The Metis Housing Corporation is a Metis-owned corporation that provides affordable rental housing for low and moderate income Metis and Aboriginal families in urban centres in Alberta. Page 66
The Get-Ging Out Handl9ook Prairie Region 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday English. Different Branch offices have staff who speak Cree, Ojibwe, Chipewyan and Blackfoot. Educatioriffraining/Employment Aboriginal Centre for Employment Strategies (ACES) Suite #200, 044-03 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5J OJ (403) 423-2237 Fax: 425-2295 ACES provides Aboriginal people with pre-employment services. Programs include training, education, pre-employment, job club, community services and referrals to other programs and services. The career planning counsellor can explore and develop individual pre-employment options. There are workshops and lectures and a play area for children. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. University College Entrance Program (UCEP) for Native Adults Continuing Education Division Concordia College 728 Ada Boulevard Edmonton, AB T5B 4E4 (403) 479-848 Extension 54 or 540 Admissons office: (403) 479-848 Fax: 474-933 Concorda offers three- and four-year Bachelor of Arts and threeyear Bachelor of Science degrees. There is a full-time counsellor to Page 67
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region help students adjust to student life. Contact the admissions office for admission requirements and for an academic calendar. The University and College Entrance Program (UCEP) for Aboriginal adults is an eig,ht-month-long high-school equivalency program to help adults develop the skills and complete the courses so they can apply as mature students. Applicants must be at least 2 years old and have some highschool background. The application deadline is in May. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. First Nations Counselling Centre (FNCC) #20, 000-06th Street Edmonton, AB T5J 3,8 (403) 944-072 Fax: 944-076 You may be eligible for financial sponsorship through this office if you have obtained ndian status as a result of Bill C-3 (reinstatement). Aborig,inal people who cannot get funding through their bands may also apply for funding. FNCC can also refer you to other funding agencies. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to p.m.), Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Page 68
The Getting Out Handbook F'rairie Region. Grant MacEwan Community College City Centre Campus Mill Woods Campus 0700-04 Avenue 739-29 Avenue Box 796 Edmonton, AB Edmonton, AB T6K 2P T5J 2P2 (403) 497-4040 (403) 497-5040 Fax: 497-4045 Fax: 497-5045 Aboriginal Student Centre Jasper Place Campus Liaison Worker 0045-56 Street A58 0700-04 Avenue City Edmonton, AB Centre Campus T5P 2P7 Edmonton, AB (403) 497-4340 T5J 4S2 Fax: 497-4330 (403) 497-5382 Fax: 497-508 Grant MacEwan Community College offers courses for children, adults and seniors. The courses include university transfer credits, credit courses, professional and personal development, life skills, performing arts, cultural programs and c,areer preparation. Call for admission requirements and academic calendar. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday (all campuses). English. Native Women's Career Preparation Project Grant MacEwan Community College City Centre Campus Building A, 0700-04 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5J 4S2 (403) 497-504, 497-525, 497-53 The Native Women's Career Preparation Program is offered through Grant MacEwan Community College. t prepares Aboriginal women to enter the work force and for further Page 69
The Getting Out Handbook F'reirie Region education and/or training. The program includes self development, career planning and job skills, and work experience. There are no fees and a training allowance is available. Books and other materials are supplied. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Native Employment Services Association (NESA) 0235-24 Street, Suite 20 Edmonton, AB T5N P9 (403) 482-0866 Fax: 482-5250 Native Employment Services helps Aboriginal people decide on career goals, improve their job skills, find and keep work. NESA counsellors work with community services agencies, the private sector, and the federal and provincial governments. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Nechi nstitute On Alcohol and Drug Education Box 34007 Kingsway Garden Mall Post Office Edmonton, AB T5G 3G4 (403) 458-884 -800-459-884 Fax: 458-883 Nechi nstitute shares Poundmaker's Lodge facilities. t offers inhouse training courses in Addictions Counselling, Program Management, Native Trainers Development (NTD), Native Page 70
+ The Getting Out Handbook F'rairie Region Addictions Worker C,ertificate Program (NA'WP) Family Violence, and Adult Children of Alcoholics. Sponsorship is available. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Northern Alberta nstitute of Teclmology (NAT) Main Campus 762-06th Street Edmonton, AB T5G 2R (403) 47-770 Fax: 47-8583 Westerra Campus 79th Avenue and Golf Course Road Stony Plain, AB (403) 963-000 Fax: 963-099 Aboriginal Student Services: (403) 47-8534. A list of NAT programs and services are in the full-time and continuing education calendars, which are available from the Registrar's Office on the main campus. Aboriginal Student Services provides friendship and support for NAT's Aboriginal students through Elder visits, a job fair, counselling referrals, tutoring, transit and accommodation information. Aboriginal Student Services holds a Cultural Awareness Week, an Aboriginal Art Show and Craft Exhibit, as well as regular, informal social events. University of Alberta Native Student Services 24 Athabasca Hall Edmonton, Alberta TOG 2E4 (403) 492-5677 or General nformation 492-3 Fax: 492-674 Page 7
The Getting Out Handhook F'rairie Region Programs include Native Studies, Native Health Care Career Program, and an ndigenous Law Program There is an Aboriginal Student Council, an alternative ac,cess route for Aboriginal students, and information about Aboriginal student funding is available. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Healing/Counselling/Treatment Centres Native Counselling Services of Alberta (NCSA) #800, Highfield Place 000-06 Street Edmonton, AB T5J 3L8 (403) 423-24 Fax: 424-73 NC,SA offices throughout Alberta provide services and programs to Aboriginal people. a NCSA works in partnership with Aboriginal individuals, families and communities. t provides culturally-sensitive programs and services, and works for fair and equitable treatment of Aboriginal people. You can call or visit the NCSA office to find out about programs and services. They include criminal courtworkers, family courtworkers and support services, young offender courtworkers, Native awareness training, youth groups, probation and parole programs, addictions programs, Elder programs, the Family Life mprovement Program (FLP), and personal counselling. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday'. English and Cree. Page 72
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Native Counselling Services of Alberta (NCSA) #5, 4995-53 Avenue Stony Plain, AB T7Z V4 (403) 963-9270 NCSA offices throughout Alberta provide services and programs to Aboriginal people. NCSA works in partnership with Aboriginal individuals, families and communities. t provides culturally-sensitive programs and services, and works for fair and equitable treatment of Aboriginal people. You can call or visit the NCSA office to find out about programs and services. They include criminal courtworkers, family courtworkers and support services, young offender courtworkers, Native awareness training, youth groups, probation and parole programs, addictions programs, Elder programs, the Family Life mprovement Program (FLP), and personal counselling. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Poundmaker's Lodge Off 42nd Street & Mailing Address: Poundmaker's Road Box 34007 St. Albert, AB Kingsway Mall P.O. (403) 458-884 Edmonton, AB Fax: 458-883 T5G 3G4 Poundmaker's L,odge operates an Out-patient Centre and a 54 bed n-patient Treatment Centre. During the 28 day residential treatment program, Poundmaker's Lodge treatment approach is a combination of Page 73
The Getting Out Handhook Prairie Region ndian cultural awareness and the philosophy of Alcoholics Anonymous. Other programs and services include a 4-day follow-up program, Edmonton nstitution Program, Nechi nstitute programs and training courses, out-patient programs, Adolescent Treatment Centre, and n-patient Treatment Program. There are admission requirements. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. (emergency 24 hours) English and Cree. Poundmaker's Out-patient Centre 2nd Floor, 000-02A Avenue Edmonton, AB T5J 3G2 (403) 420-0356 Fax: 427-480 This centre provides a range of addiction counselling and educational services to Aboriginal clients and their families in Edmonton and surrounding areas. There is individual, family and group counselling for alcohol and drug related problems. Referrals are made to Poundmaker's Lodge, other treatment centres, shelters, employment services, educational institutions, recreational centres, Aboriginal resources, AA, Alanon, Alateen, NA meetings and other agencies. Follow-up counselling is available. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Page 74
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Cultural Centres Canadian Native Friendship Centre 205-0 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5G 2A4 (403) 479-999 Fax: 479-0043 Provides Aboriginal cultural programs and activities and promotes traditional Aboriginal culture through Metis cultural dance classes, pow wow dance classes, Aboriginal awareness classes, annual all- Aboriginal festival, annual round dance, senior citizens Christmas party and dance, Edmonton heritage festival, and Aboriginal arts/crafts classes. The Urban Native Referral Program provides crisis intervention and counselling, housing, employment, referrals, fine options, alternative measures, family violence prevention, HV/ADS prevention, food, clothing, emergency needs, hospital and institution visits, Christmas bureau, alcohol and drug abuse counselling, and assists individuals and families with urban living problems. Recreation programs and other activities are available. Membership is $3 a year for each adult. Children participate in programs under their parents membership. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (Closed noon to p.m.). English and Cree. Page 75
The Getting Out Hanclbook Prairie Region Financial Assistance/Social Services Edmonton Central ncome and Employment 0242-05 Street, 3rd Floor Edmonton, AB T5J 3L5 (403) 493-75 Edmonton Services to Persons With Disabilities 9942-08 Street, 7th Floor Edmonton, AB T5K 2J5 (403) 427-287 Edmonton Emergency Social Services (Crisis Unit) Financial Building, Main Floor 062-00 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5J OB3 (403) 422-200 Edmonton North ncome and Employment 200, 345 Fort Road Edmonton, AB T5A 06 (403) 473-84 Edmonton South ncome and Employment 6325-03 Street Edmonton, AB T6H 5H6 (403) 438-8 Edmonton West ncome and Employment Westcor Building, 2nd Floor 2323 Stony Plain Road Edmonton, AB T5N 4A9 (403) 482-95 Social Service offices provide men and women who are qualified with financial assistance for food, rent, mortgage, clothing, heat, electricity, prescription drugs, child care, special training or work costs, moving costs, basic furniture and appliances, basic dental work or dentures, job start-up, and glasses. Social Services may also help you if you are out of work, a single parent, a foster parent, sick or disabled, 65 or older, or worldng but receiving low wages. You may also get help with job searches. Page 76
The Getting Out Hancibook Frairie Region The people at Social Services offices can also refer you to other sources of help, such as food banks and shelters. To qualify for assistance you will have to: Fill out an application bring identification with proof of address bring receipts for your rent and utilities and, meet with a social services worker to process your application. 8:5 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (There is no phone service from noon to p.m.). English. Metis Urban Housing #207, 975 Main Street Fort McMurray, AB T9H T5 (403) 790-3526 Fort McMurray Housing The Metis Housing Corporation is a Metis-owned corporation that provides affordable rental housing for low and moderate income Metis and Aboriginal families in urban centres in Alberta. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Different Branch offices have staff who speak Cree, Ojibwe, Chipewyan and Blackfoot. Page 77
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Education/Training/Employment Keyano College 85 Franklin Avenue Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2H7 (403) 79-480/ 79-4804 Fax: 79-484 Programs are available specifically for aboriginal people. They include a Native Visual Arts Certificate, Native Child Care and Family Counselling, Native Addictions Worker and courses within the University Studies Program. There is an Aboriginal counsellor on staff. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Wednesday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. English. Keyano College has an ntroduction to Cree course. Healing/Counselling/Treatment Centres Native Counselling Services of Alberta (NCSA) Rm. 09, 002A - Franklin Avenue Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2K6 (403) 743-888 Fax: 743-895 NCSA offices throughout Alberta provide services and programs to Aboriginal people. NCSA works in partnership with Aboriginal individuals, families and communities. t provides culturally-sensitive Page 78
The Get-Cing Out Hano2ook Frairie Region programs and services, and works for fair and equitable treatment of Aboriginal people. You can call or visit the NCSA office to find out about programs and services. They include criminal courtworkers, family courtworkers and support services, young offender courtworkers, Native awareness training, youth groups, probation and parole programs, addictions programs, Elder programs, the Family Life mprovement Program (FLP), and personal counselling. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English, Blackfoot, and Cree. The Mark Amy Centre Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Centre P.O. Box 5748 Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4V9 (403) 334-2398 Fax: 334-2352 This Centre is on the Gregory Lake First Nation outside Fort McMurray. This program is for men and women 6 and over who meet the admission requirements. t is a 35 day residential treatment program that includes individual and group counselling, lectures, films, presentations, spiritual components, arts, crafts, recreation, aftercare planning, and follow-up program. The program introduces holistic healing in physical, mental, emotional and spiritual growth. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Page 79
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Cultural Centres Nistawoyou Native Friendship Centre 830 Manning Fort McMurray, AB " T9H W (403) 743-8555 Fax: 79-404 This centre serves Fort McMurray, Anzac, Janvier, Fort Chipewyan, Chip Lakes and Conldin. Programs are offered in education, recreation, cultural and social activities. The Centre has a clothing depot, noon lunch services and daily drop-in for coffee. There is an inexpensive membership fee. Volunters are always welcome. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Financial Assistance/Social Services Alberta Family and Social Services Provincial Building, 8th Floor 995 Franklin Avenue Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2K4 (403) 743-7400 Social Service offices provide men and women who are qualified with financial assistance for food, rent, mortgage, clothing, heat, electricity, prescription drugs, child care, special training or work costs, moving costs, basic furniture and appliances, basic dental work or dentures, job start-up, and glasses. Page 80
The Getting Out Handlyook F'rairie Region Social Services may also help you if you are out of work, a single parent, a foster parent, sick or disabled, 65 or older, or working but receiving low wages. You may also get help with job searches. The people at Social Services offices can also refer you to other sources of help, such as food banks and shelters. To qualify for assistance you will have to: Fill out an application bring identification with proof of address bring receipts for your rent and utilities and, meet with a social services worker to process your application. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to p.m.), Monday to Friday. English. Grande Centre Metis Urban Housing 508-5 Avenue Grand Centre, AB TOA TO (403) 594-878 Housing The Metis Housing Corporation is a Metis-owned corporation that provides affordable rental housing for low and moderate income Metis and Aboriffinal families in urban centres in Alberta. Page 8
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Different branch offices have staff who speak Cree, Ojibwe, Chipewyan and Blackfoot. Education/Training/Employment Native Employment Services Association (NESA) 505-55 Street Box 68 Grande Centre, AB TOA TO (403) 594-5844 Fax: 594-7360 Native Employment Services helps Aboriginal people decide on career goals, improve their job skills, and find and keep work. NESA counsellors work with community services agencies, the private sector, federal and provincial governments. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to p.m.), Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Healing/Counselling/Treatment Centres Elizabeth Metis Office Box 420 Grande Centre, AB TOA TO (403) 594-5026 Fax: 594-5452 Page 82
The Getting Out Handbook F'rairie Region Lacated on the Elizabeth Metis Settlement, this centre provides addiction information, crisis intervention counselling, referral and aftercare support. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Cultural Centres Grand Centre Friendship Centre Box 978 505-55 Street Grande Centre, AB TOA TO (403) 594-7526 Fax: 594-599 This drop-in Centre has workshops in arts and crafts, a food bank, disaster relief aid, and soup and bannock during lunch hour. There is a youth club, an alcohol and drug counsellor and employment referrals. The Centre has many recreational activities. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. Youth drop-in: 9 a.m. to 0 p.m., Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to p.m., Friday, 4 p.m. to p.m., Saturday. English and Cree. Financial Assistance/Social Services Alberta Family and Social Services Lake Centre Plaza Box 698 Grande Centre, AB ToA TO (403) 594-984 Page 83
The Getting Out Hanc2ook Frairie Region Social Service offices provide men and women who are qualified with fmancial assistance for food, rent, mortgage, clothing, heat, electricity, prescription drugs, child care, special training or work costs, moving costs, basic furniture and appliances, basic dental work or dentures, job start-up, and glasse,s. Social Services may also help you if you are out of work, a single parent, a foster parent, sick or disabled, 65 or older, or worlcing but receiving low wages. You may also get help with job searches and/or receive job refenals. The people at Social Services offices can also refer you to other sources of help, such as food banks and shelters. To qualify for assistance you will have to: Fill out an application bring identification with proof of address bring receipts for your rent and utilities and, meet with a social services worker to process your application. 8:5 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to p.m.), Monday to Friday. English. Metis Urban Housing #203, 0009-0 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V OX9 (403) 539-90 Grande Prairie Housing Page 84
The Getting Out Hanclbook Prairie Region The Metis Housing Corporation is a Metis-owned corporation that provides affordable rental housing for low and moderate income Metis and Aboriginal families in urban centres in Alberta. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Different branch offices have staff who speak Cree, Ojibwe, Chipewyan and Blackfoot. Education/Training/Employment Grande Prairie Regional College 0726-06 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4C4 (403) 539-29 Fax: 539-2832 Manager, Aboriginal Development (403) 539-2857 Programs available include Business Administration, Computer Systems, Early Childhood Development, Nursing, Office Administration, Power Engineering, and Visual Arts. There are also courses that can be transferred for university credit. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Native Employment Services Association (NESA) Native Friendship Centre #2, 005-97 Ave. Box 2337 Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6X2 (403) 532-4282 Fax: 532-4042 Page 85
The Getting Out Hancibook Frairie Region Native Employment Services helps Aboriginal people decide on career goals, improve their job skills, and fmd and keep work. NESA counsellors work with column:my servies agencies, the private sector, federal and provincial governments. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Dene. Healing/Counselling/Treatment Centres Native Counselling Services of Alberta (NCSA) #300, 004-0 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 0Y3 (403) 532-9359 Fax: 532-9473 NCSA offices throughout Alberta provide services and programs to Aboriginal people. NCSA works in partnership with Aboriginal individuals, families and communities. t provides culturally-sensitive programs and services, and works for fair and equitable treatment of Aboriginal people. You can call or visit the NCSA office to find out about programs and services. They include criminal courtworkers, family courtworkers and support services, young offender courtworkers, Native awareness training, youth groups, probation and parole programs, addictions programs, Elder programs, the Family Life mprovement Program (FLP), and personal counselling. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Page 86
The Ge-Cting Out Handbook Prairie Region Cultural Centres Grande Prairie Friendship Centre Administration 0507-98 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4L (403) 532-5722 Fax: 539-52 Program Centre 005-97 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V ON5 (403) 539-754 Fax: 539-52 The Administration building includes a bingo hall. The Programming Centre has a drop-in centre, urban Aboriginal referral services, arts and crafts store, cultural resource library, Elder's lounge, and meeting rooms for community groups. Activities include: movie nights, gym nights, Alcoholics Anonymous groups, dance classes, Cree classes, cultural awareness, recreational activities and special events. Membership is $2 for adults, $ for a child and $5 for a family. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. Drop-n centre:9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday to Friday; p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday. Crafts store: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Financial Assistance/Social Services Alberta Family and Social Services Nordic Court, 3rd Floor 004-99 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8V 3N4 (403) 538-624 Page 87
The Getting Out Handbook frairie Reg lori Social Service offices provide men and women who are qualified with financial assistance for food, rent, mortgage, clothing, heat, electricity, prescription drugs, child care, special training or work costs, moving costs, basic furniture and appliances, basic dental work or dentures, job start-up, and glasses. Social Services may also help you if you are out of work, a single parent, a foster parent, sick or disabled, 65 or older, or working but receiving low wage,s. You may also get help with job searches. The people at Social Services offices can also refer you to other sources of help, such as food banks and shelters. To qualify for assistance you will have to: Fill out an application bring identification with proof of address bring receipts for your rent and utilities and, meet with a social services worker to process your application. 8:5 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (Closed noon to p.m.). English. Page 88
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region High Level Healing/Counselling/Treatment Centres Action North Recovery Centre Box 872 High Level, AB TOH Z0 (403) 926-33 Fax: 926-2060 Action North is a treatment centre specializing in the rehabilitation of people suffering from chemical dependency. The main focus is alcoholism, but the Centre deals with a wide range of addictions. The Centre offers 30 day women's and men's programs, couple's prog,rams, family programs, and 2 day follow-up programs. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. Closed for lunch from noon to p.m. English and Cree. Dene Tha'Counselling Program Box 73 High Level, AB TOH OSO (403) 32-38 Fax: 32-3893 This program provides one-on-one and family counselling. Other services include referrals to treatment, home visits, intervention, prevention and workshops. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Dene. Page 89
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Native Counselling Services of Alberta (NCSA) #206, 9808-00th Avenue Box 56 High Level, AB TOH Z0 (403) 926-359 Fax: 926-4784 NCSA offices throughout Alberta provide services and programs to Aboriginal people. NCSA works in partnership with Aboriginal individuals, families and communities. t provides culturally-sensitive programs and services, and works for fair and equitable treatment of Aboriginal people. You can call or visit the NCSA office to find out about programs and services. They include criminal courtworkers, family courtworkers and support services, young offender courtworkers, Native awareness training, youth groups, probation and parole programs, addictions programs, Elder programs, the Family Life mprovement Program (FLP), and personal counselling. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to p.m.), Monday to Friday. English, Cree, and Dene. Cultural Centres High Level Friendship Centre Box 735 High Level, AB TOH Z0 (403) 926-3355 Page 90
The Getting Out Hancihook Frairie Region This Centre is on the MacKenzie Highway south of High Level. Services include a drop-in centre, cultural library, referral services, youth services, dances, talent shows, and sports and recreation activities. Volunteers are always needed. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English, Cree, and Dene. Financial Assistance/Social Services Alberta Family and Social Services Mail Bag 000, 9806-98 Street High Level, AB TOH Z0 (403) 926-444 Social Service offices provide men and women who are qualified with financial assistance for food, rent, mortgage, clothing, heat, electricity, prescription drugs, child care, special training or work costs, moving costs, basic furniture and appliances, basic dental work or dentures, job start-up, and glasses. Social Services may also help you if you are out of work, a single parent, a foster parent, sick or disabled, 65 or older, or working but receiving low wages. You may also get help with job searches. The people at Social Services offices c,an also refer you to other sources of help, such as food banks and shelters. To qualify for assistance you will have to: Fill out an application bring identification with proof of address bring reciepts for your rent and utilities and, meet with a social services worker to process your application. Page 9
The Getting Out Handhook rrairie Region 8:5 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to p.m.), Monday to Friday. English. Metis Urban Housing #208, Century Square Lac La Biche, AB TOA 2C0 (403) 623-2759 Lac La 3iche Housing The Metis Housing Corporation is a Metis-owned corporation that provides affordable rental housing for low and moderate income Metis and Aboriginal families in urban centres in Alberta. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Different branch offices have Cree, Ojibwe, Chipewyan and Blackfoot. Education/Training/Employment Alberta Vocational College Box 47 Lac La Biche, AB TUA 2C0 (403) 623-555 (ask for Admissions) Fax: 623-5639 The College offers academic upgrading from Grades to 2 for adults to continue their education, obtain employment and develop better life skills. Other programs include a Careers Program and Page 92
The Getting Out Handbook Frairie Region Native Visual Arts. There are Aboriginal counsellors on staff, Aboriginal instructors and student support groups. 8:5 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Healing/Counselling/Treatment Centres Beaver Lake Wah-Pow Detox & Treatment Centre Box 648 Lac La Biche, AB TOA 2C0 (403) 623-2553 Fax: 623-4076 Programs and services include a six week Alcohol and Drug treatment program, a family program for couples with children, one-on-one counselling, Alcoholics Anonymous for children 2 and under, programs to deal with family violence, grievance, and jealousy. Twenty-four hour counselling is available. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Heart Lake Alcohol Program Box 447 Lac La Biche, AB TOA 2C0 (403) 623-230 Fax: 623-3505 This program uses traditional ceremonies to help promote cultural identity, holds Akoholics Anonymous meetings and makes referrals to Poundmakers and the St. Albert treatment centres.there is a solvent abuse workshop, Brighter Futures and community wellness programs. Page 93
The Getting Out Ha ndl000k F'rairie Region 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Native Counselling Services of Alberta (NCSA) Box 988 Lac La Biche, AB TOA 2C0 (403) 623-4777 Fax: 623-4777 NCSA offices throughout Alberta provide services and programs to Aboriginal people. NCSA works in partnership with Aboriginal individuals, families and communities. t provides culturally-sensitive programs and services, and works for fair and equitable treatment of Aboriginal people. You can call or visit the NCSA office to find out about programs and services. They include criminal courtworkers, family courtworkers and support services, young offender courtworkers, Native awareness training, youth groups, probation and parole programs, addictions programs, Elder programs, the Family Life mprovement Program (FLP), and personal counselling. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to p.m.), Monday to Friday. English. Page 94
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Cultural Centres Lac La Biche Canadian Native Friendship Centre Box 2338 Lac La Biche, AB TOA 2C0 (403) 623-3249 Fax: 623-846 This centre provides workshops, education and social programs that are relevant to the Aboriginal cœmnunity. The programs include: New Opportunities Program, Alcoholics Anonymous weekly meetings, and Women's Healing Circle. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to p.m.), Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Financial Assistance/Social Services Alberta Family and Social Services Provincial Building 9503 Beaverhill Road Box 420 Lac La Biche, AB TOA 2C0 (403) 623-525 Social Service offices provide men and women who are qualified with financial assistance for food, rent, mortgage, clothing, heat, electricity, prescription drugs, child care, special training or work costs, moving costs, basic furniture and appliances, basic dental work or dentures, job start-up, and glasses. Page 95
The Getting Out Handbook F'rairie Region Social Services may also help you if you are out of worlc, a single parent, a foster parent, sick or disabled, 65 or older, or worldng but receiving low wages. You may also get help with job searches. The people at Social Services offices can also refer you to other sources of help, such as food banks and shelters. To qualify for assistance you will have to: Fill out an application bring identification with proof of address bring receipts for your rent and utilities and, meet with a social services worker to process your application. 8:5 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to p.m.), Monday to Friday. English. Lethbridge Housing Treaty 7 Urban ndian Housing Authority 208-40 Mayor Magrath Drive Lethbridge, AB TK 2R (403) 327-995 Fax: 327-0849 Provides housing in Calgary, Cardston and Lethbridge to Treaty 7 families. Applicants must call every three months to stay on the waiting list. Page 96
The Get-Uing Out Handbook F'rairie Region 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Closed between noon and p.m. English and Blackfoot. Education/Training/Employment Lethbridge Community College 3000 College Drive South Lethbridge, AB TK L6 (403) 320-3200 Fax: 320-46 Programs include Business Administration, College and University upgrading, Electronics Technician, Nursing, Professional Cooking, and Travel and Tourism. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Native Employment Services Association (NESA) 27-3rd Ave. South Lethbridge, AB TJ OK2 (403) 320-900 Fax: 320-289 Native Employment Services helps Aboriginal people decide on career goals, improve their job skills, and find and keep work. NESA counsellors work with community services agencies, the private sector, and the federal and provincial governments. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to p.m.), Monday to Friday. English and Blackfoot. Page 97
The Getting Out Handbook F'reirie Region The University of Lethbridge 440 University Drive Lethbridge, AB TK 3M4 (403) 329-2 (Switchboard) (403) 320-5700 (Registration) Courses of interest to Aboriginal people offered by the University of L,ethbridge include a Bachelor of Arts program in Native American Studies, Aboriginal Management degree, and certificate programs. There is a Native American Students Association and Aboriginal students' lounge. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. Closed from noon to p.m.. English. Healing/Counselling/Treatment Centres Native Counselling Services of Alberta (NCSA) #208,324-7th Street South Lethbridge, AB (403) 329-640 Fax: 380-2562 NCSA offices throughout Alberta provide services and programs to Aboriginal people. NCSA worlcs in partnership with Aboriginal individuals, families and communities. t provides culturally-sensitive programs and services, and works for fair and equitable treatment of Aboriginal people. You can call or visit the NCSA office to find out about programs and services. They include criminal courtworkers, family courtworkers and support services, young offender Page 98
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region courtworkers, Native awareness training, youth groups, probation and parole programs, addictions programs, Elder programs, the Family Life mprovement Program (FLP), and personal counselling. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to p.m.), Monday to Friday. English, Cree, and Blackfoot. South Country Treatment Centre Alcohol & Drug Treatment Centre P.O. Box 48 Lethbridge, AB TJ 4K2 (403) 329-6603 Fax: 328-5756 This treatment centre helps Aboriginal and non-aboriginal people. t is just south of the Lethbridge Agricultural centre on Research Centre Road. The Centre offers an intensive 28-day treatment program for men and women who seek freedom fi-om alcohol and/or drug dependency. ncluded in the program are group discussions, lectures, films, relaxation therapy, recreation, nutrition, Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, spiritual practises, relapse prevention, referrals to aftercare programs and educational development. There are admission requirements. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed noon to p.m.), Monday to Friday. English. Page 99
The Getting Out Handbook F'rairie Region Cultural Centres Sik-Ooh-Kotoki Friendship Society Suite 200, 505-7 Street South Lethbridge, AB TJ 2G8 (403) 328-244 Fax: 327-0087 This Centre helps with social assistance and education and personal development. t provides social activities, recreational and sports activities, education and counselling services and referral services. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Closed for lunch from noon to p.m. English and Blackfoot. Financial Assistance/Social Services Alberta Family and Social Services Provincial Building 200-5th Avenue South L,ethbridge, AB TJ 4L (403) 38-5290 Social Service offices provide men and women who are qualified with financial assistance for food, rent, mortgage, clothing, heat, electricity, prescription drugs, child care, special training or work costs, moving costs, basic furniture and appliances, basic dental work or dentures, job start-up, and glasses. Social Services may also help you if you are out of work, a single parent, a foster parent, sick or disabled, 65 or older, or worldng but receiving low wages. You may also get help with job searches. Page 200
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region The people at Social Services offices can also refer you to other sources of help, such as food banks and shelters. To qualify for assistance you will have to: Fill out an application bring identification with proof of address bring receipts for your rent and utilities and, meet with a social services worker to process your application. 8:5 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to p.m.), Monday to Friday. English. Lloydminster Metis Urban Housing #405, 56-50 Street Lloydminster, AB T9V 0M3 (403) 875-4775 Housing Provides affordable rental housing for low and moderate income Metis and Aboriginal families. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Different branch offices may have Cree, Ojibwe, Chipewyan and Blackfoot. Page 20
The Getting Out Ha ncil9ook Prairie Region Healing/Counselling/Treatment Centres Native Counselling Services of Alberta (NCSA) #400, 56-50 Street Lloydminster, AB T9V 0M3 (403) 875-255 NCSA offices throughout Alberta provide services and programs to Aboriginal people. NCSA works in partnership with Aboriginal individuals, families and communities. t provides culturally-sensitive programs and services, and works for fair and equitable treatment of Aboriginal people. You can call or visit the NCSA office to find out about programs and services. They include criminal courtworkers, family courtworkers and support services, young offender courtworkers, Native awareness training, youth groups, probation and parole programs, addictions programs, Elder programs, the Family Life mprovement Program (FLP), and personal counselling. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Cultural Centres Lloydminster Native Friendship Centre 500-4st Street Lloydminster, AB T9V B7 (403) 623-3249 Mailing address: P.O. Box 2338 Lac la Biche, AB TUA 2C0 Page 202
The Getting Out name;ihook Frairie Region This Centre is mainly an information drop-in centre. t also has programs for adults to upgrade their education, women's healing circles, simmer kid's programs, housing referral service, dry dances and a newsletter. Volunteers are needed. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Metis Urban Housing cto Casey Reality Building 0024-0 Street Peace River, AB T8S S3 (403) 624-5485 Peace River Housing The Metis Housing Corporation is a Metis-owned corporation that provides affordable rental housing for low and moderate income Metis and Aboriginal families in urban centres in Alberta. This branch office manages 3 units. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Different branch offices have staff who speak Cree, Ojibwe, Chipewyan and Blackfoot. Page 203
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Cultural Centres Sagitawa Native Friendship Centre Box 5083 008-00th Avenue Peace River, AB T8S R7 (403) 624-2443 Fax: 624-2728 This centre offers counselling and referral services, a drop-in centre, clothing depot, assistance with forms, help to families in crisis situations, posting of employment and housing notices, soup's on/sandwich day and children's activities. The Centre also buys, sells, and sells--on consignment--aboriginal crafts. Membership is $2 a person, $3 for a single parent, and $5 a family. Volunteers are always needed. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Financial Assistance/Social Services Alberta Family and Social Services Bag 900-5, 975-00 Street Peace River, AB T8S T4 (403) 624-635 Social Service offices provide men and women who are qualified with financial assistance for food, rent, mortgage, clothing, heat, electricity, prescription drugs, child care, special training or work costs, moving costs, basic furniture and appliances, basic dental work or dentures, job start-up, and glasses. Page 204
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Social Services may also help you if you are out of work, a single parent, a foster parent, sick or disabled, 65 or older, or working but receiving low wages. You may also get help vvith job searches. The people at Social Services offices can also refer you to other sources of help, such as food banks and shelters. To qualify for assistance you will have to: Fill out an application bring identification with proof of address bring receipts for your rent and utilities and, meet with a social services worker to process your application. 8:5 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to p.m.), Monday to Friday. English. Pincher Creek Cultural Centres Napi Native Friendship Centre Box 657 Pincher Creek, AB TOK K0 (403) 627-4224 Fax: 627-2564 This Centre has a community care worker who helps with social services. The Centre offers pre-employment, life slçills and crosscultural training; workshops on contemporary issues, recreation, and a solvent abuse prevention program. Page 205
The Getting Out Hand9ook-7rairie Region 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Blackfoot. Financial Assistance/Social Services Alberta Family and Social Services Crowsnest Pass Provincial Building, 250-20 Avenue Box 870 Blairmore, AB TOK OBO (403) 562-3285 Social Service offices provide men and women who are qualified with financial assistance for food, rent, mortgage, clothing, heat, electricity, prescription drugs, child care, special training or work costs, moving costs, basic furniture and appliances, basic dental work or dentures, job start-up, and glasses. Social Services may also help you if you are out of work, a single parent, a foster parent, sick or disabled, 65 or older, or working but receiving low wage,s. You may also get help with job searches. The people at Social Services offices can also refer you to other sources of help, such as food banks and shelters. To qualify for assistance you will have to: Fill out an application bring identification with proof of address bring receipts for your rent and utilities and, meet with a social services worker to process your application. 8:5 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to p.m.), Monday to Friday. English. Page 206
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Red Peer Metis Urban Housing #202, 492 Ross Street Red Deer, AB T4N X2 (403) 34-6789 Housing The Metis Housing Corporation is a Metis-owned corporation that provides affordable rental housing for low and moderate income Metis and Aboriginal families in urban centres in Alberta. This branch office manages 20 units. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Different branch offices have staff who speak Cree, Ojibwe, Chipewyan and Blackfoot. Education/Training/Employment Red Deer College 56th Avenue and 32nd Street Red Deer, AB T4N 5H5 (403) 342-3300 (Svvitchboard) (403) 342-3400 (Registrar's Office) Fax: 340-8940 This college offers several programs and is planning a Native Justice Program. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Page 207
The Getting Out Hancibook--Prairie Region Healing/Counselling/Treatment Centres Native Counselling Services of Alberta (NCSA) #205, 484 - Ross Street Red Deer, AB T4N X4 (403) 347-4377 Fax: 347-4377 (call (403) 347-4377 before sending a fax) NCSA offices throughout Alberta provide services and programs to Aboriginal people. NCSA works in partnership with Aboriginal individuals, families and communities. t provides culturally-sensitive programs and services, and works for fair and equitable treatment of Aboriginal people. You can call or visit the NCSA office to find out about programs and services. They include criminal courtworkers, family courtworkers and support services, young offender courtworkers, Native awareness training, youth groups, probation and parole programs, addictions programs, Elder programs, the Family Life mprovement Program (FLP), and personal counselling. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday to Friday. English. nterpreters are available. Cultural Centres Red Deer Native Friendship Centre 480-49 Street Red Deer, AB T4N T8 (403) 340-0020 Fax: 342-60 Page 208
The Getting Out Handbook F'rairie Region This Centre has a family care worker, a social worker, a program director for youth programs, and an employment counsellor to help people find jobs and write resumes. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Financial Assistance/Social Services Alberta Family and Social Services Provincial Building 4920-5 Street, Main Floor Red Deer, AB T4N 6K8 (403) 340-5439 (income and employment) (403) 340-5400 (child welfare) Social Service offices provide men and women who are qualified with financial assistance for food, rent, mortgage, clothing, heat, electricity, prescription drugs, child care, special training or work costs, moving costs, basic furniture and appliances, basic dental work or dentures, job start-up, and glasses. Social Services may also help you if you are out of work, a single parent, a foster parent, sick or disabled, 65 or older, or working but receiving low wages. You may also get help with job searches. The people at Social Services offices can also refer you to other sources of help, such as food banks and shelters. To qualify for assistance you will have to: Fill out an application bring identification with proof of address bring receipts for your rent and utilities and, meet with a social services worker to process your application. Page 209
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region 8:5 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Rocky Mountain House Metis Urban Housing #2, 506-50 Avenue Rocky Mountain House, AB TOM TO (403) 845-7077 Housing The Metis Housing Corporation is a Metis-owned corporation that provides affordable rental housing for low and moderate income Metis and Aboriginal families in urban centres in Alberta. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Different branch offices have staff who speak Cree, Ojibwe, Chipewyan and Blackfoot. H ea ling/counsellingffreatment Centres Native Counselling Services of Alberta Rocky Mountain House, AB (403) 845-3577 NCSA offices throughout Alberta provide services and programs to Aboriginal people. NCSA works in partnership with Aboriginal individuals, families and communities. t provides culturally-sensitive programs and services, and works for fair and equitable treatment of Aboriginal people. Page 20
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region You can call or visit-the NCSA office to find out about programs and services. They include criminal courtworkers, family courtworkers and support services, young offender courtworkers, Native awareness training, youth groups, probation and parole programs, addictions programs, Elder programs, the Family Life mprovement Program (FLP), and personal counselling. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. O'Chiese Akohol Program Box 20 Rocky Mountain House, AB TOM TO (403) 989-3943 Fax: 989-3995 This program has two NNADAP (National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program) counsellors as well as a youth counsellor. The program provides one-on-one and family counselling, Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, women's and men's groups, referrals to treatment centres, a youth program, and an elder advisory group which provides personal healing and counselling. This program is integrated with conununity health, social services and education programs. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (24 hour emergency service available). English, Cree, and Saultaux. Sunchild Alcohol & Drug Abuse Program Box 747 Rocky Mountain House, AB TOM TO (403) 989-390 Page 2
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region This Program provides out-patient services, referrals to treatment centres, one-on-one counselling, Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, workshops, and support in court. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. English, Cree, and Saulteaux. Cultural Centres Rocky Native Friendship Centre Box 927 492-52 Street Rocky Mountain House, AB TOM TO (403) 845-2788 Fax: 845-3093 This Centre's programs and services include: drop in centre (visit, coffee, hot lunch), social activities, recreational activities, public relations (newsletter, used clothing, network with other agencies, etc.), cultural activities, student support, a Cree language course, training, career planning, volunteer program, employment related services, and counselling services. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Financial Assistance/Social Services Alberta Family and Social Services Provincial Building 499-5 Street Rocky Mountain House, AB TOM TO (403) 845-8290 Social Service offices provide men and women who are qualified with financial assistance for food, rent, mortgage, clothing, heat, Page 22
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region electricity, prescription drugs, child care, special training or work costs, moving costs, basic furniture and appliances, basic dental work or dentures, job start-up, and glasses. Social Services may also help you if you are out of work, a single parent, a foster parent, sick or disabled, 65 or older, or working but receiving low wages. You may also get help with job searches. The people at Social Services offices can also refer you to other sources of help, such as food banks and shelters. To qualify for assistance you will have to: Fill out an application bring identification with proof of address bring receipts for your rent and utilities and, meet with a social services worker to process your application. 8:5 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to p.m.), Monday to Friday. English. Page 23
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Metis Urban Housing 434-50 Avenue St. Paul, AB TOA 3M (403) 645-903 St. Paul Housing The Metis Housing Corporation is a Metis-owned corporation that provides affordable rental housing for low and moderate income Metis and Aboriginal families in urban centres in Alberta 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. Different offices have Cree, Ojibwe, Chipewyan and Blackfoot. Education/Training/Employment Blue Quills First Nations College P.O. Box 89 Saddle Lake, AB TOA 3TO (403) 645-4455 Edmonton Direct: 429-297 Fax: 645-525 Offers programs designed for Aboriginal people and their conununities. These programs include: University and College Entrance Preparation; Teacher Assistant; Child and Youth Care; University Certificates in Administration, Entrepreneur and First Nations Management; Bachelor degrees in Social Work, Arts, General Studies, and Education; and, Master of Arts in Education. An Elder is on staff to provide counselling, guidance, sweats, and other ceremonies. Call for more information. Page 24
The Getting Out Handbook F'rairie Region 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Healing/Counselling/Treatment Centres Native Counselling Services of Alberta (NCSA) Box 2244 St. Paul, AB TOA 3A0 (403) 645-5250 Fax: 645-5957 NCSA offices throug,hout Alberta provide services and programs to Aboriginal people. NCSA works in partnership with Aboriginal individuals, families and communities. t provides culturally-sensitive programs and services, and works for fair and equitable treatment of Aboriginal people. You can call or visit the NCSA office to find out about programs and services. They include criminal courtworkers, family courtworkers and support services, young offender courtworkers, Native awareness training, youth groups, probation and parole programs, addictions programs, Elder programs, the Family Life mprovement Program (FLP), and personal counselling. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English. nterpreters available. Page 25
The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Cultural Centres Mannawanis Native Friendship Centre 4924-49th Avenue Box 259 St. Paul, AB TOA 3A0 (403) 645-4630 Fax: 645-980 This centre offers counselling, crafts, resume service, job search service, Cree courses and referrals to other agencies. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed noon to p.m.),.monday to Friday. English and Cree. Financial Assistance/Social Services Alberta Family and Social Services Provincial Building, 2nd Floor 5025-49 Avenue St. Paul, AB TOA 3A4 (403) 645-6370 Social Service offices provide men and women who are qualified with financial assistance for food, rent, mortgage, clothing, heat, electricity, prescription drugs, child care, special training or work costs, moving costs, basic furniture and appliances, basic dental work or dentures, job start-up, and glasses. Social Services may also help you if you are out of work, a single parent, a foster parent, sick or disabled, 65 or older, or worldng but receiving low wages. You may also get help with job searches. Page 26
The Getting Out Hancibook Prairie Region The people at Social Services offices can also refer you to other sources of help, such as food banks and shelters. To qualify for assistance you will have to: Fill out an application bring identification with proof of address bring receipts for your rent and utilities and, meet with a social services worker to process your application. 8:5 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to Monday to Friday. English. Westaskiwin Education/Training/Employment Maskwachees Cultural College Box 360 Hobbema, AB TOC NO (403) 585-3925/ 585-3995 Fax: 585-2080 Maskwachees Cultural College bases its philosophy and functions on the values wisdom, teachings and beliefs of the Cree culture. Located on Hobbema First Nation, Maskwachees offers programs and courses at the high school, college and university level. These include Social Work, Criminology, Aboriginal Studies, Cree Language nstruction, Health Careers, Child Welfare, Youth Services, Band Management Certificate, College Entrance Preparation, Social Work Certificate, High Page 27
The Getting Out Hancibook F'rairie Region School and Literacy courses, Job Entry training, and ntroduction to Computers. The registration deadline to start courses in the fall is June. Education counsellors are available to help you choose a course. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Healing/Counsellirierreement Centres Native Counselling Services of Alberta (NCSA) #207, 520-50 Avenue Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 057 (403) 352-246 Fax: 352-2466 NCSA offices throughout Alberta provide services and programs to Aboriginal people. NCSA works in partnership with Aboriginal individuals, families and communities. t provides culturally-sensitive programs and services, and works for fair and equitable treatment of Aboriginal people. You can call or visit the NCSA office to find out about programs and services. They include criminal courtworkers, family courtworkers and support services, young offender courtworkers, Native awareness training, youth groups, probation and parole programs, addictions programs, Elder programs, the Family Life mprovement Program (-illp), and personal counselling. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. English and Cree. Page 28
ri Nayo-Skan Healing Centre Box 00 Hobbema, AB TOC NO (403) 585-229 Fax: 585-2665 The Getting Out Handbook Prairie Region Nayo-Skan offers a six-week long day program for alcohol and drug abuse. The centre also has one-on-one counselling, family therapy, suicide prevention, Alcoholics Anonymous, women's healing, dealing with anger and stress, child welfare, employee assistance, pipe ceremonies, sweats, a youth program, and court and employment referrals. Psychologists are available twice a week. There is 24-hours-a-day crisis counselling. 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday to Thursday. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday. English and Cree. Financial AssistancelSocial Services Alberta Family and Social Services 520-5 Avenue Westaskiwin, AB T9A OV5 (403) 36-272 Social Service offices provide men and women who are qualified with financial assistance for food, rent, mortgage, clothing, heat, electricity, prescription drugs, child care, special training or work costs, moving costs, basic furniture and appliances, basic dental work or dentures, job start-up, and glasses. Social Services may also help you if you are out of work, a single parent, a foster parent, sick or disabled, 65 or older, or working but receiving low wages. You may also get help with job searches. The people at Social Services offices can also refer you to other sources of help, such as food banks and shelters. Page 29
The Getting Out Hancibook Prairie Region To qualify for assistance you will have to: Fill out an application bring identification with proof of address bring receipts for your rent and utilities and, meet with a social services worker to process your application. 8:5 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to p.m.), Monday to Friday. English. Page 220 (
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