Edson & Area Supports
Suicide Crisis Helpline - 988
Call or text 9-8-8 for a safe space to talk 24 hours a day, everyday of the year.
AHS Edson Mental Health - 780-725-6110 or 1-888-594-0211 (Central In-take)
Provides in-person and virtual access to mental health professionals, along with information and referrals to Edson & area residents experiencing mental health concerns. Call & leave a message to start intake process.
Mental Health Help Line - 1-877-303-2642
The Alberta Health Services Mental Health Help Line is a 24 hour, 7 day a week, 365 days a year, confidential service that provides support, information and referrals to Albertans experiencing mental health concerns.
Sexual Violence Support Services - 780-223-7182
Call or text for support. Available to everyone in Edson & Yellowhead Region through the Mamowichihitowin Program
Family Resource Network - 780-723-5494 press 2
Provides prevention and early intervention programs for families and youth ages 0-18.
Edson Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) - 780-725-0582
Provides programs and referrals to enhance social well-being of individuals, families and community through prevention.
AHS Edson Mental Health Crisis - 811
If you or someone you know is in a mental health crisis please call 811 or visit Emergency at the Edson Hospital
AHS Edson Addictions - 780-725-6132 or 1-888-594-0211 (Central In-take Line)
Provides support, information and referrals to Edson & area residents experiencing addiction concerns, including problem gambling. Call & leave a message to start intake process.
Victim Services Edson - 780-723-8813
Supports victims and/or witnesses of crime or trauma by providing direct support, information and referrals. Self-referrals are accepted.
Native Counselling Services - 1-587-467-8858
Services for Indigenous People by Indigenous People - Court work, Housing, Residential School Health Support, Family Reunification Services
Yellowhead Emergency Shelter Crisis Line - 1-800-661-0937
Confidential crisis line and family violence support 24 hours/day 7 days/week.
Drop-Off Form
(Updated May 9, 2024). We are now accepting DROP OFF TAXES ONLY. For More information, please call 780-725-0582. We look forward to helping our community again this year! Thank you to our amazing CVITP volunteers for making this program possible!
Our drop-off location is at the Griffiths Park Centre- 5414 6 Ave, Edson
Income thresholds are as follows:
- 1 person income is $35,000 or less,
- 2 person income is $45,000 or less,
- 3 person income is $47,500 or less
- Each additional person adds $2,500 thereafter.
If you have any questions, please call 780-725-0582. We accept simple tax returns only, which means no business income, capital gains, depreciation or recent deaths. This program serves mainly low income, seniors, students, persons with disabilities. A current tax return is required for federal benefits to continue without disruption, such as government pensions and child tax benefits, so please look to having your taxes done as soon as you have received all of your T-forms.
Are you a Caregiver looking for a supportive network?
Contact Sarah @ 780-725-0582 or sarahm@edson.ca
Join the Edson Interagency:
The Edson Interagency is an informal group with over 85 members and growing. Meetings are held monthly and allow for agency and organization presentations, information sharing and updates. Generate partnerships, meet fellow service providers, and get to know the Social Services Community of Edson and Area. Guests from surrounding communities are welcome. All shared information is emailed out to members through the chair.
Join by emailing Sarah at Sarahm@edson.ca or call 780-725-0852
Town of Edson FCSS support the provision of local preventative social services by community groups and agencies through a variety of activities including: consultation and facilitation, planning and evaluation assistance, information and referrals, special project collaboration and the provision of financial assistance (through the FCSS grant program). These activities are carried out under the authority of a joint municipal/provincial program regulated by the Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Act of Alberta. The Town of Edson allocates this funding based on the needs of the community and evaluation criteria. Town of Edson FCSS is proudly supported by Yellowhead County through the cost-share agreement.
Please read through the funding guidelines to see if your organization/agency or project/program meets the application requirements.
Grief is a normal emotion to emerge after the loss of a loved one, pet, job or something else.
It affects everyone differently and requires time and compassion in order to process it.
Join us in a safe and confidential space for discussions, and to connect with others going through the process. Connection and conversation can assist the grief process.
Saturday- March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15
9:30 am to 11:30 am @ Griffiths Park Centre (5414 6 Ave)
Questions?
Contact Sarah @780-712-3500 or sarahm@edson.ca
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is marked each year on June 15th. This is an official United Nations International Day acknowledging the impact elder abuse has as a public health and human rights issue. Since 2006, communities throughout our country and around the world have used this day to raise awareness of elder abuse by sharing information and promoting resources that can help increase the safety and wellbeing of older adults in our society.
Approximately 10% of Alberta seniors have experienced abuse by someone in a position of trust. Abuse of older adults can be physical, emotional, sexual, financial, or through the under or overuse of medications. Abuse can also be in the form of intentional neglect that leads to harm of a person not able to care for themselves.
Abuse can happen to anyone at any age, and World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is an opportunity to help individuals know where to turn for help.
If you, or someone you know is experiencing elder abuse, there are agencies around the province who can help. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. For confidential referral and support for non-emergency situations, call 211 (24 hrs/day, 7 days/week). You can also call the Family Violence Line at 310-1818.
More information on elder abuse can be found through the links below
https://www.albertaelderabuse.ca/
https://www.alberta.ca/get-help-elder-abuse
Or contact Edson FCSS at 780-725-0582.
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