Family Resources

Local Supports in the St. Albert Community

City of St. Albert

Programs and Activities 

Looking to get active and healthy? Check out all these recreational amenities and programs offered through the City of St. Albert. 

Tel: 780-418-6088

Email: spquestions@stalbert.ca 

St. Albert Mental Health Clinic 

A free counselling service offered by Alberta Health Services for children, youth and their families. Appointments can be made throughout the week, and they offer a walk-in clinic on Wednesday afternoons 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM.

Bon Accord Gibbons Food Bank Society

Food hampers may be accessed once per month by residents of Bon Accord, Gibbons, Legal, and surrounding areas.

Food hampers include:

  • Eggs
  • Meat
  • Milk
  • Canned goods

Tel: 780-923-2344 

Family School Liaison Program (FCSS)

A family centered resource that provides support, counselling, and liaison services to individuals and families whose children may be experiencing difficulties either at home or at school.

Tel: 780-418-6000

PFLAG Canada

Provides support to individuals with issues of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Includes: group meetings where people can share feelings and experiences, collaboration with community organizations, speaking engagements, presentations, and consultations.

Tel: 1-888-530-6777 

Rivers Edge Counselling Centre

Information and counselling free or sliding scale for all ages. Includes individual counselling, couples counselling, counselling for children and teens, family counselling, and webinars.

Tel: 780-460-0022

Email: info@riversedgecounselling.com

Salvation Army of St. Albert

Helps individuals find a safe place to eat, sleep, shower and provide access to support services such as/crisis accommodation and financial assistance. 

Tel: 780-458-1937 

St. Albert Food Bank and Community Village

The St. Albert Food Bank provides a range of services including food hampers, housing support, and social workers. They have an infant formula program to support new mothers. They also provide backpacks and school supplies and run a tax clinic.

Tel: 780-459-0599

St. Albert Family Resource Centre Parent Resources

Over 400 courses and workshops are offered annually through the Family Life Education Program, at the centre and on an outreach basis.  

Early Childhood Programs, Child and Youth Programs, Parent & Caregiver Education Programs make up the many courses offered.

Tel: 780-459-7377

Email: recpt@stalbertfrc.ca 

Timber Ridge Counselling

Counselling supports for individuals, children, youth, and families. Training in play therapy, narrative therapy, sandplay therapy, and EMDR. Providing holistic care at affordable rates to provide accessibility to all. Sliding scale options are also available.

Tel: 587-416-1237

Email: nicole.pawlick@timberridgecounselling.com

Website: https://www.timberridgecounselling.com/

Transitions St. Albert

Provides support services to people with developmental disabilities of all ages and their families.

Tel: 780-458-7371

Summit Counselling Service

The St. Albert office is home to several child psychologists specializing in play therapy, trauma-focused modalities such as EMDR, and canine-assisted therapy. Affordable low-cost/pro bono counselling options are available.

Phone: (780) 217-4665
Website: www.summitcs.ca