Mental Health (Special Needs)

Agencies who will address the housing needs of individuals who are dealing with psychological, emotional and behavioral issues.

AB Mental Health - Alberta Mental Health Board, Lethbridge Clinic - PHONE: 381-5260 (Adult) or call 381-5278 (Children) - FAX: 382-4518 and the SERVICES PROVIDED: Provide mental health assessment and treatment services. Programs run year round.

Battered Women - Battered Women Support Group PHONE: 320-1881 - SERVICES PROVIDED: Provide support and information in an informal and caring atmosphere to women who are, or have experienced physical, emotional, psychological, and/or sexual abuse in their personal relationships. Provide an opportunity to share concerns, get information and support.

Better Beginnings - Better Beginnings - Chinook Health Region - PHONE: 327-6507 and the current SERVICES PROVIDED: Support in decision making, answers about a healthy pregnancy. Coupons for free milk, eggs and orange juice. These are just some of the services available.

Canadian Health - Canadian Mental Health Association - PHONE: 329-4775 - FAX: 320-7432 EMAIL: cmha.asr@shaw.ca and the current SERVICES PROVIDED: Provide advocacy, education, recreation, crisis intervention, respite services, independent living skills, workers and transitional housing. Direct service delivery in areas of housing, outreach and mental health crisis intervention.

Chinook Health - Chinook Health Region (Lethbridge Office) - PHONE: 382-6009 or call 381-INFO (4636) FAX: 382-6011 - Toll Free: 1-800-595-2742 (24 hrs) SERVICES PROVIDED: Children CARE Services (special needs children), Home Care, Child Health Services, Mental Health Services and Senior’s Health programs.

Kids Help Phone - PHONE: 1-800-668-6868 (24 hour Toll Free line) or FAX: 1-416-586-0651 and the EMAIL: info@kidshelp.sympatico.ca

Correctional Centre - Lethbridge Correctional Centre PHONE: 317-7500 or 317-7541 - FAX: 317-7506 SERVICES PROVIDED: Counselling and support to anyone directly or indirectly involved with Correctional & Justice System (victims, offenders, inmates, courts). Provides Chaplainry and related activities to the Lethbridge Correctional Centre.

Community LINKS - Located right outside the 2nd floor entrance to the Bay. LINKS is a central location to access consistent and current information for community services. OFFICE HOURS: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday. ADDRESS: #245, Lethbridge Centre Mall, 200 - 4 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 4C9. A local PHONE: (403) 328- LINK (5465), here's the TOLL FREE number: 1-866-355-5465 and FAX: (403) 328-5453. E-MAIL address: comlinks@telus.net

CMHA - Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Address: 426 - 6 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 2C9 Phone: (403) 329-4775. For information on Acute Care Services, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Crisis Services, Consultation, Assessment, Care Planning, Treatment and Follow-up, Community-Based Services and Specialized Services.

Alzheimer Society - Provides leadership in advocacy and education to ensure every person in Alberta affected by Alzheimer's disease has access to appropriate support and resources. ADDRESS: #402 - 740 - 4th Avenue South, PHONE: (403) 329-3766 , FAX: (403) 327-3711, E-MAIL ADDRESS: cschipper@alzheimer.ab.ca

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