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Alcohol & Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC) Arlene Thalheimer, Counsellor (780) 753-6958 P.O. Box 114, Provost, T0B 3S0 Individual, Family and Group Counselling assessment and referrals to residential treatments for adults and adolescents. Information (library resources and educational programming, employee assistance programs and consultation services). Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development JIm Broatch, Cereal & Oil Seeds Specialist (780) 753-6871 Donna Pilgaard, Client Service Rep. (780) 753-6871 P.O. Box 600, Provost, T0B 3S0 To help agriculture organizations and farm families by providing assistance and answering questions and concerns. Canada Employment Centre Employment Insurance Enquires: 1-800-206-7218 Job Information: 1-800-727-2925 Employer Job Orders: 1-800-999-1546 Record of Employment order: 1-800-561-3992 Income Security (CPP, OAS) 1-800-277-9914 Canadian National Institute of the Blind Ruth Stempfle (780) 753-2732 Box 346, Provost, T0B 3S0 To provide information and support for blind and visually impaired people. To promote sight enhancement services. Career & Technology Studies Centre (CTS) Michelle Stuckky - Coordinator (780) 753-4966 Box 178, Provost, T0B 3S0 The CTS provides additional education and career opportunities for everyone living in Provost and area. Currently, the areas offered are: design studies, mechanics, communication technology, fabrication (metals & woods), welding and enterprise and innovation, for the students. Adult courses: computer, business, accounting and those listed above. Citizens on Patrol Constable Geordie Simpson (780) 753-2215 Box 567, Provost, T0B 3S0 Volunteers who assist the local Police in the detection of criminal activity within their local community. Community Health Services Box 729, Provost, T0B 3S0 (780) 753-6180 Public Health Nurses: Shirlianne Neufeld and Una Downing Home Care Nurses: Joan Froland, Nancy Tripp Lana Mercereau and Val Anderson Speech Language Pathologist: Christine Fischer Physiotherapist: Marj Melin Public Health Inspector, Sexual Health Educator, Injury Prevention Coord. available on a visiting, call basis. Eastpark Educational Opportunities Council (EEOC) Michelle Stuckky - Coordinator (780) 753-2822 Box 178, Provost, T0B 3S0 EEOC was formed to provide access to community adult learning. EEOC offers courses and workshops on a wide variety of topics. All course requests are welcome! Ministry of Family & Social Services Dial 310-0000 then 842-2822 810 - 14 Avenue, Suite 19, Wainwright, Alberta, T9W 1R2 Income Securities and Employment Prenatal Elaine Hope - Instructor (780) 753-2385 Barb Schumacher - Instructor Box 270, Provost, T0B 3S0 Learn how to prepare physically and mentally for the birth of a child; 3 sessions of 6 classes each are offered annually;1st session begins 1st Wednesday in FEBRUARY; 2nd session begins 3rd Wednesday in MAY; 3rd session begins 1st Wednesday in OCTOBER. A prenatal refresher is also available. Provost & District Adult Literacy Michelle Stuckky - Coordinator (780) 753-2822 Box 178, Provost, T0B 3S0 Free confidential, one-on-one tutoring for adults wanting to improve basic english, reading, writing and math skills. Provost and District Ambulance Society Pat Perkins, Ambulance Coordinator (780) 753- 2291 4504 - 53 Ave., Box 300, Provost, T0B 3S0 Provides qualified ambulance service to Provost and area. Public awareness of safety and first aid. Provost & District Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) Box 758, Provost, T0B 3S0 Provost Provincial Building Strives to build a better community by providing personal development, supporting families and encouraging the efforts of volunteers. Administers support prorams and services to address community needs. Provides information and referrals. FCSS Programs: 780-753-2288 Provost & District H.I.V./AIDS Committee Arlene Thalheimer (780) 753-6958 Una Downing (780) 753-6180 Box 729, Provost, T0B 3S0 Committee dedicated to providing community education about HIV/AIDS and support and assistance to those affected by HIV/AIDS. Provost Community Mental Health Program Annie - Laurie McArthur (780) 753-2575 Mental Health Therapist Box 270, Provost, T0B 3S0 Provides voluntary counselling to any person who are suffering from a mental illness or having a life crisis which is affecting their daily functioning. Priority is given to persons with severe and persistent mental illness. Referrals accepted from any source. The service is professional and confidential with no fees charged. Information sessions on mental health issues are available upon request. Provost Family Day Home Trish Robley,Coordinator (780) 753-6033 Box 939, Provost, T0B 3S0 Agency brings together parents and child care providers. We offer monitored, quality care as well as employment opportunities for those interested in providing child care services in their home. Provost Lion's Community Handi-Van Jim Miller (780) 753-2723 Grace Lakevold (780) 753-6462 Box 758, Provost, T0B 3S0 We provide transportation to seniors and handicapped persons residing within the Town and rural Provost. Transportation is booked directly through the bus driver. Provost Health Center (Hospital) Val Sorby, Health Care Coord. (780) 753-2291 Box 270, Provost, T0B 3S0 Health Centre: outpatient, acute care, long term care, surgery, dietary, Rehab, counselling, physiotherapy, respite care, etc. Provost Senior Citizen's Home Foundation Bonnie Aker, Manager (780) 753- 2534 Box 510, Provost, T0B 3S0 5428-51st Street Housing for Senior Citizens. Services for Seniors Program Joan Fossen, Seniors' Worker (780) 753-2280 Box 758, Provost, T0B 3S0 Available through the Provost & District Family & Community Support Services office in Provost and the Hughenden Village office in Hughenden. Dates of availability are advertised in the local newspaper and posters. The Seniors' Worker assists with seniors forms, i.e. Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Alta Senior's Benefits, etc. Information and referral. Ribstone Child and Family Services Authority Dial 310-0000 then 842-7502 810 - 14th Ave., Suite 19, Wainwright, Alberta T9W 1R2 Children's services ie. child welfare, early intervention and handicap. T.I.P.S. - Teaching & Independent Parent Support Lois Specht, TIPS Worker (780) 753-2289 Provost Provincial Building The TIPS program is an education and support program for pregnant women and families with children from birth to age one. The program will strive to meet the needs of young, single, low-income, socially isolated parents or parents with limited formal education and their children. Office of the Ombudsman Scott Sutton Dial 310-0000 then 427-2756 Ste. 1630-10020, 101A Avenue Edmonton, AB T5J 3G2 Investigates administrative fairness of Alberta Government. No fee. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15am-12noon, 1:00pm-4:30pm |
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Town of Provost Administration Office Box 449 - 4904 - 51 Avenue, Provost, Alberta, T0B 3S0 CANADA Telephone 780 753 2261 - Fax 780 753 6889 - Email info@townofprovost.ca |