OUR RESPONSE TO COVID-19
USEFUL LINKS REGARDING COVID-19 AS AT APRIL 22, 2020
THESE LINKS ARE PROVIDED AS TOOLS TO INFORMATION AND NO ADVICE IS GIVEN THEREIN. INFORMATION CHANGE RAPIDLY SO THE ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION OR LINK CANNOT BE GUARANTEED
Canadian Government Mailing List – get up to date information:
Edmonton: https://tinyurl.com/tl6xr38 (click join mailing list)
Alberta: https://tinyurl.com/vur2qgq
Canada: https://tinyurl.com/wrnrl8k
MEDICAL HELP
Get Help Now:
911 - Emergency
811 - Health Link – 811
211 - Community and Social Services 24 Hour Helpline
COVID-19 Advice from Alberta’s Doctors & Health Care Providers, Alberta Medical Association (AMA)
For up to date information please refer to these Covid-19 links:
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Information for Albertans - Alberta Health Services Covid-19 Updates
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Information for Edmontonians- City of Edmonton Covid-19 Updates
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How to Care for a COVID-19 Patient at Home (Alberta Health Services) Info on visiting patients
COVID-19 Online Assessment Tool:
AHS has developed a simple online assessment tool to help you decide whether you need to call 811 to be tested for COVID-19. It'll guide you to answer questions about your symptoms & take you through steps to help determine whether you need testing. More info at AHS and to access your AB health records MyHealth.Alberta.ca
Rides for Essential Medical Services:
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Drive Happiness: Extended their transportation service for seniors to include individuals with no means for transport to essential medical services (dialysis, chemo, etc.). Contact 780-424-5438 or Email: info@drivehappiness.ca
Online Access to Doctors:
*NOTE* If you are WITHOUT a physician and need care, consider access to online services. If you HAVE A FAMILY DOCTOR please call their office. Your doctor knows you best and has access to your health information. Family doctors are making every effort to see you in person if necessary or call you to facilitate social distancing.
Privacy considerations: Please make sure you understand the privacy terms before you sign up for any online services. CBC article (March 23): “No privacy review completed of controversial Telus Health Babylon app”
Purpose Med: Free (Video/Call) Access To Healthcare For All Albertans
Telus Health Babylon App: Doctor consultations are available in BC, Alberta, and Ontario. Residents in these provinces who are covered under MSP, AHCIP, or OHIP can access virtual appointments at no direct cost. Alternatively, patients without provincial health insurance in these provinces can access virtual appointments for a fee, per Physician appointment.
Free Medicine Delivery Services:
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Co-op free prescription delivery (General Enquiry: (780) 963-0500)
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Medicine Shoppe North Town (780-760-3387) and Forest Heights
(780) 469-8222 will fill prescriptions and deliver for free anywhere in Edmonton.
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BeHealthy Pharmacy (North Edmonton) 780 444-3380, 780 444-3381
FINANCIAL HELP
Emergency Relief Funds (CERB) – More details, including websites are below)
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If an individual (including self-employed) loses their job due COVID -19, they may be qualified for temporary income support from the CERB fund.
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You cannot receive both EI and CERB.
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If self-employed and not eligible for EI, you could be eligible for CERB.
*Click link to CERB
Unemployment Insurance
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Unemployed persons should apply for Employment Insurance (EI) immediately after losing their jobs as a result of COVID-19.
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This includes self-employed individuals.
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Apply online under EI Sickness Benefits
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Get up to 15 weeks of financial assistance
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You could receive 55% of your earnings up to a maximum of $573 per week
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Summary of Eligibility:
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Record of Employment (ROE)
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A medical certificate is no longer required as of March 15, 2020 or later.
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You must accumulate 600 insured hours of work within 52 weeks
*Click link to Unemployment Insurance (EI)
Alberta & Canada Supports:
FINANCIAL BENEFITS FROM FEDERAL & PROVINCIAL: CBC News has created this helpful hub guide to answer your questions about benefits that are relevant to you.
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Alberta:
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Alberta Supports Contact Centre: 1-877-644-9992 province wide
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COVID-19 Support for Albertans: Immediate relief for families and vulnerable populations
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Support for Employers and Employees: Immediate funding and supportive measures to support local businesses, employers and employees
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Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB):- healthcare workers who get ill while working may qualify. Link to Worker Fact Sheet
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Canada:
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COVID-19 Benefits & Services: List of information and changes specifically addressed to individuals and workplaces
(CERB Contact Center: 1-833-699-0299)
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Community-driven translated doc about the new CERB program
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Employment Insurance (EI) 1-800-206-7218 (24/7 availability)
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Sickness Benefits: Apply if you are unable to work due to illness, injury or quarantine
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Regular Benefits: Apply if you’ve lost your job through no fault of your own
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Financial Assistance for Canadians with no available source of funds to return home
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Critical Services Request Form (Service Canada): For issues related to Canada Pension/Old Age Security, EI, Passport Service, Social Insurance Number (SIN)
City of Edmonton COVID-19 Emergency Supports (updated 4/17/20): Information on Federal, Provincial, and Edmonton supports.
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ETS Transit Fares Temporarily Suspended (updated 3/24/20) Effective March 21, The City of Edmonton will temporarily suspend fare collection on all Edmonton Transit Service buses, LRT and DATS service. In addition, all entry (unless otherwise required) will be through the rear doors only
Housing Resources:
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Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta (CPLEA) Renters Sheet: If you have problems while renting the steps in this sheet may help you.
Banking Information:
These are unprecedented times for financial institutions and their clients. It is crucial that they demonstrate care and empathy to their clients while offering advice and solutions to support them. Most financial institutions have created a client treatment plan to assist clients experiencing financial hardship
Options Available for The Following:
Credit Cards
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Potential to defer payment or reduce interest rates – please call the credit card company
Mortgages
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Potential to defer payments – please enquire with your bank/mortgage broker for specifics
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Canada’s Big 6 Banks Helping Customers: BMO, CIBC, NBC, RBC, Scotiabank and TD providing flexible solutions to individuals and business owners to help them manage through challenges such as pay disruption due to COVID-19.
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List of Financial Institution’s Customer Service Phone Numbers (Click link or go to end)
FOOD / SHOPPING OPTIONS
Need Food? Edmonton Food Security Services
Please check this Resource Doc to find a list of food security organizations, hours of operation and services provided.
Edmonton's Food Bank Hamper Order Form: For self-isolating, 65+, immuno-compromised or living with a chronic condition people who are low income or living in poverty with difficulty accessing food.
Grocery Store Information: (Seniors Hours | Regular Hours) ^Offers Free Online Pick Up
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Costco (all locations): 8-9am Tue & Thu (over 60+ age or disability) | 9am-8:30pm M-F, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-5pm
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IGA (9106 142 St NW): 8-9am daily | 9am-8pm M-S, Sun 9am-7pm
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Italian Centre Shop^ 9am-9pm daily
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Lucky 97 9am-9pm daily
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Safeway (all locations): 8-9am weekdays | 9am-8pm daily
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Save On Foods^ (all locations): 7-8am daily | 8am-8pm daily
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Sobeys (all locations): First hour of each day | Check specific stores for hours
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Superstore^ (all locations): 8-9am daily | 9am-8pm daily
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T&T Supermarket (Southside) 9am-9:30pm daily , (WEM) 9am-9:30pm Mon-Sat, 9-9 Sun, (Northside) 9am-9pm daily
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Walmart^ 7-8am weekdays | 8am-9pm daily
Free Delivery Programs:
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Bag-Half-Full: Free delivery organized by UAlberta medical students to help support elderly and immunocompromised community. You pay for groceries online, or provide a grocery list (and grocery funds), students will deliver your order. Online form or call 780-952-7101 or 780-297-7800.
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Fly & Fetch: Fetchers willing to pick up and deliver groceries for free or a small fee. Each fetcher has info on their weekly schedule and area in the city they can serve.
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Fresh Routes: If you are in isolation and are unable to get food, Fresh Routes delivers food baskets at no to low cost depending on eligibility. For help, call Steve 403-249-8350
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Helping Hands delivery program: Free delivery for grocery and personal essentials for seniors and those unable to leave home. Call 587-785-7749
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Men in Kilts: Free delivery, helping those who cannot leave their home due to increased risks or have no other help available to them. Send requests edmonton@meninkilts.com
Food/Grocery Delivery Services:
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Bountiful Farmers Market: $10 delivery, min. purchase $50
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Costco: Free delivery over $75
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Co-op: $11 delivery
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Good Food: Meal ingredients and recipes delivered weekly
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The Human Experience Hands and Wings: A contactless service for pickup/delivery and running errands (like shovelling snow). $40 first hour, $20/hr after. Call 780-220-2224, serving Edmonton and area (St. Albert, Morinville, Spruce Grove, Onoway)
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Instacart: Grocery delivery service, their shoppers will buy food and deliver to your door. Not for all of Edmonton, make sure to check if their service can deliver to your area.
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Italian Centre Shop: Free delivery over $75, 8am-4pm, Edm City: Mon-Fri, Sherwood Park: Mon & Wed, St. Albert: Tue & Fri
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ITAL Canadian Meats Ltd.: Wide variety of deliverable/pickup wholesale meat products. Call Rose- 780-935-2499 or email rosebossio@yahoo.com for price lists
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The Organic Box: Order online, focus on local, organic, and health food, including local farm fresh and organic produce boxes delivered.
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Save on Foods Online: Pick up & Delivery options
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Sunterra: $8 delivery, min. purchase $50
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SPUD: Organic foods and products online, free delivery
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T&T Supermarket: Deliveries $6.99 (under 20lbs), $11.99 (20lbs+). Deliveries take 3-5 business days
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Walmart: $9.97 delivery fee
Essential Needs Delivery Contacts:
*IFSSA (Islamic Family & Social Services) @ 780 900 2777
*ICNA Sisters @ 587-708-1364
*Masjid Quba @ 780-426-6373
Food & Business Lists:
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Foodsearchinc.com: Website directory of pickup/delivery for Edmonton & Area
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Restaurants Pickups & Delivery in Edmonton & Area: Extensive list of places to get food and information (Courtesy of V. Luong)
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Shop YEG Directory: Find contact info for YEG Businesses
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Things That Are Open: View or add businesses that are open
FAMILY & COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Need Childcare? Or Childcare Information?
Go to > YEG COVID-19 Childcare Support Facebook Page
Children / Youth:
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Child Abuse Hotline - 1-800-638-0715 (24/7)
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Child Intervention Crisis Unit - 1-800-638-0715
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Family Violence – Find Supports - Call 310-1818 (24/7), more than 170 languages
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Safety Web Chat: Gov AB anonymous web chat service for family violence, child / elder abuse, social isolation issues. Offered daily from 8am-8pm.
Disabilities / Special Needs:
Family:
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Caregivers Alberta - 844-479-0638, 1-877-453-5088, ladams@caregiversalberta.ca
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CASASC Sexual Assault Crisis Line - call or text 1-866-956-1099 (24/7)
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Family Violence – Find Supports - Call 310-1818 (24/7), more than 170 languages
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Safety Web Chat: Gov AB anonymous web chat service for family violence, child / elder abuse, social isolation issues. Offered daily from 8am-8pm.
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Islamic Family & Social Services Association Helpline- 780-900-2777 (10am-10pm)
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Income Support - For Basics (Emergency needs; food, clothing, shelter) – Call 1-866-644-5135
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Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE): 780-423-4121 (9am-9pm)
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SPCA Animal Welfare Issue: 1-800-455-9003 ext #1
Seniors:
Financial
As per 211 Alberta – Resources for CIVOD_19 in Alberta, there are no new or specific financial supports for seniors affected by COVID-19, however, seniors will:
Continue to receive pension and regular supports as per usual where applicable.
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Delivery Services for Seniors (Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council)
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Seniors Abuse Helpline - 780-454-8888 (24/7)
Shelters:
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Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters- 1-866-331-3933 (24/7)
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WIN House Women’s Shelter & Crisis Line: 780-479-0058 (24/7)
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Lurana Women’s Shelter & Crisis Line: 780-424-5875 (24/7)
Supports by Neighbourhood:
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Beverly (and Area): Operational updates from agencies in the neighbourhood
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The Hamptons and surrounding areas COVID-19 Support - a Facebook group is supporting our isolated or quarantine seniors with a care package inclusive of food, cleaning supplies, pet care and more. The network is assisting the West, South and SW area.
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Queen Alexandra Community League: Supporting needs of those in isolation. Looking for participants who 1) want assistance 2) want to volunteer 3) want to be updated on community strategies by email. Call 780-739-9046 or email covid@qacl.ca
Cyber Security & Reported Scams:
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Edmonton Police Service: COVID-19 Related Scams
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Zoom Privacy & Security: Resources from the popular platform and how to protect your privacy.
Legal Support:
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Alberta Courts Information: Please check this link for more information about how Provincial Courts are operating during COVID-19
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Edmonton Community Legal Centre (ECLC) provides free legal information and advice to low to moderate income people. Call 780-702-1725
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Justice System Information (ACJA): Questions about courts, police and corrections
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McLennan Ross Publications: A range of topics and sectors covered for self reading & check their COVID-19 page with legal updates specific to the pandemic.
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Police Information Check: EPS now offers applications online
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Mental health can be equally as important to take care of in these difficult times.
Get Help Now:
Emergency- 911
Health Link – 811
211 - Community and Social Services 24 Hour Helpline
Important Phone Numbers:
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Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters- 1-866-331-3933 (24/7)
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Addiction Helpline – 1-866-332-2322 (24/7)
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CASASC Sexual Assault Crisis Line - call or text 1-866-956-1099 (24/7)
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Child Abuse Hotline - 1-800-638-0715 (24/7)
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Child Intervention Crisis Unit - 1-800-638-0715
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Family Violence – Find Support – 310-1818 (24/7)
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Islamic Family & Social Services Association Helpline- 780-900-2777 (10am-10pm)
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Income Supports (Emergency needs; food, clothing, shelter) – 1-866-644-5135
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Kids Help Phone – 1-800-668-6868 (24/7)
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Mental Health Helpline – 1-877-303-2642 (24/7)
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Seniors Abuse Helpline - 780-454-8888 (24/7)
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Toll Free Crisis Line / Distress Centres (24/7)
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780 area code: 1-800-482-4357
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403 area code: 1-800-784-2433
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Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE) Support and Information Line: 780-423-4121 (9am-9pm)
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Alberta One Line for Sexual Violence:(Text, Chat or Call) 1-866-403-8000 (9am-9pm)
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WIN House Women’s Shelter & Crisis Line: 780-479-0058 (24/7)
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Lurana Women’s Shelter & Crisis Line: 780-424-5875 (24/7)
Services:
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Access 24 / 7 (Anderson Hall, Royal Alex Hospital) provides a range of urgent and non-urgent addiction and mental health services including service navigation, screening, assessment, referral, consultation, crisis intervention, outreach and short term stabilization. 780-424-2424
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Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention: Find Bereavement & Crisis Support Centres in your area. Edmonton: 780-482-HELP (4357)
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Caregivers Alberta Covid-19 Help: Peer group support every Mon. & Thu. online, workshops, resources and more.
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Child and Adolescent Addiction and Mental Health Services - Edmonton Zone
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Family Violence Web Chat: Gov AB anonymous web chat service for family violence, child / elder abuse, social isolation issues. Offered daily from 8am-8pm.
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Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only 24/7, national support service. We offer professional counselling, information and referrals and volunteer-led, text-based support to young people in both English and French. 1-800-668-6868
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Saffron Centre: Sliding fee scale counselling programs to victims of trauma, abuse, and sexual violence. Call 780-449-0900 or email info@saffroncentre.com to set up an appointment.
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Stop Hate AB, Alberta Hate Crimes Committee: A self-reported site to document hate incidents and place to find information and supports
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The Psychologists’ Association of Alberta Disaster Response Network: offering pro-bono psychological services with priority for health care providers and first responders traumatized by recent events. Email paa@paa-ab.ca or call (780) 424-0294. Toll Free: 1-888-424-0297
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Text4Hope (AHS): Text COVID19HOPE to 393939 to subscribe to a set of daily messages with advice and encouragement helpful in developing healthy personal coping skills and resiliency.
Handling Stress and Preparing Children:
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Coping and Connection for Children & Families During COVID-19 (AHS)
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Talking with children during infectious disease outbreaks (SAMHSA)
Mental Health Resources:
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A COVID-19 Workbook by Canadian Clinical Psychologist Dr. Sachiko Nagasawa. A guide to accept your feelings, tolerate distress and thrive.
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50 Ways to Stay Mentally Healthy While Social Distancing: Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
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Anxiety Canada: Expert tools and resources for managing anxiety
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Caregiver Mobilization Toolkit: Mental Health Commission of Canada
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Centers for Disease Control & Prevention: Info/tools for managing anxiety and stress
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Centre for Online Mental Health Support: Currently offering all their programs for free
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COVID-19 Recovery Resources: from In The Rooms: A Global Recovery Community
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Free Mental Health Resources: Dropbox link with over 200 free resources (books, worksheets, workbooks, guides) to help others cope with anxiety/fear, addiction, depression, suicidal idealization and stress.
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Help4Me: Youth Addiction and Mental Health Resources from My Health Alberta
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Online Resources for Mental Wellness and Social Connection (CMHA)
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Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty: Article from Dr. Doreen Marshall for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
EDUCATIONAL & RECREATIONAL RESOURCES
Educational Resources:
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Atlantic White Shark Conservatory Story Hour: Free daily story hour and learning tools for youth
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Coronavirus Social Story: Useful online story book for children to learn about COVID-19.
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Coursera: Free online courses
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edX: Online continuing education. Free & Paid Courses
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Indigenous Canada Online Course: Free, certificate, University credit options from Faculty of Native Studies through University of Alberta
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Josh Gad reading books: Read-aloud picture books with Josh Gad every night on Twitter
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Khan Academy: Nonprofit with the mission to provide a free education. You will need to set up an account
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Prodigy: Curriculum-aligned math platform for 1st-8th graders. No cost, sign-up required
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Scholastic Learn From Home: Free online courses for kids while schools are closed
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Virtual Museum Tours: 12 world famous museums offering free virtual tours
Caregiver Education & Tools:
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Birth & Baby Education: Alberta Health Services
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EPSB schoolzone: stay up to date on what your students’ teachers are doing. Some parents have already reported school work being posted
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Homeschool Resources: A small collection of anti-oppressive, anti-racist homeschool curriculum ideas and resources for families impacted by closures
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Open Culture: Free educational resources for K-12
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OST Collaborative: Resources that will be useful for families during this period of social isolation
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Pregnancy & Parent Tools: Alberta Health Services
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WWEST Science/Engineering Resources (SFU): Student/Teacher/Parent resources & publications
Learning Apps:
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ABC Mouse is offering free membership using code: SCHOOL7771
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Adobe CC: 2 months free for multimedia design apps (Photoshop, Premiere, etc.)
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Audible (Audio Books Online): Hundreds of titles now completely free
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Duolingo: Learn a new language free (with ads)
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Photomath: Math learning app free and paid versions
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Quizlet: Flashcard learning app for many subjects
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Scratch 2.0: Free program to create your own interactive stories, games and animations
Free Fitness Resources:
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Free Footie Soccer Society (YEG): Offering free Facebook live videos around sports/wellness to improve skills
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Orange Theory: Free daily at-home workouts via Youtube
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Workout with Wickham offers free workouts over YouTube that you can do at home without equipment.
RESOURCES FOR BUSINESSES
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Business Link: Resources for Small Business affected by Covid-19. Call 1-800-272-9675
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Canadian Federation of Independent Business: Covid-19 small business help, tips and resources on how to keep your business safe.
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Covid-19 Continuity: Resources for Business Leaders (Canada)
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Edmonton Global: Covid-19 Business Resources
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Government of Canada: Resources for Businesses
MORE RESOURCES
Online Sessions & Workshops Bulletin: List of online sessions and workshops for peer support, socializing, and finding collective enjoyment.
Resource Kits:
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211 Alberta: Find services in Alberta
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Build an Emergency Kit: Gov. Alberta info on what to include in your kit
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COVID-19 Freelance Artist Resources: list is specifically designed to serve freelance artists, and those interested in supporting the independent artist community
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COVID-19 Mutual Aid & Advocacy Resources: resource for people looking out for themselves and their communities through personal preparation, collective care, mutual aid and advocacy (US-based)
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Coronavirus Resource Kit: features resources from disabled, queer, elderly, Asian, and indigenous people. Mutual aid projects from Seattle, Philadelphia, DC, Twin Cities, Boston, and Chicago
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Leadership Emergency Arts Network (LEAN) Canada: A network of pro-bono advisers with crisis management experience offering help to arts organizations.
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Start a Neighbourhood Pod: Helping each other respond to COVID-19 with mutual aid
List of Financial Institution’s Customer Service Phone Numbers:
ATB 1-800-332-8383
B2B 1 800 263 8349
BMO 1-877-895-3278
Bridgewater 1-866-243-4301
CIBC 1-800-465-2422
CMLS 1-888-995-2657
Optimum 1-866-441-3775
Equitable 1-888-334-3313
Connect First 403-736-4000
Chinook Financial 403-934-3358
First Calgary Financial 403-736-4000
First National 1-888-488-0794
Haventree 1-855-272-0051
Home Trust 1-855-270-3630
HSBC 1-888-310-4722
ICICI 1-888-424-2422
Manulife 1-877-765-2265
MCAP 1-800-265-2624
Merix 1-877-637-4911
Marathon 1-855-503-6060
RBC 1-866-809-5800
RFA 1-877-416-7873
RMG 1-866-809-5800
Scotia 1-800-472-6842
Servus 1-877-378-8728
Street Capital 1-866-683-8090
TD 1-866-222-3456