Adult Services

Adult Resource List for Individuals with Asperger's


Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship

Office of the Public Guardian:  1-877-427-4525

PDD (Persons with Developmental Disabilities):  (780)427-2817 
PDD is a Government of Alberta program that provides funding to support individuals with intellectual disabilities.  To be eligible individuals must have a full-scale IQ score of 70 or less.

Multicultural Health Brokers:  (780)423-1973; email:  mchb@mchb.org
MCHB connects Immigrant families and communities to resources for health and well-being.
 
The Robin Hood Association:  (780)467-7140
The Robin Hood Association provides a wide range of programs and services to children and adults with developmental disabilities.
 
Gateway Association:  (780)454-0701; email:  gateway@gatewayacl.org
Gateway offers family and crisis support, consultation and recreation facilitation for adults among other services.
 
Hope Mission:  (780)422-2018
Hope Mission offers emergency room and board for men at the Herb Jamieson Centre and a ministry van which is a modified ambulance for people in crisis among other services.
 
AACL does advocacy for adults and families among offering other services.
 
Birth Control Centre:  (780)413-5735
The BCC offers free/low cost birth control, pregnancy and STD testing.  
 
ECLC provides effective advocacy and access to justice in a supportive environment to persons living with low income.
 
The Today Centre's Family Violence Help Centre:  (780)455-6880 or info@thetodaycentre.ca
The Today Centre offers short term services and support for individuals who have experienced family violence.  
 
The EMCN offers many services to welcome and support immigrants.
 
 

Employment

DECSA:  (780)474-2500
DECSA supports unemployed Albertans and helps AISH recipients with finding and keeping work.
 
Flavour Budzzz Catering:  (780)378-0586
 
EmployAbilities:  (780)945-4636
Access to Success is a 16 week employment preparation program.  Living allowance is available as well as a bonus after completion of the program.  Employabilities also offers a customer service representative/ call centre program which is a 6 month full-time program focused on training toward employment within the Customer Service Industry.
 
On Site Placement Services:  (780)488-8122
OSP assists individuals develop skills for employment and offers many programs 
 
The WSA offers day programs for individuals that receive PDD funding.
 
Youth Connections:  (780)415-4968 or drop in:  10172-108 St.
YC offers career-preparation services for youth aged 16-24.
 
Candora:  (780)474-5011;  Email:  info@candorasociety.com
Candora Employment Preparation Program (CEPP) is a part time employment program for women wanting to make a successful transition to employment.  It is a 12 month program designed for low income women in N.E. Edmonton who have little or no work experience.
 
Bredin Institute:  (780)425-3730;  Email:  international@bredin.ab.ca

Disability Related Employment Supports (DRES) (Contact Information)
Disability Related Employment Supports (DRES) provides assistance to Albertans in overcoming the barriers to employment created by their disability.  Educational supports are also available.
 
 

Post-Secondary

If you are a student with a permanent disability you may be eligible to receive the following funding:
 
  • Canada Access Grant for Student with Permanent Disabilities
  • Canada Study Grant for the Accommodation of Students with Permanent Disabilities
  • Alberta Grants for Disabled Individuals (GFD)
Visit www.alis.gov.ab.ca for more details on financial assistance.
 
 
Concordia is part of an inclusive post secondary educational initiative for adults with developmental disabilities.  
 
This program is a series of courses to assist adults with disabilities to develop the skills necessary to lead an independent lifestyle.
 
This program assists students in adapting curriculum, note taking, modifying assignments and exams to make the most of studying.
 
MacEwan's Computer Course:  (780)497-5826
This program is an 8 week computer training course.
 
Marvel College:  (780)429-4407
Marvel College has classes in artificial nails and make-up artistry.
 
 
SET is an employment preparation program.
 
Olds College:  (403)556-4733  Toll free 1-800-661-6537
The transitional vocational program at Olds College provides employment preparation and instructions in academics, independent living and work skills.
 
Red Deer College:  (403)342-3113
RDC provides on-the-job training in areas including Hotel & Restaurant services, Retial & Stock worker, office clerical and Industrial Labor, etc.
 
University of Alberta:  (780)492-5988
On Campus is a PDD program for adults with developmental disabilities.

Disability Related Employment Supports (DRES) (Contact Information)
Disability Related Employment Supports (DRES) provides assistance to Albertans in overcoming the barriers to employment created by their disability.  Educational supports are also available.
 

Academic Upgrading and Literacy Options

 
 
BSEC is a school for at-risk youth ages 14-19.
 
Centre for Family Literacy:  (780)421-7323
 
Centre High:  (780)425-6753
Centre High is high schooling for students under the age of 20 on Sept 1.
 
 
PALS (Project Adult Literacy Society): 780-424-5514

Disability Related Employment Supports (DRES) (Contact Information)
Disability Related Employment Supports (DRES) provides assistance to Albertans in overcoming the barriers to employment created by their disability.  Educational supports are also available.

Housing Options for Individuals Eligible for PDD Funding

Excel Resources Society:  (780)424-4366 ext 26
Excel Society has programs for individuals that qualify for PDD such as community living supports, supported independent living, and supportive roommates.
 
Good Samaritan Society:  (780)431-3703;  
GSS offers supported independent living to individuals who qualify for PDD funding.
 
Grant MacEwan: (780)497-5117
GM offers a community enrichment program/ independent living suite program that assists adults to lead a more independent lifestyle.  PDD eligibility is required.
 
ICE provides residential, community and home care supports to individuals who are eligible for PDD funding.
 
McMan has an independent living with supports program for individuals eligible for PDD who are youth ages 16-20 and involved with Children's Services.  The youth may share accommodation with an adult mentor or live in his/her own apartment within the community.  
 
Skills Society:  (780)496-9686
 
 
The Cascadia Society:  (604) 987-3407
 
Glenora Farm:  (250)715-1559
 
 
 

Housing

Call 211 for information and details on agencies
 
 
HomeEd:  (780)421-4291 and (780)474-5706
 
 

Mental Illness? 


People In Need Shelter:  (780)424-6733
 

Disability?

Capital Region Housing Corp.:  (780)420-6161

Innovative Housing Society

 

Addictions?

Dream Centre for Women:  (780)423-5516

Urban Manor for Men:  (780)425-5901

 

Seniors

Greater Edmonton Foundation:  (780)482-6561

Norwood Senior Housing Association:  (780)476-1470


CAPS:  (780)496-7500
 

Eviction

Edmonton Centre for Equal Justice:  (780)702-1725 (unless client was not paying rent)

Landlord Tenant Advisory Board:  (780)496-5959

 

Shelters For Men

Herb Jamieson:  (780)429-3470

Salvation Army:  (780)429-4274

Urban Manor:  (780)425-5901

George Spady:  (780)424-8335
 

Shelters For Men and Women suffering from Addictions:

AADAC Recovery Centre:  (780)427-4291

 

Shelters For Women

WEAC:  (780)423-5302

McDougall House:  (780)426-1409

Elizabeth House:  (780)378-0611

 

Shelters For Women Fleeing Abuse:

WIN House:  (780)479-0058

Strathcona Safehouse:  (780)464-7233

Lurana:  (780)424-5875

 

Shelters For Anyone Including Families

YMCA:  (780)421-9622

Hope Mission:  (780)422-2018
 

Shelters for Seniors

 
Alberta Health Services:  (780)735-3700;  SupportiveLiving@cha.ab.ca
Alberta Health Services offers Supportive Living Programs such as designated assisted living, personal care homes, special care homes, family care homes and mental health support homes.
 

Recreation

 
 
Alberta Special Olympics:  (780)448-1886
 
CMHA offers a day program for adults that provides opportunities to individuals with mental illness to set goals, learn skills, increase independent functioning, become active members of the community, participate in social-recreational activities and enhance their quality of life.  There is a $5 fee per month.
 
City Art Centre:  (780)496-6955;  www.edmonton.ca (click on attractions)
 
Edmonton Art Gallery:  (780)422-6223
The EAG offers art classes for adults with special needs.
 
The Good Samaritan Society:  (780)438-5871
The GSS has a drop in friendship centre program.  Drop in fee applies.  
 
R-Link Experience Inc:  (780)444-9180
R-Link provides a day program for adults with disabilities.
 
 
 
 
Camp He Ho Ha:  (780)429-3277 Ext. 240
Camp He Ho Ha offers camps for young adults with mental disabilities, adults with mental disabilities, adults with physical disabilities and seniors.
 

Medical

Dentists that treat adults with Special Needs:

  • University Hospital Dental Clinic:  (780)407-6854
  • Dental Surgery Group:  (780)413-0824 (general anesthetic)
  • Dr. Doug Bosko:  (780)437-4816
  • General Dentistry:  (780)467-2401
 
Chiropractor:  Dr. Vera Baziuk:  (780)702-3788;  drbaziuk@gmail.com
 
Alberta Adult Health Benefit:  (780)427-6848 or 1-877-469-5437
 
 
 

Counseling Services

 
The Support Network: (780)482-0198
The Support Network offers walk-in counseling and suicide bereavement
 
The Family Centre:  (780)423-2831; Email:  tfc@the-family-centre.com
 
YWCA Counselling Centre:  (780)423-9922;  Email:  information@ywcaofedmonton.org
 

Private Practice Counseling Services for Adults with Asperger's

Dr. Patti Hill:  (780)464-5809;  Email:  phill@ecsiconsulting.com
 
Diane Hinves:  (780)452-2559;  Email:  hinvesdl@telus.net
 
Gail Matazow:  (780)488-7476;  Email:  gmatazow@shawbiz.ca
 
Paul Preston:  (780)488-0860;  Email:  paulpsy@shawbiz.ca
 
Barbara Sheptycki:  (780)488-8175;  Email:  bsheptycki@shawbiz.ca
 
Jean Mackenzie:  (780)718-8896;  Email:  jean@jeanmackenzie.com
 

Resources

 
Western Guide and Assistance Dog Society:  (780)944-8011;  Email:  info@guidedog.ca
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