Top 10 Books We Recommend
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The Body Keeps the Score
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by Bessel van der Kolk
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The Myth of Normal
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by Gabor Mate
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Daring Greatly
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by Brene Brown
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When the Body Says No
by Gabor Mate
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Atomic Habbits
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by James Clear
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The Gift
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by Edith Eger
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Crucial Conversations
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by Joseph Grenny
08.
Hold Me Tight
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by Sue Johnson
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You Can Lead a Horse to Water, But You Can't Make it Cha Cha
by Kristine Godinez
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The Midnight Library (fiction)
by Matt Haig
Videos
Empathy - Brene Brown
Addiction - Gabor Mate
Emotional Wellbeing - Dr. Jody Carrington
Hard Conversations - Simon Sinek
Helpful Links
1 / Clare's Law
You have the right to know if your partner has an abusive past... Learn more about the process.
2 / Equine Therapy
Find out more about why equine therapy might be right for you!
3 / Anxiety Canada
To better understand anxiety, Anxiety Canada has put together a website filled with resources to help with management and solutions.
4 / Depression Hurts
An entire website dedicated to informing individuals about the signs and symptoms of depression, along with many resources to help with managing and underding it.
This website provides the top 50 mindfulness resources for children and teens.
Emergency Contacts
In case of emergencies, please contact the following helplines in case you or someone you know needs help.
If you are in imminent danger, call 911.
Adults
- Crisis/Distress Line: 780-482-HELP (4357)
- Adult Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response Team 780-424-2424
- Mental Health Help Line 1-877-303-2642
- Family Violence Help Line: 310-1818 (no area code required)
- Addictions Help Line: 1-866-332-2322
- Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE) 780-423-4121
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Children/Youth
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or Text CONNECT to: 686868
- Children's Mental Health Crisis Line 780-407-1000
- Bullying Helpline: 1-888-465-2323
- Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-387-5437
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Seniors
- Seniors’ Abuse Helpline 780-454-8888
- SAGE Seniors Safe House 780-702-1520
Information for Jasper/Hinton Evacuees
July 2024
The team at Balance Psychological Services is offering three (3) free therapy sessions to anyone evacuated from the Jasper/Hinton area, First Responders currently responding to the wildfires, or spouses/family of those currently fighting the wildfires. We are also offering sliding scale rates after your third session if you wish to continue. Please contact our admin team to book your appointment.
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*Proof of Jasper/Hinton address will be required to take advantage of this offer. Offer available until August 31, 2024.
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Evacuation Reception Areas
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Edmonton Reception Centre: Kennedale Site, Building #2 (12814 58 Street, Edmonton, AB T5W 3X4)​​​ If travelling to Edmonton Reception Centre FROM Grande Prairie: Take Highway 43 south, then go eat on Highway 1 to Calgary. Resources Available: Registration and reception Parking Coordination of lodging and food allowance Temporary rest Washrooms Clothing and hygiene items Small, pre-packaged snacks and water Pet support Health services
Calgary Reception Centre: Shouldice Arena (1515 Home Rd. NW, Calgary, AB T3B 5K9)Â If travelling to Calgary: Take Highway 5 south to Kamloops, then proceed east on Highway 1 to Calgary. Resources Available: Accommodations Pet Support RV sites Washrooms Temporary parking Health resources Clothing Personal hygiene items
Grand Prairie Reception Centre: Bonnets Energy Centre (10017 99 Ave., Grande Prairie, AB T8V 0R7) If travelling to Grand Prairie: Take highway 16 west to Prince George, proceed north via Highway 97, then south in Highway 2 and back east to Grand Prairie via Highway 43. Contact Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP) #780-830-5002 for information about reception centre (8am-6pm Monday to Friday). Resources Available: Food and lodging
Monitor Updates​
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Municipality of Jasper https://jasper-alberta.ca/
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Alberta Emergency Alerts https://www.alberta.ca/emergenc
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Alberta Wildfires: https://emergencyregistration.alberta.ca/
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Active Emergency Updates: https://www.alberta.ca/emergency#jumplinks-0
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Information for Evacuees
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Evacuation and Financial Supports
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Advisories and Closures
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Emergency Alerts
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Situation Updates
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Resources
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Emergency Registration System
MyAlberta Emergency Registration System lets you register online for potential emergencies or emergencies that may affect your household.
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My Alberta Registration System: https://emergencyregistration.alberta.ca/ ​
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Emergency Pet Support For Evacuees
Edmonton ​
Edmonton Humane Society: https://www.edmontonhumanesociety.com/education/resources-for-pet-guardians/wildfire-supports/
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Call #780-491-3522 or email admissions@edmontonhumanesociety.com if you require supplies for your pets
Alberta Animal Rescue Society (AARCS), Edmonton Location, Disaster Response (AARCS North Haven, 8108 Coronet Rd NW)
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Phone: 587-498-0813, Email: NORTHHAVEN@AARCS.CA
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Animal rescue
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Temporary shelter
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Reunifying families with pets
Edmonton Animal Rescue, Guardian Angel Program
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Temporary pet care solutions and shelter for families and owners dealing with a natural disaster
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2 month stay maximum
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Application required: https://form.jotform.com/240415647588263
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No-fee service
Calgary
Parachute for Pets (5065 13 St SE #111)
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Call 368-999-6460 for 24/7 support
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Pet supplies
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Safekeeping resources
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Vet care
Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS), Calgary Location, Disaster Response (AARCS Safe Haven, 5060 74 Ave SE)
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Phone: 403-250-7377, email: INFO@AARCS.CA
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Animal rescue
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Temporary shelter
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Reunifying families with pets
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Pet food assistance
Calgary Humane Society
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Phone: 403-205-4455
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Short-term emergency boarding for pets whose owners are in crisis
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Stay up to 10 days for pets (need referral from agency or professional, such as first responder)
MEOW Foundation (35 Skyline Crescent NE)
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Phone: 403-230-6033
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Cat Food Assistance Program for those in temporary need of cat/kitten food
Calgary Food Bank (5000 11 St)
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Phone: 403-253-2059
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Pet food when available
24/hour Vet clinics:
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Fish Creek 24-hour Vet Clinic, Phone: 403-873-1700
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McKnight 24-hour Vet Clinic, Phone: 403-457-0911
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VCA C.A.R.E. 24-hour Vet Clinic, Phone: 403-520-8387