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Book Pages

*Click here for resources for Jasper/Hinton wildfire evacuees*

Top 10 Books We Recommend

01.

The Body Keeps the Score

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by Bessel van der Kolk

02.

The Myth of Normal

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by Gabor Mate

03.

Daring Greatly

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by Brene Brown

04.

When the Body Says No

 

by Gabor Mate

05.

Atomic Habbits

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by James Clear

06.

The Gift

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by Edith Eger

07.

Crucial Conversations

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by Joseph Grenny

08.

Hold Me Tight

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by Sue Johnson

09.

You Can Lead a Horse to Water, But You Can't Make it Cha Cha

by Kristine Godinez

10.

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.

5 / Mindfulness for Children and Teens

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)  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​

 

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/ â€‹

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Emergency Pet Support For Evacuees
Edmonton â€‹

Edmonton Humane Society: https://www.edmontonhumanesociety.com/education/resources-for-pet-guardians/wildfire-supports/


Alberta Animal Rescue Society (AARCS), Edmonton Location, Disaster Response (AARCS North Haven, 8108 Coronet Rd NW)

  • Phone: 587-498-0813, Email: NORTHHAVEN@AARCS.CA 

  • Animal rescue

  • Temporary shelter

  • Reunifying families with pets


Edmonton Animal Rescue, Guardian Angel Program

 

Calgary

Parachute for Pets (5065 13 St SE #111)


Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS), Calgary Location, Disaster Response (AARCS Safe Haven, 5060 74 Ave SE)

  • Phone: 403-250-7377, email: INFO@AARCS.CA

  • Animal rescue

  • Temporary shelter

  • Reunifying families with pets 

  • Pet food assistance


Calgary Humane Society

  • Phone: 403-205-4455

  • Short-term emergency boarding for pets whose owners are in crisis

  • Stay up to 10 days for pets (need referral from agency or professional, such as first responder)


MEOW Foundation (35 Skyline Crescent NE)

  • Phone: 403-230-6033

  • Cat Food Assistance Program for those in temporary need of cat/kitten food 

 

Calgary Food Bank (5000 11 St)

  • Phone: 403-253-2059

  • Pet food when available 

 

24/hour Vet clinics:

  1. Fish Creek 24-hour Vet Clinic, Phone: 403-873-1700

  2. McKnight 24-hour Vet Clinic, Phone: 403-457-0911

  3. VCA C.A.R.E. 24-hour Vet Clinic, Phone: 403-520-8387

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