The Overcoming Obstacles Handbook – Edmonton, AB edition
Whether it’s physical, financial, professional or psychological, everybody goes through tough times in their lives. Lifestyle Citizens’ founder Josh Martin was 28 years old when he experienced his biggest challenge yet: an aggressive form of leukemia. Inspired by his journey, the Overcoming Obstacles Handbook is a free collection of real-life stories, practical advice and local resources in the Edmonton community geared at helping people who are facing adversity.
Scroll below to download your FREE copy and to find local resources.
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Community Resources in the Edmonton area
One of the most important lessons Josh learned from his health crisis was the importance of community. Whether it was accessing peer support programs, using the Cancer Society’s shuttle service to get to appointments or tapping into educational materials from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, community resources played a big role in his success.
Whatever obstacle you face in life — personally, professionally or otherwise — be sure to consider the resources available in your community. Fortunately, the Edmonton area boasts all kinds of organizations and programs focused on helping folks overcome a variety of obstacles.
Below, you’ll find information about some of them. This listing is by no means exhaustive, but it will hopefully give you a flavour of the kinds of resources available in your own backyard.
Mental health
Distress line: 780-482-HELP (4357)
https://edmonton.cmha.ca/programs-services/distress-line/
Mental Health Helpline: 1-877-303-2642 (Toll free)
(24/7, Alberta-wide)
Canadian Mental Health Association – Edmonton Region
https://edmonton.cmha.ca/
Addiction and mental health services
(Alberta Health Services)
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/amh/amh.aspx
Therapists in Edmonton (all)
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/ab/edmonton
Anxiety counselling in Edmonton
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/anxiety/ab/edmonton
Depression counselling in Edmonton
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/depression/ab/edmonton
Grief counselling in Edmonton
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/depression/ab/edmonton
The Grief & Trauma Healing Centre
(grief counselling)
http://www.healmyheart.ca/
Physical health
Find a local physiotherapist
https://opa.on.ca/physiotherapists/
Alzheimer’s Society of Canada – Alberta
https://alzheimer.ca/en/ab
Canadian Cancer Society – Alberta
http://www.cancer.ca/en/?region=ab
Kids with Cancer Society
http://www.kidswithcancer.ca/contact-us/
Heart & Stroke Foundation – Edmonton office
5241 Calgary Trail NW #144, Edmonton
https://www.heartandstroke.ca/
Support services for seniors
https://www.edmonton.ca/programs_services/for_seniors/support-services.aspx
Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton (SAGE)
https://www.mysage.ca/
Local recreation opportunities for people with disabilities
https://www.edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recreation/documents/PDF/PeopleWithDisabilitiesRecreationOpportunities.pdf
Disability services
(YWCA)
https://www.ywcaofedmonton.org/programs-and-services/disability-services/
Family & individuals
Edmonton Region Child & Family Services
http://www.humanservices.alberta.ca/services-near-you/edmonton-and-area-child-and-family-services-contact-us.html
The Family Centre
https://www.the-family-centre.com/
Local divorce therapists
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/divorce/ab/edmonton
Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton
24-hour support & info line: 780-423-4121
https://sace.ca/
Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services
https://aasas.ca/get-help/
University of Alberta Sexual Assault Centre
https://www.ualberta.ca/current-students/sexual-assault-centre
WIN House
Edmonton Women’s Shelter
24/7 helpline: 780-479-0058
https://winhouse.org/
Lurana Shelter
(women’s shelter)
24-hour crisis line: 780-424-5875
http://luranashelter.com/
Edmonton’s Food Bank
https://edmontonsfoodbank.com/
YMCA of Northern Alberta
https://northernalberta.ymca.ca/
Community and Recreation Centres
https://www.edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recreation/recreation-leisure-centres-pools.aspx
Employment and financial
Edmonton employment Services
https://www.alberta.ca/edmonton-employment-services.aspx
Career guidance therapists in Edmonton
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/career-guidance/ab/edmonton
Credit Counselling Society
https://www.nomoredebts.org/canada/alberta/edmonton/credit-counselling.html
Money Mentors
(credit counselling)
https://moneymentors.ca
New Canadians
Edmonton Immigrant Services Association
http://www.eisa-edmonton.org/
Directory of organizations in Edmonton for newcomers
https://www.epl.ca/organizations-in-edmonton-for-newcomers/
Welcome Centre for Immigrants
http://wciedmonton.ca/
New resident programs
(City of Edmonton)
https://www.edmonton.ca/programs_services/programs-new-resident.aspx
Clareview Multicultural Centre
http://cmcedmonton.ca/
Multicultural Family Resource Society
https://www.mfrsedmonton.org/
Want to help others in your community overcome obstacles? Here are some local opportunities to consider:
Volunteer opportunities with the City of Edmonton
https://www.edmonton.ca/programs_services/volunteer-opportunities.aspx
Volunteer Connector
https://www.volunteerconnector.org/volunteer/browse/page-1/
Blood donor clinics
(search “Edmonton” for nearby clinics)
https://blood.ca
Habitat for Humanity Edmonton
https://www.hfh.org/
Big Brothers Big Sisters
https://bgcbigs.ca/