There’s always a door for you.
Our Helplines provide confidential services 24 hour, 7 days a week. Please text or call:
The Helplines provide support to clients, their family and friends, and to professionals seeking information or assistance in supporting a client. The Helpline also provides distress interventions for clients in need of immediate help. Staff will provide assistance, triaging, and referrals for follow up to provide support.
HARM REDUCTION
INDIVIDUALS CAN ACCESS
STRATEGIES AND HARM REDUCTION
SUPPLIES AIMED TO HELP MITIGATE
POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF HIGH-RISK
BEHAVIOR. NALOXONE TRAINING
AND NALOXONE KITS ARE ALSO
AVAILABLE.
CONTACT 24/7 HELPLINE: 780-679-4357
BASIC NEEDS
YOUTH CAN ACCESS FOOD,
HYGIENE, AND HOUSEHOLD
ITEMS TO MEET THEIR BASIC
NEEDS.
CONTACT 24/7 HELPLINE: 780-679-4357
In response to the Canada wide public health issue regarding suicide and mental health, The Open Doors has created a program with the goal to bring suicide awareness and prevention. Our goal is to abolish the stigma that surrounds suicide and mental health, and open a safe conversation with youth ages 8 – 24.
Are you a parent and worried that your child’s mental health is getting out of control? Taking this questionnaire may solidify your view of getting your child the mental health support they need or give you hope that your child may not be at risk at this time.
Click here to take assessment.
Are you concerned for your mental health? Taking this questionnaire may help you identify certain risk factors that could be hindering your wellbeing.
Click here to take assessment.
The Tenant Education Program teaches all the steps of moving out that include looking for a place, budgeting, and how to be a responsible tenant. You can find the modules on our YouTube channel here.
For more information, please email info@theopendoors.ca
Community Helpers (CHP) is a community-based suicide prevention program funded through Alberta Health Services. Training provides participants the skills to better take care of themselves and to help other individuals. They are introduced to community helping professionals and learn how to refer to these services.
For more information, please email info@theopendoors.ca
THE RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROGRAM PROVIDES ALTERNATIVE MEASURES TO YOUTH WITH CRIMINAL CHARGES.
SERVICES INCLUDE COURT SUPPORT, SUPPORT NAVIGATING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, AND SUPPORT WITH PROBATION AND PAROLE.
CONTACT:
WETASKIWIN VICTIM SUPPORT SERVICES
OUR SPECIALIZED CRIMINAL JUSTICE NAVIGATORS PROVIDE CRUCIAL ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS, OFFERING SPECIALIZED SUPPORT TAILORED TO THEIR NEEDS. WE FOCUS ON PROVIDING VICTIM-CENTRIC, CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE, AND TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE TO ENHANCE SERVICES IN AREAS LIKE WETASKIWIN AND COUNTY, PONOKA, AND MASKWACIS. BY COLLABORATING WITH OTHER VICTIM-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS, OUR PROGRAM MAXIMIZES RESOURCES TO SUPPORT VICTIMS NAVIGATING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. THROUGH OUR DEDICATED STAFF, ONGOING TRAINING, AND
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, WE STRIVE TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF VICTIM SUPPORT SERVICES, ENSURING THAT VICTIMS RECEIVE THE GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT THEY NEED WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: INFO@THEOPENDOORS.CA
Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART) is a global community of mutual-support groups. At meetings, participants help one another resolve problems with any addiction (to drugs or alcohol, or to activities such as gambling or over-eating) as guided by the 4-Point Program®.
We are hosting FREE weekly SMART Recovery meetings in both Camrose and Wetaskiwin!
Camrose
Wetaskiwin
UPD *** SMART Recovery for Wetaskiwin is currently suspended!
The Open Doors offers counselling services on a sliding scale or for free to youth and families. There are multiple therapists available.
Contact:
info@theopendoors.ca
780-679-6803