Social Work Support and Navigation
Who can benefit from this service?
Adults age 18 or over who need inclusive support for issues that affect a person’s physical, emotional, social and financial well-being. Our PCN Social Workers can offer navigation assistance to community programs, advocacy, application assistance (e.g. AISH) and community connection opportunities.
What happens at my appointments?
Our PCN Social Workers will meet with you at an individual appointment to discuss your needs and develop an individualized plan of care with you based on your goals, and offer assistance in navigating to other supports if required.
How do I access the service?
You can access this service by asking for a referral from your Peaks to Prairies PCN family physician, or by self-referral by calling 587-796-0765. This service is by appointment only.
Where is the service located?
Our PCN Social Workers see patients in the clinics located throughout our PCN, or at our PCN location in Olds at 4920-50th Ave. Virtual appointments (phone or Zoom) are also offered. Days of work may vary depending on location, so please ask your Social Worker about scheduling options when booking your initial appointment.
Resources
911 – Emergency police, ambulance, fire
811 – Health Link
211 – Community and Social Support Services
Mental Health and Addictions
Calgary Distress Center – 24-Hour Crisis Line (call or text): 403-266-HELP ( 403-266-4357) https://www.distresscentre.com/
Access Mental Health 1-888-594-0211
Addiction Helpline 1-866-332-2322
Mental Health Helpline 1-877-303-2642
Shelter/Food/Transportation/Income Replacement
Red Deer Emergency Shelter (Safe Harbour Society) 1-403-347-0181
https://safeharboursociety.org/
Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter (located in Red Deer) 1-403-346-5643 https://cawes.com/
Mountain View food bank – 1-403-556-1693
McDougal +1 program in Sundre 1-403-636-0554 * emergency hampers available
Sunshine Bus (Olds) 1-403-556-8003
Sundre Community van 1-403-638-3266
Alberta Supports: Emergency Financial Assistance 1-877-644-9992 or after hours 1-866-644-5135
https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-supports.aspx
Community Resources
Greenwood Neighborhood Place – 1-403-638-1011 https://www.mygnp.org/
Caroline Neighborhood place 1-403-722-3787
https://www.facebook.com/CarolineNeighbourhoodPlaceSociety/
Mountain View Family Resource Centre 1-877-761-0033 https://www.mvfrn.ca/
Mountain View Emergency Shelter Society (no physical shelter, provides outreach services) 1-403-586-4765 https://www.mountainviewemergencyshelter.ca/
Central Alberta Sexual Abuse Support Centre 1-866-956-1099 https://casasc.ca/
Health and Wellness
Alberta Healthy Living Program 1-877-314-6997 https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/Service.aspx?serviceAtFacilityId=1106872#contentStart
Prescription to get Active https://www.prescriptiontogetactive.com/
Alberta find a Doctor https://albertafindadoctor.ca/
***If you are in need of resources and/or support not identified her please refer yourself to the social work program by calling 1-587-796-0765.
