Collective Kitchens in Edmonton

Cook inexpensive great tasting meals and meet friends at a Collective Kitchen! Collective Kitchens are groups of people who get together and cook meals together once or twice a month to have fun and save time and money while improving cooking skills. Everyone is welcome. There are kitchens that focus on cooking for families, single … Continue reading

Making Strides – Equine (*HORSE) and Canine (*DOG) Therapy

MAKING STRIDES Equine (Horse) and Canine (Dog) Therapy Program A one-on-one weekly session with a therapist and animals! Equine Therapy (HORSES!) A collaborative project between Equinox Therapeutic, Boyle Street Community Services, and the Bissell Centre. WELCA’s Galla raised $9,845 for equine-assisted psychotherapy services to Edmonton’s inner city community members. Canine Therapy (DOGS!) Three 1 hour … Continue reading

Sexually Transmitted Infections Clinic

Sexually Transmitted Infections Clinic – Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre Other services provided to those at risk of STIs and requiring STI testing may include: Free treatment for STIs HPV (genital warts) treatment Pregnancy testing and referral Cervical screening (Pap tests) for clients without regular healthcare providers Emergency contraceptive pill Needle exchange (Service NOT offered … Continue reading

Prescription Drug Coverage for Low Income Albertans – A Simple Poster (2012)

Paying for Prescription Drugs When You Have No Money in Alberta

When you need to fill a prescription for a mental or physical health concern, and you do not have money to pay for it, there are a few options: If it is an EMERGENCY you may qualify for funding under Alberta Emergency Precription Drugs or services through Alberta Emergency Benefits. If it is not an emergency, … Continue reading

Health Benefits for People with Low Income in Alberta

Alberta Adult Health Benefit The Alberta Adult Health Benefit program supports Albertans in low income to ensure they have access to: prescription drugs, dental services, optical services, emergency ambulance and diabetic supplies Signing up is easy. Fill out one form and mail it in. See below for more information or contact us. Print the AAHB application … Continue reading

Mental Health Services at Boyle McCauley Health Centre

Boyle McCauley Health Centre – Mental Health Services Services: The counselors provide assessment, consultation, and treatment of mental health problems, counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy, and psychiatric assessments. Psychiatric treatment following an initial assessment, if necessary, is provided. Population Served Adults aged 18 to 65 who qualify to access the Boyle McCauley Health Centre’s medical clinic. … Continue reading

Free Eye Exam and Prescription Glasses

Lenscrafters OneSight Through OneSight (formerly Gift of Sight), people in need who cannot afford an eye exam or prescription lenses can access a FREE eye exam and FREE prescription glasses at select Lenscrafters locations: A signed letter from a referring organization is required (e.g. from a charity where you are a client).  Recipients may obtain a new eye … Continue reading

Optometry at Boyle McCauley Health Centre

  Boyle McCauley Health Centre – Optometry Services: A volunteer Optometrist will be at the clinic. Population Served Anyone Age Requirement? None Appointment required? Yes. Appointments booked in advance – call to confirm availability. ID required? AB Health care number or previous patient of Boyle McCauley Health Centre’s Clinic. Accepting new patients? We are limited … Continue reading