Resources for Parents and Caregivers

General Resources

• Education at Home Resources: Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortia (ARPDC): Supporting Learning at Home - Resources for teachers, education administration, parents, caregivers, and everyone else to support mental health in the time of at-home learning and virtual education.

• University of Alberta: Active Minds - The nation's premier nonprofit organization supporting mental health awareness and education for students.

• Kelty Mental Health BC - Resource Centre - A library of mental health resources pertaining to a variety of topics, provided by Kelty Mental Health based out of BC.

• Am I Enough? CASA Family Advisory Council Photovoice Research Project 2020

 

Crisis Services for Parents and Families​

• Alberta Foster & Kinship Association - A variety of resources pertaining to Indigenous issues, adoption, children's rights, disabilities & mental health, and more. 

• CASA Referral Pathway - Provides crisis numbers as well as regional intake for children's mental health services information.

• Postpartum Depression Awareness - PPDA is a non-profit organization with two very important goals: more awareness and resources for postparum depression and other postpartum mood disorders. Notably, PPDA has compiled a list of most of the resources available in the Edmonton Area for PDD.

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How to Find a Family Doctor

• College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta - You can use the search tool at this link to help you find a family doctor who is accepting new patients.

• CASA Family Therapy Program - helps family members to understand each others’ needs and find better ways to work together. The program focuses on strengthening the ability of parents to support children with a mental health disorder, improving family relationships, and helping other professionals to support families with complex dynamics.