Family Support Services

Bissell Centre


Description
Provides information and resources to families with young children, working to raise healthy, happy children.

Service provides:

  • information, referrals, resources, and support to families who may be coping with issues associated with poverty, isolation, and lack of extended family or other supports

Includes:

  • case management
  • access to Health for Two (prenatal care)
  • advocacy services (assistance with issues such as probation, accessing government programs, appeal processes, and more)
  • free emergency diapers / formula
  • access to emergency clothing
  • referrals for assistance with taxes
  • referral information to enhance resiliency and social supports in families and community

Affiliation: Partnered with Health for Two.
Key Provider: family support navigators, family support workers
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to:
  • families that have low income
  • with children 6 years and younger (children may be in their care or they are working on getting them back in their care)
  • and / or expectant mothers that have low income
Application Process
Service Access: By Appointment, To access service:
  • call or e-mail to book an appointment

Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
780-423-2285 Ext. 133
Web Site
https://bissellcentre.org/programs/family/family-support-services
Email
familysupport@bissellcentre.org
Languages
English - Interpreters subject to availability.
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A -
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
August 31, 2023
Address
9331 105 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB, T5H 2H6
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Hours of Operation

Program hours vary.