Addiction and Mental Health - Families First Services, Child, Youth, and Families

Alberta Health Services - South Zone


Description
A voluntary support program for families who need help parenting and are experiencing life challenges.

A voluntary support program for families who need help parenting and are experiencing life challenges. Provides in-home visitation to build caregiver capacity related to child development, parenting and creating a safe and nurturing home environment. Provides a strength-based approach to achieve resilient coping and empowerment. Goal is to strengthen family environments.


Affiliation: Family Centre - Hub
Eligibility
Yes, Families who need help with parenting and are experiencing life challenges. Men or Women who:
  • are pregnant or have children 0-3 years old
  • are seeking assistance with child development, mental health, stress reduction, relationships, injury prevention or nutrition
  • require support in accessing community resources
  • pregnant or postnatal women who are struggling with alcohol and/or substance abuse
Application Process
Service Access: By Appointment, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information. Referrals can be made through community agencies and / or AHS Public Health or Addictions and Mental Health
Referral Process: N/A


Waiting Period: N/A,
Telephone
403-388-6351
Fax
403-388-6718
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - Melcor Centre has elevators and ramps.
Other disabled access: N/A -
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
February 14, 2024
Address
200 4 Avenue S
Lethbridge, AB, T1J 4C9
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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Tue
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Wed
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Thu
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Fri
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM

Closed from 12:00 pm (noon) to 12:30 pm