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Aids to Daily Living
Short term loans of equipment (eg: crutches, wheelchairs, walkers, raised toilet seats, etc.) from Strathcona County Health Centre.
www.seniors.gov.ab.ca/aadl
780-342-4500
Alberta Child Health Benefit
Health benefit plan for children in low income families. Full coverage for dental, optical, prescription drugs, essential diabetic supplies and emergency ambulance services.
www.child.alberta.ca/home/810.cfm
780-427-6848
Alberta Easter Seals
Lends medical equipment on a long-term basis for people with disabilities.
www.easterseals.ab.ca
780-429-0137
Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan
Premium Assistance Program. Financial assistance with health care premiums for Albertans with low-income.
www.health.gov.ab.ca
780-427-1432
Birth Control Centre
Subsidized birth control and free condoms.
www.albertahealthservices.ca
780-735-0010
Canadian Diabetes Monitoring for Health Subsidy
Subsidies for diabetic supplies to qualifying families.
780-423-2634
Canadian Child Tax Benefit
Tax-free monthly payment for eligible families to help with the cost of raising children under age 18.
www.cra-arc.gc.ca/cctb
1-800-387-1193
Counselling
Family, individual and couple counselling available on a sliding fee scale from Strathcona County Family and Community Services.
www.strathcona.ca/fcs
780-464-4044
Edmonton Pregnancy Crisis Centre
Free pregnancy test, counselling for crisis pregnancy, adoption referral, information and alternatives.
780-482-5111
Home Support
Strathcona County Family and Community Services. Assistance with personal care, caregiver relief and light housekeeping for residents who are experiencing health-related difficulties. www.strathcona.ca/fcs
780-464-4044
Multi-cultural Health Brokers Cooperative
One-to-one support for individuals and families in a variety of languages.
www.mchb.org
780-423-1973
NAIT Denture Clinic
Free assessment, cost of dentures on a cost recovery for materials basis (average: $800/complete upper and lower dentures). Open from August until February.
780-471-7786
NAIT Dental Hygiene Clinic
Cleaning and fluoride treatments for 4 to 21 year olds. Tartar control and scaling treatments for adults.
780-471-8827
University Dental Care
University of Alberta Dental Hygiene Patient Clinic. Discounted fees for all services. Students perform treatments under supervision by qualified practitioners.
www.universitydentalcare.net
780-492-4458
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Last updated: Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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