BRAGG CREEK AREA RESOURCE LIST
Life can be difficult. Sometimes mental health, addiction, family relationships, sexual abuse, crime, tragedy and other emotionally challenging events can require expert help. This is a list of resources available to people in Greater Bragg Creek .
COUNSELLING
Bragg Creek Counselling Services – 403-949-2457
(AHS Mental Health) located at Care in the Creek Medical Centre & booked directly at number above. Several days every week 9:00am-3:00pm
Free and confidential, all welcome
Alberta Health Service Community Action Team Family Counselors:
Matthew Miller, MSW, RSW – 403-472-2624
Monique Wendling, MSW, RSW – 403-616-5735
Providing support to children and their families who were directly or indirectly impacted by the FLOODS of 2013
Health & Wellness
Care in the Creek Medical Centre – 403-949-2457
Mon. through Friday 9:00 – 5:00
Two doctors provide “Medical Home” Primary Care
Support Services
Western Rocky View Family & Community Resource Centre – 403-851-2250 (Main Line)
Wendy Farnsworth, Community Support Worker
Mon. through Fri. 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Extending resources and support to rural communities. Sharing and integrating services and promoting family strength and stability through community outreach.
Cochrane Parent Link Centre – 403-851-2265
Mon. – Fri. 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Offers play programs, developmental screenings, parent education and family support programs
Canadian Red Cross – Red Cross Recovery Assistance Line – 1-866-696-6484 / redcross.ca
Bragg Creek Community Helpers Program
Margarette Moar Bell – 403-431-0817
Providing free hands-on training for “Natural Helpers” to better connect with community resources
BRAGG CREEK AREA EVENING & WEEKEND SERVICES
24 HOUR HELP LINES (TOLL FREE)
Emergency — Police/ Ambulance/ Fire 911
211 Calgary ………………………. 211
211 is for people who need help but don’t know where to turn. 211 connects you to a full range of community, health, government and social services in Alberta. 211 is a free, confidential, multilingual information and referral service
Distress Line of SW Alberta …… 1-888-787-2880
Confidential support for individuals needing emotional or mental support or links to community resources
Alberta Health Services – Addiction & Mental Health …… 1-866-332-2322
Alcohol, other drugs, tobacco and problem gambling. Information, support and referral
CCASA (Sexual Assault) ……….. 1-877-237-5888
Support and information available to anyone who is dealing with or has been affected by any form of sexual violence
Cochrane and Area Victim Services Society
Bragg Creek …………………. 1-800-615-5984
Provides support, information and referrals to those affected by crime, tragedy and/or misfortune
Health Link Alberta – 1-866-408-5465
Provides health advice and information by experienced registered nurses and other health-care professionals
