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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
FIRE | POLICE | AMBULANCE
911
211 811 7804234567
HEALTH
MENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION AND NON-EMERGENCY
SOCIAL SUPPORTS ADVICE POLICE
IF IT IS AN EMERGENCY ALWAYS CALL 911
IF YOU CALL 911 ON ACCIDENT, DO NOT HANG UP!
STAY ON THE LINE AND INFORM THE OPERATOR
24-Hour Hotlines
ADDICTION 1-866-332-2322
ADVOCACY COUNSELLOR 780-414-6317
BULLYING 1-888-456-2323
CHILD ABUSE 1-800-387-5437
CRISIS SUPPORT 1-800-232-7288
DISTRESS 780-482-HELP [4357]
FAMILY VIOLENCE 780-310-1818
KIDS HELP 1-800-668-6868
MENTAL HEALTH 1-877-303-2642
SENIOR ABUSE 780-454-8888
SEXUAL ASSAULT 780-423-4121
SUICIDE 1-833-456-4566
visit www.yegthecomeup.com/lbb for more details and information
do you need a place to stay?
If you or someone you know is in need of a safe place to spend the night,
please call 211 and children and family services for youth under 18
SHELTERS
HOPE MISSION YOUTH SHELTER
Free overnight emergency accommodation service
for co-ed youth aged 16-24 yrs. Showers and basic
hygiene products available for client use
9908 106 Ave NW | 780 422 2018 | we.care@hopemission.com
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES [YESS]
SHOWERS, FOOD AND BASIC HYGIENE PRODUCTS FOR
CLIENT USE
9310 82 ave nw | 780 422 2018 | www.yess.org
resource centres
10310 85 Avenue
armoury resource 780.468.7070
Monday-Friday | 9AM-4PM
centre [arc] -yess Sunday | 2PM-6PM
10325-83 Avenue
780 496 5947 old strathcona
Tue-Thurs | 1:00pm-9:00pm youth society
Fri-Sat | 2:00pm-6:00pm
Sun-Mon | closed
[co-op]
visit www.yegthecomeup.com/lbb for more details and information
for new residents
The city of Edmonton has resources available to newcomers. if
you are a refugee, international student, new immigrant or have
just moved to Edmonton, you may find some of these valuable
Edmonton Immigrant Services Association
settlement | integration | education | adaptation
ESL classes | in-school settlement | translation and
interpretation
780-474-8445 | www.eisa-edmonton.org
International Qualifications Assessment Services
issues certificates that compare educational and
training credentials from other countries to
educational standards in Canada
780-427-2655 | www.alberta.ca/iqas
ASSIST Community Services Centre .....................................................780-429-3111
Bredin Centre for Learning.....................................................................780-425-3730
Catholic Social Services ..........................................................................780-432-1137
Cultural Links / Settlement Counselling........................................780-424-3545
Immigrant Access Fund Canada.............................................................780-756-3023
Islamic Family and Social Services Association ..........................780-430-9220
Multicultural Health Brokers Co-op ................................................780-423-1973
Utilities Consumer Advocate
Provides guidance on how to set up your electricity
(power) and natural gas
780-310-4822 | UCAhelps@gov.ab.ca | ucahelps.alberta.ca
visit www.yegthecomeup.com/lbb for more details and informationfree taxes
Need to get your taxes done?
Government-issued documentation (ID and or Social Insurance Card) necessary.
Clients must provide all forms and receipts.
Who’s Eligible: Indigenous people, low-income individuals and families, social
assistance recipients; seniors and students
Adom Savings & Investment
All Saints Anglican Cathedral
Fred Ackah
10035 - 103 Street
780 434 5178
780 428 6323
ackahfred@gmail.com
Salvation Army Addictions & Residentials
Christina Clapham
9611-102 Ave | Fri 900-11am until Nov 30
587 920 7450 | christina_clapham@can.salvationarmy.org
Income Tax Perception-Salvation
Bissell Centre
Army
10527 96 Street
May 4- Nov 30
M 12-330
Fridays 9am - 11 am
780 423 2285 ext. 146
9611 102 Ave
Call to book appointment
780 429 4274
Bent Arrow
Jasper Place Health & Wellness
Tax Time Supports
15210 Stony Plain Road
(780) 481-3451 to book an
780 481 4001
appointment
visit www.yegthecomeup.com/lbb for more details and informationEDUCATION & CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Career and Employment Service Resources available
through Alberta Works and Alberta Supports Centres.
7:00am - 8:00pm Monday- Friday
780 644 9992 | 1 877 644 9992.
Edmonton North Edmonton West
Unit 2050 Northgate Center 200 Westcor Building
9499 – 137 Avenue 12323 Stony Plain Road
Edmonton, Alberta T5E 5R8 Edmonton, Alberta T5N 4A9
780–422–9440 780–415–6500
Edmonton City Centre
Main Floor, 10242 – 105
Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3L5
780–644-9992
Edmonton West
Edmonton South
120 Meadowlark Shopping
Argyll Centre
Center
6325 Gateway Boulevard
15710 – 87 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T6H 5H6
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5W9
780–644–2888
780–415–8116
visit www.yegthecomeup.com/lbb for more details and informationEDUCATION & CAREER DEVELOPMENT
employment programs
CENTRE FOR FAMILY LITERACY
11642 142 St NW Edmonton AB T5M 1V4
Phone 780.421.7323 | Fax 780.421.7324 | famlit.ca | info@famlit.ca
Building Employment Skills
Jasper Place Wellness Centre | 15626 - 100A Avenue NW
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Thursdays, October 4 - December 6
To register, please call Tony Hershall at 780.481.4001 ext. 6
Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers
Employment Support through individualized assistance, workshops and job
fairs. Resume and Cover Letter Assistance and interview preparation etc.
11713 82 Street | 780 424 7709 | www. Emcn.ab.ca
EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT
Worker Compensation Board - Alberta
780 498 3999
contact.centre@wcb.ab.ca
The Candora Employment Preparation Program is a year-
long, part-time program for women who have been out of
the workforce. Each week the program includes:
2 group sessions | one work experience shift
one hour of computers | Interest courses as approved
Free childcare is available for preschool children.
Where: Room 262, Abbottsfield Mall
When: Monday & Tuesday 9:00 - 11:45 A.M.
How: Taking new registrations until March 31.
Complete an application or Call Susan at 780-474-5011
visit www.yegthecomeup.com/lbb for more details and informationALTERNATIVE SCHOOLING
The Learning Store
Provides individualized educational programming and academic assistance for
each of the students and to provide an opportunity for students to work at
their own pace.
ELIGIBILITY:
- Under the age 20 on September 1
- Canadian Citizen or have Landed Immigrant Status
locations CONTACT INFORMATION:
Blue Quill.......................................284 Saddleback Road....................................(780) 413-0263
Circle Square............................224 11808 St Albert Trail..............................(780) 482-1407
Londonderry..................................Londonderry Mall........................................(780) 457-3467
West Edmonton......................................9532-163 Street....................................(780) 443-
8072
Whyte..................................................10007-82 Ave..................................................(780) 437-
8119 www.outreach.epsb.ca/programs/grades10-12/
Boyle Street Education Centre
youth age 14-19 who have previously experienced interruptions in their formal
learning.
10312 105 Street, Edmonton, Alberta
(780) 428-1428 | www.bsec.ab.ca
Kids in the Hall Bistro
For youth aged 16-24 years old who are struggling with obtaining a job or staying in
school.
The program offers paid employment training and the ability to earn high school credits
by attending the drop-in school.
There is no cost associated with the program but there is limited space available.
intake is the first two Mondays of every month by drop-in.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Edmonton City Hall – 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, Alberta
(780) 619 - 5502 | www.e4calberta.org
visit www.yegthecomeup.com/lbb for more details and informationwhy not learn another language
There are over 2100 native languages spoken
C T in Africa. it is the most linguistically diverse
FA continent in the world. you can learn some of
the languages here
9538 107 Ave NW
Edmonton, AB T5H 0T7 Canada
Kiswahili +1 780-406-8384 | Cell: +1 780-803-6033
info@kilece.com | www.kilece.com
ECAE - Heritage Language School
Levels A, 1 and 2 Tigrinya classes
Ages: 4-15
Tigrinya
$15-20/month per family | 587 594 4559
World Lebanese Cultural Union
Edmonton Chapter
Arabic 780 457 WLCU (9528)
office@wlcu.ab.ca
visit www.yegthecomeup.com/lbb for more details and informationadult literacy
Project adult literacy society - PALS
ONE ON ONE tutoring for adults 18+
9912 106 Street Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm
780 424 5510
Learning Centre Literacy Association
3210 118 Avenue Suite # 3218
Require appointment before visiting 18+
780 429 0675
Centre for Family Literacy [FREE] 11642 142 St NW
Adult Tutoring Literacy for children and families Book 780.421.7323
Clubs Resume and Cover Letter Writing info@famlit.ca | famlit.ca
RAHMA MOSQUE - WOMEN’S LITERACY 6104 - 172 STREET
READING AND CONVERSATION 5:00 - 7:00 P.M.
THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 6 - NOVEMBER 8
Riverbend United Church 14907 - 45 Avenue
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Mondays, September 17 - December 3
Book Club no sessions October 8 & November 12 (statutory holidays)
Holy Spirit Lutheran Church
11223 - 51 Avenue | 10:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Fridays | September 28 - November 30 | More than Conversation
Tuesdays | October 2 - December 4 | Learning Together
Jasper Place Wellness Centre
15626 - 100A Avenue NW
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Tuesdays, October 2 - December 4
To register, please call Sue Rounding at 780.481.4001scholarships and awards
The Duke of Edinburgh International Award
780 729 4279 | DCRETU@THEAWARD.CA | DUKEOFED.ORG/AB
Highest youth international award offers an individual challenge
for youth ages 12-24
Edmonton Refugee and Emerging Communities Awards
STUDENTAWARDS@ECFOUNDATION.ORG
10-20 students to be awarded of 2000 each.
May 15, 2019
Alexander Rutherford Scholarship
Alberta Student Aid
Up to $2500 for all graduating high school students
George A Strait Minority Scholarship Endowment
$3500 for University of Alberta Students
Al Maurer Awards
WWW.ECF.GETOPENFIELD.COM/AL-MAURER-AWARDS/
500-2500
Employees of federal provincial or municipal government
Charmaine Letourneau Scholarships
STUDENTAWARDS@ECFOUNDATION.ORG
Award size and number varies
For Deaf or hard of hearing students who are residents of AB
Must be PR or Citizen and resident of Canada
August 31 2019
most highschools and universities have scholarships and
bursaries avaliable for their students.
be sure to visit www.yegthecomeup.com/lbb for a more detailed
list of, and links to scholarships and awardsmentorship
eritrean community association edmonton
Youth Mentorship One-on-One| Tutoring
for grade school| Seminars & Info Sessions
587 594 4559
mentorship@ecaeedmonton.com
Edmonton Somali Professionals (ESP)
@Edmontonsomaliprofessionals
Sinkunia Community Development Organization
Youth Mentorship
#240, 10709 - 105 Street N.W | 780 782 7928
info@sinkuniacommunity.org
Sinkuniacommunity.org
Boys and Girls Club
big brothers big sisters
mentoring and after-school programs to meet
the needs of our community’s children and youth
so they have the tools and supports they need to
be successful in school and in life.
www.bcgbigs.ca | 780 424 8181DECOLONIZE THE SELF
DIAL-A-LAW | 1-800-332-1091
24-hour access to legal information via the web and a pre-
recorded legal information service from a touch-tone phone,
with operator assistance if needed during business hours.
Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA):
advocacy for children and youth through legal
representation etc.
780 422-6056 | 1 (800) 661-3446 | ca.information@OCYA.alberta.ca
EDMONTON COMMUNITY LEGAL CENTRE
lEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS. DOES NOT OFFER ADVICE ON CRIMINAL
MATTERS
780 702 1725 | WWW.EDLC.CA
STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES
RUN BY UofA LAW STUDENTS. PROVIDE ADVICE WITH ANY LAW MATTERS. PARTICIPATE
IN CRIMINAL AND FAMILY LAW PROJECTS
780 492 2226
LEGAL AID ALBERTA
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD LEGAL FEES.
LIMITED OR FULL REPRESENTATION FOR QUALIFIED CLIENTS. SUPPORT IN SERIOUS CRIMINAL
CHARGES AND UNDER YOUTH CRIMINAL, CHILD WELFARE AND CIVIL. sUPPORT IN REFUGEE
AND IMMIGRANT COMPLAINTS. PAY A FEE IF ASSIGNED
1 866 845 3425 | WWW.LEGALAID.AB.CA
ASSOCIATION DES JURISTES D'EXPRESSION FRANCAIS DE L'ALBERTA [AJEFA]
780 450 2442 | WWW.AJEFA.CANATIVE COUNSELLING SERVICES OF ALBERTA
fOR ABORIGINAL CLIENTS. THE CLIENT MAY OR MAY NOT MEET LEGAL AID ALBERTA'S
SERVICE GUIDELINES BUT MAY BENEFIT FROM RECEIVING CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE
ASSISTANCE IN DEALING WITH THEIR LEGAL ISSUE BOTH IN AND OUT OF COURT
10975 - 124 ST EDMONTON AB T5M 0H9 |780 423 2141 | WWW.NCSA.CA
LAW SOCIETY OF ALBERTA LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
LAW DIRECTORY TO ASSIST MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC IN FINDING A LAWYER WHO WILL
PROVIDE THE LEGAL SERVICES THEY REQUIRE
403 228 1722 | 1 800 661 1095 | WWW.LAWSOCIETY.AB.CA
VICTIM SERVICES
CHANGING TOGETHER- A CENTRE FOR IMMIGRANT WOMEN - FAMILY VIOLENCE
PREVENTION WORKSHOPS | 780 421 0175
Multicultural Women and Seniors Services Association (MWSSA)
780-465-2992
EDMONTON VIOLENCE PREVENTION CENTRE
780 439 4635
GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA FAMILY VIOLENCE INFO LINE
780 310 1818
ISLAMIC FAMILY AND SOCIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION
780 462 0772
The TODAY Family Violence Help Centre
780-455-6880
WillowNet: Abuse and the Law in Alberta
www.willownet.ca
if you (or someone you know) are going through family violence/abuse if you
have questions, want to find out about programs, resources, and services.
780 310-1818GROWTH
MENTAL HEALTH
www.kidshelpphone.ca | 1-800-668-6868
Free, anonymous, confidential telephone and web
counselling for youth in Canada.
Family Resources Society
780-448-1180
Support for youth grieving death, separation, or divorce
City Counselling The Family Centre - Edmonton
11808 St. Albert Trail 780-424-6103
780 496 4777 FREE
CORNERSTONE COUNSELLING
10140 117 St NW #302, Edmonton, AB T5K 1X3 | 780 482 6215
OFFER REDUCED RATES FOR STUDENTS AND LOW INCOME
City of Edmonton Citizen Services
Individual and Family Well - Being
780-496-4777 | FREE
NAIT- DENTISTS
Low-cost Jan - March
Fluoride Treatment
780 471 7786
UofA-DENTISTS
Low Income Sept - July M-F 830-430
780 407 5550
FOR AN EXTENSIVE LIST OF HEALTH RESOURCES AND PROFESSIONALS, PLEASE VISIT THE ONLINE LBB
WWW.YEGTHECOMEUP.COM/LBBSEXUAL HEALTH
SEXUAL HEALTH GOES BEYOND SEX. IT INVOLVES REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH,
MENTAL HEALTH AND ENSURING YOU ARE SAFE AND AWARE OF EVERYTHING
GOING ON WITH YOUR BODY
811 | Registered Nurses providing advice over the phone
STD Clinic Reproductive Mental Health
111 Jasper Ave | (780) 342 2300 780-735-6785
HIV Edmonton - Resources and Education
9702 111 Ave. NW Edmonton, AB T5G 0B1
1.877.388.5742 | 780.488.5742
Kairos House
residence for individuals having difficulty managing personal care
while living with HIV and AIDS. Compassionate care is provided they
experience dramatic changes in response to the onset of infections.
12431 Stony Plain Road Edmonton, AB T5N 3N3
(780) 432-1137
Women’s Health Options
Prenatal Services and STI checks | Contraception
780 422 7333
FOR more sexual HEALTH RESOURCES AND PROFESSIONALS, PLEASE VISIT THE ONLINE LBB
WWW.YEGTHECOMEUP.COM/LBBpregnancy and family resources
Terra Center
Terra Center is a non-profit organization that has been serving
pregnant and parenting teens in Edmonton since 1971.
Provides Diapers, Milk Coupons, and Additional services.
9930 106 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5K 1C7
(780) 428-3772
Birth Preparation - Alberta Health Services (AHS)
Health for Two - information and nutritional programs offered at
various community agencies; call for locations
780-735-3008
Gianna Centre
Offer pregnancy tests, referrals to pro-life doctors, financial
support and housing options, sexual education for teens, maternity
clothing and classes for expecting and or new mothers.
Call 780-482-5111 | 2nd Floor at 8815-99 St
Appointments and walk-ins are welcome.
for a more extensive list of family programs and resources for
single parent and new families, see www.yegthecomeup.com/lbbCOMMUNITY LEGAL PROFESSIONALS
Kelechi Madu, B.L., LL.B
Tisel Law Office
Residential and Commercial Real Estate | Corporate and
Commercial Law | Labour and Employment Law | Wills
and Estate Planning and Administration | Family Law
|Civil Litigation | Immigration and Refugee Hearings and
Appeals
Scotia Place, Tower 3
239, 10072 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1V8
(780) 756 6238
Ikenna Ulasi LL.B, B.L., LL.M
Criminal Law | Family Law
10277 97 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 0L9
ike@fixandsmith.com
780 424 2245
TINASHE MTSHIYA
Family | Immigration | Injury
Miller Thomson LLP
2700 Commerce Place
10155 - 102 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4G8
Direct Line: +1 780.429.9705 | Cell: 780.908.3761
tmtshiya@millerthomson.com | millerthomson.comOPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AT AFRICA CENTRE
YEGTHECOMEUP OF THE Africa Centre encourages individual
and collective empowerment from within our communities.
Meetings run by youth - Fridays 5:30-8:00 @ 11024 82nd Ave | Volunteer| Community
Service | Receive reference letters | Strengthen African culture| build work
experience and develop your resume | Build Community | We create a presence at
various campuses and high schools in the city | Opportunities to build leadership skills
our programs
MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
african mentorship opportunities, youth matched with young
adults, young adults matched with professionals and elders
LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
leadership workshop and community training opportunities, mental
health first aid [mhfa], public speaking and facilitation, anti-
oppression etc
ASE | CONNECT
uplifting youth through creating dynamic opportunities to explore
their potential from within our communities. two years of focused
workshops to address issues amongst youth. effective skills, life
management, self-confidence, cultural identity and health
BOOST; PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS
10-week employability & life skills training for young adults
followed by 12 eek work experience
SCHOLARSHIPS
10 community scholarships and $2,000 each for students involved in
the community
WWW.YEGTHECOMEUP.COM | @YEGTHECOMEUPINTRODUCING OUR ARTISTS
YOU KNOW WHAT'S BETTER THAN YOUNG BLACK PEOPLE WHO MAKE DOPE ART?
--NOTHING THAT'S RIGHT.
AS PART OF OUR MISSION OF INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE EMPOWERMENT,
YEGTHECOMEUP HAS ALWAYS CREATED A PLATFORM FOR ARTISTS IN OUR
COMMUNITY TO SHOWCASE THEIR WORK.
you've seen their work throughout the planner.
now meet the amazing people behind SOME OF our favourite art
SEPTEMBER OCTOBER
Adanna Onuekwusi JABARI BROODHAGEN
@adannx @BROODARTS
NOVEMBER DECEMBER
Tianna LeBlanc JAY DONTE
@tiannatakesphotos @JAYDONTAE
JANUARY FEBRUARY
CHRISTELLE AGAHAZO KEON COURTNEY
@CHRISTELLE003 @KEONTHEARTISTMARCH APRIL
RICHARD TATA SAMMY SHONEYIN
@KILLMATICSKETCHES @SAAMII_ARTZ
MAY JUNE
SHAIMHIEM SMALL RICHARD ANDRIES
@GOLDEN5ILD @LITCTART
JULY AUGUST
FETSUM TECLEMARIAM LoTOYA WHITE
WWW.FETSUMART.COM @Lotoya.white
LBB DESIGNER
AMANDA NSOFOR
@TRUEARTISTE
TO INQUIRE ABOUT ANY OF THE ART PIECES, PLEASE CONTACT THE ARTISTS AT THEIR INSTAGRAM LISTED
ABOVE
to showcase your art at any of our events or join our
directory of artists, check out www.yegthecomeup.comYou can also read
