Youth to Adult Healthcare Transition Resources

Financial Resources

Adult Funding

Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)

Government of Alberta
Provides financial and health-related assistance to eligible adults with a disability.
1-844-297-1907

https://www.alberta.ca/aish.aspx

Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD)

Government of Alberta
Funds programs and services to help adult Albertans with developmental disabilities to be a part of their communities and live as independently as they can.
403-297-5011

https://www.alberta.ca/persons-with-developmental-disabilities-pdd.aspx

Government Resources & Supports

Social Insurance Number (SIN) application

Government of Canada
Information about applying for a Social Insurance Number, which is required to work or access government programs and benefits in Canada.
1-866-274-6627

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/sin.html

United Way Calgary - Access Help

United Way Calgary - Access Help
Information about government programs and services available to people living in Calgary and the surrounding area, who find themselves facing difficult circumstances and requiring support.

https://calgaryunitedway.org/access-help/

Money Management & Business Skills

JA (Junior Achievement) Southern Alberta

Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta
Offers programs focused on financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship, giving students the skills and confidence they need to become leaders of tomorrow.
403-237-5252

http://jasab.ca/

Momentum

Momentum Community Economic Development Society
Learn how to reduce debt, improve credit, pay bills on time, save for the future and increase assets, even if you are living on a low income.
403-272-9323

https://momentum.org/program-departments/manage-your-money

The Dollar Detectives

The Dollar Detectives
Their primary vision is to deliver fun, experience based financial life lessons which enhance youth’s financial confidence, leadership and sense of self-determination.
403-668-7536

https://thedollardetectives.com/

Disclaimer
This list is not meant to be exhaustive and there may be other agencies in the community that would be helpful in the transition process. Inclusion in this list does not imply an endorsement of views, products, or services. To report a broken link, please email wellonyourway@albertahealthservices.ca

 

Contact CES

Family & Community Resource Centre
c/o Alberta Children's Hospital

28 Oki Drive NW Calgary, AB
Phone 403-955-4747
Fax 403-955-8184
Email ces@ahs.ca

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