• Shared Childbirth at Sturgeon Community Hospital
• Birth and Babies
• Birth and Babies – Self Directed Online Early Pregnancy Health Course
• Tummy Talks
• Mommy Connections

• Nutrition for Pregnancy and Lactation – Alberta Health Services has created a set of printable pages with easy-to-follow visuals to help anyone pregnant or lactating to make the best food choices
• Food Safety Resources for Pregnant Women – information from the Government of Canada
• UnlockFood.ca – Eating for a Healthy Pregnancy
• FirstDroplets.com – steps for establishing milk supply and breastfeeding
• Edmonton Breastfeeding Resource – directory of local resources for breastfeeding support
• kellymom.com – breastfeeding and parenting website
• La Leche League Canada – a registered charity that provides peer support for pregnant parents, new parents and beyond
• Healthy Parents Healthy Children: Breastfeeding Your Baby
• Healthy Parents Healthy Children: Feeding Your Baby Infant Formula
• Healthy Parents Healthy Children: Introducing Solid Foods

• Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity throughout Pregnancy – evidence-based guideline outlines the right amount of physical activity women should get throughout pregnancy to promote maternal, fetal, and neonatal health – provided by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP)
• Exercise During Pregnancy – a guide for health care providers from the Society of Obestetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) and the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP)

• Vaccines for Pregnant Women – advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• COVID-19 Vaccine During Pregnancy
• Vaccines for Children – advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Prenatal Screening and Testing – information on diagnostic and screening tests for genetic conditions from MyHealth Alberta
• HarmonyTM Prenatal Test – information on the diagnostic test for common fetal trisomies, including trisomy 21 (also known as Down syndrome)

• Diabetes-Pregnancy.ca – information on gestational diabetes, as well as managing Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes during pregnancy
• Gestational Diabetes – information from the Canadian Diabetes Association

• Healthy Parents Healthy Children – select from a variety of topics under I’m a Parent
• Post Partum Depression – information and resources from Alberta Health Services
• HEAL: Health Education and Learning – a resource aimed at providing families across Alberta easily accessible, reliable information about common minor illness and injuries in children
• St. Albert Family Resource Centre – strengthening families through meaningful and educational programming, in a safe and supportive environment
• Car Seat Guidelines– information for parents and caregivers in Alberta regarding the requirements and safe use of car seats

• Edmonton ADHD Support Group – a registered charity that offers information and support to those living with ADHD in the Greater Edmonton Area through awareness, education, and resources

• Anger Coping Strategies – a brief guide from the Centre for Clinical Interventions
• St. Albert Family Resource Centre – offers programs for parents and caregivers on topics including managing stress and the challenges of parenting
• The Family Centre – an Edmonton-based service offering counselling, group therapy, classes and courses on topics including anger management
• Catholic Social Services: Family Support Program – the program provides parent education, consultation, and support to improve parent-child interactions; strengthen parenting skills and knowledge, improve communication skills; and enhance problem-solving skills within the family

• Depression and Anxiety Self-Management for Teens – a workbook for teens from Alberta Health Services
• TeenHelp.com – a thorough explanation of anxiety
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) – information from the Canadian Mental Health Association

• Toastmasters International – join one of the St. Albert area clubs to become a more confident speaker, communicator, and leader
• The Family Centre – an Edmonton-based service offering counselling, group therapy, classes and courses
• Catholic Social Services: Family Support Program – the program provides parent education, consultation, and support to improve parent-child interactions; strengthen parenting skills and knowledge, improve communication skills; and enhance problem-solving skills within the family

Recommended resources (available from various booksellers):

• Assertiveness Workbook by Randy J. Paterson

• Bullying Supports – helplines for Albertans
• Kids Help Phone – crisis support for kids as well as opportunities to connect with other youth and obtain non-urgent counselling
• NeedHelpNow.ca – urgent support for cyberbullying, help to remove a sexual image from the internet, and advice for friends and families of a youth in crisis

• Caregivers Alberta – Caregivers Alberta strives to empower caregivers and promote their well-being by providing resources, mental health support, and education for people caring for family members or friend
• Alberta Health Services tool for Identifying Caregiver Stress
• CMHA: Helping Others – guides for adults helping youth, preventing and responding to opioid overdoses, supporting colleagues, and supporting other loved ones

• 24-hour Addiction and Mental Health Crisis Response Line: 780-342-7777
• Children’s Mental Health Crisis Line: 780-427-4491
• Alberta Health Services Crisis Supports

• depressionhurts.ca– a resource from the Mood Disorders Society of Canada providing a forum to learn more about depression, determine if you or a loved one has it, and find out about managing it
• mindyourmind – a service from the Ontario Ministry of Health aimed at helping young people aged 14 to 29 to build capacity and resilience
• Antidepressant Skills Workbook – a downloadable self-care manual for adults; provides an overview of depression, explains how it can be effectively managed, and gives a step-by-step guide to changing patterns that trigger depression
• Dealing With Depression: Antidepressant Skills for Teens – a downloadable workbook for teens that explains depression and teaches three main antidepressant skills you can use to help overcome or prevent it

Recommended resources (available from various booksellers):

• Mind Over Mood by Dennis Greenberger and Christine A. Padesky

• Pilgrim’s Hospice – Pilgrims Hospice adult grief programs are open to the general public for any adult who is grieving the death of a loved one or anticipating the death of a loved one; provides both peer support group programming as well as education-focused group counselling
• St Albert Bereavement Fellowship – a non-denominational, non-profit, volunteer society that aims to provide support through compassion, understanding, education and friendship to those who have lost a loved-one through death
• Rainbows Grief Support for Children – Rainbows partners with communities to offer a peer support programs for children, teens and adults who have experienced a separation, divorce, death or other painful transition within their family

• St Albert Family Resource Centre
• Because I Love You (B.I.L.Y.) Parent and Youth Support Group – B.I.L.Y. provides peer support and tools for families to help them work through unavoidable crises, build lasting relationships, create a harmonious home, and prepare children for life
• Catholic Social Services – Family Support Programs – provides a wide variety of counselling and support programs for families dealing with challenges
• Kids Kottage – Kids Kottage is a crisis prevention and early intervention service that keeps infants and children safe, and families strong
• The Family Centre – the Edmonton-based Family Centre offers classes, family counselling, and other supports

• Alberta Health Services – Post Partum Depression Resources

• The Family Centre – the Edmonton-based Family Centre offers classes, counselling, and other supports
• Catholic Social Services – Family Support Programs – provides a wide variety of counselling and support programs for families dealing with challenges

• Alberta Health Services – Addiction and Mental Health Information

AHS: Nutrition Education – a complete index of information on nutrition to support people with a wide variety of conditions and concerns

Allergies

• Food Allergy Canada: Day-to-Day Management – information on avoiding allergens, reading food labels, kitchen tips, dining out

Celiac Disease

• Canadian Celiac Association: Living Gluten-Free – resources on diet and nutrition, food labelling, eating out, and more

Diabetes

• Diabetes Canada: Nutrition and Fitness – information including recipes, meal planning, making a healthy eating plan, and physical activity
• Unlock Food: Preventing and Managing Type 2 Diabetes – recipes and meal plans for diverse cultures

Heart Disease

• Heart & Stroke Foundation: Healthy Eating – tips for healthy eating, eliminating problem foods, and adopting heart-healthy habits

Kidney Disease

• Kidney Community Kitchen – aims to make food and cooking as easy and fun as possible for people with chronic kidney disease

Metabolic Syndrome

• Metabolic Syndrome Canada: Resources – recipes, videos, and information on living with metabolic syndrome

• Alberta Health Services: Inspiring Healthy Eating – lots of healthy recipes as well as meal planning guides and other resources
• Cookspiration – be inspired to cook any time, day or night with Cookspiration, created by Dietitians of Canada; features recipe ideas to suit your mood and schedule, and a new My Menu Planner tool
• Half Your Plate – recipes and money-saving tips for filling half your plate with fruits and vegetables
• Unlock Food: Recipes – recipes for every mood and occasion

• Alberta Health Services: Nutrition Education Resources – a wide variety of handouts and other resources on nutrition for all life stages and health conditions
• Canada’s Food Guide – this well-known food guide is updated regularly based on best information and our changing lifestyle
• Unlock Food – expert guidance on everyday eating from the Dietitians of Canada

• Alberta Health Services: Shift to Healthy Eating at Work – information for shift workers including tips, meal ideas, advice for workplaces and more
• Canada’s Food Guide: Healthy Eating at Work – how to make healthy choices, and creating a work environment that supports healthy eating
• Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety: Healthy Eating at Work – ideas for healthy meals and snacks, ways to promote healthy eating in the workplace
• Unlock Food: Packing Healthy Lunches and Snacks for Work – recipes and ideas to help you stick to your nutrition goals and budget
• Unlock Food: Nutrition Tips for Shift Workers – practical tips for managing nutrition on an atypical schedule

• Health Canada: Understanding Food Labels – learn about food labels, nutrition facts tables, serving size, ingredients, % daily value, and nutrition claims
• Unlock Food: Understanding Food Labels in Canada – find out what information can be found on food labels in Canada, and how to interpret it

• Am I Hungry? – learn about eating healthily without weighing, measuring, or counting
• Center For Mindful Eating – a member-supported, nonprofit international organization that aims to help people achieve a balanced, respectful, healthy, and joyful relationship with food and eating
• Intuitive Eating – learn about eating to meet the needs and demands of your body

• Healthy Eating: Getting Enough Calories and Protein – tips, recipes, and more for getting enough calories and protein to recover from illnesses and support your daily life
• Unlock Food: Seniors Nutrition – evaluate your eatings habits, and find recipes, videos, and meal ideas

• Let’s Talk About Weight: No Size Fits All – a resource from Obesity Canada discussing the stigma of weight, and the importance of healthy lifestyle vs. weight loss
• Ellyn Satter Institute – Adult Eating and Weight – learning how to eat for good health, without the focus on weight
• Your Best Health – Online Weight Management Modules – this self-guided learning module will introduce you to an evidence-based way to start to manage your weight and health

• Goals of Care – Conversations Matter – advance care planning is a way to help you think about, talk about and document wishes for health care in the event that you become incapable of consenting to or refusing treatment or other care.

• Alberta Caregivers Association – strives to empower caregivers and promote their well-being by providing resources, mental health support, and education for people caring for family members or friends

• Alberta Health Services: Continuing Care – learn more about continuing care in Alberta, including what facilities are available and what they offer, planning for a transition to continuing care, and FAQs

• Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories – find out more about Alzheimer’s and dementia, including diagnosis, care, services, and more
• Dementia Advice Line – between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily, you can phone 811 and press the option to speak to a nurse specializing in dementia

• CAA: Senior Drivers – find out how aging can impact driving, signs that driving habits should change, how to maintain driving skills, and taking refresher courses

• Finding Balance – learn about fall prevention, including activity and vision tips

• Seniors’ Centre Without Walls – a free, phone-based program that offers a variety of interactive health and well-being information sessions, recreational activities, and friendly conversations; open to adults aged 55+ living anywhere in Alberta who find it difficult to leave their homes and participate in social activities in their community