McMan Youth,
Family and Community Services Association
Southwest Region
#203, 517 4th Avenue South.
Lethbridge, Alberta
T1J 0N4
Telephone#: (403) 328-2488
Fax#: (403) 328-2645
Email: lethbridge@mcman.ca
Start Date:
Funders:
- Southwest Alberta Child and Family Services
Authority
- AADAC - Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission
Board of Directors:
- Cecily Kenwood
- Marianne Bohmer
- Tracy Zappone
- Donna Kalau
- Jim Olsen
- Keith Stepenoff
- Natalie Townshend
Executive Director:
Area Covered by Region:
- Lethbridge
- Coaldale
- Taber
- Raymond
- McGrath
- Picture Butte
- Cardston
- Nobleford
- Fort MacLoed
- Crowsnest Pass
Southwest Region Programs
Parkside Group Home
The Parkside Program is a six bed community based crisis stabilization and assessment home. The program is appropriate for males and females between the ages of 8 and 13 who are in need of a shorter term intervention. Family reunification is the first priority and family involvement is instrumental to a positive placement. We have a strength based focus with a strong emphasis on relationships based on respect and collaboration.
Program Supervisor: Eric French 403-320-2316
Programs Manager: Marge Fisher 403-328-2488 ext. 229
Professional Parent Homes
The Professional Parent Program offers crisis stabilization and assessment services in community based homes with professional parents. The program serves males and females ages 13 to 17. All homes receive youth worker support and clinical consultation. Program services are aimed at improving the ability of the child and their family to care for the well being of its members. Family reunification is the primary goal of placement and the intervention period is intended to be short term in nature.
Team Leader : Angela Lea 403-328-2488 ext. 226
Executive Director: Elizabeth Dolman 403-328-2488 ext. 231
F.A.S.D. Community Outreach
McMan’s F.A.S.D. Outreach Program provides education, information,
support, resources, mentoring services, coaching and advocacy to
parents and caregivers of children who have (or are suspected to
have) Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
Outreach Worker: Laura Elliot 403-328-2488 ext. 225
Outreach Worker: Susie Peters 403-328-2488 ext. 224
Executive Director: Elizabeth Dolman 403-328-2488 ext. 231
McMan Protective Safe House
Effective July 01, 2006 , McMan, in partnership with AADAC (Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission) will be operating one of the Youth Detox Safehouses in Picture Butte as part of the PChAD initiative (Prevention of Children Abusing Drugs). Parents and/or caregivers who are concerned about their child's abuse of drugs may apply to Family Court for an order to legally place him/her for up to five days in a secure designated safehouse. AADAC counselors, in collaborationwith McMan staff, will provide assessments, stabilization and care of youth with the goal of engaging and motivating them to seek voluntary treatment.
Program Supervisor: Garth Palmer 403-732-5616
Programs Manager: Marge Fisher 403-328-2488 ext. 229 |
