Accessing Services & Supports:
Community residents typically access services/supports either by dropping by the centre or calling; a formal referral is not required to access services. Residents who are interested in accessing services and or support are seen by one the Centre’s Assessment/Resource (intake) workers, who provide information and coordinate services in a case management role which includes the necessary referrals and follow-up required to ensure community residents needs are being addressed. Depending on the demand for service, a community resident can typically be seen within a day or two of their initial contact with the Centre for an intake, however, if the situation warrants an immediate appointment, this will be accommodated.
The North of McKnight Community Resource Centre (NMCRC) offers services and supports to residents living, working, or attending school in the communities of :
The NMCRC is a non-profit, charitable organization which is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The North of McKnight Community Resource Centre is funded by Calgary and Area Child and Family Services Authority, Region 3.
Vision Statement:
The North of McKnight Community Resource Centre will be an accessible, innovative, progressive, inclusive, responsive organization. Through strong partnership development, mulit-generational & multi-cultural involvement, the Centre shall be well utilized by all individuals and families who live, work, or go to school in the North of McKnight Communities.
Values:
The ability to offer "one-stop shopping" for all individuals & families who live, work or go to school in the North of McKnight communities.
Awareness, utilization and development of community strength
Community involvement and contirbution toward enhancing community life.
The respect and acceptance of individual, family, community and cultural uniqueness.
A work ethic and practice based on professional & personal integrity.
An environment where everyone feels comfortable and valued.
Accountability through evaluation processes.
F.A.Q.s
How do I access counselling there and is there a cost?
To access couselling (individual or family) you must contact the Resource Centre to book an initial intake. During the intake, forms are signed and information is collected about the issues and what the goals are for counselling. Everyone who is expected to be involved in the counselling must attend the intake. Once a service is agreed upon, you will be placed on a waitlist (waitlist time varies depending on availability, generallly up to 4 weeks). Depending on what agency the counsellor is from there may be a fee for serivce but this fee is sliding scale based on income. The fee can be as low as $2.00 per session.
Does the Resource Centre provide help with bill arrears or damage deposit?
The Resource Centre is a referral point for agencies that have funds for assistance. Depending on the situation, a famiily or individual can apply for assistance by filling out the application forms at the Centre. The Resource Worker at the CRC can, access if you qualify for a particualar program, provide information about the application process, and fax the completed form to the appropriate agency. Please note: the Resource Centre does not have funds to assist with bills or rent.
Does the Resource Centre provide assistance with job search?
The Resource Centre has a free computer lab with access to the internet. In our computer lab you will find listings of employment websites, job postings, and written material about looking for employment. The CRC often partners with agencies to offer one-on-one asistance with employment. Contact the Centre to find out what is currently being offereed. The printing and photocopying cost is $0.15 per page and all local faxing is free.
What if I have questions about parenting?
The NMCRC is dedicated to providing prevention services to parents in our communities. The CRC has In-Home support services and family counselling. The Resource Centre also has a Youth Worker who provided one to one intervention with families and their youth (all services accessed through an intake and subject to waitlists). At our centre we have parenting resources available for community members to read at the centre. Check with the Centre about parenting courses or programs being offerered at the CRC or in the surrounding community.
95 Falshire Drive NE, T3J 1P7
(Located in the lower level of the Falconridge/Castleridge Community Association)
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tues & Thurs 9am-5pm,
Wednesday 9am-8pm
Friday 9am-4pm
*Closed during lunch hour
between 12-1pm*
North of McKnight
northofmcknightcrc.ca
Community Resource Center
Donation Opportunity – Don’t know what to get the person who has everything? Why not make a donation to the North of McKnight Community Resource Centre in their name. Charitable receipts will be issued for donations of $10.00 and more.