Check out the special deals and discounts our product & service suppliers provide to our members. You are eligible for special discounts from real estate services and airport parking to mortgages and lasik vision correction.
Support your Local 488 by wearing a hoodie or a hat with our logo on it.
Mental Health Awareness and Training Links:
Please note: These courses do not certify participants as mental health professionals. They are intended to help participants recognize signs of mental distress and connect those in distress with appropriate support.
- Alberta Health Services Mental Health Support
- Alberta 211
- Imagine Institute for Learning
- Free in-person and online mental health training offered in partnership with the City of Edmonton and Alberta Health.
- Training includes QPR Suicide Prevention, Vicarious Trauma, Intergenerational Wisdom and Trauma-Informed Care.
- Recovery College Wood Buffalo
- Free in-person and online mental health training. Registration is required.
- Training may include Trauma-Informed Care, Compassionate Communication, Knowledge Is Power, Addictions and Self-Harm.
- Recovery College Edmonton
- Free in-person and online mental health training. Registration is required.
- Training may include Trauma-Informed Care, Compassionate Communication, Knowledge Is Power, Addictions and Self-Harm.
- Recovery College Calgary
- Free in-person and online mental health training. Registration is required.
- Training may include Trauma-Informed Care, Compassionate Communication, Knowledge Is Power, Addictions and Self-Harm.
- Rapid Site Access Program
- Procedural rules and the latest information regarding the program.
- Edmonton Pipe Industry
- Health and welfare information.
- Alberta Pipe Trades College
- Education Department.
- UA Canada
- UA International
- UA Local 496 Calgary
- Alberta Labour Relations Board
- Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
- Registered Apprenticeship Program
- Apprenticeship information for high school students.
- Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta
- Alberta Construction Safety Association
Effective October 1, 2026, MembersHealth Signature MFAP replaces UA Canada’s TELUS Health program, providing confidential support for members and their eligible dependants.
What services are available?
- Medical care: Virtual physician appointments, prescriptions, lab and diagnostic orders, specialist referrals, second opinions and medically required doctor’s notes.
- Mental health: Counselling for stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, addiction and trauma, available in person, virtually or by telephone.
- Everyday support: Financial guidance, legal consultation, nutritional counselling and life coaching.
- Indigenous wellness: Culturally grounded care through the Roots of Resilience program, including traditional teachings, Elder engagement and individual support.
Medical and urgent mental health support are available 24/7, including holidays.
Book an appointment with MembersHealth
Visit UA Canada Wellness for more information
What does it cost?
Medical appointments and counselling are provided at no additional cost through UA Canada’s Member & Family Assistance Program.
Who can use it?
UA Canada members and their eligible dependants, including spouses and children, can access the program. Please ensure your family knows these services are available.
Is it confidential?
Yes. Your participation and conversations remain strictly confidential.
How do I access the program?
Call: 1-844-UAC-MFAP (1-844-822-6327)
Book online: uacanada.ca/membershealth
App: MembersHealth, available for iOS and Android
Questions: careteam@membershealth.ca
For urgent mental health support, call and request immediate assistance.
Information About Products That May Cause Public Harm
Know Your DNA – Can A DNA Test Predict Addiction? Find out here
knowyourdna.com/guides/can-a-dna-test-predict-addiction/
www.addictioncenter.com/addiction/addiction-in-canada/
Resources and Support Information:
www.drugrehabconnections.com
Fentanyl The Real Deal – All You Need To Know About The Deadly Drug (Safety Guide):
www.experienceibogaine.com/fentanyl-need-know-deadly-drug-infogr…
Effects of Drug Addiction on Oral Health –
https://newmouth.com/oral-health/effects/drug-addiction/
Medical Malpractice Options – Florin/Roebig Attorneys –
https://florinroebig.com/medical-malpractice/
Cerebral Palsy – The Cerebral Palsy Group is an online resource for anyone who has been affected by cerebral palsy, birth injuries or brain injuries. This team was created to provide answers and assistance to improve the quality of life for loved ones and family members with cerebral palsy. Please click on their website for resources and support:
https://cerebralpalsygroup.com/cerebral-palsy/
The Dangers Associated With Vaping –
https://www.vapedanger.com/health-risks/nicotine-addiction/
https://www.insurancewith.com/travelling-with-a-medical-condition/travel…
The Full Guide to Flying with a Disability –
https://www.parking4less.com/flying-with-a-disability/
Disability Awareness and Planning for Accessibility During Events –
https://www.functioncentral.co.uk/health-safety-event-planning/disability-awarenes-and-planning-for-accessibility.html
Sleep and PTSD –
https://www.mattressadvisor.com/sleep-and-ptsd/
Sleep after Trauma –
https://www.mattressadvisor.com/sleep-after-trauma/
How to make your bedroom more accessible for disabilities –
https://www.mattressadvisor.com/how-to-make-a-bedroom-accessible-for-dis…
Elder Care: A Guide to Families New to Caring –
https://supercarers.com/elderly-care-guide/
A Home Safety Checklist for Wheelchair Users –
https://uk.rs-online.com/web/generalDisplay.html?id=/home-safety-checklist-wheelchair-users
Canadian Mesothelioma Foundation
For questions or concerns regarding asbestosis or mesothelioma, please contact Shelley Klassen at
780-482-9532.
Mental Health and It’s Effects on Sleep –
https://sleepopolis.com/education/how-does-mental-health-affect-your-sle…
Veterans and Cerebral Palsy –
https://www.cerebralpalsyguidance.com/cerebral-palsy/living/veterans/
Veterans Overall Health –
https://www.recallreport.org/health-information/veterans-health/
Veterans Help With Substance Abuse –
http://www.rehabcenter.net/veterans-and-substance-abuse/
Additional Help For Veterans With Addiction and Substance Abuse –
https://www.denverrecoverycenter.com/help-for-veterans-struggling-with-a…
Drug and Alcohol Abstinence –
https://www.sunshinebehavioralhealth.com/veterans/
Help and Support for Ex-Service People –
https://householdquotes.co.uk/veterans/
Veterans Help For Mesothelioma –
https://www.mesotheliomaveterans.org/mesothelioma/
