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:

(These courses do not certify you as a mental health professional they are only meant to help those in distress access the help they may need and recognize the signs of mental distress in others.)

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/Service.aspx?id=6810&serviceAtFacilityID=1047134

https://ab.211.ca/

  • The Imagine Institute for Learning has partnered with the City of Edmonton and Alberta Health to provide free mental health training. This training can be accessed through both in person and online means.
    • Training Provided – QPR: Suicide Prevention, Vicarious Trauma, Intergenerational Wisdom and Trauma Informed Care

www.imagineinstitute.ca/bookings

  • The Canadian Mental Health Association also offers a range of courses through the Recovery College for both in person and online training In Calgary, Edmonton and Fort MacMurray. These are also free courses that only require prior registration
    • Training Provided- Trauma Informed Care, Compassionate Communication, Knowledge is Power: Addictions and Self Harm

www.recoverycollegewoodbuffalo.ca

www.recoverycollegeedmonton.ca

www.recoverycollegecalgary.ca

NOTE: These courses do not certify you as a mental health professional they are only meant to help those in distress access the help they may need and recognize the signs of mental distress in others.

 

Rapid Site Access Program
Procedural rules and most recent updates / information on this program

Edmonton Pipe Industry
(health & welfare)

Alberta Pipe Trades College
(Education Department)

UA Canada

UA International

Local 496 (Calgary)

Alberta Labour Relations Board

Alberta Apprenticeship & Industry Training

Registered Apprenticeship (RAP) Program Apprenticeship for high school students

Alberta Workers Compensation Board (WCB)

Alberta Construction Safety Association

LifeWorks- Member assistance program (MAP) offered through the UA Canada National Wellness Program provides members with immediate and confidential help for any work, health, or life concern. Available anytime, anywhere. 1-833-778-2627

www.Workhealthlife.com

 

UA National Wellness Program- Maternity and Parental Assistance Program

Information on products that can cause public harm

consumersafetyguide.com

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…

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/

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

https://cmfonline.org/

Any other questions or concerns regarding asbestosis or Mesothelioma can be directed to Shelley Klassen 780-482-9532

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/