Disaster Recovery Assistance

Samaritan’s Purse representatives are available to provide Disaster Recovery Program (DRP) assistance and support for disaster-affected individuals, families, and community members. For more information please contact:

Mike Voth, Case Manager
Email: mvoth@samaritan.ca
Phone: 780-880-0097
Hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Janet Voth, Case Manager
Email: jvoth@samaritan.ca
Phone: 780-880-0097
Hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Food Banks

The La Crete Food Bank is accessible to anyone within the La Crete area. For more information, contact La Crete Support Services. Call 780-928-3967.

Mental Health Services

Alberta Health Services provides mental health and addictions referrals, life skills training, and community wellness programs. For more information on resources please visit the AHS Website at North Services Addiction & Mental Health Services 

Alberta Health Services offers a series of five refresher sessions designed for those who have taken Psychological First Aid (PFA). The Psychosocial Disaster Learning Series is publicly available on the Alberta Health Services‘ website, free of charge. Please note that this learning series is intended to be used as a pre-deployment refresher and does not replace PFA training. Sessions include:

  • Chapter 1: Psychosocial Needs During a Disaster
  • Chapter 2: PFA in Disaster Response
  • Chapter 3: The Hour Principles of PFA
  • Chapter 4: Self-Care During a Disaster
  • Chapter 5: Principles in Action