We have curated a list of national and regional support programs and foundations throughout Canada to help mitochondrial disease patients and caregivers source information and services.

Below you will find a resources listing for Alberta.

InnoviCares – The innoviCares card is a free prescription savings card available to all Canadian residents, and is funded by participating pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Alberta Health Benefit – Benefits available to low-income Albertans.

Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) – Financial and health benefits for eligible Albertans with a permanent medical condition that prevents them from earning a living.

Alberta Child Health Benefit Program (ACHB) – Low income families can apply to this program to get eyeglasses, prescription drugs, and dental care for their kids.

Child and Youth Support Program (CYS) – Adult caregivers can apply for financial and medical benefits for a child if the child’s parents or guardians cannot care for the child.

Alberta Adult Health Benefit Program – Benefits are available to low-income Albertans through the Adult Health Benefit.

Alberta Child Benefit (ACB) – Lower and middle-income families with children may be eligible for the benefit to help provide a better quality of life for their children.

Child Support Services – Helps single parents and blended families get child support money from the child’s other parent.

Income Support – Supports for individuals and families to pay for basic expenses like food, clothing and shelter.

Alberta Family Employment Tax Credit (AFETC) – Lower and middle-income families with children may be eligible for the benefit to help provide a better quality of life for their children.

Affordable Housing Program (Special Needs Housing) – Housing options for Albertans with low income, including families, seniors, and individuals with special needs.

Alberta Specialized Support Services access in communities – Helping adult Albertans with disabilities access specialized services in their communities.

Spiritual Care – Offers spiritual and emotional support for patients, families, and staff in the hospital.

Home Care Services Information – Assists people to remain well, safe and independent in their home for long as possible.

Catholic Social Services – Family supports for children with disabilities.

Parking Placards for People with Disabilities – Services and information.

Social Work – Provides assessment and support to help people deal with an illness or injury.

Alberta Council of Disability Services (ACDS) – Advocating for, supporting, and elevating the Community Disability Services sector in Alberta.

Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre of Calgary – Promotes awareness and supports communities to include persons with developmental disabilities, thereby strengthening communities for all citizens.

Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) – Works with eligible families to provide support and services based on each child and family’s needs.

  • If you disagree with a decision the FSCD program makes about your child or family’s eligibility for the program or services, you may be able to appeal it.

Advocate for Persons with Disabilities Office – Point of contact between the community and government to represent the rights, interests and well-being of Albertans with disabilities.

Community Access for People in Continuing Care – Helps adult Albertans in facility-based continuing care engage with their communities to reduce social and cultural isolation.

Disability Related Employment Supports (DRES) – Helps those with disabilities succeed in school and employment

Internship for Persons with Disabilities – The Alberta government offers internships in areas that include finance, administrative support and research.

Persons with Developmental Disabilities Program (PDD) – Helps provide planning and services to help adults with disabilities meet personal needs and goals.

  • If you disagree with a decision the PDD program makes about your family’s eligibility for the program or services, you may be able to appeal it.

MyHealth Alberta – Tool to find health information and services.

811 Health Link – Tool to find health information and services.

Alberta Supports – Provides information on available social supports.