There are a number of ways to access dispute resolution services in our province. You can hire your own mediator, arbitrator, or other ADR practitioner, you may be eligible for a government program, or you can use a service offered by a non-profit organization.
If you represent a non-profit ADR program in Alberta and would like your organization listed on this page, please email us your details.
If you represent a non-profit ADR program in Alberta and would like your organization listed on this page, please email us your details.
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Alberta Government Programs
Dispute Resolution Network (DRN) The Alberta government has conflict resolution programs in many of its departments and agencies, including: Agriculture and Rural Development, Alberta Justice and Solicitor General, Environment and Parks. Employment and Immigration. Municipal Affairs, Service Alberta, and Sustainable Resource Development. Find out more The Alberta Government has a number of Mediation programs available to the public at little or no cost, including Family Mediation Services, Child Protection and Intervention Services, Child Support Resolution Officer, and the Civil Claims Mediation Program. Find out more. Find an ADR Practitioner
Hire a mediator, arbitrator, or other ADR professional anywhere in the province to help you work through a conflict. ADR Institute of Alberta Directory of ADR Practitioners Family Mediation Society of Alberta Directory of Family Mediators Community Mediation
Non-profit organizations with volunteers available to assist in resolving conflicts between neighbours, and within community and non-profit organizations, at no cost to participants. Community Mediation Calgary Society Calgary www.mediation.ab.ca Mediation and Restorative Justice Centre (MRJC) Edmonton www.mrjc.ca Strathcona Community Mediation Society Sherwood Park Hello Neighbour www.sccm.ca Restorative Justice
Alberta Restorative Justice Association An association of organizations and individuals who practice Restorative Justice. Supports existing and new RJ initiatives in Alberta. https://www.arja.ca/ Mediation and Restorative Justice Centre Edmonton Restorative processes and Victim-Offender mediation. Programs include Building Safer Ground and Circles of Support and Accountability. www.mrjc.ca |
Family/Parent/Teen Programs
Peer Mediation and Skills Training (PMAST) Calgary Anti-bullying and conflict resolution to build positive relationships in homes, schools, and communities. pmast.org Native Counselling Services of Alberta (NCSA) From its origins as a single Courtworker program, NCSA has grown into an agency focused on social justice for Aboriginal people. For 45 years, NCSA has assisted Aboriginal people gain fair and equitable access to the justice, children’s services and corrections systems in Alberta. http://www.ncsa.ca/programs/ The Aga Khan Conciliation & Arbitration Board for Canada Conciliation and Arbitration Board provides dispute resolution services for Ismailis at the regional, national and international level. https://the.ismaili/cab Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) AFCC is an interdisciplinary, international association of professionals dedicated to improving the lives of children and families through the resolution of family conflict. AFCC promotes a collaborative approach to serving the needs of children among those who work in and with family law systems, encouraging education, research and innovation and identifying best practices. https://www.afccnet.org/Resource-Center/Resources-for-Families Training and Education
Build your communication and conflict resolution skills for personal or professional development, or train to become an ADR professional. ADR Institute of Alberta (ADRIA) Calgary and Edmonton Conflict leadership, mediation, and arbitration certificate programs. Professional Designations. Corporate training. Find out more at https://adralberta.com/ Mount Royal University Calgary Faculty of Continuing Education and Extension offers certificate programs in conflict resolution. Find out more at https://www.mtroyal.ca/ProgramsCourses/ContinuingEducation/healthhumanservice/ConflictResolution/index.htm Foundation of Administrative Justice (FOAJ) The Foundation of Administrative Justice provides essential educational courses for Canadian tribunals and the people who appear before them. https://foaj.ca/ The Alberta Family Wellness Initiative (AFWI) The Alberta Family Wellness Initiative (AFWI) mobilizes knowledge about early brain development and its connection to lifelong physical and mental health, including addiction. We bring together stakeholders from many callings to collaborate on health solutions that will directly impact families and individuals. https://www.albertafamilywellness.org/ Brain Story Certification A free, in-depth course for anyone who wants to learn more about the science of brain development, and the impact of toxic conflict on the developing brain. https://www.albertafamilywellness.org/training High Conflict Institute (HCI) San Diego, CA Provides education and resources to professionals handling High Conflict disputes, and to anyone involved in relationships of any kind with people who have High Conflict Personalities (HCPs) https://www.highconflictinstitute.com/ |