Decsa

Decsa stands for distinctive employment counselling service of Alberta and much like the name implies they are a rather large employment agency that assists people who might have personal or financial barriers to help get the skills and training they need to get into the work force.
They are housed in what used to be a school and have numerous offices, a computer lab for job searches and resume building, as well as classrooms for lessons. The people in the office are very nice and respectful as I found out after moving back to Edmonton from Ponoka after a bad relationship with no money and some emotional baggage.
I never did make use of the classes as I found a job before they began but I appreciated having understanding people too talk to as well as ready access to computers to print off resumes and do job searches.
It is a fairly popular program so you are likely looking at a waiting list before you can be seen for an intake appointment but it is so totally worth it if you are struggling financially or personally. They deal specifically with those who have suffered abuse, have disabilities, aboriginals, and those recovering from substance abuse issues I believe but I recommend giving them a call to see that they can work with your specific situation and meet your needs.
Whether you need employment training, assistance getting financial aide to attend the classes, a bus pass to get to classes on time, or a shoulder to lean on to offer you some hope these kind folks can be counted on and for that I have nothing but the highest respect for them.