Alberta's Credit Counselling Agency
Money Mentors is an Alberta-based, non-profit credit counselling agency dedicated to providing timely solutions for individuals and families facing financial challenges. Since 1997, we have been helping Albertans manage their debt and build a stronger financial future through free financial counselling and coaching, as well as financial education. As the exclusive provider of the Orderly Payment of Debts (OPD) program, managed on behalf of the Government of Alberta, we continue to help clients consolidate and repay their debts, while supporting them on the path to a secure financial future.
What our clients have to say
Our Vision
To support Albertans in managing their debt so they can build their future through the wise use of credit.
Our Mission Statement
To provide timely solutions to deal with debt through financial counselling, education, and debt management solutions.
Our Values
Client-centred
At Money Mentors, we act like our world revolves around our clients. Because it does.
Accountable
We hold ourselves to the highest standards—owning our actions and ensuring our clients can rely on us every step of the way.
Innovative
We don’t settle for “same old.” At Money Mentors, we’re always evolving, embracing new approaches, and finding effective strategies to help our clients succeed.
Solution-focused
We don’t just talk about problems—we solve them. Every challenge has a solution, and we’re here to find it.
Integrity
We stand firm in our principles, ensuring that every decision is guided by transparency and ethical responsibility.
Trustworthy
Our reputation is built on trust—every interaction reinforces that we’re dependable, honest, and committed to our clients.
Agile
In a financial landscape that’s always changing, agility means staying ahead—adapting quickly so Albertans can trust we’re ready for whatever comes next.
How the Orderly Payment of Debts Alberta Helped This Single Mom Erase $85K in Debt Without Bankruptcy
A Rewarding Story
Money Mentors is an Alberta-based, non-profit credit counselling agency. Through a number of services, we help families and individuals recover from financial crisis and move forward. From credit counselling and money coaching, to retirement planning and community financial literacy, we’re creating a healthier financial future for the entire province.
As a founding member of Credit Counselling Canada, and the first to be accredited, we’ve helped thousands of Albertans discover financial solutions, become debt free, and ultimately live happier lives.
In 1997, we opened our doors as Credit Counselling Services of Alberta to help Albertans regain control of unmanageable debts. We became the exclusive provider of the Orderly Payment of Debts (OPD) program—managing the program on behalf of the Government of Alberta. Within five short years, Money Mentors was completely self-sufficient with most of our funding coming from agreements set up with creditors seeking payment from clients.
Our debt consolidation services, along with the OPD program, have been very successful, with our clients returning more than $230 million to their creditors. While we’re thrilled with our success, we know there are many more Albertans who need help managing their everyday finances. That need inspired us to develop our Personal Money Coaching, which offers unbiased financial advice.
We have a friendly, qualified, experienced team of personal and family financial experts, including Accredited Financial Counsellors and Professional Home Economists, who are here to help you get the most out of your money.
Our Three Pillars
Purpose
To educate and strengthen the financial knowledge, skills, and confidence of Albertans.
People
To impact Albertans of all ages.
Prosper
Albertans will prosper and gain financial awareness and independence.
Our Education Initiative
We offer FREE financial education to all ages with our online courses, money tips, and calculators. We also offer FREE financial literacy activities for youth in Grades K-12!
Topics range from tackling debt to building credit to planning for retirement. Our resources are designed to explore money concepts in fun, engaging, and interactive ways!
After over a decade of delivering financial education in the classroom, our school programs came to an end in July 2024. Our school programs reached many notable milestones, such as conducting over 14,000 sessions to over 284,000 students in Alberta.
Voted Best Credit and Debt Counselling Services in Alberta
Money Mentors has been the recipient of the Consumer Choice Awards in Credit and Debt Counselling Services in Central, Northern, Southern Alberta and Medicine Hat for ten years and counting! Whether you’re brushing up on your financial skills and education, learning how to manage your money better or paying off your debts, thank you for trusting us on your financial journey. We’re proud to be Albertans’ choice for finding financial freedom!
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