Alberta Health Services – Calgary Zone
General Information
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Service Type
Community Geriatric Mental Health Service
Program
Mental health services for seniors living in the community who have moderate to severe age-related mental health concerns., , Services provided may include:,
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assessment, treatment and follow-up
caregiver support
one-to-one and group treatment for seniors with mental health concerns (e.g. anxiety, depression, schizophrenia and other psychiatric disorders)
clinic and in-home service
education for the client, caregiver, and community partners
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, The family doctor and other caregivers are involved in the assessment and treatment plan.,
, This service does not offer crisis intervention.,
, Day treatment Services: Group therapy, for individuals experiencing anxiety and depression, psychiatry consultation also available.,
, SUILL: Three phase group based therapy for individuals seeking group work for substance use. Psychiatry consultation also available., , Key Provider: mental health clinicians, occupational therapists, outreach workers, psychiatrists, psychologists, registered nurses(RNs)