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Offers laboratory tests to establish whether someone has a sexually transmitted disease. Also offers comprehensive treatment services for people who have contacted a sexually transmitted disease. Offers needle exchange services and harm reduction supplies.

Psychosocial Oncology is a department of healthcare professionals from psychology, social work, spiritual care, nursing, and psychiatry, specializing in cancer care., , This service provides help for patients and their family with coping with the stress that often comes with a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Taking care of your emotional, social, spiritual and practical well-being is an important part of your treatment plan and coping. We are a part of your oncology treatment team. We offer different types of programs and services to support your wellbeing;, , Individual, couple and family counselling Professionally-led support groups Practical support for your finances and other basic needs Classes and programs , , Availability of programs and services changes depending on the cancer centre., , Services may be available via telephone, online platform (Zoom) or at your healthcare centre through Telehealth., , Pamphlets:, , Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Patient Navigation Cancer Care Drug Coverage Counselling and Support Indigenous Cancer Patient Navigator Oncology and Sexuality, Intimacy & Survivorship (OASIS) , , Key Provider: cancer patient navigators, drug access coordinators, indigenous cancer patient navigators, psychiatrists, psychologists, sexual health consultants, social workers, spiritual care counsellors

Psychosocial Oncology is a department of healthcare professionals from psychology, social work, spiritual care, nursing, and psychiatry, specializing in cancer care., , This service provides help for patients and their family with coping with the stress that often comes with a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Taking care of your emotional, social, spiritual and practical well-being is an important part of your treatment plan and coping. We are a part of your oncology treatment team. We offer different types of programs and services to support your wellbeing;, , Individual, couple and family counselling Professionally-led support groups Practical support for your finances and other basic needs Classes and programs , , Availability of programs and services changes depending on the cancer centre., , Services may be available via telephone, online platform (Zoom) or at your healthcare centre through Telehealth., , Pamphlets:, , Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Patient Navigation Cancer Care Drug Coverage Counselling and Support Indigenous Cancer Patient Navigator Oncology and Sexuality, Intimacy & Survivorship (OASIS) , , Key Provider: cancer patient navigators, drug access coordinators, indigenous cancer patient navigators, psychiatrists, psychologists, sexual health consultants, social workers, spiritual care counsellors

Psychosocial Oncology is a department of healthcare professionals from psychology, social work, spiritual care, nursing, and psychiatry, specializing in cancer care., , This service provides help for patients and their family with coping with the stress that often comes with a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Taking care of your emotional, social, spiritual and practical well-being is an important part of your treatment plan and coping. We are a part of your oncology treatment team. We offer different types of programs and services to support your wellbeing;, , Individual, couple and family counselling Professionally-led support groups Practical support for your finances and other basic needs Classes and programs , , Availability of programs and services changes depending on the cancer centre., , Services may be available via telephone, online platform (Zoom) or at your healthcare centre through Telehealth., , Pamphlets:, , Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Patient Navigation Cancer Care Drug Coverage Counselling and Support Indigenous Cancer Patient Navigator Oncology and Sexuality, Intimacy & Survivorship (OASIS) , , Key Provider: cancer patient navigators, drug access coordinators, indigenous cancer patient navigators, psychiatrists, psychologists, sexual health consultants, social workers, spiritual care counsellors

Psychosocial Oncology is a department of healthcare professionals from psychology, social work, spiritual care, nursing, and psychiatry, specializing in cancer care., , This service provides help for patients and their family with coping with the stress that often comes with a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Taking care of your emotional, social, spiritual and practical well-being is an important part of your treatment plan and coping. We are a part of your oncology treatment team. We offer different types of programs and services to support your wellbeing;, , Individual, couple and family counselling Professionally-led support groups Practical support for your finances and other basic needs Classes and programs , , Availability of programs and services changes depending on the cancer centre., , Services may be available via telephone, online platform (Zoom) or at your healthcare centre through Telehealth., , Pamphlets:, , Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Patient Navigation Cancer Care Drug Coverage Counselling and Support Indigenous Cancer Patient Navigator Oncology and Sexuality, Intimacy & Survivorship (OASIS) , , Key Provider: cancer patient navigators, drug access coordinators, indigenous cancer patient navigators, psychiatrists, psychologists, sexual health consultants, social workers, spiritual care counsellors

Psychosocial Oncology is a department of healthcare professionals from psychology, social work, spiritual care, nursing, and psychiatry, specializing in cancer care., , This service provides help for patients and their family with coping with the stress that often comes with a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Taking care of your emotional, social, spiritual and practical well-being is an important part of your treatment plan and coping. We are a part of your oncology treatment team. We offer different types of programs and services to support your wellbeing;, , Individual, couple and family counselling Professionally-led support groups Practical support for your finances and other basic needs Classes and programs , , Availability of programs and services changes depending on the cancer centre., , Services may be available via telephone, online platform (Zoom) or at your healthcare centre through Telehealth., , Pamphlets:, , Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Patient Navigation Cancer Care Drug Coverage Counselling and Support Indigenous Cancer Patient Navigator Oncology and Sexuality, Intimacy & Survivorship (OASIS) , , Key Provider: cancer patient navigators, drug access coordinators, indigenous cancer patient navigators, psychiatrists, psychologists, sexual health consultants, social workers, spiritual care counsellors

Psychosocial Oncology is a department of healthcare professionals from psychology, social work, spiritual care, nursing, and psychiatry, specializing in cancer care., , This service provides help for patients and their family with coping with the stress that often comes with a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Taking care of your emotional, social, spiritual and practical well-being is an important part of your treatment plan and coping. We are a part of your oncology treatment team. We offer different types of programs and services to support your wellbeing;, , Individual, couple and family counselling Professionally-led support groups Practical support for your finances and other basic needs Classes and programs , , Availability of programs and services changes depending on the cancer centre., , Services may be available via telephone, online platform (Zoom) or at your healthcare centre through Telehealth., , Pamphlets:, , Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Patient Navigation Cancer Care Drug Coverage Counselling and Support Indigenous Cancer Patient Navigator Oncology and Sexuality, Intimacy & Survivorship (OASIS) , , Key Provider: cancer patient navigators, drug access coordinators, indigenous cancer patient navigators, psychiatrists, psychologists, sexual health consultants, social workers, spiritual care counsellors

Psychosocial Oncology is a department of healthcare professionals from psychology, social work, spiritual care, nursing, and psychiatry, specializing in cancer care., , This service provides help for patients and their family with coping with the stress that often comes with a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Taking care of your emotional, social, spiritual and practical well-being is an important part of your treatment plan and coping. We are a part of your oncology treatment team. We offer different types of programs and services to support your wellbeing;, , Individual, couple and family counselling Professionally-led support groups Practical support for your finances and other basic needs Classes and programs , , Availability of programs and services changes depending on the cancer centre., , Services may be available via telephone, online platform (Zoom) or at your healthcare centre through Telehealth., , Pamphlets:, , Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Patient Navigation Cancer Care Drug Coverage Counselling and Support Indigenous Cancer Patient Navigator Oncology and Sexuality, Intimacy & Survivorship (OASIS) , , Key Provider: cancer patient navigators, drug access coordinators, indigenous cancer patient navigators, psychiatrists, psychologists, sexual health consultants, social workers, spiritual care counsellors

Psychosocial Oncology is a department of healthcare professionals from psychology, social work, spiritual care, nursing, and psychiatry, specializing in cancer care., , This service provides help for patients and their family with coping with the stress that often comes with a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Taking care of your emotional, social, spiritual and practical well-being is an important part of your treatment plan and coping. We are a part of your oncology treatment team. We offer different types of programs and services to support your wellbeing;, , Individual, couple and family counselling Professionally-led support groups Practical support for your finances and other basic needs Classes and programs , , Availability of programs and services changes depending on the cancer centre., , Services may be available via telephone, online platform (Zoom) or at your healthcare centre through Telehealth., , Pamphlets:, , Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Patient Navigation Cancer Care Drug Coverage Counselling and Support Indigenous Cancer Patient Navigator Oncology and Sexuality, Intimacy & Survivorship (OASIS) , , Key Provider: cancer patient navigators, drug access coordinators, indigenous cancer patient navigators, psychiatrists, psychologists, sexual health consultants, social workers, spiritual care counsellors

Provide persons with severe and / or persistent mental illness with community-based services that encompass a continuum of flexible and comprehensive, recovery focused interventions that assist individuals to maintain a reasonable independency, quality of life, and optimal level of functioning in their own community., , Provide services to individuals with significant impairments of functioning due to severe and/or persistent mental illness,often affecting their daily functioning; difficulty accepting and maintaining treatment; lack of personal support systems; and may have coexisting issues related to substance abuse and/or justice involvement. Individuals must be willing to participate in the community or be clients leagally aligned to services through such programs as Community Treatment Orders.Services Include:, , Medication/Psychiatric Support; administer, assess, monitor prescribed medications Teaching/education and prevention and promotion strategies for recovery focused care Advocate in referral to doctor and/or psychiatrist Support transportation for essential appointments Support social, cultural, spiritual, and personal meaningful activities for quality of life improvement Liaise with employment, finance and housing supports Provide support in activities of daily living; meal planning, grocery shopping Supportive counselling; crisis resolution, problem solving; social skills, coping skills" promote independence , , Key Provider: occupational therapists (OTs), psychiatrists, recreational therapists, registered nurses (RNs)

Short-term goal focus therapy offered to children and youth who are experiencing mental health and / or addiction concerns., , Services offered: assessment, individual psychotherapy, option to attend groups in some locations. Concurrent treatment is available with an addiction counselor if appropriate. Crisis Services are available through the local emergency department or by calling 911., , Key Provider: addiction counsellors, mental health counsellors, mental health therapists

Offers support with social programs such as Alberta seniors benefits, support with understanding and developing personal directives, navigation through the health care system and support through transitions of care settings., , Helps people in all areas of health care, their families, and caregivers by providing:, , short-term counselling to help manage change grief counselling in home visits referrals to other specialized services or resources support groups for caregivers (in some areas) information on housing options, advance care planning, and end-of-life planning referrals to other healthcare providers and agencies, as needed cognitive assessments , , Service is offered in people"s homes, at lodges, hospitals, continuing care centres and supportive living residences., , Key Provider: registered social workers, registered nurses (RNs), registered psychiatric nurses

Provides a medically supported structured environment to support those withdrawing from alcohol and other drugs. Typically a 7-10 days stay., , A 24 / 7 medically supported service that helps those detoxifying from alcohol and other drugs in a safe, controlled setting.Services may include:, , stabilizing health assessments , , Structured programming:, , information sessions introduction to self-help groups addiction treatment planning discharge planning referrals , , This service is provided by Alberta Health Services and Alberta Health Services contracted service providers., , Affiliation: Central Alberta"s Safe Harbour Society for Health and Housing, , Key Provider: case managers, community support workers, doctors, indigenous elders, licensed practical nurses (LPNs), registered nurses (RNs), social workers

An in-patient, 42 to 90 day intensive treatment program for adults with chemical and process addictions., , Thorpe Recovery Centre is dedicated to help those on their recovery journey with programs and supports for those affected by substance use disorders and mental health concerns. We believe the inherent strengths of each client is the basis of their recovery. The supportive therapeutic community environment helps each person discover these strengths, and is therefore conducive to personal development.Our approach is based on:, , therapeutic community model with core self-help principles counselling and case management psychologically and physically safe residential program in a positive peer culture environment , , Within the therapeutic community, we help individuals:, , identify the causes of their problems focus on the competencies that will help them face these issues carry out the necessary strategies to overcome issues , , Core Programs:, , medically supported detox (7 - 10 days) - temporaily closed residential treatment program (42 - 90 days with 4 transition days for assessments) alumni refresher (14 days) , , This service is provided by Alberta Health Services and Alberta Health Services contracted service providers., , Affiliation: Thorpe Recovery Centre, , Key Provider: addiction counsellors, community support workers, family counsellors, licensed practical nurses (LPNs), recreation therapists

Offers support with social programs such as Alberta seniors benefits, support with understanding and developing personal directives, navigation through the health care system and support through transitions of care settings., , Helps people in all areas of health care, their families, and caregivers by providing:, , short-term counselling to help manage change grief counselling in home visits referrals to other specialized services or resources support groups for caregivers (in some areas) information on housing options, advance care planning, and end-of-life planning referrals to other healthcare providers and agencies, as needed cognitive assessments , , Service is offered in people"s homes, at lodges, hospitals, continuing care centres and supportive living residences., , Key Provider: registered social workers, registered nurses (RNs), registered psychiatric nurses