National Directory for Canadian Families

Drop-in counselling services for support with addiction and / or mental health concerns., , Individuals can drop-in for a single counselling session when needed for support with an addiction and / or mental health concern., , Key Provider: addiction counsellors, mental health therapists

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

Provides addiction counselling and conduct related screening and assessments for individuals concerned about their own or another person"s use of alcohol, drugs or gambling. Concurrent services are available in conjunction with mental health., , Provides counselling programs for people with substance use or gambling problems. Topics and programs may include:, , individual counselling group counselling recovery management education , , Key Provider: addiction 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)

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 addiction counselling and conduct related screening and assessments for individuals concerned about their own or another person"s use of alcohol, drugs or gambling. Concurrent services are available in conjunction with mental health., , Provides counselling programs for people with substance use or gambling problems. Topics and programs may include:, , individual counselling group counselling recovery management education , , Key Provider: addiction 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

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

Provides addiction counselling and conduct related screening and assessments for individuals concerned about their own or another person"s use of alcohol, drugs or gambling. Concurrent services are available in conjunction with mental health., , Provides counselling programs for people with substance use or gambling problems. Topics and programs may include:, , individual counselling group counselling recovery management education , , Key Provider: addiction 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)

This program adopts a client centered approach to provide services to any person who is experiencing a crisis situation., , Through specific therapeutic techniques, this service strives to create a contact in which the effects of trauma can be reduced and a person"s well-being improved., , Services provided:, , a helpline that is managed 24 hours per day, seven days per week hotel accomodations for immediate safety for abusive situations and arranged transport to nearby safe house, if required community awareness and education advocate for women and children, as well as those in crisis coordinate referral sources , , This service is provided by Alberta Health Services and Alberta Health Services contracted service providers., , Affiliation: Crisis Association of Vegreville - 24hr Crisis Line

Provides an overnight shelter for people under the influence of alcohol or other drugs., , For adults under the influence of alcohol or other drugs who can"t access other overnight shelter programs., , Services may include:, , crisis intervention sleeping accomodations referral showers laundry clothing food housing referral , , 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: doctors, licensed practical nurses (LPNs), registered nurses (RNs), social workers, support workers

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

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