National Directory for Canadian Families

Provides education and consultation to healthcare providers, educators, and the public about treating disordered eating., , Assists people find the service that offers treatment for their disordered eating . Healthcare providers, educators, and the public are offered education and consultation about treating disordered eating., , Key Provider: mental health professionals

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)

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

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

Community based day treatment programs for people who have substance use or gambling problems., , Provides counselling programs for people with substance use or gambling problems., , Topics and programs may include:, , individual counselling group counselling recovery management education , , This service is provided by Alberta Health Services and Alberta Health Services contracted service providers., , Key Provider: addiction counsellors, family counsellors

Provide addiction counselling and conduct related screening and assessments for individuals concerned about their own or another persons 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

Provides care to patients and support to families with Acute Mental Health needs., , Inpatient unit providing community referrals, assessment and short-term stabilization of children with acute mental health needs., , Key Provider: psychologists, recreation therapists, registered nurses (RNs), registered psychiatric nurses (RPN"s), social workers, teachers

Provides care to patients and support to families with Acute Mental Health needs., , The program offers:, , Acute Mental Health Services, , Assessment, treatment, and stabilization to people 18 to 64 years who have a severe and continuing mental illness and / or are having an acute mental health crisis. The program supports people as they integrate back into their community by making sure they have the contacts and services they need., , This service is provided by Alberta Health Services and Alberta Health Services contracted service providers, , Key Provider: doctors, occupational therapists (OTs), psychiatrists, psychologists, recreation therapists, registered nurses (RNs), social workers, therapy assistants

The Transitions in Care Program is a voluntary program that provides telephone follow-up with youth and / or their guardians after discharging to community from an inpatient program within our portfolio (Step Up Step Down, Unit 39, and PChAD)., , During these phone calls assessment screening tool is used evaluate present moment risk, a conversation occurs to see how the youth is doing since their discharge, and to help aid in any resources / referrals that are needed. This is not a crisis service., , Key Provider: social workers

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

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

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

Provides education and consultation to healthcare providers, educators, and the public about treating eating disorders., , A voluntary, specialized inpatient program offering assessment and treatment for people with co-occurring severe mental illness and severe addiction issues. Patients participate in supportive concurrent recovery, and development of functional and coping skills necessary to live in their home community environments. These include:, , individual and group processes treatment from a trauma informed perspective specialized concurrent disorder focused programming to support recovery , , This 22 day program provides treatment to adults between the ages of 18-64 years., , Adults between the ages of 18-24 and pregnant women are given priority., , This service is provided by Alberta Health Services and Alberta Health Services contracted service providers., , Key Provider: addiction counsellors, doctors, pharmacists, psychiatric aides, psychiatrists, psychologists, psychometrists, recreation therapists, registered nurses (RNs), registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs), social workers, therapy assistants