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Provides a single point of access to adult addiction and mental health community based programs., , Access 24 / 7 provides a range of urgent and non-urgent addiction and mental health services including service navigation, screening, assessment, referral, consultation, crisis intervention, outreach and short term stabilization., , Key Provider: addiction counselors, family peer support, mental health therapists, occupational therapists (OTs), pharmacists, psychiatrists, registered nurses (RNs), registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs), social workers

Provides primarily clinic based assessment and treatment for adults who are experiencing mental health concerns and/or addictive behaviours impacting their personal health and wellbeing., , Individuals utilizing services will often have complex needs, with some needing more intensive support and treatment; but in either case are able to live independently or with minimal support in the community. Care is coordinated by a mental health provider and / or addiction counselor. Goal directed services are tailored to the needs of individual clients. Length of treatment is mutually determined between client and provider., , Key Provider: mental health counselors, psychiatrists, registered nurses (RNs)

Edmonton"s Harm Reduction and needle exchange program., , Streetworks is Edmonton"s Harm Reduction and needle exchange program. We are a mixture of outreach workers with lived experience and healthcare professionals. Streetworks also carry and provide safer-sex / STI prevention supplies.Operating out of 16 different agencies throughout Edmonton, Streetworks strives to keep people who use drugs safe and healthy.The overdose prevention program offers overdose prevention information and free, anonomyous naloxone (Narcan) training.The H.E.R. Pregnancy Program offers assistance to pregnant women struggling with the issues related to chronic homlessness, poverty, and problematic substance use., , Affiliation: Boylestreet Community Services, HIV Edmonton, Boyle McCauley Health Centre

Provides safe detoxification services by qualified nursing staff and a consulting physician., , The Addiction Recovery Centre (ARC) is a residential facility that provides safe detoxification services., , Services provided include:, , health stabilization assessment referral information sessions an introduction to self-help groups , , The centre also offers addiction treatment planning, facilitated by addiction counselors., , Key Provider: addiction counselors, doctors, psychiatrists, registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs), registered nurses (RNs)

Provides a single intake service for child and adolescent community mental health clinics across the Edmonton Zone., , Offers screening and triaging of referrals, offers choices based on the primary concern and goals of the referral, including booking an appointment with a community clinic therapist, providing resources, and/or redirection of some referrals to the most appropriate services., , Key Provider: mental health therapists

Provides assessment, diagnosis, testing and treatment for Sexually Transmitted Infections., , The Edmonton STI Clinic is currently seeing patients by appointment. At this time, the clinic is booking same day afternoon or next day morning appointments., , patient intake (appointment booking) begins 15 minutes after the posted opening time (9:00 AM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; 10:00 AM Tuesday) routine testing may be provided, if appointment times are available self-collection testing is temporarily available , , Urgent concerns are prioritized, which include:, , patients with a known STI and require treatment contact to a known STI and require testing / treatment symptoms of an STI care following a recent sexual assault , , All clients are required to perform hand hygiene and wear a mask at all times. New masks will be provided onsite - personal masks are not permitted. Food and beverage not permitted in waiting room., , STI Clinic services provided:, , diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections in a non-judgmental and inclusive environment detailed syphilis diagnosis, treatment and follow up hepatitis A, B and HPV vaccine program for qualified individuals HIV, hepatitis A, B and C testing for qualified individuals emergency contraception counselling and client education contact tracing and partner notification testing and treatment provided in community to those unable to access other sites or providers harm reduction supply distribution (e.g. needles, condoms) referrals to other services , , Appointment Types: When calling to make an appointment please have your Alberta Health Care Number ready. The STI Clinic offers a variety of different appointment types:, , Routine Screening / Check-Up: This visit type is recommended for individuals who are not experiencing symptoms of any kind. This visit type does not include a physical exam. Symptom Assessment: This visit type is recommended for individuals who would like to discsuss a specific issue with their care provider. Common symptoms include: discharge, pain/discomfort, or sores/rashes on the skin. Treatment only: This visit type is recommended for invididuals who have already received testing, and require treatment for a positive test result. , , Key Provider: licensed practical nurses (LPNs), registered nurses (RNs)

Walk-in Clinic for children, youth and their caregiver seeking mental health or substance use concerns., , This service offers a 50-minute, solution-focused, single therapy session on a first-come, first-serve basis with a focus on exploring specific issues and possible solutions. Parent / Caregiver attendance is preferred to support the child / youth. Families can call ahead to determine wait times., , Key Provider: mental health therapists

Edmonton"s Harm Reduction and needle exchange program., , Streetworks is Edmonton"s Harm Reduction and needle exchange program. We are a mixture of outreach workers with lived experience and healthcare professionals. Streetworks also carry and provide safer-sex / STI prevention supplies.Operating out of 16 different agencies throughout Edmonton, Streetworks strives to keep people who use drugs safe and healthy.The overdose prevention program offers overdose prevention information and free, anonomyous naloxone (Narcan) training.The H.E.R. Pregnancy Program offers assistance to pregnant women struggling with the issues related to chronic homlessness, poverty, and problematic substance use., , Affiliation: Boylestreet Community Services, HIV Edmonton, Boyle McCauley Health Centre

Edmonton"s Harm Reduction and needle exchange program., , Streetworks is Edmonton"s Harm Reduction and needle exchange program. We are a mixture of outreach workers with lived experience and healthcare professionals. Streetworks also carry and provide safer-sex / STI prevention supplies.Operating out of 16 different agencies throughout Edmonton, Streetworks strives to keep people who use drugs safe and healthy.The overdose prevention program offers overdose prevention information and free, anonomyous naloxone (Narcan) training.The H.E.R. Pregnancy Program offers assistance to pregnant women struggling with the issues related to chronic homlessness, poverty, and problematic substance use., , Affiliation: Boylestreet Community Services, HIV Edmonton, Boyle McCauley Health Centre

The Addiction Recovery and Community Health (ARCH) Team strives to improve health outcomes and health care access for patients with substance use disorders. This team delivers specialty consult services to emergency department patients and hospital inpatients at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. This team also provides patient-centered, evidence-based, and trauma-informed care. By using a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach, the team supports patients at every step in their recovery journey., , The ARCH Team works with a patient"s care team in the emergency department (ED) or inpatient setting and assists with:, , complex withdrawal management treatment and recovery planning counselling, peer and psychosocial supports overdose prevention referrals to wraparound addiction recovery supports linkage to primary and community-based care connections to housing, healthcare coverage, income supports and identification other health promotion interventions , , Key Provider: addiction counsellors, doctors, educational coordinators, evaluation consultants, nurse practitioners (NPs), peer support workers, social workers

Edmonton"s Harm Reduction and needle exchange program., , Streetworks is Edmonton"s Harm Reduction and needle exchange program. We are a mixture of outreach workers with lived experience and healthcare professionals. Streetworks also carry and provide safer-sex / STI prevention supplies.Operating out of 16 different agencies throughout Edmonton, Streetworks strives to keep people who use drugs safe and healthy.The overdose prevention program offers overdose prevention information and free, anonomyous naloxone (Narcan) training.The H.E.R. Pregnancy Program offers assistance to pregnant women struggling with the issues related to chronic homlessness, poverty, and problematic substance use., , Affiliation: Boylestreet Community Services, HIV Edmonton, Boyle McCauley Health Centre

Edmonton"s Harm Reduction and needle exchange program., , Streetworks is Edmonton"s Harm Reduction and needle exchange program. We are a mixture of outreach workers with lived experience and healthcare professionals. Streetworks also carry and provide safer-sex / STI prevention supplies.Operating out of 16 different agencies throughout Edmonton, Streetworks strives to keep people who use drugs safe and healthy.The overdose prevention program offers overdose prevention information and free, anonomyous naloxone (Narcan) training.The H.E.R. Pregnancy Program offers assistance to pregnant women struggling with the issues related to chronic homlessness, poverty, and problematic substance use., , Affiliation: Boylestreet Community Services, HIV Edmonton, Boyle McCauley Health Centre

Edmonton"s Harm Reduction and needle exchange program., , Streetworks is Edmonton"s Harm Reduction and needle exchange program. We are a mixture of outreach workers with lived experience and healthcare professionals. Streetworks also carry and provide safer-sex / STI prevention supplies.Operating out of 16 different agencies throughout Edmonton, Streetworks strives to keep people who use drugs safe and healthy.The overdose prevention program offers overdose prevention information and free, anonomyous naloxone (Narcan) training.The H.E.R. Pregnancy Program offers assistance to pregnant women struggling with the issues related to chronic homlessness, poverty, and problematic substance use., , Affiliation: Boylestreet Community Services, HIV Edmonton, Boyle McCauley Health Centre

Edmonton"s Harm Reduction and needle exchange program., , Streetworks is Edmonton"s Harm Reduction and needle exchange program. We are a mixture of outreach workers with lived experience and healthcare professionals. Streetworks also carry and provide safer-sex / STI prevention supplies.Operating out of 16 different agencies throughout Edmonton, Streetworks strives to keep people who use drugs safe and healthy.The overdose prevention program offers overdose prevention information and free, anonomyous naloxone (Narcan) training.The H.E.R. Pregnancy Program offers assistance to pregnant women struggling with the issues related to chronic homlessness, poverty, and problematic substance use., , Affiliation: Boylestreet Community Services, HIV Edmonton, Boyle McCauley Health Centre

Provides primarily clinic based assessment and treatment for adults who are experiencing mental health concerns and/or addictive behaviours impacting their personal health and wellbeing., , Individuals utilizing services will often have complex needs, with some needing more intensive support and treatment; but in either case are able to live independently or with minimal support in the community. Care is coordinated by a mental health provider and / or addiction counselor. Goal directed services are tailored to the needs of individual clients. Length of treatment is mutually determined between client and provider., , Key Provider: mental health counselors, psychiatrists, registered nurses (RNs)