National Directory for Canadian Families

Provides grief support, counselling and groups for parents who have experienced the loss of a child 0 - 17 years of age in the Calgary and surrounding area., , Provides grief support, counselling and groups for parents who have experienced the loss of a child 0 - 17 years of age in the Calgary and surrounding area. This service provides:, , individual and or couple counselling specific to loss of a child monthly topic driven Drop in Grief Group for parents monthly Loss by Suicide Group for parents 6 week Closed Grief Group for parents annual Celebration of Life Memorial Service , , Key Provider: social workers

A residential, long-term treatment program for people with substance addiction., , Treatment options and programs at this long-term, residential treatment program may include:, , gender-specific programs Aboriginal-based programs one to one, family, and group counselling interactive workshops information sessions self-help groups anger management tobacco cessation recreation and leisure programming nutrition career planning or training budget planning discharge planning relapse prevention , , Key Provider: addiction counsellors, client care assistants, dietitians, doctors, family counsellors, recreation therapists, registered nurses (RNs)

A residential, short-term (20 to 42 days) intensive treatment program for adults with addiction issues., , Residential treatment choices may include:, , gender-specific programs Aboriginal-based programs one to one, group, and family counselling cocaine program (Business and Industry Clinic) gambling (Henwood Treatment Centre and Northern Addiction Centre) tobacco cessation interactive workshops and information sessions recreation and leisure programming nutrition self-help groups preventing relapse discharge planning , , Please contact programs directly for specific information about their program, including length of stay, program options and admission requirements or visit our website., , Key Provider: addiction counsellors, client care assistants, dietitians, doctors, family counsellors, recreation therapists, registered nurses (RNs)

Provides support for people who have are transitioning from addiction treatment back into daily life., , Continued care for people who have finished treatment for addiction issues and are transitioning back into their everyday lives., , Services may include:, , outpatient counselling/group counselling life skill training housing or supported living referral to other agencies and services educational and work training or referrals , , Key Provider: addiction counsellors, client care assistants, dietitians, doctors, family counsellors, recreation therapists, registered nurses (RNs)

A residential, long-term treatment program for people with substance addiction., , Treatment options and programs at this long-term, residential treatment program may include:, , gender-specific programs Aboriginal-based programs one to one, family, and group counselling interactive workshops information sessions self-help groups anger management tobacco cessation recreation and leisure programming nutrition career planning or training budget planning discharge planning relapse prevention , , Key Provider: addiction counsellors, client care assistants, dietitians, doctors, family counsellors, recreation therapists, registered nurses (RNs)

Provides a structured environment to support people withdrawing from alcohol and other drugs. There is also crisis stabilization for people who gamble., , A 24 / 7 service that helps people detoxifying from alcohol and other drugs in a safe, controlled setting., , Services may include:, , stabilizing health assessment information sessions introduction to self-help groups addiction treatment planning discharge planning referral to other programs/services , , Key Provider: addiction counsellors, client care assistants, doctors, registered nurses (RNs)

Clinically and theologically trained spiritual care providers (chaplains) support spiritual health needs for those with any or no religious affiliation., , This Service Provides spiritual and emotional support for patients, families and staff as an integral part of the multidisciplinary care team that works within the health care system to assess and address spiritual care needs, which may include:, , spiritual assessment and intervention facilitating rituals and sacraments (e.g. sweet-grass, sacrament of the sick) decision-making support and supportive care for patient and family at end-of-life collaboration with religious leaders at patient"s and / or family"s request serving as a resource to care team on topics such as communication, religious and cultural awareness, grief and bereavement, compassion fatigue, and spiritual needs assessment daily 24-hour (on-call) coverage at most acute care centres , , Chaplains adhere to professional standards of practice for spiritual care delivery., , For more information visit our webpage, , Key Provider: certified spiritual care providers, chaplains

Provides a structured environment to support people withdrawing from alcohol and other drugs. There is also crisis stabilization for people who gamble., , A 24 / 7 service that helps people detoxifying from alcohol and other drugs in a safe, controlled setting., , Services may include:, , stabilizing health assessment information sessions introduction to self-help groups addiction treatment planning discharge planning referral to other programs/services , , Key Provider: addiction counsellors, client care assistants, doctors, registered nurses (RNs)

Provides community-based treatment for people with a moderate to severe mental illness., , Services may include:, , intake assessment psychiatric consultation individual and or group therapy managing medication transition services (e.g. Independent Living Support) case management , , Key Provider: clinical supervisors, dietitians, occupational therapists, pharmacists, psychiatrists, psychologists, recreation therapists, registered nurses (RNs), social workers

Outreach service for neurodiverse children and youth being discharged from inpatient mental health care. The team provides stabilization and transitional support for mental health from a multidisciplinary team., , COAST Kids share the mission of the Child and Adolescent Addiction, Mental Health and Psychiatry Program and work together with other services to build an environment that creates optimum mental health and wellbeing for neurodiverse children, adolescents and their families and caregivers. We provide outreach, community-based mental health services for children, adolescents and families who have a neurodivergent diagnosis, including autism, Asperger"s, significant ADHD, and others. The population we serve consists of children and adolescents aged 5 to 17 years and their families / caregivers., , The program will offer transitional support for families and youth being discharged from child and youth inpatient mental health care in order to support families and youth in transferring recommendations into the home. This may include teaching families, including siblings, how to use resources, supporting families in accessing resources, finding suppliers of resources, and other related activities., , Key Provider: behavioral specialists, occupational therapists (OTs), psychosocial rehabilitation assistants, psychologists

The STAT program works closely to support the Community Geriatric Mental Health Service (CGMHS) intake coordinator and psychiatrists by providing further mental health assessment, short term therapy and / or interim support, for clients over the age of 70 through the continuum of CGMHS services or community supports / programs., , It is an internal GMHCS service access by the GMHCS intake coordinator and / or the psychiatrists. STAT program invovlement is typically short tem and 4-5 months., , Types of services delivered:, , 1. Further mental health assessment for:, , assessing for approrpriateness / therapeutic capacity for CGMHS services and / or community based programs determine / explore level of engagment/follow through identify / clarify therapeutic goals , , 2. Short Term Interim support between programs, , 3. Short Term Therapy (approximately 6 sessions), , 4. Psychiatrist Consultation / Medication Review, , Affiliation: Geriatric Mental Health, , Key Provider: registered nurses (RNs), registered psychiatric nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers

This service provides culturally appropriate mental health care and support for Indigenous clients., , This program works closely with nurses, physicians, and other service providers to facilitate a holistic approach to care., , Our team provides:, , counselling for individuals and families psycho-educational group therapy trauma informed therapy for individuals resources including access to Traditional Wellness Counsellors assessment supported liaison services outreach services education community development culturally safe patient and family centered care assisted referrals , , Affiliation: Elbow River Healing Lodge, , Key Provider: community health nurses, mental health therapists, mental wellness workers, psychiatrists

Provides treatment to individuals with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder experiencing high risk behaviours and / or poor outcome / engagement in community clinics or dialectical behavioral therapy informed treatment., , The DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) Program provides intensive and evidence-based treatment to individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder who engage in high-risk behaviours and / or have experienced poor outcomes or engagement in community clinics or DBT informed treatments. Treatment is provided to individuals living in the community. Individuals attending the DBT Program are required to participate in both individual and group therapy. Services include:, , support around eliminating high risk behaviours such as self-harm, suicide, substance use, disordered eating, etc therapy to help individuals develop effective coping skills to build a life worth living treatment of PTSD symptoms when indicated , , Key Provider: mental health clinicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, registered nurses(RNs), social workers, therapy specialists

The Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Program is an evidence-based therapy that provides goal-focused treatment for individuals with moderate to severe borderline personality disorder. DBT is not a suicide prevention program, but instead focuses on helping clients gain insight into patterns of behaviour and integrate skills to improve their life., , The DBT Program is an intensive and comprehensive treatment that is goal focused and based on treating behaviours according to a target hierarchy, prioritizing safety interfering behaviours followed by therapy interfering behaviours. To participate in this program, clients are required to:, , attend weekly individual therapy attend weekly DBT Skills Group utilize between session skills coaching complete weekly homework complete daily diary cards work towards solving problems in a way that does not include intentional self-harm and/or suicide , , The DBT Program is time limited, generally 15 to 18 months in length., , Key Provider: nurses, occupational therapists (OTs), outreach workers, psychiatrists, psychologists, social worksers

The Geriatric Mental Health Consulting Service - Transitions Team provides comprehensive mental health assessment and psychiatry consultation to clients over the age of 65 in subacute, Carewest Transitional Units., , These transitional units were developed to support clients from acute care in their rehabilitation prior to their discharge to the most appropriate living situation., , This includes:, , Carewest Sarcee - Regional Community Transition Program (RCTP) Carewest Fanning - Neuro-rehab units Carewest GlenmoreMusculoskeletal Rehab unit/enhanced care unit (medically complex) , , Types of services delivered:, , mental health assessment and consultation psychiatry consultation (includes medication review/capacity assessment) support in discharge planning , , Length of invovlement is typically while the client is admitted to the Transitional Units., , Affiliation: Geriatric Mental Health, , Key Provider: registered nurses (RNs), registered psychiatric nurses, psychiatrists