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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)

Mental health services for seniors living in the community who have moderate to severe age-related mental health concerns., , Services provided may include:, , assessment, treatment and follow-up caregiver support one-to-one and group treatment for seniors with mental health concerns (e.g. anxiety, depression, schizophrenia and other psychiatric disorders) clinic and in-home service education for the client, caregiver, and community partners , , The family doctor and other caregivers are involved in the assessment and treatment plan., , This service does not offer crisis intervention., , Day treatment Services: Group therapy, for individuals experiencing anxiety and depression, psychiatry consultation also available., , SUILL: Three phase group based therapy for individuals seeking group work for substance use. Psychiatry consultation also available., , Key Provider: mental health clinicians, occupational therapists, outreach workers, psychiatrists, psychologists, registered nurses(RNs)

Safeworks is a harm reduction program that aims to minimize risks and improve health outcomes for people who use drugs and other populations disproportionally affected by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)., , This program provides care, treatment, and support for people with a history of drug use. Services include:, , Safeworks, , risk reduction supplies and information safer substance use and overdose prevention and response education testing and counselling for HIV, Hepatitis (A, B, C), COVID, syphilis, gonorreah and chlamydia vaccinations physical and mental health assessments with appropriate intervention and referrals to health and social services overdose prevention and response presentations to community members and organizations , , Supervised Consumption Services, , These services are part of a range of evidence-based services that support prevention, harm reduction and treatment for Albertans living with substance use challenges. Providing a place where people can use drugs in a monitored, hygienic environment to reduce harm from substance use while offering additional services such as:, , counselling social work opioid-dependency treatment , , Safeworks Connect, , Safeworks Connect is a team who support the Supervised Consumption Site and its clients, the immediate neighbors of Sheldon M. Chumir, and other programs within the Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre. The teams" mission statement is to build relations by being present to foster healthy communities. Safeworks Connect runs twenty-four hours a day seven days a week, and is available to assist with:, , client engagement needle debris clean up and / or questions or concerns regarding the Supervised Consumption Site and harm reduction , , Key Provider: outreach workers, peer support workers, registered nurses (RNs), social workers

Provides short term intensive support to staff and clients in Long Term Care and Supportive Living facilities to help manage mental health concerns and complex behavioural challenges., , A group of mental health clinicians and educators provide support to staff and clients in long term care and supportive living facilities to help manage mental health concerns and complex behaviours., , Support includes:, , clarifying what the client needs and the reason for challenging behaviors and to build capacity in site staff to manage complex clients collaborative assessment of client with site care team joint development of care plans supporting the use of strategies education to staff about mental health generally, caring for clients with mental health concerns, behaviour management , , The Behavioural Education and Support Team (BES) works in tandem with the Geriatric Mental Health Consulting Team., , Key Provider: mental health clinicians, outreach workers, psychiatrists

The Calgary STI clinic offers comprehensive STI services and is a walk-in only clinic open Monday to Friday, and Saturdays that are not connected to a long weekend. As the demand for service is high, patients may experience longer wait times at the clinic. The clinic also prioritizes patients most in need and some patients are not always seen in the order they present to the clinic. All patients will be expected to mask and complete a COVID screen upon arrival at the clinic., , STI Clinic Process:, , accepts walk-ins only all clients are pre-screened for COVID-19 symptoms and exposure, no one is refused care based on this screen due to high demand, please expect to wait to be seen 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 routine testing is provided self-collection testing is temporarily available 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 , , 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 post sexual assault care (excluding forensic examinations) emergency contraception HIV PEP/nPEP referrals pap smears and follow up for those unable to access care elsewhere accepting referrals to infectious disease physicians who specialize in STI and HIV care counselling and client education as well as support for community partners and physicians 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) community based naloxone kits and training referrals to other services , , Key Provider: doctors, registered nurses (RNs)

A 10 week program for geriatric clients with mental health concerns, with diagnosis of depression and/or anxiety. It includes individual and group therapy and the program runs 3 days per week., , 10 week program that:, , is offered 3 days per week is offered to geriatric clients with mental health concerns. Focus is primarily depression and anxiety includes psychiatric assessment, individual therapy and group based therapy has a large component of group activities helping clients become connected in the community and helping them spend more time outside the home , , Groups focus on some key themes related to aging including:, , loss of significant relationship, physical and cognitive capacities loneliness and isolation depression and anxiety coping with stress sense of purpose and self-esteem behavioral activation , , Affiliation: Community based organizations such a seniors organizations, any groups active in creating community connections., , Key Provider: mental health clinicians, occupational therapists (OTs), outreach workers, psychiatrists

Mental health services for seniors living in the community who have moderate to severe age-related mental health concerns., , Services provided may include:, , assessment, treatment and follow-up caregiver support one-to-one and group treatment for seniors with mental health concerns (e.g. anxiety, depression, schizophrenia and other psychiatric disorders) clinic and in-home service education for the client, caregiver, and community partners , , The family doctor and other caregivers are involved in the assessment and treatment plan., , This service does not offer crisis intervention., , Day treatment Services: Group therapy, for individuals experiencing anxiety and depression, psychiatry consultation also available., , SUILL: Three phase group based therapy for individuals seeking group work for substance use. Psychiatry consultation also available., , Key Provider: mental health clinicians, occupational therapists, outreach workers, psychiatrists, psychologists, registered nurses(RNs)

Comprehensive, multidisciplinary court ordered assessments for the justice system and recovery and rehabilitation services for those patients designated under the Criminal Code Alberta Review Board., , The Southern Alberta Forensic Psychiatry Centre (SAFPC) provides the following service:, , court ordered psychiatric assessments assessments range from Pre-trial, Pre-sentence, Long term offender (LTO), Dangerous offender (DO), and Not Criminally Responsible (NCR) treatment and rehabilitation to individuals who have been found NCR due to mental disorder under the legislation of the Criminal Code Alberta Review Board temporary treatment and stabilization for individuals who have decompensated while in custody , , Affiliation: Alberta Justice, Solicitor General, Criminal Code Alberta Review Board, , Key Provider: addictions counselors, assistant head nurses (AHNs), chaplains, licensed nurse practitioners (LPNs), mental health aides (MHAs), nurse educators, occupational therapists (OTs), pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, protective services, psychiatrists, psychologists, psychometrists, recreation therapists (RTs), registered nurses (RNs), registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs), social workers (SWs)

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

Walk-In Services provides timely mental health and addiction services for children and adolescents and their families in a compassionate, convenient and purpose-built environment., , Walk-In Services provides mental health and support in a single session or one at a time service model., , Children and youth aged 7-17 and/ or their families or guardians may come to the Walk-In to met with a therapist for one hour to discuss concerns regarding the child or youth"s mental health and collaborate in creating a support plan for those issues., , Clients may re-present at the Walk-In after their initial visit but may or may not be connected to the same therapist depending on scheduling., , Clients may be offered a single session connection with nursing, social work or peer support workers if this need is identified in their meeting with the therapist., , Key Provider: chaplains, family counselors, peer support workers, pharmacists, registered nurses (RNs), social workers

Intensive Community Treatment Services is a step-up intensive community-based treatment program for children and youth experiencing or are at risk of a mental health crisis or hospitalization and their family. This service aims to prevent a hospital admission., , Intensive Community Treatment Services (ICTS) is designed to provide appointment based intensive individual, family, and group therapies for 1-4 hours daily for a period 4-6 weeks and does not have a school-based component. An individualized treatment plan will be developed based on the unique needs and goals that may include assessment, treatment and medication management as needed., , Key Provider: family counsellors, occupational therapists (OTs), psychiatrists, psychologists

Day Hospital - Youth is a short-term stabilization program that supports children, youth under 18 and their families transitioning from any mental health inpatient units back to their home, school, and community., , A 2 week program designed to support the successful transition from an in-patient stay back to home, school and community., , It is a a safe, structured, group treatment method that involves using everyday activities and a supported environment to help people with interaction in community settings., , Affiliation: Calgary Board of Education, , Key Provider: family counsellors, occupational therapists (OTs), psychiatrists, psychosocial rehabilitation assistants (PSRAs), recreational therapists (RTs), registered nurses (RNs), teachers

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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)