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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

A 48 bed short-term residential addiction treatment program for adults., , Offers an intensive residential treatment program for adults who are experiencing problems as a result of their alcohol use, other drug use, tobacco and gambling. The standard program length is 4 weeks, with some flexibility to extend the stay based on individualized client needs and recovery goals. The focus is increased understanding of addiction, self-awareness, learning and practicing healthier coping skills in a supportive environment, development of a healthy and balanced lifestyle and action plans for meeting recovery goals., , For more information, visit Lander Treatment Centre., , Key Provider: addiction counsellors, client care assistants (CCAs), licensed practical nurses, mental health therapists, recreation therapists, recreation therapy assistants, registered nurses (RNs)

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

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

Offers individual and family mental health and substance use counselling.