Alberta Health Services – Calgary Zone
- 743 Railway Avenue, Canmore, AB, T1W 1P2
- 403-678-4696
Mental Health counselling for individuals, couples and families., , Provides programs and services for people experiencing mental health issues. Offers short-term Mental Health Counselling (1 to 10 sessions) that include:,
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assessing, treating and follow up
providing information
referring people to other mental wellness services
, , Key Provider: doctors, licensed practical nurses (LPNs), mental health therapists, registered nurses (RNs), social workers
Alberta Health Services – South Zone – Addiction Services – Adult Counselling at Alberta Health Services – South Zone – Cardston Provincial Building
- 1-866-332-2322
- https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/Service.aspx?id=1060404&serviceAtFacilityID=1125002#contentStart
Provides community out-patient based adult counselling for individuals and families as well as the provision of education and prevention for substance use and misuse including alcohol, other drugs, tobacco and gambling.Range of services include: screening, assessment, individual and group counselling, referral to other resources, and aftercare support.
Alberta Health Services – South Zone – Addiction Services – Youth Counselling at Alberta Health Services – South Zone – Cardston Provincial Building
- 403-653-5240
- https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/Service.aspx?id=1060412&serviceAtFacilityID=1125003#contentStart
Provides counselling, as well as education and prevention for substance use and misuse including alcohol, other drug, tobacco and gambling.
Alberta Health Services – Provincial Health Services
- 144 2 Street W, Cardston, AB, T0K 0K0
- 403-653-5283
Provides methadone or Suboxone® initiation and maintenance treatment to people dependent on opioids and helps them access services they need to live healthy lives., , Provides methadone or Suboxone® initiation and maintenance treatment in an outpatient setting. Patients are stabilized on methadone or suboxone under close medical supervision and evaluation of response to medication.,
, When they are properly prescribed and dispensed, a person on either medication is able to function normally with no drowsiness and no withdrawal symptoms. When taken as prescribed, both methadone and suboxone are safe medications and can be taken over a long term.,
, Services available may include:,
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ongoing support and monitoring (e.g. prescription management, medical follow up, urine testing, counselling and treatment planning)
health, safety and risk reduction teaching and management
source of information and expertise for community stakeholders on Opioid Agonist Treatment and suboxone
links to community pharmacists
links to other addictions treatment services
links to other social and health support systems
hepatitis and HIV screening
Narcotic Transition Services (available at Edmonton, Calgary, Grande Prairie, Red Deer, Lethbridge, and Medicine Hat)
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, Services are voluntary and confidential.,
, For more information, visit our website,
, Looking for additional Addiction & Mental Health (AMH) services visit AMH Programs & Services., , Key Provider: addiction counsellors, doctors, mental health therapists, nurse practitioners (NPs), registered nurses (RNs)
Alberta Health Services – South Zone
- 576 Main Street, Cardston, AB, T0K 0K0
- 403-653-5240
Provides individual and family counselling, as well as education and prevention for substance use and misuse including alcohol, other drug, tobaco and gambling., , A range of treatment services to help Albertans improve their health, learn new life skills and recover from the harmful effects of substance use and problem gambling. Range of services include screening, assessment, individual and group counselling, referral to other resources, and aftercare support.,
, Assessment and treatment will include learning about your past history, present situation and identifying your goals. The counsellor will talk with you about the different treatment options, including counselling to help you reach your goals. Your counsellor will help you choose goals and strategies, make suggestions, and review your progress with you.,
, The office also offers information and support to anyone (including health providers and employers) about alcohol, drugs. tobaco, and gambling.,
, Prevention and promotion services are offered to help prevent problems and reduce harm related to substance use and gambling. Services include:,
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school programs
community programs
workplace programs
, , Key Provider: addiction counsellors, mental health therapists
Alberta Health Services – Central Zone
- Aspen Business Park; 4911 47 Street, Camrose, AB, T4V 1J9
- 780-672-1181
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