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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:, , 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) , , 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)

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

Provides hotline service for Chinese population in Alberta, , Service offers:, , emotional support resource referral support groups on WeChat tailored to Chinese language speakers volunteer opportunities

Provides information and supports for family members and caregivers of individuals living with schizophrenia and other related mental illness., , Service offers:, , in-person, online, and over the phone support for family members educational sessions peer led support group meetings resources and confidential support , , Key Provider: family support coordinators

Provides support for those living with schizophrenia through connections to others with lived experience, , Service offers:, , specialized support and educational programs led by someone with lived experience telephone, in person and online support

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)