Alberta Health Services – Cancer Care Alberta
- 3942 50A Avenue, Red Deer, AB, T4N 4E7
- 403-343-4526
Psychosocial Oncology is a department of healthcare professionals from psychology, social work, spiritual care, nursing, and psychiatry, specializing in cancer care., , This service provides help for patients and their family with coping with the stress that often comes with a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Taking care of your emotional, social, spiritual and practical well-being is an important part of your treatment plan and coping. We are a part of your oncology treatment team. We offer different types of programs and services to support your wellbeing;,
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Individual, couple and family counselling
Professionally-led support groups
Practical support for your finances and other basic needs
Classes and programs
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, Availability of programs and services changes depending on the cancer centre.,
, Services may be available via telephone, online platform (Zoom) or at your healthcare centre through Telehealth.,
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Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Patient Navigation
Cancer Care Drug Coverage
Counselling and Support
Indigenous Cancer Patient Navigator
Oncology and Sexuality, Intimacy & Survivorship (OASIS)
, , Key Provider: cancer patient navigators, drug access coordinators, indigenous cancer patient navigators, psychiatrists, psychologists, sexual health consultants, social workers, spiritual care counsellors
Alberta Health Services – Central Zone
- 3942 50A Avenue, Red Deer, AB, T4N 4E7
- 403-343-4634
Provides care to patients and support to families with Acute Mental Health needs., , The program offers:,
, Acute Mental Health Services,
, Assessment, treatment, and stabilization to people 18 to 64 years who have a severe and continuing mental illness and / or are having an acute mental health crisis. The program supports people as they integrate back into their community by making sure they have the contacts and services they need.,
, This service is provided by Alberta Health Services and Alberta Health Services contracted service providers, , Key Provider: doctors, occupational therapists (OTs), psychiatrists, psychologists, recreation therapists, registered nurses (RNs), social workers, therapy assistants
Central Alberta Women’s Outreach Society – Domestic Violence Support
- 4808 54 Avenue, Red Deer, Canada, T4N 4H3
- 1-866-347-2480
- https://www.womensoutreach.ca/programs/domestic-violence/domestic-violence-support/
Provides supports to individuals affected by domestic violence. Includes: crisis support and counselling, assistance creating a safety plan, and more
Central Alberta Women’s Outreach Society – Therapeutic Services and Support Groups
- 4808 54 Avenue, Red Deer, Canada, T4N 4H3
- 1-866-347-2480
- https://www.womensoutreach.ca/programs/domestic-violence/domestic-violence-therapeutic-services/
Provides a variety of therapy and support groups for those who are, or have been affected by family violence
Alberta Health Services – Central Zone
- #101, 4132 50 Avenue, Red Deer, AB, T4N 3Z2
- 403-350-2716
The Transitions in Care Program is a voluntary program that provides telephone follow-up with youth and / or their guardians after discharging to community from an inpatient program within our portfolio (Step Up Step Down, Unit 39, and PChAD)., , During these phone calls assessment screening tool is used evaluate present moment risk, a conversation occurs to see how the youth is doing since their discharge, and to help aid in any resources / referrals that are needed. This is not a crisis service., , Key Provider: social workers
Vantage Community Services – Aurora Treatment Centre
- 4920 54 Street, Red Deer, Canada, T4N 2G8
- 403-340-3040
- https://www.vantagecommunityservices.ca/programs-services/aurora-treatment-centre/
Offers intensive residential treatment services for youth experiencing psychological, emotional, and/or psychosocial development concerns. Services include: individualized treatment, milieu therapy, individual and group therapy, skill building, family support services (including family therapy), 24-hour monitoring and supervision, and specialized education. Length of stay is 6-9 months. Referral Required from Children"s Services.