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AOM (ACCESS Open Minds) is a walk-in, single session based clinic embedded within a youth and young adult friendly environment. Individuals and their supports are welcomed and seen by a clinic therapist on a first come, first serve basis., , As a walk-in, point-of-entry, single session service, AOM is not a lead service provider but - depending on individual circumstances - AOM may see a client for brief follow up following the initial single session., , During the single session, the client will be screened for the presence of substance use and/or mental health issues that may require more intensive interventions. Should the client"s presenting needs be able to be addressed at AOM, the client will receive a single solution-focused session. Clinically indicated psychiatry referrals are offered. Clients who require more intensive interventions beyond what is offered by AOM can have their care transitioned to a service designed to meet that client"s care needs., , For social, recreation, & wellness needs, clients are often referred to the Young Adult Services - Social Recreation, & Wellness program (formerly known as Challenge by Choice)., , Key Provider: addiction counselors, mental health counselors, occupational therapists (OTs), psychiatrists, recreational therapists, social workers, support workers

A safe place for friends and family of individuals diagnosed with mental illness to share, learn and feel supported., , This is a Support Group for family and friends caring about someone with mental illness., , Service offers: A chance to share your experience. You will meet others going through similar issues. Our goal is to promote a safe environment for sharing and to learn about health and self-care., , Key Provider: registered nurses (RNs), registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs)

Edmonton"s Harm Reduction and needle exchange program., , Streetworks is Edmonton"s Harm Reduction and needle exchange program. We are a mixture of outreach workers with lived experience and healthcare professionals. Streetworks also carry and provide safer-sex / STI prevention supplies.Operating out of 16 different agencies throughout Edmonton, Streetworks strives to keep people who use drugs safe and healthy.The overdose prevention program offers overdose prevention information and free, anonomyous naloxone (Narcan) training.The H.E.R. Pregnancy Program offers assistance to pregnant women struggling with the issues related to chronic homlessness, poverty, and problematic substance use., , Affiliation: Boylestreet Community Services, HIV Edmonton, Boyle McCauley Health Centre

Provides a place where people who use pre-obtained drugs are monitored in a hygienic environment to reduce harm from substance use while also receiving additional support and connection to recovery-oriented services., , Includes:, , medical interventions by regulated health care providers in the event of opioid / stimulant overdoses, including oxygen and naloxone administration sterile injection supplies and disposal equipment drug poisoning prevention education and response training, including naloxone kits education on a variety of harm reduction topics, such as vein care, safer injection techniques, and hepatitis / human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention connection to recovery-oriented services such as substance use treatment and supports, mental health care, and housing , , Access to the following only for those using the site:, , client advocacy and referrals to health, social and recovery-oriented services basic wound care and health services (will vary by site) , , This service is provided by Alberta Health Services and Alberta Health Services contracted service providers., , Affiliation: George Spady Society, Northreach Society, Radius Community Health and Housing, Turning Point Society, , Key Provider: addictions counsellors, indigenous support workers, licensed practical nurses (LPNs), outreach workers, support workers, paramedics, registered nurses (RNs), social workers

Offers a non-residential, managed alcohol program operated through an off-site location., , Service offers:, , non-residential managed alcohol support to people who are consuming non-beverage alcohol (hand sanitizer, rubbing alcohol, and more); also assists people who are drinking beverage alcohol and feel it"s problematic for them, particularly if their drinking leads to interactions with emergency services such as police and / or paramedics, impacts their physical and / or mental health, or prevents or jeopardizes housing , , Includes:, , 2 litres of wine every day (this amount can vary from person to person depending on their consumption pattern); members produce the wine and care for the space wrap around case management support support accessing other services in the community assistance with income, identification, housing, medical, mental health, court, family reunification, and more a variety of on-site programs available such as counselling, peer meetings, and activities from the Edmonton Public Library an expectation that if able, the community member attends the space daily to participate in brewing and other programming as it is scheduled , , Daily drop-ins of members are encouraged. Days that members do not attend or pick up wine, they receive a credit that will be applied to their next month. Members can consume their wine in the space or can pick up wine twice daily., , Key Provider: social workers, support workers

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