Alberta Health Services – Central Zone
- 5201 50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin, AB, T9A 0S7
- 780-361-1358
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:,
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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)
Alberta Health Services – North Zone
- 5020 52 Avenue, Whitecourt, AB, T7S 1N2
- 1-877-303-2642
Community Addiction and Mental Health services are available to individuals across their lifespan dealing with symptoms of mental illness and / or having issues with substance use., , The focus of intervention is short term recovery. Clinicians help clients generate achievable goals for stabilization and change. Parental involvement is expected for children / youth unless a client is assessed as a mature minor. Services are available for children, youth, adults and older adults with addiction and / or mental health concerns. Clinicians work with individuals and families to identify goals of treatment as they relate to their moderate to severe addiction and / or mental health concerns. Addiction Services (clients with alcohol, tobacco, gambling, and / or other drug concerns) may include:,
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assessment
treatment
referrals to treatment centres
short-term outpatient treatment services (includes individual, family and / or group counselling)
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, Mental Health Services may include:,
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assessment
treatment / outpatient services (includes individual, family and / or group counselling)
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, Services may vary by location. Please call for more information., , Key Provider: addictions counsellors, social workers, registered nurses (RNs), mental health therapists
Alberta Health Services – North Zone
- 5020 52 Avenue, Whitecourt, AB, T7S 1N2
- 310-0000 780-778
Provides alcohol, other drugs, tobacco, and gambling prevention, and education services., , Provides prevention services for individuals, groups, schools,communities, and workplaces.,
, The focus of our prevention services is to raise awareness and understanding of alcohol, tobacco, other drug and gambling related issues.,
, Working closely with local groups, agencies, schools and employers provide support to projects aimed at mobilizing the community to prevent and address these issues.,
, Resources packages targeting children, youth, seniors, the workplace and parents are available to group facilitators and teachers.,
, Training and consultation services are available to professionals working with people who experience alcohol, gambling and other drug related issues., , Key Provider: addiction counsellors
Alberta Health Services – North Zone
- Mailing address: 20 Sunset Boulevard, Whitecourt, AB T7S 1M8; 4707 50 Avenue, Whitecourt, AB, T7S 1P1
- 1-877-303-2642
Community Addiction and Mental Health services are available to individuals across their lifespan dealing with symptoms of mental illness and / or having issues with substance use., , The focus of intervention is short term recovery. Clinicians help clients generate achievable goals for stabilization and change. Parental involvement is expected for children / youth unless a client is assessed as a mature minor. Services are available for children, youth, adults and older adults with addiction and / or mental health concerns. Clinicians work with individuals and families to identify goals of treatment as they relate to their moderate to severe addiction and / or mental health concerns. Addiction Services (clients with alcohol, tobacco, gambling, and / or other drug concerns) may include:,
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assessment
treatment
referrals to treatment centres
short-term outpatient treatment services (includes individual, family and / or group counselling)
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, Mental Health Services may include:,
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assessment
treatment / outpatient services (includes individual, family and / or group counselling)
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, Services may vary by location. Please call for more information., , Key Provider: addictions counsellors, social workers, registered nurses (RNs), mental health therapists
Family and Community Support Services of Yellowhead County
- 53404 Range Road 92A, Wildwood, AB, T0E 2M0
- 1-800-814-3935
Provides a supportive first step to individuals struggling with their mental health., , Service provides:,
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confidential supportive listening to individuals struggling with or trying to improve their mental health
assistance finding additional supports or help if needed
Wilkie and District Health Centre – Outpatient Counselling and Education
- 304 7th Avenue East, Wilkie, Canada, S0K 4W0
- 306-843-2644
- http://www.hrha.sk.ca/
Offers group counseling and support services to youths and adults dealing with addiction.