Information, services and programs for you and your family


Province-wide


Alberta Health Services smartphone app Emergency room wait times, clinic locations, and information about immunizations, healthcare providers and advance care planning: •Visit ahs.ca; search: mobile app


Alberta Health Services’ Continuing Care/ Home Care


Information about home care, supportive living and long-term care:


•Visit ahs.ca/continuingcare


Alberta Seniors and Housing A province-wide listing of benefits, social supports, programs and community resources for seniors and caregivers: •Visit seniors-housing.alberta.ca; click on: seniors services tab


Alberta Supports contact centre Online tool to find social supports and benefits for seniors from the Government of Alberta: •Visit alberta.ca/senior-supports.aspx •Phone 1-877-644-9992.


My Health Alberta


An online tool with everything from medication and nutrition information to symptom checkers and healthcare providers: •Visit myhealth.alberta.ca


Seniors Advocate Helps seniors navigate Alberta’s healthcare and government systems and connect to income, social, housing and health supports: •Visit seniorsadvocateab.ca •Phone 1-844-644-0682.


NAVIGATION PHONE


NUMBERS 211: Alberta resources information and


referral service A province-wide resource line to help find local social services. Referrals can be made to services such as financial assistance, mental health support, affordable housing and meal programs. An online chat service is also available at ab.211.ca.


411: Directory Assistance


Canada-wide directory assistance can locate contact information for both individuals and businesses.


811: Health Link


Registered nurses are on call 24/7 to answer telephone calls about health questions, assess symptoms and refer people to local healthcare services. Speak with a nurse in one of 200 languages.


911: Emergency services Call in an emergency or to report a crime and operators will send police, fire or ambulance services.


Addiction and Mental Health Province-wide


Addiction Helpline Alberta Health Services’ 24/7 helpline offers support and information about local addiction and mental health services:


•Phone 1-866-332-2322


Addiction service directory A listing of addiction services available through AHS in the province: •Visit ahs.ca; search: addiction service directory


Alberta Quits Resources and supports for people thinking about or quitting tobacco: •Visit albertaquits.ca •Phone 1-866-710-7848


Canadian Association for Suicide


Prevention Information and resources to help people cope with and prevent suicide: •Visit suicideprevention.ca


Canadian Mental Health Association,


Alberta Resources, services and supports for mental illness, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia: •Visit mymentalhealth.ca •Phone 1-877-303-2642


Mental Health Help Line A 24/7, confidential crisis and helpline for questions about mental health and information about programs and services: •Phone 1-877-303-2642


Poison and Drug Information Service Information and advice about household poisons, chemicals, illegal drugs, herbal remedies and medications: •Visit ahs.ca; search: poison and drug •Phone 1-800-332-1414


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