Regional Lethbridge mental health crisis


intervention team Over-the-phone and in-person intervention during mental health emergencies. The team refers people to doctors, counsellors and treatment centres in the Lethbridge area: •Visit lethbridge.cmha.ca; search: crisis intervention team •Phone 403-381-1116


HELPFUL GUIDES AND


INFORMATION PACKAGES Community Care Access Alberta Health Services’ Continuing Care helps people of all ages get the care they need close to home. Talk with a registered nurse about home care, supportive living, long-term care and caregiver supports:


•Visit ahs.ca/continuingcare •Phone: 1-855-371-4122 in North Zone •Phone: 780-496-1300 in Edmonton Zone •Phone: 1-855-371-4122 in Central Zone •Phone: 403-943-1920 in Calgary Zone •Phone: 1-866-388-6380 in South Zone


(Lethbridge area, including Vauxhall, Taber, Milk River


and Crowsnest Pass) •Phone: 1-844-529-8084 in South Zone


(Medicine Hat area, including Bow Island, Brooks, Bassano and Oyen).


Directory of Seniors’ Centres in Alberta A directory of more than 300 seniors centres, clubs and non-profit organizations across Alberta and their services:


•Visit seniors.alberta.ca; search: directory •Phone 1-877-644-9992.


Family and Community Support Services Listing of local programs and supports for families and individuals: •Visit fcssaa.org; click on “FCSS Program.” Then choose “Program Contact List” from the drop-down menu.


Healthcare 101 A new online series created by Albertans for Albertans. Healthcare 101 can help you navigate the system for yourself and your loved ones. This collaborative project includes government and non-government organizations, services and resources: •Visit MyHealth.Alberta.ca/HC101


LGBTQ2S+ / Sexual and Gender Diversity Health-related resources and education to create safer and more welcoming healthcare environments for


LGBTQ+ people: •Visit ahs.ca/lgbtq2S


Seniors Programs and Services


Information Guide The Government of Alberta’s guide to seniors programs and supports, including financial assistance, housing, health and recreation, leisure and more: •Visit seniors.alberta.ca; search: seniors


program information guide 2017.


Advance care planning Step-by-step guide to discuss and document your healthcare wishes: •Visit myhealth.alberta.ca; search: advance


care planning.


Continuing Care: Planning Ahead Resources to plan for long-term healthcare, supports for financial management, and personal decision making:


•Visit ahs.ca/continuingcare under “Where do I start?”


Caregivers Province-wide


Alberta Caregiver College A virtual college with online courses, lectures and other tools to help family caregivers learn how to care for their loved ones. The courses were developed by the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital and AHS: •Visit caregivercollege.ca


Alberta Caregivers Association Resources, programs and links to support groups and organizations for caregivers. Caregivers can call for one-on-one support and advice from an advisor: •Visit caregiversalberta.ca •Phone 1-877-453-5088


Respite care Long-term care centres and other facilities across Alberta offer respite care for family caregivers. A home care case manager will complete your application: •Phone 811


Community and recreation Province-wide


Alberta 55 Plus Volunteer organization that highlights sport and recreation activities available to seniors: •Visit alberta55plus.ca


Alberta Council on Aging Programs and services to help improve seniors’ quality of life:


•Visit acaging.ca •Phone 1-888-423-9666


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