Transition Services Continuing Care Counsellors and Social Workers

Alberta Health Services - Central Zone

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Description
Offers support with social programs such as Alberta seniors benefits, federal benefits, support with understanding and developing personal directives, navigation through the health care system and support through the care journey of seniors in care settings.

Helps people in all areas of health care, their families, and caregivers by providing:

  • short-term counselling to help manage change
  • grief counselling
  • in home visits
  • referrals to other specialized services or resources
  • support groups for caregivers (in some areas)
  • information on housing options, advance care planning, and end-of-life planning
  • referrals to other healthcare providers and agencies, as needed
  • cognitive assessments

Service is offered in people's homes, at lodges, hospitals, continuing care centres and supportive living residences.


Key Provider: registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs), social workers
Eligibility
N/A
Application Process
Service Access: Professional Referral Required, The Continuing Care Counselor and Social Workers are available at all sites by referral through: home care, long term care or acute care program.
Referral Process: Yes,

acute care, home care or long term care and suportive living programs referral is required.




Waiting Period: Yes,

1 to 14 days


Telephone
403-783-4604
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: No


Documents Required

acute care, home care or long term care and suportive living programs referral is required.

Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A -
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Last Verified On
October 25, 2023
Address
5900 2A Highway
Ponoka, AB, T4J 1P5
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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Tue
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Wed
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Thu
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Fri
08:30 AM to 04:00 PM

Closed from 12:00 PM to1:00 PM for lunch.

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