Community Rehabilitation Interdisciplinary Service

Alberta Health Services - Edmonton Zone


Description
Provides virtual and in-person assessment and treatment for clients who would benefit from an active rehabilitation program with a focus on recovery of function and independence through client-centered goals, self-management skills and community reintegration.

This program provides rehabilitation services to adults living in the community who present with a functional impairment requiring an interdisciplinary approach to service. Conditions include:

  • Neurological conditions (such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson Disease, Stroke, Acquired Brain Injury, Functional Neurological Disorders, Dementia, Post-Concussion Syndrome, and other neurodegenerative conditions)
  • Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain
  • Speech, language, fluency, and voice concerns
  • Other complex medical conditions with functional concerns across multiple domains
  • Lymphedema (Chronic, Non-Cancer Related - Mother Rosalie Health Services Centre)

Client goals may be addressed through self-management, 1:1, and group intervention. Education available for Energy Maximization for MS, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, Swallowing, and Voice Care.


Key Provider: occupational therapists (OTs), physical therapists (PTs), recreation therapists, rehabilitation assistants, social workers, speech language pathologists (SLPs)
Eligibility
Yes, Clients referred to CRIS for rehabilitation must meet the following criteria:
  1. 18 years of age or older
  2. has functional goals that are appropriate for a time limited outpatient rehabilitation program that cannot be addressed through other public resources
  • requires interdisciplinary team approach; also accepts SLP or OT only referrals
  • demonstrates “rehab readiness” and motivated to achieve rehabiliation goals
  • medically stable, physically, and cognitively able to participate in an active rehabilitation program
Exclusion Criteria:
  • referral is related to a Worker’s Compensation Board injury claim
  • referral is related to a recent Motor Vehicle Accident
  • client is a resident of a care facility with access to rehabilitation services
  • client requires only physical therapy services. Call the Rehabiliation Advice Line for PT only referrals.
Application Process
Service Access: By Appointment, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information. Healthcare provider referral may be required. Call the referral information number to request referral information. Telephone and virtual services (via Zoom) are available for individual and group intervention.
Referral Process: N/A


Waiting Period: Yes,

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.


Telephone
780-735-2413 (Referral information)
Fax
780-735-2414
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A -
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
June 14, 2024
Address
Attached to the Misericordia Hospital; 16930 87 Avenue
Edmonton, AB, T5R 4H5

This facility provides a range of healthcare services. There's no emergency department at this location.


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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Tue
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Wed
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Thu
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Fri
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM