Concurrent Disorders Program

Alberta Health Services - Calgary Zone

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Description

Operating as a Concurrent Disorders Capable Program this inpatient service admits patients with co-occurring disorders whose conditions are sufficiently stable, so that neither symptoms nor disability significantly interferes with inpatient treatment.

The concurrent disorders program provides treatment for individuals experiencing problems which may include the following:

anxiety disorders with benzodiazepine abuse
substance abuse with stable mental health disorders

Services include:

crisis management
group therapy
individual counselling
addiction recovery programs
symptom management
medication management
leisure education and support
pscyhosocial rehabilitation

Key Provider: dietitians, licensed practical nurses (LPNs), mental health aides, occupational therapists (OTs), pharmacists, psychiatrists, psychologists, recreation therapists, registered nurses (RNs), registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs), social workers

Eligibility

Yes,

adults 18 years and older

no ongoing or upcoming legal matters

the following disorders do not fall within the program mandate of the Concurrent Disorders Program: Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Psychotic Disorder, Substance Induced Psychotic Disorder, Psychotic Disorder Not Otherwise Specified, Amnestic and other Cognitive Disorders

Application Process

Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information. Members of the public - please access www.ahs.ca/claresholmcentre
Referral Process: N/A

Waiting Period: Yes,

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of referral acceptance.

Telephone

403-682-3500

Fax

403-625-3051

Web Site

https://www.ahs.ca/claresholmcentre

Email

claresholmcentre@albertahealthservices.ca

Languages

Interpreter/Translation services

Fees