Social Work

Alberta Health Services - Edmonton Zone

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Description
The role of the Social Work department is to consult with other healthcare professionals to address a patient's care needs and provide support to help them deal with illness or injury.

Services include:

  • Conducting assessments to inform care plans
  • Educating patients and families on health, treatment, and resources
  • Collaborating with healthcare teams to address barriers and psychosocial factors
  • Offering counseling and therapy for coping, mental health, and addiction
  • Referring to community and government services for ongoing care
  • Facilitating transitions between care settings
  • Engaging in research and advocating for improved healthcare access and quality
  • Advocating for patients, families, and communities when quality healthcare is unavailable or inaccessible

Key Provider: social workers
Eligibility
No
Application Process
Service Access: See below, Social Workers are accessed through the patient's unit or clinic.
Referral Process: N/A


Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
780-968-3737
Fax
780-963-7192
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services; Translation services available through AHS.
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A -
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
January 28, 2025
Address
4405 South Park Drive
Stony Plain, AB, T7Z 2M7

This facility provides a range of healthcare services including a 24/7 emergency department.


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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

Closed on Statutory holidays.