Stroke Early Supported Discharge Program

Alberta Health Services - North Zone

Description: Provides in-home therapy to stroke survivors.
Promotes early discharge from hospital following a mild to moderate stroke, easing the transition from hospital to home to community. Clients actively participate in setting goals for their 4 to 8 week therapy. Stroke specialists also provide support with overcoming barriers and reintegration into the community.

Key Provider: occupational therapists (OTs), physiotherapists (PTs), recreation therapists, registered nurses (RNs), social workers, speech-language pathologists (SLPs), therapy assistants
Eligibility: Yes, Mild to moderate stroke. Appropriate rehabilitation goals. Living within a 75km radius of the QEII Hospital.
Application Process: Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information. A referral from a healthcare professional is preferred. Please call the office for self-referral or if referring a family member.
Referral Process: No

Waiting Period: N/A,

Telephone

780-357-2515

Fax

780-357-2559

Fees

Fee: No

Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: No

Accessibility

Wheelchair access: Yes - Wheelchair accessible washrooms.
Other disabled access: Yes - Elevators and designated disabled parking.

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Last Verified On

September 13, 2024

Address: 10409 98 Street
Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 2E8
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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