- Description
- The Alberta Healthy Living Program provides services to those living with chronic conditions in communities throughout Alberta.
Alberta Healthy Living Program (AHLP) services provided vary slightly from Zone to Zone. Services include information, education, techniques, and support to help improve your health and quality of life with a chronic condition. Programs are offered throughout the Zone. Please call for more information or to discuss services in your area.
The program is based on a model that includes:
Health Education:
Health Workshops - Learn how to self-manage any physical chronic conditions: help related to sleep, exercise, medication management, health services and resources, as well as stress management and nutrition contribute to our health. Create goals and action plans
Weight Management Workshops - Learn effective weight management strategies though a series of workshops and using the information line
Diabetes HOTLINE and Workshops - learn important information about diabetes and the tools, skills and strategies to help manage the condition
Heart Health - education and resources on strategies needed to self-manage heart and vascular (stroke prev) conditions
Self-Management:
Better Choices, Better Health? - Learn self-management skills for the physical and emotional challenges of living with long-term health conditions. Edmonton Zone also offers a version specifically for people living with chronic pain. An on-line version is also available. Better Choices Better Health
Diabetes Program Edmonton Zone Edmonton Diabetes Program
For more information please visit our website:Alberta Healthy Living Program
Key Provider: dietitians, educators, psychologists, registered nurses (RNs) - Eligibility
- Yes, Adults 18 years and older with a chronic illness or at risk of developing a chronic illness and able to talk on the phone and/or participate in a group environment, and their families or caregivers.
- Application Process
- Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Self referrals accepted for all programs.
Referral Process: No
Waiting Period: Yes,Often there is available programs within days or weeks. The Diabetes Hotline is open every day 9-4.
An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking. This varies depending on the specific class.
- Telephone
- 825-404-7460 (for any questions about our programs)
- Web Site
- https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/info/page13984.aspx
- Languages
- Interpreter/Translation services - use of interpreters as needed
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: N/A -
Other disabled access: N/A - - Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- January 30, 2024
- Location
- Edmonton
- Hours of Operation
- Mon09:00 AM to 04:00 PMTue09:00 AM to 04:00 PMWed09:00 AM to 04:00 PMThu09:00 AM to 04:00 PMFri09:00 AM to 04:00 PM