Speech and Language Services

Alberta Health Services - North Zone

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Description
Speech-Language Pathologists help people and their families with communication, eating, feeding, and swallowing difficulties, so they can participate in activities that are important to them.

Services are for people with developmental and / or medical conditions who need help with:

  • facilitating communication access;
  • pronouncing speech sounds;
  • understanding and using spoken language;
  • using gestures, pictures, communication boards or speech devices to communicate;
  • rehabilitating reading and writing after an illness or injury;
  • speaking smoothly and easily (fluency, stuttering);
  • improving voice quality;
  • eating, feeding and swallowing; and / or
  • consultation, follow-up and referral to other community services.

Key Provider: speech-language pathologists (SLPs), speech-language therapy assistants (SLPAs), therapy assistants (TAs)
Eligibility
Yes, Please contact the site to discuss eligibility requirements.
Application Process
Service Access: See below, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information. Referrals:
  • Inpatient programs require a referral from a regulated healthcare professional.
  • Outpatient programs can be referred to by self, parent, caregiver, physicians, public health, homecare, and rehabilitation staff.

Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: Yes,

The waiting list varies by location. Please contact the site directly to inquire about wait times.


Telephone
780-624-7545
Fax
780-624-7255
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Parking stalls and ramps.
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
August 19, 2024
Address
10101 68 Street
Peace River, AB, T8S 1T6

This facility provides a range of healthcare services including a 24/7 emergency department. The Peace River Community Cancer Centre is located within this facility.


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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