Community Accessible Rehabilitation (CAR) - Central Access and Triage (CAT)

Alberta Health Services - Calgary Zone

Description

This is the Central Triage Department for Community Accessible Rehabilitation (CAR). Referrals that meet CAR criteria for amputee, musculoskeletal, neurological, and rheumatological rehabilitation or pre-driving assessments to be sent here.

The CAR Central Access & Triage department receives referrals for multiple service streams.

Specific referral criteria are found in the InformAlberta profiles for:

Community Accessible Rehabilitation (CAR) - Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, including Rheumatology
Community Accessible Rehabilitation (CAR) - Neurological Rehabilitation, including Amputee
Community Accessible Rehabilitation (CAR) - Pre-Driving Assessment

NOTE: Community Accessible Rehabilitation (CAR) - Pulmonary Rehabilitation referrals are processed separately, with information listed in that program profile.

Key Provider: occupational therapists (OTs), physical therapists (PTs), psychologists, recreation therapists, social workers, speech and language pathologists (SLPs), therapy assistants

Eligibility

Yes, Varies upon service requested.

Application Process

Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Referral Process: N/A

Waiting Period: Yes,

Wait times vary across service streams and locations.

Telephone

403-943-0279

Fax

403-943-0578

Email

CentralCoordinationTeamCARProgram@albertahealthservices.ca

Fees

Fee: Yes,

See individual service stream profile for potential materials costs.

Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: No

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