Addiction and Mental Health - Young Adults

Alberta Health Services - Edmonton Zone

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Description
This unit is designed to support individuals who are experiencing either their first psychotic episode, mental health related admission, addictions or are transitioning to adult services from child and adolescent services.

The goal of this program is to engage young adults and their families in treatment and transition of their care from an inpatient environment to the community. From the beginning of treatment initiation and planning our clients are supported by a simple transition of follow-up appointments and care through community young adult services to ensure successful community re-integration. The programing is individualized and led by the young person; reinforcing recovery, engagement and inclusive care.

Eligibility
Yes, Between 17 and 26 years of age and exhibiting at least one of the following criteria: - Primary diagnosis of a DSM-IV TR Axis I Disorder and one of:
  • psychiatric symptomatology / functional disability can be managed without the need for psychiatric intensive care services
  • inability to be managed in the community with current resources
  • if there is substance abuse of dependence, it is concurrent with another Axis I disorder
  • first episode psychosis or transitional youth with an exacerbation of their existing psychotics, mood or anxiety disorder
- Decompensation of existing illnesses requiring inpatient medication readjustment or stabilization - Benefit from specialized assessment and recovery focused programming to optimize level of functioning and facilitate successful reintegration into the community - Ability to engage in structural programming using cognitive therapy strategies
Application Process
Service Access: See below, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information. Referral form required.
Referral Process: N/A


Waiting Period: N/A,
Telephone
780-342-5015
Fax
780-342-5042
Languages
Interpreters / Translators
Fees
Fee: N/A
Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Parking stalls
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
April 26, 2024
Address
17480 Fort Road
Edmonton, AB, T5Y 6A8

This facility provides mental health services for adults. There is no emergency department at this location. This facility does not accept walk-ins.


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Hours of Operation
24/7
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