Addiction and Mental Health- Child and Adolescent - Transitions in Care

Alberta Health Services - Central Zone

Description: The Transitions in Care Program is a voluntary program within Central Zone that provides telephone follow-up with youth and / or their guardians after discharging to community from an inpatient program within our portfolio (Step Up Step Down, Unit 39, and PChAD).
During these phone calls assessment screening tool is used evaluate present moment risk, a conversation occurs to see how the youth is doing since their discharge, and to help aid in any resources / referrals that are needed. This is not a crisis service.

Key Provider: social workers
Eligibility: Yes, Patient admitted to a Child/Youth Central Zone Mental Health and Addiction program (Step Up Step Down, Unit 39, or PChAD).
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: No,

Telephone

403-350-2716

Fax

403-406-5021

Languages

Interpreter/Translation services

Fees

Fee: No

Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: No

Accessibility

Wheelchair access: N/A -
Other disabled access: No -

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