Addiction and Mental Health, Crisis and Stabilization Team for Children and Youth (CAST)

Alberta Health Services - Edmonton Zone


Description
The CAST Team offers immediate crisis support through the Crisis Line to children / youth, aged 5-17, and their care providers.

The CAST Team also provides support to professionals in the community. Therapists will determine, together with caregivers, if additional services (e.g., a crisis risk assessment) are required at the time of the crisis call.


Key Provider: mental health therapists
Eligibility
Yes, Child and adolescent age group (under the age of 18).
Application Process
Service Access: See below,   Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information. Professional referral not required. Clients and families can access this service directly by phone through the Crisis Line.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
780-407-1000 (Crisis Line)
Fax
780-644-7122
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A -
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
January 30, 2025
Address
12803 116 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB, T5M 3C8
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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Tue
08:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Wed
08:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Thu
08:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Fri
08:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Sat
08:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Sun
08:30 AM to 11:30 PM