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, Professional referral not required. Clients and families can access this service directly by phone through the Crisis Line 780-407-1000. Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
780-407-1000
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 3, 2024
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