Assertive Outreach Services

Alberta Health Services - North Zone

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Description
Assists individuals to live independently in the community, promote recovery, and minimize hospitalization.

A range of supports are provided to persons living with severe and persistent mental illness while they are living in the community and whenever possible, while they are an inpatient.

A qualified team of health professionals offer:

  • assessment
  • counselling/therapy
  • medication Management
  • crisis Intervention
  • education
  • advocacy and liaison
  • problem solving
  • goal Setting
  • social and recreational activities
  • budgeting
  • shopping
  • housing
  • legal Issues
  • community access
  • education or employment

Services are individualized, focused on recovery, and based on the principles of Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) to assist with various areas of community living.


Affiliation: Canadian Mental Health Association
Key Provider: addiction counsellors, community outreach workers, mental health therapists, occupational therapists (OTs), psychiatrists, psychologists, registered nurses (RNs), social workers
Eligibility
Yes, For people ages 18 or older.
Application Process
Service Access: See below, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information. Service is generally provided on an outreach basis in the person's community. Please call your nearest clinic to see what services are available to you.
Referral Process: Yes,

Individuals can be referred by:

  • self
  • physicians, psychiatrists
  • family or community members or
  • hospitals / health care providers

Although someone else may refer individuals, participation is voluntary and individuals have the right to refuse service.




Waiting Period: Yes,

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.


Telephone
780-622-5106
Fax
780-622-3474
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: No


Documents Required

Individuals can be referred by:

  • self
  • physicians, psychiatrists
  • family or community members or
  • hospitals / health care providers

Although someone else may refer individuals, participation is voluntary and individuals have the right to refuse service.

Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A -
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
September 15, 2023
Address
600 3 Street
Fox Creek, AB, T0H 1P0

This facility provides a range of healthcare services including a 24/7 emergency department.

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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:00 AM to 04:30 PM
Tue
08:00 AM to 04:30 PM
Wed
08:00 AM to 04:30 PM
Thu
08:00 AM to 04:30 PM
Fri
08:00 AM to 04:30 PM

Closed Statutory Holidays