Indigenous Health Central Access and Triage (CAT)

Alberta Health Services - North Zone

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Description

This central access referral service provides a single point of entry for patients who want to access the Indigenous Health program in the North Zone.

This program partners with Indigenous peoples, communities and key stakeholders to provide accessible, culturally appropriate health services for First Nations, M?tis and Inuit peoples in the North Zone.

This program:
-supports cultural awareness and sensitivity
-help navigate patients through the healthcare system
-referrals to addiction and mental health supports
-monitors the health of the Indigenous population in northern Alberta

The program also:
-helps Indigenous patients and families throughout their hospital stay
-connects them to the health services and programs in their home communities
-works within communities to create partnerships in areas of public health, prevention, promotion, and chronic disease management

Key Provider: indigenous community health representatives, indigenous health liaisons

Eligibility

N/A

Application Process

Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information. By appointment.
Referral Process: No

Waiting Period: N/A,

Telephone

780-830-3504

Fax

780-402-8149

Fees

Fee: N/A
Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: No

Accessibility

Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A -

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