Community Health Representatives for Low German / Plautdietsch Speaking Mennonites

Alberta Health Services - South Zone


Description
Offers access to health care services and support to Mennonite families who speak Low German.

This program helps clients and their families access healthcare services by:

  • finding a family doctor
  • booking appointments
  • interpret at appointments (medical, dental, eye doctor)
  • medical paperwork
  • helping clients to find and obtain the medical and social services in the Alberta health care system
  • health education
  • car seat installs (Certified Car Seat Technicians)

This program offers referrals to other services such as:

  • Family and Community Support Services (FCSS)
  • Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD)
  • adult learning
  • food bank
  • victims services
  • women's shelter
  • low income housing
  • Alberta Works for Alberta Adult and Child Health Benefits
  • dental vouchers, etc.

Key Provider: doctors, health inspectors
Eligibility
Yes, Must be Low German Speaking Mennonite - Plautdietsch.
Application Process
Service Access: By Appointment, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Referral Process: N/A


Waiting Period: Yes,

Depending on service needed there may be a waiting period.


Telephone
403-635-8749
Email
healthpromotion.south@ahs.ca
Languages
Interpreters / Translators - Low German "Plautdietsch"
Fees
Fee: N/A
Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - Melcor Centre has elevators and ramps.
Other disabled access: N/A -
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
July 16, 2024
Address
200 4 Avenue S
Lethbridge, AB, T1J 4C9
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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Tue
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Wed
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Thu
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Fri
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM