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Preventive dental health services are offered to students in Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2 to prevent tooth decay.
Alberta Health Services (AHS) health zones partner with schools in low income neighborhoods to provide preventive dental services at school.
Information about services along with a consent form is sent home to all students in eligible schools. A parent or legal guardian signature is required for service.
Wheel chair access available.
Monday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.Tuesday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.Wednesday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Closed from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for Lunch. Hours of operation stated are for Reception for information on service delivery and if appropriate to make an appointment.
4909 50 Avenue Castor Alberta T0C 0X0
403-882-3404
403-882-2387
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Actual date and times of operation to be established at the time of contact with clinician. Please contact service for accurate hours of operation.
Provides counselling programs for people with substance use or gambling problems. Topics and programs may include:
Adolescents and adults
An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.
Provide services to individuals with significant impairments of functioning due to severe and/or persistent mental illness,often affecting their daily functioning; difficulty accepting and maintaining treatment; lack of personal support systems; and may have coexisting issues related to substance abuse and/or justice involvement. Individuals must be willing to participate in the community or be clients leagally aligned to services through such programs as Community Treatment Orders.Services Include:
People ages 18 years or older with severe and/or persistent symptoms of a diagnosed mental illness.
Clients must be triaged by the Assertive Outreach nurse prior to acceptance for services
Services offered: assessment, individual psychotherapy, option to attend groups in some locations. Concurrent treatment is available with an addiction counselor if appropriate. Crisis Services are available through the local emergency department or by calling 911.
18 years and older
Call the ACCESS Addiction and Mental Health line to complete an intake assessment, please note that eligibility for services will be determined through this intake screen. Children and youth addiction and mental health serves clients between the ages of 5 and 17 years of age.
An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking
Services support the development of children and youth to participate in meaningful activities of daily life at home and in the community. Services are goal-driven; starting and continuing services is based on having functional reasons / goals for rehabilitation. Therapists will work with parents to provide the tools and strategies to apply in the context of their home and life. Therapy may look like 'play', depending on your child's age. We will work together so you and your child are supported to move to the next developmental stage or between providers and services. Services are provided by phone, zoom and some in person sessions as determined by your therapist. They may be in a group or one to one. Services provided are related to (neuro) developmental conditions and / or medical conditions. Social Work and Registered Dietitian services are available to support rehabilitation outcomes.
Occupational Therapy 0 - 18 years services children and their families with self - care; motor development and eating, feeding and swallowing.
Physiotherapy 0 - 18 years services children and their families with development and movement.
Speech Language Pathology 0 - 18 years services children and their families with communication and eating, feeding, and swallowing.
Early Childhood Intervention Program 0 - 5 years offers home-based and virtual support to families with children that have developmental delays or disabilities.
Provides a wide range of health services including immunization and public health nursing. Select the community health centre nearest you to learn more about the services offered.
Note: Not all services are offered at all locations. For the most accurate public health services that offer at Public Health Centre, please refer to the Public Health Service record by zone.
Pick-up Details:
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Closed for lunch (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)
Drop-off Days: Tuesday before 1:30 PM
Ensure bacteriological samples are collected the same day they are dropped off. The lab does not accept samples taken more than 24 hours before they arrive at the lab.
Drinking water, beaches and swimming pool water can be tested. Chemical water sampling testing is available and looks for common chemicals and trace metals found in water. Bacteria water sampling tests water samples for indicator bacteria to ensure water is safe.
For additional information,
Closed from Noon to 1:00 PM daily.
To find out which vaccines are recommended for you and to book an appointment at a public health or community health centre:
For adult immunization information, visit Immunization for adults.Additional vaccines may be needed depending on your health conditions or risk factors.
Submit immunization records online at Immunization Record Self Submission Portal or bring records to the appointment. This is important if you were immunized in another province or country.
For general information about immunization visit Immunization or call Health Link at 811.
Service targeted to:
Closed from 12:00pm - 1:00pm for lunch
Try to call at least 4 weeks in advance of when your child’s immunization is due.
Immunizations are recommended for babies starting at age 2 months. For the routine immunization schedule, visit Routine immunization schedule at a glance.
Additional vaccines may be needed depending on your child’s health conditions or other risk factors.
Submit immunization records online at Immunization Record Self Submission Portal or bring records to the appointment. This is especially important if you were immunized in another province or country.
For general information about immunization, visit Immunization or call Health Link at 811.
Closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm for lunch
Primary Care Alberta provides routine immunizations free of charge to students in Grades 1, 6 and 9. These vaccines are offered in school.
Each year, public health reviews immunization records for students in grades 1, 6 and 9 to see what immunizations each student needs. A consent form is sent home with an information sheet for each vaccine recommended for the student. No immunizations will be given in school without consent from a parent or legal guardian.
For school immunization information, visit School immunization.
If your child cannot receive vaccines at school - such as if they are homeschooled or absent on the day of immunizations - public health will provide you with information on how your child can be immunized.
For general information about immunization, visit Immunization or call Health Link.
Students in Grades 1, 6, and 9.
Closed 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Closed Saturday, Sunday and Statutory holidays.
Provides services such as:
Services are available at outpatient hospital clinics, community health centres, patient’s homes and continuing care / long term care centres.
Note: Services may vary by community – please call for more information.
The standard services offered are:
The DOoR program at Red Deer Johnstone Crossing Community Health Centre provides:
Services targeted to:
Based on time and availability.
Pharmacy Services are provided by:
A doctor's prescription is needed.
Closed 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for lunch, Closed Saturday, Sunday and Statutory holidays.
Rehabilitation service for patients who have recently been discharged from hospital or are recovering from surgery.
Estimated wait time provided at time of referral
Client will be informed if there is a charge for equipment, supplies, or education resource.
Fluoride varnish helps protect your child's teeth from tooth decay (cavities). It slows down decay already started.
Your child needs four fluoride varnish visits, six months apart, to best protect their teeth. Fluoride varnish is painted on your child's teeth. It takes less than one minute to apply. You can hold your child during the visit.
You can also ask any questions you may have about protecting your child's teeth.
If your child is diagnosed with asthma by a doctor, bring their quick reliever medication to the appointment. If your child feels anxious with dental visits it may trigger asthma symptoms.
This provincial prevention service is available across Alberta.
For more information and eligibility, visit our website: Preschool Oral Health Services
Low German interpretation is available in South and Central Zones.
Children between 12 and 35 months (1 and 2 years) old are eligible to start the program. For more information and eligibility, visit our website Preschool Oral Health Services
Note: For Calgary and area, eligibility is also based on family income.
Closed from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for Lunch.
Breast pumps are available for short term loan at Community Health Centres. Contact your local Community Health Centre for details.
Priority is given to mothers with babies with health concerns and / or have difficulty breastfeeding.
Wait time varies depending on availability of breast pumps.
There is a minimal fee for the breast pump kit for use with a breast pump.
The fee for a breast pump kit may be waived
The four areas that are covered by public health nurses include:
Individual service may be available during the above hours of operation.
Information and support may include:
Parents and caregivers are welcome to access growth measurement equipment at the local Community Health Centre.
Closed 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for Lunch.
Provides a wide range of services related to post-partum assessment and care.
Services are offered to eligible schools and may include:
A child diagnosed with asthma must have their short acting asthma reliever medication with them to receive service.
Closed from 12 PM - 1 PM for lunch.
Offers services to seniors by ruling out physiological factors, and provide care planning / behavior management strategies to clients in facility and in their homes. We assess for a variety of mental health concerns including:
We are typically a one-time consult, although will provide follow up in more complex situations. It is important to note that we do not provide therapy, or medication administration.
Generally for people 65 years and older.
Closed from 12:00 PM to1:00 PM for lunch.
Helps people in all areas of health care, their families, and caregivers by providing:
Service is offered in people's homes, at lodges, hospitals, continuing care homes.
1 to 14 days
The Mantoux skin test is not recommended to diagnose active TB.
Testing is done at public health centres throughout the province:
For travel or work related TB testing contact the Travel Health Services in your area.
Eligibility includes:
Wait times vary.
Eligibility criteria must be met to receive free testing and may vary by site. Call to find out more.
