Addiction and Mental Health - Opioid Dependency Program
Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) medications (ie. methadone, Suboxone®) are available in all locations. Most OAT medications allows a person to function normally without drowsiness or withdrawal symptioms. In cases where OAT medications are not effective hydromorphone can be accessed in Narcotic Transition Services (NTS) locations (Grande Prairie, Edmonton, Red Deer, Calgary, Medicine Hat, Lethbridge). In all locations, individuals have access to medical support, medication and psychosocial support (housing, financial, mental health, legal, relationships).
Services available in all clinics may include:
- ongoing support and monitoring (e.g. prescription management, medical follow up, urine testing, counselling and treatment planning)
- health, safety and risk reduction teaching and management
- source of information and expertise for community stakeholders on Opioid Agonist Treatment and the medications used
- links to community pharmacists
- links to other addictions treatment services
- links to other social and health support systems
- hepatitis and HIV screening
Services are voluntary and confidential.
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Telephone
780-536-2136
Service Hours
Monday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
Service language options
Languages other than English in which this service may be delivered.
Referral Needed
No
Eligibility
Service targeted to:
- anyone with issues related to opioid use
- after assessment, a person will start treatment or referred to other service
Wait times
No
Fees
No Fee to attend the program.
Dispensing fees payable to patient's assigned pharmacy.
Staff will assist to apply for medication funding when needed / appropriate.
Fee ReductionsClient's Health and Benefit Plan or other prescription coverage, Alberta Works (if eligible).