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Children's Allied Health - Behavioural Services offers early intervention and skill building supports for the families of children who have or may develop emotional or behavioural concerns.
Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Families may self-refer. For third party referrals, parent/legal guardian must be aware of and give permission for referral.
Easy access to service -within days or a week if family is available
Monday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.Tuesday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
631 Prospect Drive Medicine Hat Alberta T1A 4C2
403-502-8257
403-529-8859
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Public transportation available
Office is closed 12:00 PM (noon) to 1:00 PM.
Assists clients with mental illness to improve and or maintain their well being through consistent administration of long acting medications via injection. Staff members:
The community support team assists by transporting clients who would have difficulty getting to the clinic.
Provides outpatient assessment, treatment, and follow-up for children, youth, and families experiencing addiction and/or mental health concerns. Clinicians work with individuals and families to assess and develop collaborative treatment goals and service plans. Services may include:
To be admitted to the program, children must:
Children can't be part of the program if they:
This program offers:
Community Connection
Diverse Treatment Approaches
Structured Success
Supportive Path for All
Choose a program that cares about your well-being and guides you toward a positive, legal outcome. Embrace change with our Provincial Mental Health Diversion Program. For additional information about the program either contact the closest Mental Health Diversion Site directly or contact us by email.
Adults and youth living with severe and persistent mental disorders who have been charged with low risk minor offences that require immediate support and referral to mental health services.
All other indididuals are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Approximately 1 month from charge(s) being referred.
Community based programming for adults living with a severe mental illness and/or addiction to promote and encourage a positive lifestyle and to improve quality of life. Programs include the Community Support Program, a recreation program, Community Treatment Orders, and may include other programs. Provides advocacy, life skills, individual, family and group education and treatment. Resources are primarily focused on individuals who struggle to access regular streams of treatment.
Individuals (adults over 18) must have an addiction and/or mental health diagnosis at a level that hinders ability to gain/maintain stability and function with “normal” day to day activities. Cognitive capacity to independently participate in an individual or group setting.
Voluntary day program for youth grades 7 - 12, experiencing mental health and / or addictions concerns.The PAS (Palliser Adolescent Service) program is a seven- week commitment with a multi-disciplinary team including: education experts to support youth in having a successful school career, as well as health professionals that provide opportunities for individual, family and group treatment. In these seven weeks, the youth and their family will have the opportunity to reflect and develop strategies to enhance their strengths and skills to cope with change and stress.All referrals to this program come from the School Division.
Youth grades 7-12 in an educational program who have parent / guardian consent to attend the program.
As this is a specialized service, wait times can vary.
Works with psychiatrists and their patients who they identify as potentially benefitting from a Community Treatment Order (CTO). This service also assists patients under Community Treatment Orders in maintaining compliance with treatment.
Referral to the Community Treatment Order program is by referral from Psychiatrist. (CTO Referral form)
Programs:
Kids in Control: An early intervention, skill building program to address identifying emotions, emotional expression, managing feelings of anger, using words to express feelings, and problem solving.
Kids in Between: A program to support children’s understanding of emotions and responses due to parental separation or divorce, explore on coping strategies to help express their feelings and adjust to the changes in the family.
Bravehearts: A program for children experiencing anxiety, sadness, or having difficulties developing independence and building confidence.
Sleep Education: Information and supports for parents to develop healthy sleeping habits in children and prevent sleep deprivation.
Services include:
A partnership between Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Public Health Community Services provides outreach mental health services to new mothers and their families. An assessment helps direct a treatment plan which may involve:
The mental health therapist collaborates with psychiatric services to alleviate the stress brought on by mental health issues and promote the healthy attachment and development of children.
Must be a woman or family who is pregnant or has a child or children under 1 year of age.
Follow-up and planning is provided for:
Must be employed by Alberta Health Services.
