Community Addiction and Mental Health Services - Rural

Services are provided across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, emerging adults, adults, and seniors. Clinicians work with individuals and families, as appropriate, to identify treatment goals and provide short-term, goal-focused counselling for addiction and mental health concerns.

Other services include:

• Geriatric consultation services for facilities and healthcare providers (referral from a healthcare provider is required)
• Outreach services, including Mobile Mental Health; with intake through Access Mental Health
• Urgent walk-in mental health care (hours vary) at selected Urgent Care Centres in Airdrie, Banff, Canmore, Cochrane, and Okotoks

Community Addiction and Mental Health Services - Rural

Services are provided across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, emerging adults, adults, and seniors. Clinicians work with individuals and families, as appropriate, to identify treatment goals and provide short-term, goal-focused counselling for addiction and mental health concerns.

Other services include:

• Geriatric consultation services for facilities and healthcare providers (referral from a healthcare provider is required)
• Outreach services, including Mobile Mental Health; with intake through Access Mental Health
• Urgent walk-in mental health care (hours vary) at selected Urgent Care Centres in Airdrie, Banff, Canmore, Cochrane, and Okotoks

Community Addiction and Mental Health Services - Rural

Services are provided across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, emerging adults, adults, and seniors. Clinicians work with individuals and families, as appropriate, to identify treatment goals and provide short-term, goal-focused counselling for addiction and mental health concerns.

Other services include:

• Geriatric consultation services for facilities and healthcare providers (referral from a healthcare provider is required)
• Outreach services, including Mobile Mental Health; with intake through Access Mental Health
• Urgent walk-in mental health care (hours vary) at selected Urgent Care Centres in Airdrie, Banff, Canmore, Cochrane, and Okotoks

Community Addiction and Mental Health Services - Rural

Services are provided across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, emerging adults, adults, and seniors. Clinicians work with individuals and families, as appropriate, to identify treatment goals and provide short-term, goal-focused counselling for addiction and mental health concerns.

Other services include:

• Geriatric consultation services for facilities and healthcare providers (referral from a healthcare provider is required)
• Outreach services, including Mobile Mental Health; with intake through Access Mental Health
• Urgent walk-in mental health care (hours vary) at selected Urgent Care Centres in Airdrie, Banff, Canmore, Cochrane, and Okotoks

Community Health Centre Locations

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.

Community Health Centre Locations

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.

Community Health Centre Locations

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.

Community Health Centre Locations

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.

Environmental Public Health - Water Sample Bottle Pick-up and Drop-off

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,

• Environmental Public Health - Drinking Water
• Sample Your Water - Environmental Public Health
• Testing your drinking water in Alberta

Environmental Public Health - Water Sample Bottle Pick-up and Drop-off

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,

• Environmental Public Health - Drinking Water
• Sample Your Water - Environmental Public Health
• Testing your drinking water in Alberta

Environmental Public Health - Water Sample Bottle Pick-up and Drop-off

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,

• Environmental Public Health - Drinking Water
• Sample Your Water - Environmental Public Health
• Testing your drinking water in Alberta

Environmental Public Health - Water Sample Bottle Pick-up and Drop-off

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,

• Environmental Public Health - Drinking Water
• Sample Your Water - Environmental Public Health
• Testing your drinking water in Alberta

Immunization - Adult Services

To find out which vaccines are recommended for you and to book an appointment at a public health or community health centre:

• In the Calgary area, call Health Link at 811
• In the Edmonton area, call Health Link at 811 or contact your local public health or community health centre
• In all other areas, contact your local 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.

Immunization - Adult Services

To find out which vaccines are recommended for you and to book an appointment at a public health or community health centre:

• In the Calgary area, call Health Link at 811
• In the Edmonton area, call Health Link at 811 or contact your local public health or community health centre
• In all other areas, contact your local 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.

Immunization - Adult Services

To find out which vaccines are recommended for you and to book an appointment at a public health or community health centre:

• In the Calgary area, call Health Link at 811
• In the Edmonton area, call Health Link at 811 or contact your local public health or community health centre
• In all other areas, contact your local 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.

Immunization - Adult Services

To find out which vaccines are recommended for you and to book an appointment at a public health or community health centre:

• In the Calgary area, call Health Link at 811
• In the Edmonton area, call Health Link at 811 or contact your local public health or community health centre
• In all other areas, contact your local 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.

Immunization - Infant and Preschool Services

To find out which vaccines are recommended for you and to book an appointment at a public health or community health centre:

• In the Calgary area, call Health Link at 811
• In the Edmonton area, call Health Link at 811 or contact your local public health or community health centre
• In all other areas, contact your local public health or community health centre

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.

Immunization - Infant and Preschool Services

To find out which vaccines are recommended for you and to book an appointment at a public health or community health centre:

• In the Calgary area, call Health Link at 811
• In the Edmonton area, call Health Link at 811 or contact your local public health or community health centre
• In all other areas, contact your local public health or community health centre

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.

Immunization - Infant and Preschool Services

To find out which vaccines are recommended for you and to book an appointment at a public health or community health centre:

• In the Calgary area, call Health Link at 811
• In the Edmonton area, call Health Link at 811 or contact your local public health or community health centre
• In all other areas, contact your local public health or community health centre

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.

Immunization - Infant and Preschool Services

To find out which vaccines are recommended for you and to book an appointment at a public health or community health centre:

• In the Calgary area, call Health Link at 811
• In the Edmonton area, call Health Link at 811 or contact your local public health or community health centre
• In all other areas, contact your local public health or community health centre

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.

Laboratory Services

Laboratory Services provides collection of blood and body fluids for tests ordered by your doctor or healthcare provider including a comprehensive range of routine and specialized lab testing and clinical consultations:

• blood and body fluid sample collection
• biochemistry and toxicology
• electrocardiogram (ECG)
• genetics and genomics
• urinalysis
• transfusion medicine
• hematology
• coagulation studies
• microbiology
• public health testing
• serology
• surgical pathology
• cytopathology
• autopsy pathology
• student practicum training for medical lab technologists and medical lab assistants

Note: Some locations may not offer the full range of testing. To confirm availability of a specific test, contact the location.

Laboratory Services

Laboratory Services provides collection of blood and body fluids for tests ordered by your doctor or healthcare provider including a comprehensive range of routine and specialized lab testing and clinical consultations:

• blood and body fluid sample collection
• biochemistry and toxicology
• electrocardiogram (ECG)
• genetics and genomics
• urinalysis
• transfusion medicine
• hematology
• coagulation studies
• microbiology
• public health testing
• serology
• surgical pathology
• cytopathology
• autopsy pathology
• student practicum training for medical lab technologists and medical lab assistants

Note: Some locations may not offer the full range of testing. To confirm availability of a specific test, contact the location.

Laboratory Services

Laboratory Services provides collection of blood and body fluids for tests ordered by your doctor or healthcare provider including a comprehensive range of routine and specialized lab testing and clinical consultations:

• blood and body fluid sample collection
• biochemistry and toxicology
• electrocardiogram (ECG)
• genetics and genomics
• urinalysis
• transfusion medicine
• hematology
• coagulation studies
• microbiology
• public health testing
• serology
• surgical pathology
• cytopathology
• autopsy pathology
• student practicum training for medical lab technologists and medical lab assistants

Note: Some locations may not offer the full range of testing. To confirm availability of a specific test, contact the location.

Laboratory Services

Laboratory Services provides collection of blood and body fluids for tests ordered by your doctor or healthcare provider including a comprehensive range of routine and specialized lab testing and clinical consultations:

• blood and body fluid sample collection
• biochemistry and toxicology
• electrocardiogram (ECG)
• genetics and genomics
• urinalysis
• transfusion medicine
• hematology
• coagulation studies
• microbiology
• public health testing
• serology
• surgical pathology
• cytopathology
• autopsy pathology
• student practicum training for medical lab technologists and medical lab assistants

Note: Some locations may not offer the full range of testing. To confirm availability of a specific test, contact the location.

Pediatric Community Rehabilitation

Services are family-centered and goal-driven, with rehabilitation support based on functional goals that are meaningful in daily life. Therapists work alongside parents and caregivers to provide strategies, tools, and supports that can be used within the routines of home and community life. Depending on your child’s age and needs, therapy may look like play-based learning and interaction.Our team works collaboratively with families to support children through developmental stages and transitions between services and providers. Services may be provided by phone, Zoom, or in person, and can include individual or group sessions. We support children and youth with neurodevelopmental and medical conditions. Social Work and Registered Dietitian services are also available to support rehabilitation goals and outcomes.

Occupational Therapy (0 - 18 years)

Supports children and families with participation in daily activities, development, and independence. Services may include:

• motor development
• self-care skills
• participation in age-appropriate activities
• eating, feeding, and swallowing
• environmental modifications
• assistive technology
• mobility and positioning equipment
• diaper authorization 

Physiotherapy (0 - 18 years)

Supports children and families with movement, physical development, and function. Services may include:

• motor development
• movement and function mobility
• torticollis
• mobility and positioning equipment

Speech Language Pathology (0 - 18 years)

Speech-Language Pathology supports children and families with communication, speech and language needs. Services may include:

• understanding and listening to spoken language (0–5 years)
• using words to express thoughts and ideas (0–5 years)
• communication development
• pronunciation of speech sounds
• fluency and stuttering support
• augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), including gestures, pictures, and communication boards

We work closely with our pediatric rehabilitation partners to help ensure referrals are directed to the most appropriate service and program for each child and family.

Pediatric Community Rehabilitation

Services are family-centered and goal-driven, with rehabilitation support based on functional goals that are meaningful in daily life. Therapists work alongside parents and caregivers to provide strategies, tools, and supports that can be used within the routines of home and community life. Depending on your child’s age and needs, therapy may look like play-based learning and interaction.Our team works collaboratively with families to support children through developmental stages and transitions between services and providers. Services may be provided by phone, Zoom, or in person, and can include individual or group sessions. We support children and youth with neurodevelopmental and medical conditions. Social Work and Registered Dietitian services are also available to support rehabilitation goals and outcomes.

Occupational Therapy (0 - 18 years)

Supports children and families with participation in daily activities, development, and independence. Services may include:

• motor development
• self-care skills
• participation in age-appropriate activities
• eating, feeding, and swallowing
• environmental modifications
• assistive technology
• mobility and positioning equipment
• diaper authorization 

Physiotherapy (0 - 18 years)

Supports children and families with movement, physical development, and function. Services may include:

• motor development
• movement and function mobility
• torticollis
• mobility and positioning equipment

Speech Language Pathology (0 - 18 years)

Speech-Language Pathology supports children and families with communication, speech and language needs. Services may include:

• understanding and listening to spoken language (0–5 years)
• using words to express thoughts and ideas (0–5 years)
• communication development
• pronunciation of speech sounds
• fluency and stuttering support
• augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), including gestures, pictures, and communication boards

We work closely with our pediatric rehabilitation partners to help ensure referrals are directed to the most appropriate service and program for each child and family.

Postpartum Services

Services include:

• newborn assessments including checking for jaundice
• postpartum assessment for new mothers includes physical and psychosocial
• assessment including domestic violence
• support with infant feeding including lactation consultants to help with breastfeeding
• parenting information
• information about newborn care, safety, growth, and development
• referrals to social worker support as needed
• referrals to doctors and community services as needed

Postpartum Services

Services include:

• newborn assessments including checking for jaundice
• postpartum assessment for new mothers includes physical and psychosocial
• assessment including domestic violence
• support with infant feeding including lactation consultants to help with breastfeeding
• parenting information
• information about newborn care, safety, growth, and development
• referrals to social worker support as needed
• referrals to doctors and community services as needed

Postpartum Services

Services include:

• newborn assessments including checking for jaundice
• postpartum assessment for new mothers includes physical and psychosocial
• assessment including domestic violence
• support with infant feeding including lactation consultants to help with breastfeeding
• parenting information
• information about newborn care, safety, growth, and development
• referrals to social worker support as needed
• referrals to doctors and community services as needed

Postpartum Services

Services include:

• newborn assessments including checking for jaundice
• postpartum assessment for new mothers includes physical and psychosocial
• assessment including domestic violence
• support with infant feeding including lactation consultants to help with breastfeeding
• parenting information
• information about newborn care, safety, growth, and development
• referrals to social worker support as needed
• referrals to doctors and community services as needed

Public Health Services

Community Health Centres provide a wide range of health services, which may include:

• Antenatal Community Prenatal Program (ACCP)
• Best Beginning
• Postpartum Services
• School Health Program
• Well Child Services
• New Parent and Newborn Information Line

Public Health Services

Community Health Centres provide a wide range of health services, which may include:

• Antenatal Community Prenatal Program (ACCP)
• Best Beginning
• Postpartum Services
• School Health Program
• Well Child Services
• New Parent and Newborn Information Line

Public Health Services

Community Health Centres provide a wide range of health services, which may include:

• Antenatal Community Prenatal Program (ACCP)
• Best Beginning
• Postpartum Services
• School Health Program
• Well Child Services
• New Parent and Newborn Information Line

Public Health Services

Community Health Centres provide a wide range of health services, which may include:

• Antenatal Community Prenatal Program (ACCP)
• Best Beginning
• Postpartum Services
• School Health Program
• Well Child Services
• New Parent and Newborn Information Line

Well Child Services

Provide appointments for:

• routine vaccination (2, 4, 6, 12, 18 months and 4 years of age)
• health education, health promotion and support for parents related to adjustment to parenthood, breastfeeding, infant feeding, nutrition and healthy eating, normal growth and development, etc.
• health assessment and screening to identify health concerns
• information and referral to community services, and community partnerships

There are 20 Community Health Centres (7 urban and 13 rural) in Calgary and surrounding areas.

Well Child Services

Provide appointments for:

• routine vaccination (2, 4, 6, 12, 18 months and 4 years of age)
• health education, health promotion and support for parents related to adjustment to parenthood, breastfeeding, infant feeding, nutrition and healthy eating, normal growth and development, etc.
• health assessment and screening to identify health concerns
• information and referral to community services, and community partnerships

There are 20 Community Health Centres (7 urban and 13 rural) in Calgary and surrounding areas.

Well Child Services

Provide appointments for:

• routine vaccination (2, 4, 6, 12, 18 months and 4 years of age)
• health education, health promotion and support for parents related to adjustment to parenthood, breastfeeding, infant feeding, nutrition and healthy eating, normal growth and development, etc.
• health assessment and screening to identify health concerns
• information and referral to community services, and community partnerships

There are 20 Community Health Centres (7 urban and 13 rural) in Calgary and surrounding areas.

Well Child Services

Provide appointments for:

• routine vaccination (2, 4, 6, 12, 18 months and 4 years of age)
• health education, health promotion and support for parents related to adjustment to parenthood, breastfeeding, infant feeding, nutrition and healthy eating, normal growth and development, etc.
• health assessment and screening to identify health concerns
• information and referral to community services, and community partnerships

There are 20 Community Health Centres (7 urban and 13 rural) in Calgary and surrounding areas.