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Programs & Services

Arnika Centre

Provides psychiatric assessment and consultation to adults and teenagers age 16 year of age and older with an intellectual disability and a mental health and / or behavioral problem.

Arnika Centre offers psychiatric assessment and stabilization via medication for individuals 16 years or older who have an IQ 70 or below prior to the age of 18, have mental health concerns and / or significant behavioral problems, and have a family doctor who is supportive of the referral.

Contact Details

Calgary 3465 26 Avenue NE

Location Info
Ground Floor
Address
3465 26 Avenue NE
Calgary, Alberta
T1Y 6L4
Telephone
403-943-8301
Fax
403-943-8367
Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

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

Note

This not a walk-in service. An appointment is required. Call between the listed hours to book an appointment.
Access
Service Providers May Include
mental health therapists, occupational therapists (OT), psychiatrists, registered nurses (RNs), social workers
Eligibility

Clients must meet ALL the following eligibility criteria in order to be seen at Arnika Centre.

  • patient must have a full scale IQ below 70 prior to the age of 18 (PDD eligible).
  • patient must be over the age of 16 years.
  • patient must have a current mental health and/or significant behavioral concerns.
  • patient must have a family doctor and the family doctor must be supportive of the referral.
  • patient must have had a full physical in the last year.
Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.

A family doctor or specialist may refer but the specialist referral must include a letter from the family doctor supporting the referral.


Wait Times

The waiting period is dependent on the urgency of a referral during triage. Urgent referrals typically wait 2-3 months. Semi-urgent referrals typically wait 3-5 months, and the non-urgent referrals typically wait 5-6 months.

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Partners

Partners/affiliations

PDD UCMC Family Medical Clinic