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Programs & Services

Stroke Early Supported Discharge Program

 Location: Aberhart Centre

The Stroke Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Program provides short-term, intensive, home-based and virtual rehabilitation for adults returning home after a mild to moderate stroke.

A multidisciplinary team delivers intensive client-centered therapy for up to six weeks, supporting earlier hospital discharge and transition to community or outpatient services.

Contact Details

Aberhart Centre

Location Info

University of Alberta - Aberhart Centre

Address
11402 University Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2J3
Fax
780-407-6249
Getting There

Parking and Public transportation available

Entrance is located off University Avenue east of the Cross Cancer Institute south of Kaye Edmonton Clinic South and southwest of the University of Alberta Hospital. Many bus routes through area. LRT Health Sciences station nearby.

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:00 am - 4:15 am

Tuesday
8:00 am - 4:15 am

Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:15 am

Thursday
8:00 am - 4:15 am

Friday
8:00 am - 4:15 am

Note

Closed STAT holidays
Access
Service Providers May Include
occupational therapists (OTs), physical therapists (PTs), social workers, speech-language pathologists (SLPs), therapy assistants
Eligibility
  • Recent mild to moderate stroke (within 3 months)
  • Adults 18+ with identified functional rehabilitation goals
  • Able to engage in intensive rehabilitation up to 5 days/week (60–90 minutes/day)
Service Access

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

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Partners

Partners/affiliations

Acute Care Alberta

Also Known As
Acronym
ESD, SESD
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