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Programs & Services


Telepsychiatry

A provincial virtual service which provides psychiatric consultations for clients in rural, remote areas.

Provides virtual psychiatric consultation and medication recommendations for rural and remote communities (from North / Central and South zone), through use of telehealth equipment at numerous sites throughout the province. It serves populations aged from 17 and up for varying mental health concerns including; ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Hallucinations, Mania, OCD, Schizophrenia, Self-Harm. This program includes consultative, and some follow-up services based on clients need, and psychiatrist recommendation. Referrals received are booked according to priority level based on client’s presentation / urgency. Enhanced screening process ensures clients are booked appropriately and referrals are made to other community agencies based on need. This program is supported with nineteen psychiatrists that support on average 230 initial consults monthly, and 150 follow-up appointments.

Contact Details

Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury

Address
424069 Range Road 255
Ponoka, Alberta
T4J 1R8
Telephone
403-783-7600 (Switchboard)
Fax
403-783-7774
Accessibility

Main entrance

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

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

Access
Service Providers May Include
psychiatrists, triage nurses
Service Access

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


Wait Times

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking. Currently about a 2 - 3 week wait time.

Service Languages
Cantonese, French, Interpreters / Translators
Also Known As
Other
Telemental Health, Telepsych