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Community Rehabilitation Interdisciplinary Service - Central Access and Triage (CAT)

 Location: Alberta Wide

Provides assessment and treatment for clients with complex medical conditions benefiting from a short term, time-limited, active rehabilitation program.

The Community Rehabilitation Interdisciplinary Service - Central Access and Triage (CRIS - CAT) serves as a central hub for all services at CRIS Program. CRIS offer client-centered, time-limited rehabilitation services to optimize function and support self-management.

  • CRIS Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Program provides assessment and treatment for clients with complex medical conditions requiring short-term, active rehabilitation program.
  • CRIS Edema Program offers specialized services for individuals with complex non-cancer-related lymphedema.

Contact Details

Alberta Wide

Telephone
780-735-2413 (Referral information)
Fax
780-409-0606
Getting There

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Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Tuesday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Thursday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Friday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Access
Service Providers May Include
occupational therapists (OTs), physical therapists (PTs), recreation therapists, rehabilitation assistants, social workers, speech language pathologists (SLPs)
Eligibility

Inclusion:

Age 18+ and resides in Edmonton Zone New functional need requiring short-term ambulatory rehab not available through public services Motivated to set functional goals, requires OT or SLP involvement Medically, psychologically, and cognitively ready for light to moderate rehab Independent (or supported) for medical, bowel / bladder care, mobility, and transportation

Exclusion Criteria:

Needs related to WCB or MVA (within 2 years) Resides in Continuing Care Requires only PT, Social Work, or Recreation Therapy Needs tertiary/specialized services or no longer meets inclusion criteria

Additional CRIS Edema (Lymphedema) Eligibility:

Edmonton Zone resident Physician or NP referral, EXCLUDED -WCB / MVA-related lymphedema Non-cancer-related lymphedema Medically stable, cleared for compression, and committed to daily use

Service Access

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

By appointment.

Edema Services can only be accessed through the Mother Rosalie Health Services Centre location with a health care provider referral. Call the referral information number to request referral information. Telephone and virtual services (via Zoom) are available for individual and group intervention.


Wait Times

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

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Also Known As
Acronym
CRIS, CRIS-CAT
Other
CRIS Edema Program, CRIS Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Program