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Programs & Services

Speech and Language Services

Provides assessment, treatment, programs, and education for children and adults who have, or are at risk of developing, communication delays or disorders. Assessment and treatment of swallowing problems is also offered.

This service provides:

  • assessment (individual and group)
  • treatment (individual and group)
  • intervention
  • consultation
  • follow-Up
  • education and training, and in some cases Telehealth

Services are provided in office, schools, hospitals, through home-based services to Home Care clients or through Telehealth. Hospital-based services are available to adults at the QEII Hospital in Grande Prairie. Intensive services are offered to patients of the 5 North Rehabilitation Unit. A Doctor's order is required for Inpatient referrals.

Contact Details

Hinton Community Health Services

Address
1280A Switzer Drive
Hinton, Alberta
T7V 1T5
Telephone
780-865-2277
Fax
780-865-3727
Getting There
Located adjacent to the Hinton Healthcare Centre
Hours of Operation
Note
Service hours not available.
Access
Service Providers May Include
speech-language pathologists (SLPs), speech-language therapy assistants(SLPAs)
Service Access

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

Referrals:

  • Inpatient programs and swallowing issues reqire a physician referral.
  • Outpatient programs can be referred to by  self,  parent, caregiver, teachers, physicians, public health, homecare, and rehabilitation staff.

Wait Times

The waiting list depends on the type of service. Wait time for non priority services can be up to 3-4 months.

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Service Locations