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Programs & Services

Speech and Language Services

Provides people of all ages and their families with communication, eating, feeding, and swallowing, so they can participate in activities that are important to them. Services are for people with developmental and / or medical conditions.

Services are for people who need help and may include:

  • pronouncing speech sounds
  • using words and sentences to communicate
  • using gestures, pictures, communication boards or speech devices to communicate
  • understanding and listening to spoken language
  • assisting adults to reuse written language after an illness or injury
  • speaking smoothly and easily (fluency, stuttering)
  • improving voice quality
  • eating, feeding and swallowing
  • consultation, follow-up and referral to other community services

Contact Details

Westlock Community Health Services

Address
10024 107 Avenue
Westlock, Alberta
T7P 2E3
Telephone
780-349-3316
Fax
780-349-5725
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

Access
Service Providers May Include
speech-language pathologists (SLPs), speech-language therapy assistants (SLPAs), therapy assistants (TAs)
Eligibility

Please contact the site to discuss eligibility requirements.

Service Access

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

Referrals:

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

Wait Times

The waiting list varies by location. Please contact the site directly to inquire about wait times.

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Service Locations
Also Known As
Acronym
SLP
Other
Speech Language Pathology, Speech Therapy