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Programs & Services


Transition Services Continuing Care Counsellors and Social Workers

Offers support with social programs such as Alberta seniors benefits, federal benefits, support with understanding and developing personal directives, navigation through the health care system and support through the care journey of seniors in care settings.

Helps people in all areas of health care, their families, and caregivers by providing:

  • short-term counselling to help manage change
  • grief counselling
  • in home visits
  • referrals to other specialized services or resources
  • support groups for caregivers (in some areas)
  • information on housing options, advance care planning, and end-of-life planning
  • referrals to other healthcare providers and agencies, as needed
  • cognitive assessments

Service is offered in people's homes, at lodges, hospitals, continuing care centres and supportive living residences.

Contact Details

Wainwright Health Centre

Location Info
#22
Address
530 6 Avenue
Wainwright, Alberta
T9W 1R6
Telephone
780-842-4077
Fax
780-842-3151
Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tuesday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thursday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Friday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Note

Hours of operation for program information.

Access
Service Providers May Include
registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs), social workers
Referral Needed

acute care, home care or long term care and suportive living programs referral is required.

Service Access

The Continuing Care Counselor and Social Workers are available at all sites by referral through: home care, long term care or acute care program.


Wait Times

1 to 14 days

Service Locations