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Programs & Services


Assertive Outreach Services

Assists individuals to live independently in the community, promote recovery, and minimize hospitalization.

A range of supports are provided to persons living with severe and persistent mental illness while they are living in the community and whenever possible, while they are an inpatient.

A qualified team of health professionals offer:

  • assessment
  • counselling/therapy
  • medication Management
  • crisis Intervention
  • education
  • advocacy and liaison
  • problem solving
  • goal Setting
  • social and recreational activities
  • budgeting
  • shopping
  • housing
  • legal Issues
  • community access
  • education or employment

Services are individualized, focused on recovery, and based on the principles of Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) to assist with various areas of community living.

Contact Details

Hinton Community Health Services

Address
1280A Switzer Drive
Hinton, Alberta
T7V 1T5
Telephone
780-865-8247
Fax
780-865-8327
Getting There

Located adjacent to the Hinton Healthcare Centre

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

Note

Closed on Statutory Holidays.

Access
Service Providers May Include
addiction counsellors, community outreach workers, mental health therapists, occupational therapists (OTs), psychiatrists, psychologists, registered nurses (RNs), social workers
Eligibility

For people ages 18 or older.

Referral Needed

Individuals can be referred by:

  • self
  • physicians, psychiatrists
  • family or community members or
  • hospitals / health care providers

Although someone else may refer individuals, participation is voluntary and individuals have the right to refuse service.

Service Access

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

Service is generally provided on an outreach basis in the person's community. Please call your nearest clinic to see what services are available to you.


Wait Times

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

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Partners

Partners/affiliations

Canadian Mental Health Association

Service Locations