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Programs & Services

ID Program

Provided assistance to homeless, at-risk and recently housed clients to obtain Alberta Identification and Alberta Personal Health Cards (IDs).

Offers support to clients who are serviced by AHS programs and services, both in acute care and community;

  • client assistance to obtain IDs
  • storage solutions for clients requiring secure storage of newly-acquired IDs until they are permanently housed

Edmonton clients can access contact and service information through the Navigation and Support Centres website.

Patients admitted to care can access identification services through the VHID Program by email.

Access
Eligibility

Adults 18 years and older who are:

  • homeless
  • at-risk
  • recently housed (up to 6 months)
  • in Alberta over 90 days
  • legally-entitled to remain in Canada
Partners

Partners/affiliations

Cross-Ministries, Identified Service Alberta Registry Agents, Recovery Alberta

Service Locations
Also Known As
Previous
AHS ID Program
Other
Alberta Health Services ID Program, Alberta Identification, Recovery Alberta ID Program