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Programs & Services

Community Geriatric Mental Health Service

Mental health services for seniors living in the community who have moderate to severe mental health and substance misuse concerns.

This program offers mental health and substance use assessment, treatment planning and recommendations, primary group therapy and individual therapy for available older adults.

  • these services are offered in an outpatient clinic
  • this service does not offer crisis intervention
  • psychiatry consultation available
  • age 70+

Access
Service Providers May Include
mental health clinicians, occupational therapists, outreach workers, psychiatrists, psychologists, registered nurses(RNs)
Eligibility

Clients must meet the following requirements:

  • 60 years or older
  • moderate to severe mental health and substance use concerns
  • able to engage in group programming
Service Access

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

Clients can also self-refer.

Service Locations