April 18, 2024
BONNYVILLE — Alberta Health Services (AHS) is now providing expanded hours for local mental health walk-in services.
Individuals can now access a mental health services walk-in clinic every Tuesday and Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at New Park Place, 5201 44 St.
The walk-in clinic is a first point of contact for people seeking support for a variety of mental health concerns. Therapists will gather information during the walk-in clinic sessions and can provide immediate support as well as a risk assessment and safety plan, if required.
Individuals may be provided with a plan for ongoing mental health therapy or a community referral to a more appropriate service depending on individual needs.
Call 780-826-2404 for more information on the mental health services walk-in clinic.
Support is available 24/7 by calling Health Link 811, the Addiction Helpline at 1-866-332-2322 or the Mental Health Helpline at 1-877-303-2642, or by visiting ahs.ca/helpintoughtimes.
Crisis services are available through local emergency departments or by calling 911.
Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our current focus is on reducing emergency department wait times, improving EMS response times, increasing access to surgeries, and improving patient flow.
