The Alberta Association of Optometrists’ website has a tool and information that could assist your patients: Find a nearby optometrist for urgent/medically necessary eye care Learn about recommendations for different ages to help catch vision problems so there is a...
Spotlights
Project Warmth Society of Alberta
Project Warmth Society of Alberta (Project Warmth) is a registered charitable association that assists the homeless and the underprivileged with blankets, gloves, sleeping bags, scarves, parkas, and items of warm clothing that are donated to those in need. Project...
Diabetes resources website
For patients with diabetes, a partnership between AHS and the Cumming School of Medicine offers curated resources and referral information in one place. Their website has pages dedicated to patients and families in the Calgary area, referring providers, and diabetes...
9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline
988 is the number Canadians can call or text for immediate suicide prevention and crisis support. Funded by the Government of Canada and led by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 988 is: Available by phone and text Provided in English and French Accessible 24...
Alberta Virtual Chronic Pain Program
The Alberta Virtual Chronic Pain Program (AVCPP) delivers quality non-pharmacological chronic pain care across the province through a group education treatment program over Zoom. AVCPP offers: Centralized nurse-led, Health Link phone line for patient intake and system...
PaRx: Prescription for nature
PaRx, a prescription for nature, is Canada’s national, evidence-based nature prescription program. PaRx prescribers — any licensed healthcare professional who registers with the initiative — will receive a nature prescription file customized with a unique provider...
Parents Empowering Parents Society
Parents Empowering Parents Society (PEP) is a non-profit organization whose aim is to support affected families who are concerned about their loved one's substance use. PEP offers programming, resources, and group support led by professional facilitators. Virtual...
Screening for Life
Screening for Life (AHS Screening Programs) leads and coordinates three provincial, population-based programs for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening, and a lung cancer screening program pilot for individuals at high risk. Services include: Screening and...
Calgary Outlink
Calgary Outlink is a community-based charity dedicated to providing support, education, outreach, and referrals for the 2SLGBTQIA+ and allied communities in Calgary. They offer: One-on-one peer support — virtually and in-person — and drop-in peer support at their...
Eating Disorder Support Network of Alberta
The Eating Disorder Support Network of Alberta (EDSN) supports people affected by eating disorders and their caregivers. EDSN offers: Low- and no-cost professionally facilitated support groups (the fee can be waived if there is financial hardship by emailing...