There are two teams in Calgary that assist older adults who are experiencing elder abuse: Non-criminal abuse: The Elder Abuse Prevention Team (EAPT) provides social work support to older adults experiencing elder abuse that falls outside the justice system and...
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Diabetes, Obesity & Nutrition SCN
The Diabetes, Obesity & Nutrition Strategic Clinical Network (DON SCN) is a diverse group of patients and healthcare stakeholders who develop initiatives to improve care for these three interconnected areas of health. Projects and initiatives of use in primary...
Distress Centre Calgary
Distress Centre Calgary (DCC) provides no-cost 24-hour crisis support, professional counselling, youth peer support and referrals, and programs at the SORCe. No referrals are necessary except for two of their programs at the SORCe. Crisis services, eligibility, and...
Dementia Advice
Available through Health Link (811), the Dementia Advice telephone service provides support for people living with dementia and their caregivers who require: Health-related advice Education or information Emotional support for events that occur during the course of...
Skipping Stone
Skipping Stone connects trans and gender-diverse youth, adults, and families to the supports and services they need and deserve. They have many free programs for anyone looking to affirm, explore, or are questioning a non-cisgender gender identity — as well as their...
AHS Community Education Service
AHS’s Community Education Service (CES) offers the public over 100 free online presentations per year on child and adolescent health and mental health topics. Presentations are tailored to parents, caregivers, and educators. CES’s expert speakers deliver timely,...
The Way In
The Way In is a collaboration of Calgary-based agencies dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and access to services and support for vulnerable older adults and their families at no cost. Their outreach workers will provide information and connect people (with...
CMHA Calgary
Canadian Mental Health Association — Calgary Region (CMHA Calgary) provides education and support for people and families living with a mental health or substance use concern or a loss to suicide through: Counselling Peer Support Recovery College courses...
AHS Advance Care Planning
Sunday, April 16 is Advance Care Planning Day, creating a timely opportunity to share resources. AHS has information for patients and multiple tools, learning modules, and resources for health professionals: Advance care planning and goals of care...
Health Link Dietitian Service
The Health Link Dietitian Service’s registered dietitians can help answer your patients' nutrition questions and provide them with credible, evidence-based information. The service can answer a wide variety of questions and: Direct callers to credible online nutrition...