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Programs & Services


Continuing Care Counselling

Offers support with social programs such as Alberta seniors benefits, support with understanding and developing personal directives, navigation through the health care system and support through transitions of care settings.

Helps people in all areas of health care, their families, and caregivers by providing:

  • short-term counselling to help manage change
  • grief counselling
  • in home visits
  • referrals to other specialized services or resources
  • support groups for caregivers (in some areas)
  • information on housing options, advance care planning, and end-of-life planning
  • referrals to other healthcare providers and agencies, as needed
  • cognitive assessments

Service is offered in people's homes, at lodges, hospitals, continuing care centres and supportive living residences.

Contact Details

Drayton Valley Hospital and Care Centre

Address
4550 Madsen Avenue
Drayton Valley, Alberta
T7A 1N8
Telephone
780-542-5321
Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tuesday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thursday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Friday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Access
Service Providers May Include
registered social workers, registered nurses (RNs), registered psychiatric nurses
Referral Needed

acute care, home care or long term care program referral is required

Service Access

The Continuing Care Counselor is available at all sites by referral through: home care, long term care or acute care program.


Wait Times

1 to 14 days

Service Locations