Emergency Helpline

ADDITIONAL SERVICE DETAILS

Rehabilitation Advice Line – 811 Health Link
This call service staffed by physiotherapists and occupational therapists is available for Albertans of all ages with rehabilitation concerns. Available Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00. For more information, visit www.ahs.ca/RAL or call 811.

Alberta Virtual Chronic Pain Program – A virtual group education treatment program over Zoom for people in Alberta experiencing persistent pain longer than 3 months.
For patients looking to better understand their pain, connect with others living with pain, and seeking strategies on managing pain beyond the use of medications. An interactive program led by health providers with peer support incorporated throughout, as well as post-completion follow-up for up to 1 year. This program offers:
• a 1-hour session each week for 6 weeks (virtual group education and self-management program)
• highly encouraged 1-hour peer support group sessions each week
• opportunity to connect with others living with pain
A diagnosis is not required to access this service. Self-referrals can be made by calling the toll-free number, 1-877-719-7707

Edmonton Zone
Allied Health Chronic Pain Education Sessions –Introduction to Chronic Pain is a 3-hour education session facilitated by CRIS staff in a group setting.  The program will provide clients and caregivers with an understanding of chronic pain and factors that impact and influence pain; an introduction to self-management strategies; and information regarding community resources available for clients experiencing chronic paid.  An early understanding of the general principles of chronic pain will support clients in accessing appropriate, available community resources. To register call:  (780)342-3385

Chronic Pain Self-Management Better Choice, Better Health Chronic Pain Self-Management Program is a 6 week workshop series that provides information and tools to assist patents in managing a chronic pain condition.  Workshops are held at various location across the Edmonton Zone – To register call:  780-735-1080 ex. 3

Pain Rehabilitation Education Program (PREP) – PREP is a 6-8 week pain education and self-management program for clients with chronic pain.  The program involves 1:1 sessions with a physiotherapist or therapy assistant teaching people about pain and strategies to support positive life changes.  Exercise is also included as a key component of this program. For clinic and/or referral information, please call:  (780)342-3385

Community Rehabilitation Interdisciplinary Services (CRIS) – The CRIS Program provides client-centered, goal-oriented, time-limited active rehabilitation services to maximize a client’s functional independence and increase participation in daily life. CRIS is comprised of a multi-disciplinary team that provides clinic-based assessment and intervention.  Intervention may include treatment groups and self-management education. For clinic and/or referral information, please call:  (780)735-2413

Supervised Transitional Exercise Program (STEP) Forward – STEP Forward is an 8 week progressive exercise program that is individually designed exercise to focus on improving strength, balance, coordination, and function.To register call:  (780)735-3483