Health Resources

South Calgary PCN has vetted and verified a number of health resources for residents of south Calgary.

If this is an emergency, please call 911 or use a phone number associated with the Calgary Police Service. If you are in crisis (suicidal, self-harming, feeling at risk, or are in need of immediate support), please call 911 or contact the Distress Centre at 403.266.4357 (HELP).

Calgary Police Service

Child and Family Services (Child Welfare): 403.428.2211
Domestic Conflict Unit: 403.428.8339
Sex Crimes Unit: 403.428.2211

Hospitals/Health Centres

Alberta Children’s Hospital: 403.943.7211
Foothills Medical Centre: 403.944.1110
Peter Lougheed Centre: 403.943.4555
Rockyview General Hospital: 403.943.3000
Sheldon M. Chumir: 403.955.6200
South Calgary Health Centre (Urgent Care): 403.943.9300
South Health Campus: 403.956.1111

External Links Text4Hope

Text4Hope is a free service providing three months of daily Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)–based text messages written by mental health therapists.

 MyHealth Alberta Health A-Z

Health Information & Tools Check your symptoms, learn more about a health condition or medicine.

 Access Mental Health

A non-urgent service that provides information, consultation and referral to individuals residing in Calgary who have addiction and/or mental health concerns.

 Health Link

Do you have a health concern for yourself or a child? Call Health Link by dialing 811 for quick and easy advice from a registered nurse 24/7.

 Choosing Wisely

Choosing Wisely Canada is the national voice for reducing unnecessary tests and treatments in health care.

 MyHealth Records

A MyHealth Records account gives you one, secure place to see​ your health information, including immunizations, medications and lab tests.

 MyHealth Alberta Symptom Checker

Check your symptoms, learn more about a health condition or medicine. Take charge of your health.

 UpToDate

UpToDate offers nearly 1,500 patient education topics about the most common medical conditions and procedures. They give readers the information they need to actively participate in decisions related to their care.

 Alberta Healthy Living Program

The Alberta Healthy Living Program (AHLP) provides services to those with chronic conditions. These services include information, education, techniques and support to help improve your health and quality of life.

COVID-19 Resources

Managing COVID at Home Nagivating COVID (Red Amber Green) What to do if you think you have COVID For Patients with COVID - AMA AHS Self Assessment & Booking Tool For docs: Simplified Guidance for Clinic Staff APPLE for Uncertainty CCCB Statement on Vaccine Choice Commitment to Comfort during and after Immunization COVID-19 and Expectant and New Parents COVID-19 and Your Mental Health Crisis Services Listing Financial Supports for People Impacted by COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine Requirements Helping You Feel Better after COVID-19 Psychological Impacts of COVID-19 Working from Home 19toZero Combatting Vaccine Hesitancy 19toZero Townhall COVID-19 Vaccination Information IPC PPE table for clinics Infection Prevention & Control (IP&C)

CONSENT

Informed Consent Involvement of Others Consent Form Under 18 Consent Form

Primary Care Behavioural Health

What is a Primary Care Behavioural Health Provider? How can they support you in your Medical Home (your family doctor’s office)? 

If you have an upcoming appointment with a PCBH provider, please read this to understand this team-based service. 

PCBH Patient Letter Community Resource Guide

Time 2 Talk Resources

ADHD Resource List What Is ADHD? Tips for Managing ADHD Managing ADHD
About Perfectionism Fight or Flight Image Living with Worry and Anxiety Amidst Global Uncertainty Grounding Techniques Depression and Anxiety Self-Management for Adults Depression and Anxiety Self-Management for Teens Worry Tree
Negative Intrusive Thoughts Cycle of Depression Depression and Anxiety Self-Management for Adults Depression and Anxiety Self-Management for Teens
Emotion Wheel
Grief
Self-led mindfulness program
Collaborative & Proactive Solutions Booklet Collaborative & Proactive Solutions Parent Tip Sheet
Assertive Communication How to Create Healthy Boundaries
CBT for Insomnia How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep
4 A’s for Managing Alcohol Use Drinking Less is Better Tobacco Cessation
3-Column Thought Record 7-Column Thought Record 11 Steps to Stop Ruminating APPLE CBT Model Worksheet Change, Accept, Let Go Cognitive Distortions Self-Compassion Exercises Thought Record Worksheet Detective
Bullseye Choice Point Defusions Techniques Dropping anchor (40 sec, 2 mins, 7 mins, 11 mins) Exploring Feelings How the struggle switch evolved How To 'Drop Anchor' How's your mind hooking you? Leaves on a stream (11 mins) Leaves on a stream (3 mins) Life Map Mindful Breathing (5 mins) Relaxation Audio Tracks: Progressive muscle relaxation, Guided Imagery, Body Scan, Deep Breathing Techniques for Unhooking From Thoughts Values
Community Resource Guide Counselling and Social Services Support in Calgary Free Career Counselling Resources Free Food in Calgary Handout Helpful Websites Phone Apps you May Find Helpful for Various Mental Health Concerns

Dietitian Resources

Nutrition Services - Dietitian Role Overview A Guide to Self-Monitoring for Binge Eating Establishing Regular Eating for Binge Eating My Way to Health Exercise Video Healthy Grocery Shopping Resource List of Online Resources Low FODMAP Diet Menu Ideas Self-Monitoring Form

Complex Care Resources

Heart Failure Hypertension AHS Nutrition Resources Healthy Lifestyle to Improve Cholesterol
Diabetes Canada Diabetes Canada Specific Resources Alberta Diabetes Link Alberta Diabetes Link Education Handouts AHS Nutrition Resources
Pacing and Goal Setting AHS Chronic Pain Calgary Chronic Pain Centre Differences Between Acute and Chronic Pain Five Steps for Managing Intense Pain Episodes GLAD info sheet Pain Diary Power Over Pain Portal Priority Planning Worksheet SCPCN Pain Program Handbook Sleepwell Tame the Beast Tazzy Booklet Understanding Persistent Pain Booklet
Alberta KidneyCare AHS Nutrition Resources
Calgary COPD & Asthma Program
Advanced Care Planning
Addiction and Mental Health Helpline CMHA National Help in Tough Times Looking After Your Mental Health Mental Health Commission of Canada Wellness Together Canada

Food Security Resources

Having access to healthy food is an important part of our wellbeing. Here are some resources in our community that can help you access food for you and your family when in need. Contact 211 to inquire about free food pantries, or visit the links below:

Calgary Food Bank Reaching Families Society of St. Vincent de Paul Calgary 211 Alberta Food Hampers
Good Food Box Program Fresh Routes Too Good to Go app Flash Food app
South East Calgary Community Resource Centre Rise Calgary Hull Services Women in Need Society Jewish Family Services
Calgary Meals on Wheels Heart to Home Meals Made Foods
Calgary Police Service

Child and Family Services (Child Welfare): 403.428.2211
Domestic Conflict Unit: 403.428.8339
Sex Crimes Unit: 403.428.2211

Hospitals/Health Centres

Alberta Children’s Hospital: 403.943.7211
Foothills Medical Centre: 403.944.1110
Peter Lougheed Centre: 403.943.4555
Rockyview General Hospital: 403.943.3000
Sheldon M. Chumir: 403.955.6200
South Calgary Health Centre (Urgent Care): 403.943.9300
South Health Campus: 403.956.1111

External Links Text4Hope

Text4Hope is a free service providing three months of daily Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)–based text messages written by mental health therapists.

 MyHealth Alberta Health A-Z

Health Information & Tools Check your symptoms, learn more about a health condition or medicine.

 Access Mental Health

A non-urgent service that provides information, consultation and referral to individuals residing in Calgary who have addiction and/or mental health concerns.

 Health Link

Do you have a health concern for yourself or a child? Call Health Link by dialing 811 for quick and easy advice from a registered nurse 24/7.

 Choosing Wisely

Choosing Wisely Canada is the national voice for reducing unnecessary tests and treatments in health care.

 MyHealth Records

A MyHealth Records account gives you one, secure place to see​ your health information, including immunizations, medications and lab tests.

 MyHealth Alberta Symptom Checker

Check your symptoms, learn more about a health condition or medicine. Take charge of your health.

 UpToDate

UpToDate offers nearly 1,500 patient education topics about the most common medical conditions and procedures. They give readers the information they need to actively participate in decisions related to their care.

 Alberta Healthy Living Program

The Alberta Healthy Living Program (AHLP) provides services to those with chronic conditions. These services include information, education, techniques and support to help improve your health and quality of life.
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