Webinar Recordings
Managing Patient Anxiety and Mental Health Decompensation: COVID CORNER (April 15, 2020)
Presentation and Q&A
Handouts
- Full Presentation
- Spectrum of Psychological Responses to Disaster
- Healthcare Footprint
- Community Resources
Alcohol and Substance Use in the Time of COVID-19: Rural Videoconference (April 21, 2020)
Presentation
Handout
- Full Presentation
- Review of Novel Methods To Support The Transition From Methadone/Other Full Agonist Opioids To Buprenorphine/Naloxone Sublingual
Q&A
Question | Time |
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On one of your slides you mentioned that people taking stimulants are also at increased risk: does that include people on prescription stimulants (Concerta etc) ? | 31:42 |
Are there online programs for family members to take the place of Al-Anon etc? | 32:47 |
Can you comment more on the psychosis related to meth withdrawal. Very difficult to get Psych referrals in rural. | 33:25 |
Is there a protocol you would suggest for the switch from methadone to buprenorphine. It can be tricky. | 35:25 (For referenced slides see 53:37) |
Verbal consent vs written consent from patients these days while starting withdrawal program? | 37:45 |
Is there any talk of safe supply with the decrease in illicit supply? BC has sent out a document with suggestions form BCCSU | 39:00 |
For supplying clients with “safe supply”: is this a cost the client will have to be responsible for or is there government financial support for prescriptions? | 41:02 |
How is the daily dose delivered to a COVID+ patient? | 41:50 |
Some psychologists will not see our clients with SUD until several months sober, even if psychosis, any words to relay when advocating for our clients in this situation? | 43:02 |
Why we’re using clonazepam as the benzo of choice? | 44:45 |
Why does the virtual buddy system check in every 2 minutes? | 47:52 |
Can you explain differences between Landers and other programs? | 48:53 |
At one point you mentioned 60 or even 90 day prescriptions for select patients. How do you determine who would be safe with that (low risk of diversion)? And pharmacies here are only dispensing 30 days at a time (for everyone) | 50:20 |
Given the aim of long acting benzos is there are a reason you're not using Chlordiazepoxide (librium) instead of clonazepam given Chlordiazepoxide has a much longer half life including the active metabolites? | 52:30 |
Other Resources
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Crisis Resources
COVID-19 Related Resources
Mental Health and Wellness
Need Specific Resources
Population Specific Resources
- 211– information & referrals for community, social & government services - dial 211, text INFO to 211 or “live chat” at ab.211.ca
- 911 - Emergency
- Distress Line – (24/7, Edmonton & Northern Alberta) 780-482-HELP (4357
- Distress Centre – 24 Hour Crisis Line – (Calgary and Southern Alberta) 403-266-HELP (4357)
- 24/7 Crisis Line – (Fort McMurray & Northeastern Alberta) 780-743-HELP (4357)
- Calgary ConnectTeen – text 587-333-2724 or chat https://calgaryconnecteen.com/ 403-264-8336
- AHS Mobile Response Team (MRT) – MH assessment/intervention/incident debriefing/PACT Referrals 403-266-4357
- Calgary & Area Child and Family Services – (24/7) 403-297-2995
- Children’s Cottage – Limited community intake for short stay (under 48 hrs) after thorough screening 403-233-2273
- Community Resource Team (CRT) Woods Home – phone, text & chat for youth and families
https://www.woodshomes.ca – or text 587-315-5000 or phone 403-229-9699 or 1-800-563-6106 - Connect Family Violence Helpline – 24/7 text 403-604-6689, email help@cwes.ca 403-234-7233 (SAFE)
- Connect Sexual Abuse/Sexual Assault Helpline 403-237-5888)
- Family Violence Information Line – chat alberta.ca/safetychat 403-810-1818
- Distress & Suicide Prevention Line – (24/7, Southwestern Alberta) 1-888-787-2880
- Kids Help Phone– (24/7) text CONNECT to 686868 or visit kidshelpphone.ca. 1-800-668-6868
- 811 – Healthlink – 24/7 Advise and information
- 311 City of Calgary Services – online service requests – https://www.calgary.ca/cfod/csc/Pages/311FAQ.aspx
- Canadian Red Cross - https://www.redcross.ca/ - Various services including medical equipment rental 403-541-6100
- Enmax Relief Program – increased payment flexibility and suspending disconnection - https://www.enmax.com/covid19
- Shaw Go Wifi Free – https://www.shaw.ca/internet/wifi - connect without a login or ID
- Spectrum – Free Internet during the shut down of schools 1-844-488-8398
- Telus Temporary Free Internet – https://www.telus.com/en/about/company-overview/community/internet-for-good
- Low Income Transit Pass Extension
- Women's Centre of Calgary - 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m by phone for referral assistance 403-264-1155.
Refer to this PDf list of available services from womenscentrecalgary.org
COVID-19 Community Initiatives –Home Activities/Tools
- City of Calgary - Activity Book – https://www.calgary.ca/CSPS/Pages/At-Home-Activities/At-home-activities.aspx
- City of Calgary – Helping Neighbors – https://www.calgary.ca/CSPS/cema/Pages/COVID19-NeighboursHelpingNeighbours.aspx
- The Wellness Society, Jamma International – Free downloadable Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook https://thewellnesssociety.org
Current COVID-19 Resources for Allied Health, all AHS and Covenant Health Employees – On Extranet
Counselling Resources
- AHS - Access Mental Health –non urgent information and referrals for community resources 403-943-1500
- AHS Addiction Helpline – free and timely phone counselling offered by clinicians 1-866-332-2322
- AHS – Grief Support Program – self referral grief counselling 403-955-8011
- AHS – Indigenous Mental Health – only phone intake, therapy & wellness support 403-955-6645
- AHS Mental Health Helpline – free and timely phone counselling offered by clinicians 1-877-303-2642
- Alcoholics Anonymous – Phone meetings – Complete listing at https://calgaryaa.org/covid-19-updates#Online
- Calgary Counselling Centre –phone and video counselling 403-691-5991
- Calgary Family Therapy Centre – free longer-term video therapy for families with children 403-802-1680
- Canadian Mental Health Association - https://cmha.calgary.ab.ca - offers mental health peer support, 403-297-1700
suicide grief counselling, mental health recovery courses, and individual counselling - CARYA –phone support for families and individuals and connection to community resources 403-269-9888
- Catholic Family Service –phone or video counselling 403-233-2360
- CCASA (Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse) – Information only – counselling suspended 403-237-5888
- Distress Centre –phone counselling by appointment 403-266-1601
- Employee Assistant Program – Free short-term counselling for eligible employees Through Employer
- Eastside Family Services (Mon-Sat) – free phone or online counselling 403-299-9696
- Jewish Family Services – 3 free intervention therapy sessions during the pandemic crisis 403-287-3510
- Money Mentors – offering free credit counselling and money coaching by phone or chat line 1-888-294-0076
- Immigrant Services Calgary – Counselling@immigrantservicescalgary.ca – self referral online form 403-444-1508
- Starling – Free digital mental health support - https://info.starlingminds.com/covid19-free-mental-health
- Alberta Association of Social Work – private counselling – www.acsw.ab.ca/public 1-800-661-3089
- Psychologicals Association of Alberta – private counselling – psychologistassociation.ab.ca 403-246-8255
- YWCA Group Counseling for Men and Women - https://www.ywcalgary.ca/programs/group-counselling/ 403-536-2844
Mental Health & Wellness Handouts
- Anxiety – https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Mental%20Health%20Professionals/Anxiety/Anxiety%20-%20Information%20Sheets/Anxiety%20Information%20Sheet%20-%2001%20-%20What%20is%20Anxiety.pdf
- General Relaxation – https://www.getselfhelp.co.uk/docs/Relaxation.pdf
- Child Mind Institute Live chats with expert clinicians daily through facebook https://www.facebook.com/ChildMindInstitute/
Free Mindfulness / Meditation / Mental Wellness Apps
- Insight Timer
- Stop Breath think
- DRT – Dynamic running Therapy (only on iOS)
- UCLA Mindful
- Smiling Mind
- A Happy Mind
- Eternal Sunshine
- Youper
- Buddify
- Mindshift CBT by Anxiety Canada
- CBT – I Coach by US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- Virtual Hope Box by National Centre for Telehealth & Technology
- Breathe
- OMM – One Moment Meditation
- Road to Mental Readiness by the Canadian Department of National Defense
Podcast
- Unlocking US – by Brenee Brown
Financial Resources
- https://www.canada.ca/COVID19 - For the most up-to-day information from the Canadian government
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- Canada Emergency Response Benefit (Federal)
- Employment Insurance EI (Federal)
- Employment Insurance Sickness (Federal)
- Mortgage Deferrals
- Student Loan Replacement deferrals
- Property Tax Payment extensions
- GST Credit – one time double payment if you are eligible
- Child Tax Benefit – Extra $300 per child if eligible
- Income Tax deadlines to file taxes by June 1
- Indigenous Community Support Fund –Contact your nation or organization from more information.
- AB Supports Offices – https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-supports.aspx - (after hrs emer. 1-866-644-5135) 1-877-644-9992
- Momentum – Financial Supports for People Impacted by COVID-19 –article from Momentum with links
- Momentum – Community Helpline and Coaching Services from Momentum – Money coaching 403-272-9323
- WCB – Fact Sheet For COVID19 Cases - https://wcb.ab.ca/assets/pdfs/workers/WFS_COVID-19.pdf
Food Resources
- Calgary Foodbank – Free Hamper Program – suspended referral requirement – p.u. at 5000 11 St SE 403-253-2055
- COOP Care Package Delivery – https://www.calgarycoop.com/covid19/ - for doctor-mandated quarantine 403-219-6064
- Youth Centre Calgary – https://youthcentresofcalgary.com/ - No cost bag lunches for kids– p.u. from 11-1pm 7400 23 St SE
- Brown Bagging for Kids Lunch Support – https://bb4ck.org/help/ - $30 grocery vouchers for K-12
- Kerby Centre “Thrive” – https://www.kerbycentre.com/ - Grocery delivery with lifted income criteria 403-265-0661
- Meals on Wheels – https://www.mealsonwheels.com/ - Free Delivery – minimum $24 online order 403-243-2834
- Victory Outreach – https://victoryoutreach.ca – free food pickup in Forest Lawn or Ogden 403-273-1050
Shelter Resources
- Calgary Homeless Foundation – Emergency shelter at Telus Convention Centre and private roomsavailable for self-isolation
http://calgaryhomeless.com/blog/update-calgary-homeless-foundationss-updated-response-covid-19/ - Alberta College of Social Workers - https://acws.ca/shelters - Shelter Directory in Alberta
- Alpha House – http://alphahousecalgary.com/ open with guidelines 403-234-7388
- Avenue 15 – (Youth 12-17 938 15 Ave SW) https://www.boysandgirlsclubsofcalgary.ca/covid-19/ 403-543-9651
- Awo Taan Healing Lodge – Counselling and emergency shelter– crisis line 403-531-1970 ext 210 403-531-1970
- Brenda’s House – http://childrenscottage.ab.ca/main/brenda-s-house/ 403-242-8575
- Calgary Drop-In Society – Providing medical screening tests – 1 Dermot Baldwin Way SE 403-266-3600
- Calgary Woman’s Emergency Shelter – https://www.calgarywomensshelter.com/ 234-SAFE (7233)
- Discovery House – https://www.discoveryhouse.ca/ 403-670-0467
- Exit Youth Shelter (Wood’s Youth 12-17) – https://www.woodshomes.ca/ - temporarily closed 403-509-2323
- Inn from the Cold (family shelter) – https://innfromthecold.org/ 403-263-8384
- Kerby Rotary House – https://www.kerbycentre.com – seniors fleeing elder abuse 403-265-0661
- YWCA Sheriff King Home – https://www.ywcalgary.ca/programs/domestic-violence-shelter/ 403-266-0707
- The Mustard Seed – 102-11 Ave SE – https://theseed.ca 403-269-1319
- The Salvation Army (Centre of Hope) – 420-9 Ave SE - http://www.salvationarmycalgary.org/ 403-410-1112
- Wheat Land Crisis Centre/Shelter, Strathmore (Abuse for all people) https://strathmoreshelter.com/ 403-934-6634
Housing Resources
- Affordable Housing – https://www.alberta.ca/affordable-housing-programs.aspx 780-422-0122
- Accessible Housing – http://accessiblehousing.ca/ 403-282-1872
- Calgary Housing Corp – http://calgaryhousingcompany.org/ - access to current near-market rent site 403-221-9100
- Kerby Centre – Seniors Housing Directory - https://www.kerbycentre.com/directory/housing-directory/ 403-705-3230
- Landlord & Tenant Services – https://www.alberta.ca/landlords-tenants.aspx 1-877-427-4088
- Low cost rent – http://www.lowcostrent.org
- Metis Housing – https://www.metishousing.ca/mtis-housing-home-page/ 403-569-9030
- SORCe – http://www.scorce.ca – 316 7 Ave SE http:// - phone resources currently 403-617-4183 or 403-608-5559
- YWCA Mary Dover House – https://www.ywcalgary.ca/programs/transitional-shelter/ 403-263-1550
Hospitals & Medical Resources
- Alberta Children’s Hospital – https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/ach/ach.aspx 403-955-7211
- Claresholm Centre for MH & Addiction – https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/services/page13575.aspx 403-682-3500
- CUPS - https://www.cupscalgary.com/ 403-221-8797
- Foothills Medical Centre – https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/fmc/fmc.aspx 403-944-1110
- Peter Lougheed Centre – https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/facility.aspx?id=2 403-943-4555
- Rockyview General Hospital – https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/rgh/rgh.aspx 403-943-3000
- South Health Campus – https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/shc/shc.aspx 403-943-9300
- South Calgary Health Centre – Single session same day phone appointments (before 4pm) 403-943-9374
- Sheldon Chumier Urgent Mental Health – Walk-in assessment and counselling 1213 – 4 St SW 403-955-6200
Calgary Addiction Resources
- 1835 House/Recovery Acres (men) – https://www.recoveryacres.org/ 403-245-1196
- AHS - Adult Addiction Services – Self referral phone support and addiction resources 403-367-5000
- Al-Anon / Al-Ateen – https://al-anon.ab.ca/ 403-266-5850
- Alchoholics Anonymous – https://calgaryaa.org/ 403-777-1212
- Alcove Recovery (Women) – https://www.alcoverecovery.net/ 403-984-2707
- Alpha House – 203-15 Ave SE – http://alphahousecalgary.com/ 403-234-7388
- Aventa (Villa for Women) – https://aventa.org/ 403-245-9050
- Cocaine Anonymous – https://ca-ab.org/find-a-meeting/ 403-568-8008
- DOAP Team – http://alphahousecalgary.com/how-we-help/outreach/ 403-998-7388
- Dream Centre – https://calgarydreamcentre.com/ 403-243-5598
- Fresh Start (men) – https://www.freshstartrecovery.ca/ 403-387-6266
- Gambling Help Line 1-866-332-2322
- Narcotics Anonymous – https://informalberta.ca/public/common/viewSublist.do?cartId=1000003 403-569-3427
- Opiate Dependence Program – https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/Service.aspx?id=1000286&serviceAtFacilityID=1041755 403-297-5118
- Oxford House Intake – https://oxfordhouse.ca/ 403-287-8771
- Renfrew Recovery Centre – https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/services/renfrewrecoverycentre.aspx 403-297-3337
- Safeworks (Needle exchange) – https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/Service.aspx?id=1702&serviceAtFacilityID=1035079 403-232-3838
- Salvation Army (Addiction Treatment)
https://salvationarmy.ca/what-we-do/in-your-community/social-services/addiction-services/ 403-410-1150 - RESET Society (Women) – https://resetcalgary.ca/ 403-237-8477
- Simon House (Men) – https://simonhouse.com/ 403-247-2050
- Smart Recovery – http://smartrecovery.ca/ 403-619-4210
- Sunrise Native Addiction Services – http://nass.ca/ 403-261-7921
- Victory Outreach Foundation (Woman) – https://www.victoryoutreach.ca/ 403-264-0598
Legal Support
- Mental Health Warrant – Family Court – 7th Floor, 601 5 St SW 403-297-3471
- Calgary Legal Guidance – https://clg.ab.ca/. 403-234-9266
- Calgary Diversion Services – https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/info/Page2767.aspx 403-410-1132
- Calgary Workers’ Resource Centre – http://www.helpwrc.org/ 403-264-8117
- Dial-A-Law – https://clg.ab.ca/programs-services/dial-a-law/ 403-234-9022
- Elizabeth Fry Society – https://elizabethfrycalgary.ca/ 403-294-0737
- John Howard Society – https://www.cjhs.ca/ 403-266-4566
- Legal Aid Society of Alberta – https://www.legalaid.ab.ca/Pages/default.aspxs 403-297-2260
- Student Legal Assistance Society – https://slacalgary.com/ 403-220-6637
Community Services
- Information 211
- Alberta Supports (PDD applications) – https://www.alberta.ca/pdd-how-to-apply.aspx 1-877-644-9992
- Alberta Healthy Living – https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/info/Page8930.aspx 403-943-2584
- AISH Office – https://www.alberta.ca/index.aspx 403-297-8511
- Aspen Family Services – http://www.aspenfamily.org/ 403-219-3477
- Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre – https://www.culturalcentre.ca/ 403-262-5071
- Calgary Outlink – (Centre for Gender & Sexual Diversity) calgary outlink.ca 403-234-8973
- Calgary Urban Project – (CUPS 1001 – 10 Ave SW) – https://www.cupscalgary.com/ 403-221-8780
- Calgary Workers’ Resource Centre – http://www.helpwrc.org/ - by phone staff help with emp standards… 403-264-8100
- Elements – (formerly Self Help) – https://www.elementscmhc.ca/ 403-266-8711
- Families Matter (Postpartum Support) – https://www.familiesmatter.ca/ 403-205-5178
- Family Caregiver Centre (AHS) – https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/services/Page13155.aspx 403-955-1674
- Home Care – https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/cc/Page15488.aspx 403-943-1600
- HIV Community Link – https://hivcl.org/ 403-508-2500
- Hospice Calgary & Sage Centre – https://www.hospicecalgary.ca/ 403-263-4525
- Infant Care Alberta – https://www.infant-care.ca 403-209-1930
- Information Alberta informalberta
- Interfaith Thrift Association – https://interfaithfurniture.ca/ 403-235-6881
- North East Family Connections – https://www.nefcs.ca/ 403-293-0424
- Pregnancy Care Centre – https://www.pregcare.com/ - counselling for adoption, abortion, parenting 403-269-3110
- Prospect (Employment Support) – https://www.prospectnow.ca/ - 915- 33 St NE – Phone intake 403-273-2822
- Salvation Army (Forest Lawn NE) – 3200 – 17 Ave SE – Tax Clinic postponed 403-220-0432
- Salvation Army – 3720 – 19 Ave SE – providing some services 403-220-0422
- SABIS (Brain Injury Society) – https://sabis.ab.ca/ 403-521-5212
- SIDS Calgary Society – https://sidscalgary.ca/ 403-265-7437
- Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinic https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/Service.aspx?id=1671&serviceAtFacilityID=1018921 403-955-6500
- The Doorway (Youth) – https://thedoorway.ca – Temporarily Closed - 403-269-6658
- Victims AssistanceA.S.T. – https://www.calgary.ca/cps/pages/community-programs-and-resources/victims-of-crime/victim-assistance-support-team.aspx. 403-428-8398
- Woman’s Centre (Drop In, Group, Resources, Referrals) – Phone Service at this time 403-264-1155
Seniors Resources
- Essential Numbers for seniors – https://www.calgary.ca/CSPS/CNS/Documents/seniors/age-friendly/Essential-numbers.pdf
- CARYA - The Way Inn –phone support and connection senior’s with resources 403-736-4677
- Kerby Centre – COVID-19 Seniors Information Hotline– resources, food, shelter, prescription, etc 403-265-0111
- Kerby Centre – Seniors Support Resources from the Kerby Centre - Kerby Centre is closed to the public 403-705-3246
- Kerby Centre - https://www.kerbycentre.com/ - Income Tax Drop off temporarily suspended 403-705-3246
- Seniors Connect - 60+ https://www.calgaryseniors.org/seniors-social-supports – intervention/resources 403-269-5445
Children and Youth Resources
- Children’s Cottage – high risk children triaged for short stay (less than 42 hrs) in quarantined area 403-233-2273
- Kids Help Phone – available to kids children and youth 24/7. Text CONNECT to 686868, call 1-800-668-6868
- The Ready Squad – https://www.calgary.ca/CSPS/cema/Pages/Ready-Squad.aspx - Fun Emergency Preparedness e-course
- The Centre for Disease Control (CDC) – guidelines about how to talk with children about the Coronavirus pandemic
Talking with Children about Coronavirus Disease 2019
Indigenous Resources
- AHS – Indigenous Mental Health – only phone intake, therapy & wellness support 403-955-6645
- Aboriginal Friendship Centre – https://www.afccalgary.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Interim-COVID.pdf
- Aboriginal Friendship Centre – Doreen at dwilliams@afccalgary.org or general email ictf@afccalgary.org 403-370-6422
- Aspen Community Services – To refer, email email Sharon Edwards at ahamblin@aspenfamily.org 403-629-0413
- Hope For Wellness – https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/ - MH/crisis counselling across Canada 24/7 1-855-242-3310
- Metis Calgary Family Services – online mental health support 403-240-4642
Immigrant Resources
- Calgary Local Immigrant Partnership – https://www.calgarylip.ca/translation-and-interpretation - list of service providers
- Immigrant Services Calgary – https://settlementcalgary.com/ - register for support in your own language 403-265-1120
- Centre for Newcomers – https://www.centrefornewcomers.ca/ full service online or phone support 403-569-3325
- Calgary Women’s Immigrant Society – https://www.ciwa-online.com – online counselling and resources 403-263-4414
- Calgary Catholic Immigration Services – https://www.ccisab.ca/ - prioritizing newly arrived Albertans 403-517-8830