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Community Liaison Service

Resource connector

Connect individuals to essential community resources, focusing specifically on your needs to enhance overall well-being.

System navigation

Assist in navigating resources to improve quality of life and facilitate peaceful living arrangements, ensuring comfort for individuals in the community.

Advocacy

Committed advocates for vulnerable populations, ensuring everyone has access to essential resources for improved well-being.

What to expect:

Engaging with our Community Liaison service means receiving assistance to identify your needs and access community resources that enhance your well-being and quality of life.

For people living with Parkinsonism

Individuals living with Parkinsonism can expect assistance in identifying their goals and needs. Our service helps you access support systems such as home care, transportation, mental health resources, and more. We aim to promote autonomy and minimize stressors, providing assistance with day-to-day living.

For care partners

Care partners are essential in the care journey. Our community liaison service ensures that care partners have the resources and support they need to provide the best care possible. We work collaboratively to meet your needs and identify concerns, connecting you to the appropriate resources.

A group of four happy seniors play cards.

I almost cried

The community liaison helped me book massage and physio consults for my mom. I almost cried I was so grateful to have this taken off the huge to-do / should-do list.

ACT-PD care partner

Community liaison tips for people living with Parkinsonism

Resource exploration

Be proactive in exploring community resources and support systems that can enhance your daily life.

Autonomy

Engage with the community liaison to promote your independence and reduce stressors in your daily routine.

Community liaison tips for care partners

Communication

Maintain clear communication with the community liaison about your needs, and work collaboratively to identify and address concerns.

Support network

Build a support network within the community, connecting with other care partners for shared experiences and advice.

There are many community resources available:

Discover the community services around Calgary, tailored to your unique needs.

Please be advised that we are not affiliated with, nor do we carry any responsibility for the following services.

AHS HOME CARE

  • Services:
    • Home Care is publicly funded personal and healthcare services for clients of all ages living in a private residence or other setting.
    • Assistance with hygiene, personal care, transfers, housekeeping, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and more.
  • Contact:
    • Website: AHS Home Care
    • Calgary Zone and Area:
      • Phone: 403-943-1920 (General enquiries)
      • Toll-free: 1-888-943-1920 (General enquiries)
      • Fax: 403-943-1602

CANADA HOME CARE GROUP (CHG)

AHS RESPITE CARE

  • Services:
    • Offers caregivers a short period of relief from their caregiving responsibilities.
    • Referral needed through AHS Homecare.
  • Contact:

HOME PALLIATIVE CARE/CHRONIC ILLNESS

  • Services:
    • Specialized care for individuals with chronic illnesses or those in need of palliative care at home.
  • Contact:
    • Phone: 780-496-1300

FOOTHILLS MEDICAL CENTRE

  • Services:
    • Personal care and assistance at home for those with life-threatening diseases.
  • Contact:
    • Phone: 403-252-0141

INTERCARE SOUTHWOOD CARE CENTRE

  • Services:
    • Personal care and assistance at home for those with life-threatening diseases.
  • Contact:
    • Phone: 403-252-1194

PALLIATIVE HOME CARE - CALGARY URBAN

  • Services:
    • Comprehensive interprofessional palliative care services.
  • Contact:
    • Phone: 403-943-1920 (Community Care Access - Intake)

PEOLC (Palliative Care Consult Service Community Urban)

  • Services:
    • Palliative care consultative support for adult patients, families, and healthcare teams.
  • Contact:
    • Email: palliative.care@ahs.ca
    • Phone: 403-944-2304 (Central Office), 403-943-4555 (After hours)
    • Fax: 403-270-9652

LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES

SUPPORTIVE LIVING FACILITIES

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES (CCRCs)

RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES

HOSPICE CARE FACILITIES

DISABILITY

FEDERAL 

RAMP (Residential Access Modification Program):

ALBERTA SUPPORT SERVICES

  • Services:
    • Funding support for eligible individuals.
  • Contact:
    • Phone: 1-877-644-9992

211-RESOURCE LINE

  • Services:
    • Assistance with rent payment or provide options for funding/financial assistance.
  • Contact:
    • Phone: 211

PARKINSONS ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA

PARKINSON'S CANADA

ACCESS CALGARY

REHABILITATION

  • Services:
    • Community Accessible Rehabilitation (CAR)-Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation.
  • Contact:
    • Phone: 1-888-664-1974 (information about Parkinson’s)

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, PHYSIOTHERAPY, REHAB ADVICE LINE

  • Services:
    • Alberta Wide.
  • Contact:
    • Phone: 1-833-379-0563 (Rehabilitation Advice Line)

2-1-1 SERVICES

  • Description:
    • 2-1-1 is an essential service that helps Albertans find the right resource or service for whatever issue they need help with, at the right time.
  • Contact:

NAVIGATION SERVICES

  • Description:
    • Navigation Services are available to all Albertans by dialing 811.
    • Health Link Navigation Services can help you find your way in Alberta’s healthcare system. Information and Referral Specialists will guide you to the right care provider, at the right time, in the right place.
  • Contact:

ACCESS MENTAL HEALTH

CALGARY COUNSELLING CENTRE

CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION / CMHA CALGARY

GRIEF SUPPORT PROGRAM

  • Services:
    • Grief counselling.
  • Contact:
    • Phone: 403-955-8011

DISTRESS LINE

  • Services:
    • Free, confidential 24/7 crisis line.
  • Contact:
    • Phone: 403-266-4357

SUICIDE CRISIS HELPLINE (9-8-8)

  • Description:
    • 9-8-8 is a new national three-digit helpline that provides urgent, live support by phone and text for anyone who is thinking about suicide, or who is worried about someone they know. It is available 24/7 in English and French.
  • Phone:
    • 9-8-8
  • Hours of Operation:
    • 24 hours/7 days a week

HEALTHY EATING RESOURCES

HEALTHY EATING STARTS HERE

HEALTH LINK DIETITIAN SERVICE

  • Services:
    • Dietitian callbacks during regular business hours.
  • Contact:
    • Phone: 811