Streamlining Mental Health and Addiction Care

August 3, 2023: Alberta’s government is working with Alberta Health Services (AHS) to improve the delivery and oversight of mental health and addiction services across the province.

Alberta’s government has taken significant steps to improve mental health and addiction care by increasing access to treatment and recovery supports. As the largest provider of mental health and addiction services in Alberta, AHS plays a key role in ensuring every Albertan has the opportunity to access treatment and pursue recovery, wherever they are. Alberta’s government is ensuring AHS programs and services benefit from stronger coordination, oversight, and alignment with the government’s recovery-oriented approach.

To ensure the effective delivery of services across the province, the Minister of Mental Health and Addiction has issued a directive to AHS to consolidate its mental health and addiction programs, services and operations under the existing AHS Provincial Addiction and Mental Health program. AHS will also align these services with the government’s recovery-oriented approach to ensure high-quality services remain available to Albertans across the province.

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