Adults & OCD
Alberta OCD Foundation - OCD Support Group 18+
Online, Alberta
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GOAL stands for "Giving OCD Another Lifestyle" based on the GOAL Handbook by Dr. Jonathan Grayson. The main objective of the GOAL group is to help each attendee develop self-help skills in an atmosphere that offers emotional and practical support.
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The GOAL group is free and open to all adult individuals who suffer from OCD. Since the purpose of the group is to provide a peer support system and information exchange for people with this disorder, the groups are not open to family members or friends. It is recommended but not a prerequisite to read Understanding how OCD Works.
When: The Second Wednesday of the month (once/month)
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Location: Online using Google Meet
Sign Up: Register below
Contact: admin@aocdf.com for questions
Price: Free
Groups cap at 15 attendees
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Please Note: If using a computer, the meeting will open in a browser. If using a mobile device, you can download the Google Meet app that is compatible with iPhones and Androids. Please register each month to be sent the group link. Groups cap at 15 attendees.
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Access 24/7, Adult Intake Services
Edmonton, Alberta
Edmonton Community Health Hub North 780-424-2424
Provides a single point of access to adult addiction and mental health community based programs. Access 24/7 provides a range of urgent and non-urgent addiction and mental health services including service navigation, screening, assessment, referral, consultation, crisis intervention, outreach and short term stabilization.
Address
13211 Fort Road NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5A 1C3
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The Grey Nuns Community Hospital Mental Health Outpatient Programs
Edmonton, Alberta
The Grey Nuns Community Hospital provides comprehensive mental health services
for patients and families.
The following are available:
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Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization Program (PPHP)
This group program runs for six weeks from Monday to Friday and stems from the Recovery Model. The program addresses skill acquisition such as coping skills, goal setting, communication skills and reflection. Referrals can be sent by any Allied Health professional by fax to 780.735.7809. Brochure Referral form
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Psychiatric Out-Patient Program (POP)
POP is a group therapy program that runs for 12 weeks from Tuesday to Friday. It helps people explore what is not working in their lives and what they can do to make changes. Referrals can be sent by any Allied Health professional by fax to 780.735.7298.Brochure Referral form
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Emotion Regulation Group
This 90-minute group therapy session occurs on Tuesdays for 12 weeks. The focus is on skill training for people who struggle with their emotions. Referrals can be sent by any Allied Health professional by fax to 780.735.7298. Brochure Referral form
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Plus (CBT+)
This three-hour group occurs once a week for twelve weeks. The focus is learning skills to regulate emotions, cope with difficult and distressing emotions, as well as identify and challenge problematic thinking patterns that contribute to difficulties with emotions. Referrals from physicians can be faxed to 780.735.7496. Information for patients and families Referral form
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
This three-hour weekly group runs for one year and is a skill training program for those with specific diagnoses. In order to be eligible for this program, candidates must take CBT Plus first. Please phone 780.735.7575 for more information.