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Dialectical Behavioural Therapy - Addiction & Mental Health   at
Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre
Specialty: Addiction and Mental Health
Connect Care Department: CGY SMCC AMH DIALECT BEHAV
Estimated time to routine appointment: Within 12 months
Alberta Health Services - Calgary Zone
SERVICE DESCRIPTION
The Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Program is an evidence-based therapy that provides goal-focused time-limited treatment for individuals with moderate to severe borderline personality disorder experiencing high risk behaviours and / or poor outcome / engagement in community clinics or DBT informed treatment.The DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) Program provides evidence-based treatment to individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder living in the community who engage in high-risk behaviours and/or have experienced poor outcomes and/or engagement in community clinics or DBT informed treatments. Treatment is intensive and comprehensive, focusing on goals and based on treating behaviours according to a target hierarchy, prioritizing safety interfering behaviours followed by therapy interfering behaviours. Services include support around eliminating high risk behaviours such as self-harm, suicide, substance use, disordered eating, etc.; therapy to help individuals develop effective coping skills to build a life worth living; and treatment of PTSD symptoms when indicated. The DBT Program is time limited, generally 15 to 18 months in length. To participate in this program, clients are required to:
  • attend weekly individual therapy
  • attend weekly DBT Skills Group
  • utilize between session skills coaching
  • complete weekly homework
  • complete daily diary cards
  • work towards solving problems in a way that does not include intentional self-harm and / or suicide
The Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Program is an evidence-based therapy that provides goal-focused time-limited treatment for individuals with moderate to severe borderline personality disorder experiencing high risk behaviours and / or poor outcome / engagement in community clinics or DBT informed treatment.The DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) Program provides evidence-based treatment to individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder living in the community who engage in high-risk behaviours and/or have experienced poor outcomes and/or engagement in community clinics or DBT informed treatments. Treatment is intensive and comprehensive, focusing on goals and based on treating behaviours according to a target hierarchy, prioritizing safety interfering behaviours followed by therapy interfering behaviours. Services include support around eliminating high risk behaviours such as self-harm, suicide, substance use, disordered eating, etc.; therapy to help individuals develop effective coping skills to build a life worth living; and treatment of PTSD symptoms when indicated. The DBT Program is time limited, generally 15 to 18 months in length. To participate in this program, clients are required to:
  • attend weekly individual therapy
  • attend weekly DBT Skills Group
  • utilize between session skills coaching
  • complete weekly homework
  • complete daily diary cards
  • work towards solving problems in a way that does not include intentional self-harm and / or suicide
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
  • Adults 18-64
  • Have a diagnosis of moderate to severe Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Have previously tried DBT-informed treatments or treatment in a community clinic
  • Live within the community (i.e., clients are not an inpatient)
  • Live within the Calgary Zone
  • Have the ability to be seen in person for multiple appointments per week, as well as access to Zoom
  • Have a GP in the community, or be willing to get connected to one
  • Adults 18-64
  • Have a diagnosis of moderate to severe Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Have previously tried DBT-informed treatments or treatment in a community clinic
  • Live within the community (i.e., clients are not an inpatient)
  • Live within the Calgary Zone
  • Have the ability to be seen in person for multiple appointments per week, as well as access to Zoom
  • Have a GP in the community, or be willing to get connected to one
Referral instructions for primary care, community care, private
providers etc. who do not send referrals via Connect Care. 
REFERRAL PROCESS - FOR NON-CONNECT CARE USERS
Complete the referral form and fax or call it to the service using the contact information in this profile.
Complete the referral form and fax or call it to the service using the contact information in this profile.
REFERRAL PROCESS - FOR CONNECT CARE USERS
Send an Internal Referral using the Ambulatory Referral Order to Addiction and Mental Health, type CGY SMCC AMH DIALECT BEHAV in the “To Department” section and complete order. 
Send an Internal Referral using the Ambulatory Referral Order to Addiction and Mental Health, type CGY SMCC AMH DIALECT BEHAV in the “To Department” section and complete order. 
ADDITIONAL SERVICE DETAILS
The DBT Program is a goal-focused and intensive treatment program for borderline personality disorder. Clients are required to attend weekly individual therapy sessions (1 hour) and weekly group therapy sessions (2.5 hours). In-between-session skills coaching and psychiatry appointments are also offered. All services are offered during business hours. The program is generally 15 to 18 months in length.
Referrals are screened through Access Mental Health or via an internal transfer (for Level 3 or 4 clinics) and then faxed to the DBT Program. A Physician of Record (or confirmation of the physician being on board) is required throughout involvement in the DBT Program. The referral is then reviewed by the clinical supervisor to determine if eligibility criteria are being met. If information is missing, the supervisor will reach out to the referral source to gather same. If the referral is accepted to the waitlist, a letter is sent to both the client and their physician confirming their acceptance.
The DBT Program is a goal-focused and intensive treatment program for borderline personality disorder. Clients are required to attend weekly individual therapy sessions (1 hour) and weekly group therapy sessions (2.5 hours). In-between-session skills coaching and psychiatry appointments are also offered. All services are offered during business hours. The program is generally 15 to 18 months in length.
Referrals are screened through Access Mental Health or via an internal transfer (for Level 3 or 4 clinics) and then faxed to the DBT Program. A Physician of Record (or confirmation of the physician being on board) is required throughout involvement in the DBT Program. The referral is then reviewed by the clinical supervisor to determine if eligibility criteria are being met. If information is missing, the supervisor will reach out to the referral source to gather same. If the referral is accepted to the waitlist, a letter is sent to both the client and their physician confirming their acceptance.
COMMUNICATION PROCESS
  • Referral receipt to referring source within 7 days.
  • Acceptance via appointment details or wait list status letter to referring source and patient within 14 days.
  • Appointment outcome to referral source within 14 days.
 
PHONE
403-955-6686
FAX
403-955-6688
REFERRAL PHONE
403-955-6686
REFERRAL FAX
403-955-6688
REFERRAL FORM
CLICK + TO VIEW REFERRAL GUIDELINES
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Routine Reason for Referral
Access Targets convey the clinically appropriate timeframe patients should be seen within, by reason for referral and priority level.
Access Target
Required Information/Investigations
Investigation Timing
Additional Details
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BPD - borderline personality disorder
Recent Progress Notes
 
Within 1 month
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Current
Psychiatry assessment
 
Within 12 months
Moderate to severe borderline personality disorder
 
Current
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Self-injurious behavior
Recent Progress Notes
 
Within 1 month
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Current
Psychiatry assessment
 
Within 12 months
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Substance user
Recent Progress Notes
 
Within 1 month
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Current
Psychiatry assessment
 
Within 12 months
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Suicide risk
Recent Progress Notes
 
Within 1 month
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Current
Psychiatry assessment
 
Within 12 months
PATIENT APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
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MISSED APPOINTMENT GUIDELINES
The DBT Program operates on a "4-Miss Rule", whereby if a client misses 4 consecutive individual therapy sessions or group therapy sessions they are automatically discharged from the program. A client will require a new referral to the program if they wish to return to treatment.
The DBT Program operates on a "4-Miss Rule", whereby if a client misses 4 consecutive individual therapy sessions or group therapy sessions they are automatically discharged from the program. A client will require a new referral to the program if they wish to return to treatment.
 
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
Description:
Closed statutory holidays.

Service is provided outside of these hours only on Tuesday evenings for skills group (6pm - 8:30pm).
   
 
ADDRESS
6th floor
1213 4 Street SW
Calgary Alberta
T2R 0X7
PATIENT APPOINTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
  • Bring your Alberta health care card and a piece of government issued photo ID.
  • Check in at reception 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time.
  • You may bring a family member or significant other during your consultation.
  • Please make sure to have someone with you if you are unable to communicate in English.
  • Bring your Alberta health care card and a piece of government issued photo ID.
  • Check in at reception 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time.
  • You may bring a family member or significant other during your consultation.
  • Please make sure to have someone with you if you are unable to communicate in English.
 
DIRECTIONS
Clinic Directions: 6th Floor - Clients to check in at admitting desk

South Health Campus (SHC) is located in the southeast of Calgary. Take Deerfoot Trail to the Cranston Ave/Seton Blvd exit and head one block east on Seton Boulevard. South Health Campus will be on your right.

For regular clinic visits, travel clockwise around the building to access underground parking and the main entrance. There is access to the Emergency Department entrance off of Seton Boulevard.

Transit:
Current bus service to South Health Campus (SHC) include:
- Route 468 travels through Cranston, Seton, Auburn Bay and Mahogany. This bus drops off at the west stop on Seton Boulevard to the north of the campus.
Clinic Directions: 6th Floor - Clients to check in at admitting desk

South Health Campus (SHC) is located in the southeast of Calgary. Take Deerfoot Trail to the Cranston Ave/Seton Blvd exit and head one block east on Seton Boulevard. South Health Campus will be on your right.

For regular clinic visits, travel clockwise around the building to access underground parking and the main entrance. There is access to the Emergency Department entrance off of Seton Boulevard.

Transit:
Current bus service to South Health Campus (SHC) include:
- Route 468 travels through Cranston, Seton, Auburn Bay and Mahogany. This bus drops off at the west stop on Seton Boulevard to the north of the campus.
 
PHONE
403-955-6686
 
PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
Public parking is located in the underground parking Lot 1 on Level P1. You can get to that lot from the parkade entrances B (Forest) and C (Mountain). As well, Emergency Parking Lot 3 is available for public needing to access the Emergency Department.

On the south side of SHC is free parking for two hours on Front Street, by the main entrance.
Public parking is located in the underground parking Lot 1 on Level P1. You can get to that lot from the parkade entrances B (Forest) and C (Mountain). As well, Emergency Parking Lot 3 is available for public needing to access the Emergency Department.

On the south side of SHC is free parking for two hours on Front Street, by the main entrance.
 
EMAIL
WEBSITE
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/
VIRTUAL APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
Virtual appointments offered for individual therapy. All groups are currently delivered virtually.
Virtual appointments offered for individual therapy. All groups are currently delivered virtually.
 
 
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY
Yes

This facility is wheelchair accessible and has an elevator on site.


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