Transition Resources
Medical Resources
Self Advocacy & Self Management
Advance Care Planning - Goals of Care
A way to help you think about, talk about and document your wishes for health care.
http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/services.asp?pid=service&rid=1023351
Alberta Children's Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy
Provides medication services for patients.
403-955-7303
http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/info/facility.aspx?id=1010904&service=1726
Alberta Healthy Living Program
A community-based program for those wanting to learn more about chronic conditions and how to best manage them.
403-943-2584
http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/services.asp?pid=service&rid=1005671
Be Your Own Boss
A fun & interactive workshop for teens and young adults, 14 to 24 years, with a chronic health condition who would benefit from learning self-management skills in a supportive group setting.
403-943-1658
http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/services.asp?pid=service&rid=1031355
Becoming an Adult: Taking Responsibility for Your Medical Care
Describes ways for young people to be more involved as they move from the pediatric to adult health care world, including skills they will need to be successful.
Better Choices, Better Health
Provides chronic disease self management workshops for people with high blood pressure, asthma, heart disease, arthritis, obesity, chronic pain, diabetes and others.
403-943-2584
It's Okay to Ask
Tools and tips to help people communicate with their healthcare team; understand their health condition; and understand what they need to do to improve it.
https://d10k7k7mywg42z.cloudfront.net/assets/534415ced6af68575a000306/HQCA_It_s_Okay_to_Ask.pdf
MyHealth Passport
A customized, wallet-size card that gives you instant access to your medical information.
Preparing for Your Medical Appointment
National Institute of Health video about why and how to prepare for medical appointments.
THRIVE app
Society for Adolescent Health & Medicine
An app designed to empower parents to keep track of their children\'s health information, begin a dialogue with them about important health topics, and help them manage their own health.
https://www.adolescenthealth.org/About-SAHM/Healthy-Student-App-Info.aspx
Transition Publications-Washington State Department of Health
A resource for youth ages 15-18 with special health care needs to help them become more independent in managing their health care appointments and treatment.
Disclaimer
This list is not meant to be exhaustive and there may be other agencies in the community that would be helpful in the transition process. Inclusion in this list does not imply an endorsement of views, products, or services. To report a broken link, please email wellonyourway@albertahealthservices.ca