Youth to Adult Healthcare Transition Resources

Medical Resources

Medical Equipment/Supplies/Mobility Aids/Assistive Devices

Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL)

Helps Albertans with a long-term disability, chronic illness or terminal illness to maintain their independence at home, in lodges or group homes by providing financial assistance to buy medical equipment and supplies.
Dial 310-0000 then 780-427-0731

https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-aids-to-daily-living.aspx

Assist Health Supplies

Assist Health Supplies
Offers home health care solutions.
587-353-4325

https://assisthealthsupplies.com/

Braceworks

Specializes in orthotic care for children and adults with special needs.
403-240-9100

http://braceworks.ca/

Calgary Co-op Home Health Care

Offers a variety of home health care equipment and medical aids.

https://www.calgarycoop.com/health/home-health-care/

Colman Prosthetics & Orthotics

Colman Prosthetics & Orthotics
Offers orthotic and prosthetic services at two locations in Calgary, with the goal of increasing people's mobility and quality of life.
403-270-2941 / 403-225-9303

https://cpoi.com/

Medic Alert

A medical ID that speaks for those who can't.
1-800-668-1507

https://www.medicalert.ca/

Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP)

A short term loan program that provides health equipment to individuals dealing with illness or injury.
403-273-4426

http://www.redcross.ca/what-we-do/community-health-services-in-canada/health-equipment-loan-program

Tetra Society of North America

Creates customized assistive devices for people with physical disabilities.
1-877-688-8762

http://www.tetrasociety.org/

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