Social Work Support

Edmonton North PCN has a Social Worker available to patients who are looking for guidance, information, advocacy, help, counseling and support when applying for and accessing a range of services relating to your needs.

This service is offered at:

  • Services at the Edmonton Community Health Hub North require a referral from your family doctor, who is a member of the PCN.
  • You can also self refer if you have a T5W, T5A or T5Y postal code.  

Our social worker can help you with:

  • Provide support for those who are looking for guidance, information, advocacy and counselling
  • Support referrals and coordination with various community agencies 
  • Provide information and assistance to navigate community services
  • Financial assistance 
  • Disability benefits – please note that physician support is crucial when completing disability forms and applications
  • Leisure access and ride transit programs
  • Alberta adult or child health benefits
  • Senior benefits
  • Information on abuse, domestic violence and safety planning if you are a victim of abuse
  • Individual counseling if you have been the victim of or have been exposed to abuse
  • Navigation to external programs and services for those who are victims of abuse or those who have been abusive to others and would like help

If you have an appointment with our Social Worker, please bring the following with you:

  • Two forms of identification (at least one with your current address on)
  • Income tax (Notice of assessment for previous tax year)
  • Social insurance number
  • Record of landing (if applicable, must be within 10 years)
  • Last three months paystubs or bank statements
  • List of medications (for 12 months)

Classes at the PCN

At the Edmonton North PCN, we offer a number of classes to help you meet your health goals.

If you are in crisis, the following resources are available:

  • Access 24/7 provides walk-in mental health support and crisis intervention. In-person services are available at the Edmonton Community Health Hub North, 13211 Fort Road or by calling 780-424-2424.
  • The Distress Line provides crisis intervention, emotional support and resources to people in crisis or distress Call 780-482-4357, support is available 24/7.