Mental Health

Behavioural Health

What is a Behavioural Health Consultant?

A Behavioural Health Consultant (BHC) works with you and your health care team to support you if you are experiencing mental health problems, life stresses, motivational issues or other health concerns. A BHC has special training in the behavioural management of health issues through brief interventions. Together, the BHC and your doctor can consider the mind-body-behaviour connection and help you determine a course of action that will work best for you.

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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.  

A BHC can help you develop skills to cope better with emotional or behavioural issues such as:

They can also help you to develop plans to:

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They can also work with you to reduce symptoms that go along with certain chronic conditions, or help you cope better with these conditions. A few of these include:

Talk to your doctor if you would like a visit with a BHC.

Often, you can see a BHC in the same office as your family doctor.

If your doctor does not have a BHC working in their clinic, you may be referred to our Edmonton Community Health Hub North for this appointment.

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.