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Mindful Connections Postpartum Support - Enhanced support for Women   at
Family Services of Central Alberta
Specialty: Postpartum
Estimated time to routine appointment: Not Available
Alberta Health Services - Central
SERVICE DESCRIPTION
Mindful Connections is a therapeutic group that welcomes mothers with children between 2 months to 2 years.This is a support group for women experiencing challenges in adjusting to motherhood; struggling to enjoy motherhood, meet their own needs, feel isolated, lacking support, and may be experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression.

For mothers:
  • Postpartum with children between 2 months to 24 months.
  • Willing to engage in group discussions; provide and receive feedback.
  • Not experiencing postpartum psychosis (or being treated for same).
  • Not experiencing active thoughts of suicidal ideation or self-harm.
**Childcare provided at no cost.

There will be a childcare orientation prior to the start of the session.
Mindful Connections is a therapeutic group that welcomes mothers with children between 2 months to 2 years.This is a support group for women experiencing challenges in adjusting to motherhood; struggling to enjoy motherhood, meet their own needs, feel isolated, lacking support, and may be experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression.

For mothers:
  • Postpartum with children between 2 months to 24 months.
  • Willing to engage in group discussions; provide and receive feedback.
  • Not experiencing postpartum psychosis (or being treated for same).
  • Not experiencing active thoughts of suicidal ideation or self-harm.
**Childcare provided at no cost.

There will be a childcare orientation prior to the start of the session.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Clients must be connected with Enhanced Women’s Services and receive registration approval prior to enrolling in the program. Services may be available to individual who:
  • Are in the postpartum period and have a child between 2 and 24 months of age.
  • Are willing to actively participate in group discussions and both provide and receive feedback from peers.
  • Are not experiencing postpartum psychosis (or are not currently receiving treatment for postpartum psychosis).
  • Are not experiencing active suicidal ideation or thoughts of self-harm.
Clients must be connected with Enhanced Women’s Services and receive registration approval prior to enrolling in the program. Services may be available to individual who:
  • Are in the postpartum period and have a child between 2 and 24 months of age.
  • Are willing to actively participate in group discussions and both provide and receive feedback from peers.
  • Are not experiencing postpartum psychosis (or are not currently receiving treatment for postpartum psychosis).
  • Are not experiencing active suicidal ideation or thoughts of self-harm.
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
Please provide a written communication and email it to jscott@fsca.ca or call the service directly using the contact information on this profile.
Please provide a written communication and email it to jscott@fsca.ca or call the service directly using the contact information on this profile.
REFERRAL PROCESS - FOR CONNECT CARE USERS
An Outgoing Referral is required for this service.
Change the referral class to “Outgoing Referral” on the Ambulatory Order and complete order.
Outgoing orders are not sent electronically and require processing in work queue 5.
An Outgoing Referral is required for this service.
Change the referral class to “Outgoing Referral” on the Ambulatory Order and complete order.
Outgoing orders are not sent electronically and require processing in work queue 5.
REFERRAL PROCESS - FOR SELF-REFERRAL
Individuals may initiate a self-referral by registering for an eligible program through the website or by calling the program directly using the contact information provided.
Individuals may initiate a self-referral by registering for an eligible program through the website or by calling the program directly using the contact information provided.
ADDITIONAL SERVICE DETAILS
This service offers the Lactation Drop-In Group program that provides a welcoming environment for individuals seeking professional and peer support with infant feeding and lactation. Participants can access guidance on breastfeeding or chest feeding, including support with latching, milk production, feeding plans, and other lactation-related concerns. The group also offers education and information for expectant parents who would like to learn about infant feeding prior to the birth of their baby. Public Health Nurses are available to provide support, answer questions, and connect participants with additional resources as needed. The program operates on a drop-in basis, and all individuals interested in infant feeding support are welcome to attend.
This service offers the Lactation Drop-In Group program that provides a welcoming environment for individuals seeking professional and peer support with infant feeding and lactation. Participants can access guidance on breastfeeding or chest feeding, including support with latching, milk production, feeding plans, and other lactation-related concerns. The group also offers education and information for expectant parents who would like to learn about infant feeding prior to the birth of their baby. Public Health Nurses are available to provide support, answer questions, and connect participants with additional resources as needed. The program operates on a drop-in basis, and all individuals interested in infant feeding support are welcome to attend.
 
PHONE
403-343-6400
FAX
403-343-6407
REFERRAL PHONE
403-343-6400
REFERRAL FAX
403-343-6407
REFERRAL FORM
Please provide a written communication.
Please provide a written communication.
LINKED SPECIALISTS
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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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Lactation education
Client Demographics
 
Current
Lactation Drop-In Group
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Postnatal support group
Client Demographics
 
Current
Postpartum support
PATIENT APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
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MISSED APPOINTMENT GUIDELINES
No formal missed appointment policy applies.
No formal missed appointment policy applies.
 
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Thursday:
Friday:
Description:
FSCA is open Monday to Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Closed from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM daily. Registration is on line.
   
 
ADDRESS
5409 50 Avenue
Red Deer Alberta
T4N 4B7
PATIENT APPOINTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
  • Registration is required.
  • Clients must obtain registration approval through Enhanced Women's Services prior to attending.
  • Participants will be contacted by the program facilitator before the group start date.
  • A childcare orientation is required for participants utilizing childcare services.
  • Please arrive a few minutes early and check in upon arrival.
  • Registration is required.
  • Clients must obtain registration approval through Enhanced Women's Services prior to attending.
  • Participants will be contacted by the program facilitator before the group start date.
  • A childcare orientation is required for participants utilizing childcare services.
  • Please arrive a few minutes early and check in upon arrival.
 
DIRECTIONS
Mindful Connections Postpartum Support is offered at Family Services of Central Alberta (FSCA), 5409 – 50 Avenue, Red Deer, AB T4N 4B7, located in downtown Red Deer. Upon arrival, enter through the main front entrance on 50 Avenue and check in at reception, advising staff that you are attending the Mindful Connections Postpartum Support program. Reception staff can direct you to the appropriate program space within the building. The facility is fully accessible and includes a wheelchair-accessible entrance with a ramp, automatic doors, accessible washrooms, and a lift.
Mindful Connections Postpartum Support is offered at Family Services of Central Alberta (FSCA), 5409 – 50 Avenue, Red Deer, AB T4N 4B7, located in downtown Red Deer. Upon arrival, enter through the main front entrance on 50 Avenue and check in at reception, advising staff that you are attending the Mindful Connections Postpartum Support program. Reception staff can direct you to the appropriate program space within the building. The facility is fully accessible and includes a wheelchair-accessible entrance with a ramp, automatic doors, accessible washrooms, and a lift.
 
PHONE
403-343-6400
 
PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
Free visitor parking is available at the downtown Family Services of Central Alberta (FSCA) location. Clients are encouraged to arrive a few minutes early to allow time for parking and check-in.
Free visitor parking is available at the downtown Family Services of Central Alberta (FSCA) location. Clients are encouraged to arrive a few minutes early to allow time for parking and check-in.
 
EMAIL
WEBSITE
http://www.fsca.ca
VIRTUAL APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
No virtual appointments are currently offered. This service is provided in person at Family Services of Central Alberta in Red Deer.
No virtual appointments are currently offered. This service is provided in person at Family Services of Central Alberta in Red Deer.
 
PARKING MAP
There is no parking map available for this service.
There is no parking map available for this service.
 
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY
Yes

Front door wheelchair accessible with ramp and automatic doors.  Accessible washroom facilities and lift.


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Individual referral process
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Generally we want to replicate current common referral info to new or replaced healthcare service locations. We only resort to copying non-current common referral info if there is no other option.

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