Medicine Hat Area Office

Address

Provincial Building
346-3 Street SE
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0G7

Telephone

403-529-3582

Fax

403-529-3130

Hours of Operation

8:15 am-12:00 pm & 1:00 pm-4:30 pm, Monday to Friday

Depending on community needs and available resources, hours may be extended for a specified and time-limited purpose.

Clientele Served

• the general public, individuals and families
• health professionals, businesses, schools and community groups 
  

Program/Service Description

• provides individual, group and family counselling
• offers specialized services for adolescents
• offers programs designed to increase understanding and awareness of issues related to alcohol, tobacco, other drugs and gambling
• employs and teaches strategies focused on increasing clients’ ability to successfully handle life situations
• creates partnerships with local groups, agencies, schools and employers to support projects aimed at mobilizing communities to prevent and address alcohol, tobacco, other drug and gambling issues
• provides training and consultation to agencies, businesses, community groups and professionals
• distributes educational materials such as pamphlets, books, and videos. These resources address a wide range of topics related to preventing and treating alcohol, tobacco, other drug and gambling problems
• offers program packages developed by AADAC to assist schools, agencies, employers and other groups

Referral Information

• Area offices receive referrals from a variety of sources, including clients themselves.
• Referrals are made to a variety of AADAC services, AADAC Funded Agencies, other government and non-government agencies, medical professionals and self-help groups.

Additional Notes

• Intake:  Please call 403-529-3582 to verify intake times.
• Living Sober Sessions: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM.  This is an open group for those recovering from alcohol, other drugs and or gambling.
• Visiting services are available in Bow Island. Call 403-529-3582 to make an appointment.
• Services are voluntary, confidential and free of charge.
• Area office brochures are available from each office.
• Please contact your local area office for more information.