Alberta Recovery Vs. Recovery Alberta; What is the Difference?

Abstract

It has only been 3 months since Recovery Alberta migrated from AHS yet there has been very little education of mental health practitioners explaining what is the structure of Recovery Alberta and how this may impact us in the Mental health field. Confusing the issue further has been the Alberta Recovery Model which predated the Recovery Alberta Transition. The similar terminology alone has caused confusion! It has been surprising how few mental health clinicians know about this Addiction Recovery Oriented System of Care. Dr Banasch has compiled a presentation to explain each model and clarify the differences. We need to have an informed discussion as to how this will impact our practices and what concerns it raises . There
should be a lively Q & A at the end of this presentation.

Learning Objectives

1. Review the Alberta Recovery Model- A Recovery Oriented System of Care;

2. Explain what is Recovery Alberta and the rationale for its separation from AHS through the Alberta Government's Refocus Plan; and

3. Discuss the Concerns and Impact of Recovery Alberta on the Future of Alberta Mental health Care.

Literature References

1. The Government of Alberta website- www.alberta.ca and https://recoveryalberta.ca
2. The APA Doctors Forums
3. Review of the National/Provincial Media