Help for 3 - 5
Year Olds

Caregivers of children between two years nine months and four years nine months old are able to refer themselves to CASA Mental Health.

If you are a physician referring a child, please have the family fill out the intake form below and fax or mail to the address provided.

For assistance, call 780-410-8483.

Please note: these services are only offered in the Edmonton area at this time.

Referral Form

Download and fill out the referral form. If you do not have access to a printer and would like the form mailed to you, please call 780-400-2271.

Send or Drop Off

Drop off, mail or fax your completed form to:

CASA Centre, 10645-63 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 1P7. Fax: 780-435-6261.

Or

Fort Road, 13415A Fort Road NW, Edmonton, AB T5A 1C6. Fax: 780-435-6261.

Your Child is Assessed

Your family will meet with a CASA team member who will assess your concerns and work with you to determine next steps. This could mean a referral to community resources, group therapy or individual treatment.

Treatment Plan

A treatment plan is developed in collaboration with your family. Families are encouraged to discuss their involvement with CASA with their family doctor.

Help for 5 - 17
Year Olds

Caregivers of children or youth in this age group can receive a referral to CASA Mental Health through Recovery Alberta.

Please note:

Many of CASA’s programs require a referral from a physician, therapist or the child’s school. If you are interested in a specific program, find details on the CASA Programs page.

This pathway is specific to the Edmonton area. To find programs serving other areas, please also see the Programs page.

Call Intake Services

Call intake services at 780-342-4415. A Recovery Alberta representative will conduct a phone interview with you.

Referral

After the phone interview is complete, intake will determine which service is most appropriate for your family. If CASA is the appropriate service, they will send your information.

CASA Reaches Out

CASA will contact you by phone once your name moves up the waiting list.

Treatment Plan

A treatment plan is developed in collaboration with your family. Families are encouraged to discuss their involvement with CASA with their family doctor.

CASA’s Trauma program will launch in Calgary in the coming months. The program nurtures connection and safety in the caregiver-child relationship after experiencing trauma. 

Please speak to a mental health therapist or physician to discuss a referral. These professionals can be from Recovery Alberta, CASA or a private practice. They will need to fill out the referral form.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Group

A short-term skills group for caregivers of children with a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Caregivers can self-refer.

Mental Health Information

Resources to learn more about mental health.

General Mental Health

An A-Z mental health topics library from the Child Mind Institute.

For CASA Families

For current CASA families. Access information about the Enhanced Intake Parenting Group, or the FamilySmart Family Peer Support Program.

Stories

CASA’s vision is a community where all children, youth and families are provided timely access to mental health care and empowered to thrive. Learn more about CASA kids, families, staff, donors and programs.

For A Child In Immediate Crisis

If your child is in physical danger or is at risk of harming themselves or someone else, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

If your child is in crisis, dial the Edmonton distress line at 780-482-4357 for immediate assistance.

May 1-7 is Mental Health Week.

For thousands of families across Alberta, every week is Mental Health Week. Support CASA Mental Health and help empower our kids and families thrive.