Smart Clinic

Smart Clinic

Mental health concerns, substance use issues continue to be on the rise. 2020 has not been easy for anyone and COVID-19 has many impacts on well-being of individuals. Results show three time increase in mental health and addictions, due to stressful times. However, that being sad very few people seek help form specialized services or are unaware of the resources available. Many of those who do receive multiple services from different programs that often do not communicate with one another. Collaboration among addiction and mental health treatment program, as well as primary care, can improve the delivery of services and support to those in need. To build support for collaboration for addiction and mental health care, SMART Clinic has brought together a holistic treatment program. For the first time in Calgary a collaboration between primary care, mental health and substance use disorder has occurred under one roof. Creating more efficient and effective outpatient care centre.