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Building strength, inspiring hope : a provincial action plan for youth suicide prevention 2019 - 2024

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This provincial action plan for youth suicide prevention takes a comprehensive, long-term strategic approach by building on effective activities and programs already underway and supporting the... More ≫

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This provincial action plan for youth suicide prevention takes a comprehensive, long-term strategic approach by building on effective activities and programs already underway and supporting the development of new stakeholder-identified initiatives to meet the needs of the youth and families they serve.

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Into focus : calling attention to youth opioid use in Alberta. Government of Alberta’s response to the office of the child and youth advocate

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In June 2018 the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate released an investigative review examining the lives of twelve youth who died from opioid poisoning between October 2015 and September 2017.... More ≫

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In June 2018 the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate released an investigative review examining the lives of twelve youth who died from opioid poisoning between October 2015 and September 2017. The review identified opportunities for system improvements in five areas, with five corresponding recommendations. All five recommendations have been accepted by the Government of Alberta, as outlined in this document.

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Alberta Supports information sharing and common notification Q & A for Albertans

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This question and answer document helps Albertans understand Alberta Supports' authority to collect personal information, why this information is collected, and how it will be used, managed and... More ≫

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This question and answer document helps Albertans understand Alberta Supports' authority to collect personal information, why this information is collected, and how it will be used, managed and stored. It also provides contacts that can provide Albertans with more detail.

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Understanding common notification for programs and services under Alberta Supports

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This fact sheet explains what common notification is, why it is needed, as well as when and how to use it.

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Alberta Supports information sharing and common notification Q & A for staff

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This question and answer document is intended to help staff of Alberta Supports understand the difference between common notification and a notice, how common notification will benefit integrated... More ≫

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This question and answer document is intended to help staff of Alberta Supports understand the difference between common notification and a notice, how common notification will benefit integrated service delivery, and whom to contact for more information.

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Collaboration within an information sharing environment

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This tip sheet helps government and service providers understand how to work together to share information appropriately and effectively to meet an Albertan's immediate and long-term needs.

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Information sharing decision tree

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This decision tree helps government and service providers understand when it is appropriate to disclose an Albertan's personal or health information based on their authority under the Health... More ≫

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This decision tree helps government and service providers understand when it is appropriate to disclose an Albertan's personal or health information based on their authority under the Health Information Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Personal Information Protection Act and Children First Act. It complements the Guide to Information Sharing under the Children First Act.

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Determining the best interest of the child under the Children First Act

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This tip sheet helps health and other service providers determine whether sharing a child's personal or health information is in the best interest of the child, based on the Children's First Act.

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Guide to information sharing under the Children First Act

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This guide provides recommendations on how to share personal and health information between government departments, educational bodies, health care bodies, police services, parents or guardians,... More ≫

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This guide provides recommendations on how to share personal and health information between government departments, educational bodies, health care bodies, police services, parents or guardians, and others under the Children First Act. It is to be used with the Decision Tree - Information Sharing under the Children First Act.

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