Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre
The Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre offers Community Geriatric Mental Health Services and Geriatric Mental Health Consulting Services for seniors through Alberta Health Services. The facility provides 24/7 urgent care and operates multiple addiction and mental health programs.
- Emphasis on depression & anxiety
- 668 client reviews (3.3★ average)
Strong fit for depression & anxiety.
The Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre offers Community Geriatric Mental Health Services and Geriatric Mental Health Consulting Services for seniors through Alberta Health Services. The facility provides 24/7 urgent care and operates multiple addiction and mental health programs.
Triage speed and doctor attentiveness are inconsistent — advocate clearly for your loved one's symptoms at check-in
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- Wait times vary widely — some patients seen within minutes, others waited 3–8 hours; experience appears highly dependent on staff on shift
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Brief phone conversation
Share what is happening, who needs care, and whether the need is urgent or exploratory.
Care needs and schedule review
Discuss mobility, memory, safety, meals, personal care, household help, and preferred visit times.
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Many families begin with shorter visits, then adjust the plan as the senior becomes comfortable.
Serving Calgary families.
Calgary, AB
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| Provider | Reviews | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre · this provider | 668 | 3.3 | Depression & Anxiety |
| South Calgary Health Centre | 468 | 2.8 | Geriatric Psychiatry |
| Distress Centre Calgary | 159 | 3.3 | Depression & Anxiety |
| Calgary Counselling Centre | 159 | 2.7 | Counselling / Therapy |
| Unison at Kerby Centre | 141 | 4.5 | — |
| Chinook Care Centre | 121 | 4.2 | Dementia / Cognitive Support |
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What kind of care does Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre provide? +
Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre offers urgent care and emergency department services in Calgary. It is not a residential senior-care or long-term care facility.
How long are typical wait times in the emergency or urgent care area? +
Based on reviewer accounts, wait times range from under an hour to eight hours or more. Wait times appear to vary significantly depending on time of day and how busy the department is.
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