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About Northridge

Statutory authority and systems expertise, under one roof.

Northridge Capacity Assessment & Social Systems Navigation Services was created to support individuals and families navigating complex government, disability, and social service systems in Alberta.

David Nyakundi Ombasa, Founder, Designated Capacity Assessor & Systems Navigation Consultant

David Nyakundi Ombasa

Founder, Designated Capacity Assessor & Systems Navigation Consultant

Designated Capacity Assessor

Under Alberta's AGTA

Registered Social Worker (RSW)

Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW)

Accredited degree

Mental Health Clinician

Meet The Founder

David Nyakundi Ombasa, RSW

Founder, Designated Capacity Assessor & Systems Navigation Consultant

David Nyakundi Ombasa is a Registered Social Worker, Designated Capacity Assessor, and founder of the practice, with more than a decade of experience in healthcare, mental health, and community services. His professional background includes mental health, addictions, crisis intervention, geriatric care, emergency healthcare, and capacity assessment.

As a Registered Social Worker in Alberta, David supports individuals and families experiencing complex personal, health, and social challenges. His experience includes crisis intervention, healthcare and system navigation, resource coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration, and supporting clients through difficult life transitions and important decisions about their care and future.

David holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Dalhousie University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Great Lakes University of Kisumu. His combined background in social work and nursing provides a unique perspective when working with individuals, families, healthcare professionals, and community partners.

Through his practice, David provides designated capacity assessment services under Alberta’s Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act, as well as consultation services to help clients navigate government programs, healthcare systems, and community resources. His approach is grounded in professionalism, integrity, cultural sensitivity, respect, and trauma-informed, client-centered care.

David founded the practice to bridge gaps in healthcare, government, and community services while providing reliable and personalized support. His goal is to empower individuals and families with clear information, appropriate resources, and compassionate guidance so they can make informed decisions and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

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What we do

What we can do, and where we stop

We combine designated (statutory) capacity assessment services under Alberta's Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act with non-regulated consultation and systems-navigation support for government benefit processes.

Our goal is to reduce barriers, improve clarity, and support informed access to essential services. We focus on helping you understand what to do, how to do it, and what documents are required, without replacing legal, medical, or regulated professionals.

Statutory: capacity assessments

Formal AGTA capacity assessments for legally authorized referrals, conducted strictly within legislative authority.

Consultation: systems navigation

Non-regulated help to understand, prepare, and organize benefit applications and navigate complex systems.

How we work

Our approach

Clear and structured

A defined, step-by-step process so you always know where you stand.

Client-focused

Built around your situation, your goals, and your pace.

Documentation-driven

Organized, complete, well-prepared files and application packages.

System navigation-based

We help you understand what to do, how to do it, and what documents are required.

Respectful of boundaries

We work strictly within legal and professional limits, never replacing regulated professionals.

Privacy & confidentiality

Privacy & Confidentiality

We comply with applicable privacy laws, including Alberta's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Client information is handled securely and used only for authorized service delivery.

PIPA (Alberta)
PIPEDA (Federal)
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