Health Resources cont.

Physiotherapy – Early Intervention

The Early Intervention Physiotherapy Therapy Program provides community-based physiotherapy services to children between birth and school entry who have, or are at risk for, a developmental delay and/or disability. Physiotherapists provide services that focus on the identification and promotion of optimal movement development to help children achieve their highest level of participation within home, preschool, child care, and other community settings. Physiotherapists often work in consultation with the Infant Development Program and the Supported Child Development Program.

Physiotherapy for School-Aged Children

Physiotherapy services are provided on a consultation basis to school-aged children with special needs – from kindergarten through transitioning to adult services at 19 – to achieve optimal independency and to assist them in meeting their educational goals. The Physiotherapist works with family members, teachers and educational assistants to support the student’s participation, inclusion and access to learning opportunities with the goal of achieving the student’s highest level of independent functioning. Services are provided in the home, school, child care and community settings.

Public Health Nursing

604-983-6700

Provides services including prenatal information, home visits to newborns, immunizations, parent and infant classes, young moms groups, breastfeeding drop-ins, lactation consultant clinics, outreach to preschool and child care sites, support and resources for school health www.vch.ca/schoolhealth/ns, and a general on-call service.

On call operates 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday at 604-983-6700. After hours and weekends, clients can call HealthLink BC at 811.

Immunizations

To book an appointment, or for drop-in times and locations call: 604-983-6863

Immunization clinics are offered at four locations:

■ Central Community Health office

■ John Braithwaite Community Centre

■ Parkgate Community Centre

■ West Vancouver Community Centre

Postpartum Support

604-983-6700

Provides support for new moms who are feeling tired, anxious, sad, teary or overwhelmed. Call the public health nurse on call Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. You can also call the 24-hour crisis line at 604-872-3311.

Well Baby Drop-In Clinics

604-983-6700

For dates and times of drop-in clinics go to www.vch.ca or call and ask for the on-call nurse for Early Years Team. Vancouver Coastal Health offers drop-in clinics in several locations across the North Shore.

Program provides an opportunity to consult with a public health nurse, get breastfeeding support, weigh your baby and access other health information. A lactation consultant is available by appointment, call 604-983-6863. Call for more information and times.

Youth Parenting & Pregnancy Program (YPPP)

604-675-3982 ext. 20331 | www.vch.ca/yppp

Robert & Lily Lee Family Community Health Centre

2nd floor, 1669 East Broadway, Vancouver

A free service supporting pregnant Vancouver youth (24 and under) and their babies.

Speech/Language Services 0-5 years

604-983-6760

Services are delivered at the Central and West Community Health Centers and Lions Gate Hospital. Speech-language pathologists evaluate how well a child understands and uses language, and if there is any articulation, voice, or stuttering problem. They work with the parents and care givers to help the child overcome their communication disorders. Consultation might also be provided in community settings such as home, daycare, and preschool.

School–aged children have service provided through the public school system.

Tobacco Reduction

604-983-6700

Tobacco resource centre and co-ordination of tobacco initiatives for Vancouver Coastal-North Shore service delivery area.