Health & Development
Programs
This program offers moms with new babies an opportunity to get out and interact with others in the same situation in a weekly group session. This group offers lunch and valuable information about babies and the postpartum period. This group is held on the same day as the prenatal group so that mom’s can share their experience and show off their new babies to the friends that were made in the prenatal group. One to one support is available.
This program is for pregnant moms. At the weekly sessions there is lunch, information about pregnancy childbirth, and babies, and a chance to meet with other moms. Provide participants with vitamins and supplements. There is a nurse and a dietician on staff to answer questions. The Outreach Worker can help with rides to appointments. Also offer one-to-one support.
Public Health nurses offer routine childhood immunizations starting at 2 months of age. Information, education and screening is also done for developmental milestones, vision, hearing, safety, nutrition, dental and other health related concerns or questions. For the routine BC Immunization schedule, visit www.immunizebc.ca/vaccine-schedules Contact Public Health Unit Phone: 250-850-2110 This service is provided by: Island Health
Description Community Access Services (CAS) provides support for Youth twelve to eighteen years of age with diverse abilities. The program provides opportunities for our Youth to participate in various leisure and recreational activities such as crafts, cooking, health and physical fitness, outdoor activities, tours, and special events in the community. Activities are selected to help…
This program is for parents with children who are crawling and up to age 3. The weekly group has on-site childminding. This childminding allows parents to be in the next room and enjoy a break where they can chat with other parents. Lunch is provided. There are informational topics and guest speakers from the community. One to one support is available.
Description The Early Childhood Behaviour Consultant Program is designed to offer assistance, guidance and support to parents and caregivers in dealing with children’s behaviour challenges. The program is voluntary for parents and caregivers. No fee is charged to access. Families are referred to the program by a variety of sources: MCFD Child and Youth Mental…
A group for ALL members of the family raising a child under 6 years of age. This group offers healthy snacks, activities, peer support, support from the Family Navigator and New Beginnings worker, and much more!
Description FamilySmart provides support to families through its Parent Peer Support program. Parents and families can connect with FamilySmart by calling 1-855-887-8004 and leaving a message with their name and the name of the community they’re calling from. There is no charge to access our service. Our criterion is simply that you are a parent…
Description The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Key Worker service is a parent support program for families with children between the ages of 0 and 19 who have a diagnosis of FASD, are suspected of having FASD, or have a similar complex developmental behavioural condition (CDBC). Contact information This service is provided by: Dogwood Place…
We’ll put the coffee on, we’ll bring the snacks, songs, stories, activities, and more. We invite families to join us with their children to create a welcoming place where children and parents can enjoy each other and learn together.
A group for mothers and their children 0 – 6 years old. This group offers a light lunch, access to support and educational resources, an opportunity to network with other parents and interact in new and exciting ways with your children.
Description Call 8-1-1 from anywhere in British Columbia to speak with a nurse any time of the day or night. On weekdays, you can speak to a dietitian about nutrition and healthy eating. At night there are pharmacists available to answer medication questions. Contact information
Description The Infant Development Program serves any child from birth to three years of age who: Is delayed in his/her development (i.e. sitting, walking, talking). May be at risk for delay in their development. Has an identified special need. Contact information This service is provided by: Dogwood Place – Child and Youth Development Services
Breast/chest-feeding and formula feeding support for families with new babies. Public Health Nurses are available to help families work through any questions or concerns as they navigate feeding their new infant. This support is available in person by booked appointment, by telephone or by virtual visit. The clinic is held Wednesdays from 9:00 to 12:00.
We’ll put the coffee on, we’ll bring the snacks, songs, stories, activities, and more. We invite families to join us with their children to create a welcoming place where children and parents can enjoy each other and learn together.
This program provides service to children birth to kindergarten eligibility to participate as independently as possible in everyday activities. These activities include: self-care such as feeding, dressing, grooming, toileting as well as kindergarten readiness skills and fine motor skills. Services include: assessment, consultation and therapy.
The Physical Therapy Program provides services to children (birth to school entry) who have difficulty with movement skills, such as delayed motor milestones, a diagnosis that impacts on the development of gross motor skills, or risk for developmental delays due to environmental or genetic factors.
This is a comprehensive, unbiased website of services and programs related to all aspects of pregnancy and delivery in the Campbell River area. Hosted by the Campbell River and District Division of Family Practice.
This program provides services to children with communication and / or feeding needs, from birth to school entry. We can support your child with talking, understanding language, playing, interacting with others, and eating. Services include: assessment (how your child is doing), consultation (ideas for next steps), and therapy (working on new skills together).
Administered by Forest Circle Society for Families, the Campbell River Young Parents’ Program (CRYPP) support young parents as they work towards high school graduation. The four program components are education, child care, health and support, and are based at Cari’s Infant and Toddler Centre.
A Public Health nurse is available by phone or in person at the Health Unit during business hours (8:30 am -4:30 pm) to answer questions you may have about yourself or your family, or to help you find information or services in our area. If a nurse is not available, you can leave a message and will be contacted in a timely manner.
The Miyoopimatishihk (Wellbeing) Program was developed by Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) for families with Métis children birth to 8 years. Métis families can apply for and access services funded directly by MNBC.
We’ll put the coffee on, we’ll bring the snacks, songs, stories, activities, and more. We invite families to join us with their children to create a welcoming place where children and parents can enjoy each other and learn together.
We’ll put the coffee on, we’ll bring the snacks, songs, stories, activities, and more. We invite families to join us with their children to create a welcoming place where children and parents can enjoy each other and learn together.