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Child / Youth Health

"Ages and Stages" Developmental Screening

Screening for children from birth to age five is offered in partnership with local early childhood professionals and provides a chance for local families to have a free opportunity to check their child’s development.more info

Address / Contact Info
Family Action Network (FAN)
1160 Cedar Avenue
, Trail, BC, V1R 4B7
FAN Office: 1-855-368-3707
Coordinator: (250) 231-9995
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Aboriginal Infant Development Program - West Kootenay Boundary

Serves children birth to 3 years who are at risk for developmental delay or disability, or the caregiver has a concern regarding the child’s behavior or developmentmore info

Address / Contact Info
Circle of Indigenous Nations Society (COINS)
1801 Connors Road
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 3N9
W.K. Program Coordinator: (250) 399-0719
G.F. Program Consultant: (250) 444-9463
COINS Main Office: 1-877-904-2634
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Aboriginal Supported Child Development (ASCD) Program - West Kootenay Boundary

Intended for children who require extra support to be included in a child care setting more info

Address / Contact Info
Circle of Indigenous Nations Society (COINS)
1801 Connors Road
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 3N9
W.K. Program Coordinator: (250) 608-5909
G.F./Boundary Program Consultant: (250) 444-9595
COINS Main Office: 1-877-904-2634
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Audiology Regional Program

Prevention, early identification, auditory assessment and hearing evaluation for the prevention and detection of hearing problems from birth to 18 years.more info

Address / Contact Info
Kiro Wellnes Centre
2 - 1500 Columbia Avenue
, Trail, BC, V1R 1J9
Audiology Program Receptionist: (250) 364-6216
Kiro Wellness Centre: (250) 364-6200
Audiology Program Fax: (250) 364-6218
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Boundary Behavioural Support Services

Program serves the Boundary area and provides individual behavioural support to children and youth who have been diagnosed with Pervasive Development Disorder (Autism Spectrum Disorder or Aspergers Syndrome.)more info

Address / Contact Info
Boundary Family Services (BFS), Glanville Family Centre
1200 Central Avenue
, Grand Forks, BC, V0H 1H0
Office: (250) 442-2267
Toll-free: 1-877-442-5355
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Child and Youth (Ages 5-18) Public Health Services (IHA)

Local Public Health Centres offer a variety of services and information for children, youth and their families.more info

Address / Contact Info
Interior Health Authority
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Child and Youth Care (CYC) Program

Serves children and youth who have a developmental disability, a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, or are eligible for the at Home Program (severe disabilities, complex health needs and/or palliative care)more info

Address / Contact Info
Trail Association for Community Living (TACL)
1565 B Bay Avenue
, Trail, BC, V1R 4B2
CYC Program: (250) 512-9224
TACL Office: (250) 368-3503
Fax: (250) 368-5559
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Children's (Age 0 - 5) Speech and Language Pathology Therapy: Early Intervention Services - Castlegar and Nakusp Areas

Assists children from birth to 5 years to develop communication skills.more info

Address / Contact Info
Kootenay Family Place (KFP)
767 11th Avenue
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 1J7
Speech Pathologist: (778) 460-5098
KFP Office: (250) 365-8448
Fax: (250) 365-5792
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Children's (Age 0 - 5) Speech Language Pathology Services - Nelson Area

Provides programs for the prevention, identification, assessment and treatment of communication difficulties for children birth to school entry.more info

Address / Contact Info
Nelson Health Centre
333 Victoria Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4K3
Speech Language Referral: (250) 505-7244
Nelson Health Centre Office: (250) 505-7200
Phone number (after hours): (250) 469-7070 ext 12074
Health Centre Fax: (250) 505-7211
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Children's (Age 0 - 5) Speech Language Pathology Services - Trail Area

Provides programs for the prevention, identification, assessment and treatment of communication difficulties for children birth to school entry.more info

Address / Contact Info
Kiro Wellness Centre
1500 Columbia Avenue
, Trail, BC, V1R 1J9
Speech-Language Referral: (250) 364-6216
Kiro Centre Office : (250) 364-6219
Phone number (after hours): (250) 469-7070 ext 12074
Fax: (250) 364-6218
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