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.

Helps with pronunciation; language comprehension and use; social communication; and voice, hearing, or stuttering problems.

Speech-language pathologists will:

  • Help families plan approaches that work alongside other family priorities & obligations
  • Train families and other caregivers how to help children learn better ways to talk
  • Connect families to other supports,
  • Check children's progress on an ongoing basis

Referrals can come from parent, physician or community service with parent's knowledge & consent.

Referral form and instructions on the website.

An Interior Health Authority program

Address / Contact Info

Nelson Health Centre
333 Victoria Street Nelson, BCV1L 4K3

Phone Numbers

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

Web Links

Areas Served

Sub-Regions ServedNelson Area & Slocan Valley

Service Details

Languages spokenEnglish

Location Map

This program was last updated on: 14 Jul 2022.