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Children, Youth & Families - Child Development / Special Needs

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
WK Program Coordinator: (250) 608-5909
GF/Boundary Coordinator: (250) 444-9595
COINS Main Office: 1-877-904-2634
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BC Children's Hospital Family Library

Empowers patients, families, supporters, and community members with health information. more info

Address / Contact Info
Ambulatory Care Building
Area 11 2nd Floor, 4480 Oak Street
, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3N1
Library: 1-800-331-1533
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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 Community Health Services Centre
902 11 Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 7A6
Speech Language Referral: (250) 505-7244
Nelson Community Health Centre : (250) 505-7200
Regional Service Contact: (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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Children's Occupational Therapy (OT): Early Intervention Services - Nelson

Provides occupational therapy services for children 0 – 6 years where there are concerns regarding physical, sensory, behavioral and/or cognitive development.more info

Address / Contact Info
Kootenay Kids Society
206 - 625 Front Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4B6
OT Services: (250) 505-1171
Kootenay Kids Main Office: (250) 352-6678
OT Fax: (250) 505-1172
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Children's Occupational Therapy - Boundary

Services are provided for children when there are concerns regarding physical, sensory, behavioural and / or cognitive development.more info

Address / Contact Info
Boundary Family Services (BFS), Boundary Family Centre
1200 Cental Avenue
, Grand Forks, BC, V0H 1H0
BFS Office: (250) 442-2267
Toll-free: 1-877-442-5355
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Children's Occupational Therapy: Early Intervention Services - Castlegar and Trail Areas

Serves children from birth to 5 year who have a significant delay or risk in delay in one or more of: sensory processing, self help skills or various motor or perceptual skills. more info

Address / Contact Info
Kootenay Family Place (KFP)
767 11th Avenue
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 1J7
Occupational Therapy: (778) 460-5107
KFP Office: (250) 365-8448
Fax: (250) 365-5792
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Children's Physiotherapy: Early Intervention Services - Castlegar and Trail Areas

Provides services to children up to the age of five years who have developmental delays, neurological, musculoskeletal, and growth-related conditions. more info

Address / Contact Info
Kootenay Family Place (KFP)
767 11th Avenue
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 1J7
Physiotherapy Program: (778) 460-5106
KFP Office: (250) 365-8448
Fax: (250) 365-5792
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