Child Life Specialists

Child Life Specialists

Provides therapeutic play sessions, education and family support to help children and youth reduce stress and make hospitalization a more positive experience.

Certified child life specialists' help families prepare for hospital tests and procedures, provide coping methods and strategies and education about hospitalization.
Agency
BC Children's Hospital

4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1

Child Life Specialists at BC Children's Hospital
Business Line: 604-875-2345
Application Process
Referral through your health care provider at the hospital required. See website for more information and resources; call to book an appointment.
Eligibility
Open
Main Website: https://www.bcchildrens.ca/clinics-services/child-life
Service delivery
In Person

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