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Looking for a Family Physician? - Sunshine Coast

Community Health Notice posted: 01-Dec-2022 10:00 AM PST

There are currently no Family Physicians or Nurse Practitioners taking on new patients for the lower Sunshine Coast. For Patients with Family Doctors off-coast, we strongly encourage you to use your off-coast family doctor for appointments, unless in-person service are needed.

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Child, Youth, And Family

Bellies and Babies - Gibsons & Sechelt

A drop-in group for pregnant women and new parents with babies up to a year old. Provides individual and peer support for pregnant women and postnatal mothers and resources and support to new parents. Resources cover issues such as the importance of early secure attachment, nutrition, suggestions for healthy lifestyle choices, breastfeeding, prenatal and postnatal mental health challenges, baby development, and parenting. Programming offered at Gibsons and Area Community Centre (700 Park Road, Gibsons) and in Sechelt at The Family Place (5520 Trail Ave.) See the website for more information and hours of the group more info

Address / Contact Info
Sunshine Coast Community Services Society
BC
Phone: (604) 865-1108
Fax: (604) 885-9493
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Best Babies

Open to everyone. Support group for prenatal to 3 years old. Sechelt Nation Health Nurse in attendance. Healthy lunch and nutrition support provided.more info

Address / Contact Info
Sechelt Indian Band - Health Building
5559 Sunshine Coast Hwy
, Sechelt, BC, V0N 3A0
Phone: (604) 885-9404
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Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH)

For newborn to 18 years & families. Education, consultation, therapy, assessments, family support, psychiatric services & outreach.more info

Address / Contact Info
Ministry of Children and Family Development
#206 - 938 Gibsons Way
, Gibsons, BC, V0N 1V7
Phone: (604) 886-5525
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Circle of Support

Provides free support, training, and consultation for parents and caregivers with children and youth up to age 19 with Complex Developmental Behavioral Conditions (CDBC) and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Services include one-to-one support; groups and support circles; and advocacy. Training and education is available for parents, caregivers, and service providers who work with children/youth. Children and youth who have a diagnosis or symptoms of CDBC (where two or more areas are significantly affected: social emotional functioning, communication, physical functioning, independence, and intellectual or academic functioning) are eligible for the program. No referral required.more info

Address / Contact Info
Sunshine Coast Community Services Society
5638 Inlet St, PO Box 1069
, Sechelt, BC, V0N 3A0
Phone: (604) 885-5881
Fax: (604) 885-9493
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Family Caregivers of BC

Provincial program to support family caregivers – family and friends - who are caring for adults because of disease, disability or aging. Sunshine Coast patients and families can take advantage of the toll free Caregiver Support Line, a virtual Resource Center and Education via webinars. We offer 1-1 emotional support and assistance navigating the health system as part of the caregiver support program.more info

Address / Contact Info
6 – 3318 Oak Street
, Victoria, BC, V8X 2S9
Phone: (250) 384-0408
Toll Free: 1-877-520-FCNS (3267)
Fax: (250) 361-2660
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Family Support Services

Assists and supports parents in building parental capacity. Participation is voluntary for parents and caregivers of children and youth up to age 19. Individual counsellors work with parents and caregivers to strengthen family life, leading to healthy child and family development. Groups are available on a regular basis to support parenting skills and promote understanding of healthy family relationships. Free and confidential services by appointment. No referral is required.more info

Address / Contact Info
Sunshine Coast Community Services Society
5638 Inlet Ave
, Sechelt, BC, V0N 3A0
Phone: 604-885-5881 Local 250
Fax: (604) 885-9493
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Gibsons Elementary and Elphinstone Secondary Community Schools

Recreation & education programs & babysitting certified courses. Before and after school programsmore info

Address / Contact Info
School District NO 46 (Sunshine Coast)
783 School Road, PO Box 548
, Gibsons, BC, V0N 1V9
Phone: (604) 886-2621
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Gibsons Public Health Unit - Prenatal Classes Program

Classes for pregnant women and their partner, support person or friend. Subsidies available.more info

Address / Contact Info
Vancouver Coastal Health, Gibsons Health Unit
821 Gibsons Way
, Gibsons, BC, V0N 1V8
Phone: (604) 984-5070
Fax: (604) 984-5075
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Infant Development Program (IDP)

Supports families with children from birth to three years old who are at risk for developmental delay or have a diagnosed disability. Works with families to develop skills that encourage their child's development, to connect with a variety of services, and access a full range of social, educational, and community experiences. Program includes home visits, assessments, play groups, and other activities. Hours vary; see website for details.more info

Address / Contact Info
Sunshine Coast Community Services Society
5638 Inlet Ave
, Sechelt, BC, V0N 3A0
Phone: (604) 885-5881
Fax: (604) 885-9493
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Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre

The BC Children’s Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre provides mental health and substance use information and resources, assistance navigating the mental health system, as well as free personalized support from parent peer support workers. Services are available to families across BC and Yukon with children and youth up to age 24, by phone, email, virtual meeting, and in person at The Kelty Centre. Many online resources, educational events and webinars are also available for parents and caregivers, and school professionals. more info

Address / Contact Info
BC Children's Hospital
Mental Health Building #85, Room: P3-302
, 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 2N9
Toll-free: 1-800-665-1822
Phone: (604) 875-2084
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Medical Clinics - Sunshine Coast

Arbutus Medical Clinic, Sechelt
604-885-2384

Cowrie Medical Clinic, Sechelt
604-670-6222

Sechelt Medical Clinic
604-885-2257

Gibsons Medical Clinic
604-886-2868

Upstream Family Medicine,
Wilson Creek
604-885-6400

Pender Harbour Health Centre
604-883-2764

FETCH Criteria

Sunshine Coast FETCH website does not take registrations for Physician Clinic wait-lists.

Please do not create a profile, unless you are registering a Health Service for the Sunshine Coast.

Please email info@scdivision.ca for further details