- Description
- Provides psychosocial, developmental and educational support to children and families regarding illness and hospitalization.
Supports children and families in the hospital by:
- developing strategies to help adapt to, cope with and adjust to illness or hospitalization
- addressing anxiety or misunderstandings using various strategies (e.g. expressive art, therapeutic or medical play)
- collaborating with families and other healthcare providers in the hospital and community
- teaching children and families what to expect with treatments, illness and hospitalization
- providing safe and fun places to play and learn through normal life experiences and special events
- running play and teen group programs ("The Beach" and the "Teen Room")
Key Provider: art therapists, child life specialists, music therapists - Eligibility
- No
- Application Process
- Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Referrals also by request of support staff or families on nursing units or outpatient clinics.
Referral Process: No
Waiting Period: Yes,An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.
- Telephone
- 780-407-6818
- Languages
- Interpreter/Translation services
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Parking stalls, ramps, elevators and washrooms. - Topic(s)
- Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- May 15, 2024
- Address
- 8440 112 Street
Edmonton, AB, T6G 2B7This facility provides a range of healthcare services for children including a 24/7 emergency department.
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon07:00 AM to 04:00 PMTue07:00 AM to 04:00 PMWed07:00 AM to 04:00 PMThu07:00 AM to 04:00 PMFri07:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Check calendar located outside of WMC 4B1.08 for updated program times.
