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Sheway - For pregnant women and new mothers with drug and alcohol issues

Addictions / Substance Use, Child Services, Family / Parenting, Food, Healthcare Providers, Housing / Shelter, Mental Health - Adult & Senior, Pregnancy Care, and Sexual Health

Provided by Vancouver Coastal Health

A Pregnancy Outreach Program that provides a wide range of health and social service supports for women/people who use substances, are pregnant or caring for infants and children, and live in Vancouver.

Walk-in Medical Clinic (Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 4:30PM)
Staffed by Community Health Nurses and regular Sheway physicians, and other healthcare providers, the Sheway Medical Clinic is a “one-stop” interdisciplinary clinic that provides primary healthcare services to Sheway clients and their children. While all Sheway clients are eligible to seek health care services at Sheway, clients may also choose to see their original medical care providers. Services include:

Primary healthcare
Prenatal care and education
STI and reproductive health care
Addictions counselling, education, and support
Opiate Agonist Therapy Advocacy
Psychiatric assessments for anxiety, depression, and PTSD
Parent and infant psychotherapy
Dental examinations and cleaning for children of clients
Developmental assessments and/or care for children of clients
Prenatal and postpartum physiotherapy

Advocacy (hours vary)
Clients are able to connect virtually with Family Advice Layer to obtain free legal advice for parents with child protection and family issues and/or help with legal aid applications for child protection, family, and criminal matter (Tuesday, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM). Clients may also talk to an Outreach Worker for services, including accompanying clients on medical and legal appointments and providing advice in areas like financial and legal aid (Monday - Friday, 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM). All family law services are done virtually.

Financial Navigation Support (Tuesday and Thursday, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM)
Clients may talk with an Income Community Integration Specialist to obtain help with the Income Assistance application process and/or information and advice about other financial aid services.

Food Services (hours vary)

Hot Lunch (Monday - Friday, 1:00PM– 1:30PM)
Sheway Food Support Sheway clients receive food bags, milk, eggs and fruit bags to help address food insecurity.
Community Kitchen

Housing Navigation Support (Monday - Friday, 10:30 am - 4:00 PM)
Clients may talk to a Housing Advisor to obtain information about available housing options and help with housing applications.

Infant Development Program (Monday - Friday, 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM and By phone: Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM at 604-216-1699)
Clients may talk to the Infant Development Program Consultants during regular drop-in hours or by phone. Free services include information on child development, safety checks of baby equipment, home visits, activity planning, and service coordination.

Parenting Classes (Friday, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
Clients have the opportunity to learn ways to encourage their child’s development, meet other parents; discuss parenting and child development issues; and make the best use of other community resources and activities.

Music Therapy (Friday, 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM)
It gives infants, children, and adults an opportunity to express themselves, promote communication and secure bonding, enhance coordination and physical development, and develop positive social interaction.

Eligibility: Program provides services to women who: