Provides specialized support to individuals who are pregnant or newly parenting while navigating substance use and mental health concerns.
The Families in Recovery (FIR) Program provides customized services through a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, social workers and other support services. Service delivery applies culturally sensitive practices, trauma-informed care, and adherence to harm reduction principles.
From pregnancy through to postpartum or after birth care, FIR staff ensure comprehensive care, focusing on a smooth community reintegration. Their focus is on meeting patients where they are at, creating individual goals, supporting the parent-infant bond, as well as attachment and wellbeing through a rooming-in model in a safe, supportive environment.
Eligibility:
- Pregnant individuals requiring support while navigating substance use and mental health concerns.
- Abstinence is not required; services are patient-centred and tailored to meet individual needs.
Referrals to the program can be made either through self-referral or by healthcare providers. To access this service, please call the FIR unit directly at 604-875-2229 (monitored 24hrs/day) and request to speak with the patient care coordinator or social work lead.
Alternatively, a
referral form may be submitted via fax at 604-875-2221. Referrals are welcomed and prioritized to ensure timely and appropriate support for individuals seeking specialized services.
604-875-2229
Website:
http://www.bcwomens.ca/our-services...
#3rd Floor, FIR Square Combined Care Unit, 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6H 3N1
Cost:
No cost
Referral options:
- Self-referral
- Physician or nurse practitioner referral
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