Health care and medical in Edmonton, Alberta
SCH - Child Life Services
Offered by SCH - Addiction and Mental Health - Crisis Services, Child and Adolescent
8440 112 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2B7
In short
Provides psychosocial, developmental and educational support to children and families regarding illness and hospitalization.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Who it is for
- Children, Youth, Families
- Where
- 8440 112 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2B7
- How to reach
- (780) 407-6818 · Website
- Last verified
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About this service
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")
- providing other supportive therapeutic programs such as Music Therapy and Pet Therapy
Who can use it?
Children and youth
When is it open?
SCH - Child Life Services is open Monday to Friday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm.
How do I get in touch?
Call (780) 407-6818, or use the website.
Listed in Edmonton, Alberta.
8440 112 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2B7
8440 112 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2B7Edmonton, Alberta
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