Advocacy and care coordination in Sechelt, British Columbia
SCCSS - Perinatal Substance Use Support
Offered by Sunshine Coast Community Services Society (SCCSS)
In short
This program provides pre/post natal one-to-one, non-judgemental emotional and practical support to women/birthing individuals who may need assistance in the areas of substance use, poverty, and homelessness.
- Updated
- This organization's address is confidential and is not published.
- Who it is for
- Youth; Pregnancy and before birth, Babies and toddlers (0-3), Children (4-12)
- What it helps with
- A safe place to sleep tonight, A home I can afford, Money to get by, Medical care, Help with drinking or drugs, Legal help and my rights, Knowing where to go, Help with my mental health, Help raising my kids, Help for my family, Making my own choices, A fresh start
- How to reach
- (604) 865-1208 · Website
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- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
This program provides pre/post natal one-to-one, non-judgemental emotional and practical support to women/birthing individuals who may need assistance in the areas of substance use, poverty, and homelessness. The goal is to provide non-judgemental support, to assist in navigating various government systems and community services, assist in fostering community connection to promote healthy pregnancies, and build community around the woman/birthing individual to help improve pregnancy outcomes. This program offers support to: Women/birthing individuals and their partners who are pregnant and/or recently had a baby Women/birthing individuals who are in recovery, actively using substances (legal, prescribed, and/or illicit) Women/birthing individuals who are in recovery actively using substances (legal, prescribed, and/or illicit) and are experiencing poverty and/or homelessness. What you can expect The Perinatal Substance Use Support Worker is accessed through self-referral or referral through another agency. The support worker will provide pre/post natal one-to-one, non-judgemental emotional and practical support to women/birthing individuals who may need assistance in the areas of substance use, poverty, and homelessness. The Perinatal Substance Use Support Worker is available as a resource to women/birthing individuals that may need help with advocacy, attending health appointments, meeting with social workers, or assistance with the court system.
Who can use it?
Women/birthing individuals who may need assistance in the areas of substance use, poverty, and homelessness.
How do I get in touch?
Call (604) 865-1208, or use the website.
Listed in Sechelt, British Columbia.