The District of West Vancouver is home to more than 44,000 residents.  It provides a number of programs for children of all ages and their families, including extensive recreation programs, the West Vancouver Memorial Library, and many parks and playgrounds.  Information about these programs and services may be readily accessed through the District of West Vancouver website.  Frequently requested phone numbers are listed below.

Aquatic Centre                                              604-925-7210               2121 Marine Drive, WV
Gleneagles Community Centre                   604-921-2100               6262 Marine Drive, WV
Ice Arena                                                        604-925-7250              786 22nd Street, WV
West Vancouver Community Centre           604-925-7270              780 22nd Street , WV

www.westvancouver.ca

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The North Shore Disability Resource Centre works to ensure that people with disabilities, along with their families and friends, can participate actively as members of the community. We are committed to working toward a community which is free of physical, financial and attitudinal barriers.

NSDRC offers the following programs and services to children with disabilities.

Information and Advocacy Services

Infant Development Program

Special Services to Children

Summer Program for Children

Teen & Pre-Teen Program

Residential Services

604-985-5371

www.nsdrc.org

NSSCDP is a community-based program that assists families of children with extra support needs to access inclusive child care that meets family needs. The program is intended to serve children from birth to 12, with services for youth 13 – 19 years available in some communities.

SCDP provides the following services to support children, families, and child care providers:

• Individual planning to promote each child’s development
• Training and information for families and child care providers to help each child’s development
• Resources such as books, toys and specialized equipment
• Referrals to other services such as therapists or specialists
• Where necessary, additional staffing to ensure that children may participate fully with their peers.

SCDP operates under the principles of inclusion and family centred practice. SCDP uses a multi-disciplinary team approach. Parents may self-refer, or with parent consent, referrals may come from other service providers. The service is voluntary and free of charge.

604-988-0131

www.nsscdp.com

The North Vancouver Recreation Commission provides recreation services in the City and District of North Vancouver.  The Commission operates 7 major Community Recreation Centres, Centennial Theatre and Grant Connell Tennis Centre. All Centres can be reached through the central telephone number, the website provides full details on all recreation programs and services.

604-987-Play (7529)

www.northvanrec.com

1-800-465-4911

Services and programs for children from birth to 12 years old and their families.

604-983-6350

www.myparkgate.ca

Parkgate Child and Family Centre

3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver

Lynnmour Family Drop-In

1250 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver

Drop in playgroup session in the Lynnmour area near Capilano University. Meet with other parents, share circle time or take a break while your child plays with others. Community Health Nurses, Infant Development Program consultants and Parent Community Developers regularly attend – come with all your questions. Everyone is welcome! Please bring a small food item for snack time and a drink for your child. Coffee and tea provided. $1/family group – Wednesdays 9:15 – 11:15am

604-983-3131

So-Sah Latch Family Centre provides health and community services to members of the Squamish First Nation, including counselling (individual, family, and couple), drug and alcohol counselling, and community health services such as speech-language pathology and prenatal classes. Also offers an Elder’s Program that provides transportation to medical appointments, and an Adult Home Care Program that provides home support case management. The Family Program offers daily living skills support, family/parent group, Mother Bear drop-in program, and infant development workers. The Brighter Futures program offers educational workshops and activities that enhance parenting skills to parents with children ages birth to five years.

604-985-7826

www.squamish.net

The Tsleil Wauth Nation Family Centre prvides inclusive support and services for children and families, including child care and parent education and support.

www.burrardband.com

604-929-0693

Vancouver Coastal Health Services offers two programs designed and delivered around the specific needs of children and youth: The Youth and Family Psychiatric Outpatient Service and the Child and Adolescent Program.

Together these two programs provide comprehensive outpatient assessment, treatment and consultation services to pre-school, elementary, and secondary school children with behavioural, social and emotional difficulties. Families can contact these programs directly, or may be referred by a physician or community agency.

Youth and Family Program – (604) 984-3777

148 East 15th Street, North VancouverThis program provides a full range of therapeutic services for youth (age 9-18) and their families. This includes a therapeutic academic program, after-school group, parent therapy groups, family therapy and summer treatment program.

www.nscg.ca