We want to make sure that your visit is a comfortable one. Whether you are here for a clinic assessment or you need to stay for a longer treatment, or if you are looking for information, we will work with you to make sure that you get the best care and find the answers that you need.
In Your visit, you will find information to help you and your family prepare if you are coming for a clinic appointment, for surgery, or for a hospital stay. There is a checklist under each section to make sure you know what to bring, and how you can prepare your child for his or her hospital experience. You can find maps, accommodations, travel and parking information here as well.
There several lending libraries and resource centres located at BC Children's Hospital serving families living in BC. The Family Resource Library and Sunny Hill Education Resource Centre provide health information free of charge. They will also mail out resources at no cost to families, health providers and educators within BC. The Kelty Resource Centre is located at BC Children's Hospital but is operated by the BC Mental Health & Addiction Services (BCMHAS). It is a provincial resource centre that works to link children, youth and their families with appropriate resources in all areas of mental health, addictions and eating disorders.
You can purchase selected items found in our libraries from the online C&W Bookstore.
There are a variety of family support services and groups available at Children’s and Sunny Hill. This information will help if you are looking to meet parents who have been through a shared experience, looking for some help to understand information in your language of choice, or need support if your family is grieving.
If you are involved in a support group and you require some funds, please check the Family Support Group Network Funding Program. .
There is valuable information in Safe Start about keeping infants and children safe. You can also purchase many infant and children safety product in the Safety Station.
There is information for families, professionals and teenagers in Youth Health.
There are many web sites designed for children. Kids Links will lead you to informative, kid-friendly places.