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Youth services

Are you a youth living with congenital heart disease?

Children’s Heart Centre provides specialized support for adolescents living with congenital heart disease. These are some of services and resources:
 
  • Individual consultations with adolescents to review their diagnosis of congenital heart disease and management plan. Youth are also invited to attend a “transition clinic” that focuses on preparing adolescents for ongoing medical follow-up in an adult-based care facility.
  • Hearts of Gold – an educational and support group for youth aged 13-19 living with congenital heart disease. This support program for youth is provided in collaboration with Children’s Heart Network.
  • A two-day camp for youth living with congenital heart disease is organized through Hearts of Gold at Camp Summit, Squamish, BC.
  • Collaborative conference entitled “Growing Up With Heart Disease” which provides free registration for youth aged 13-19 living with congenital heart disease. Conference topics cover a wide range of subjects, including transitioning to adult care, sexual health issues, and medical and surgical advances in the treatment and management of congenital heart defects.
  • A “Just For Teens” chapter in Heart and Soul.
In addition, specialized youth services are available through the Youth Program.
 
Written resources in the Family Resource Library include:
  • Getting on Trac: A Workbook for Youth Living With Chronic Health Conditions.
  • The Plan-It: A Health Day-timer for Youth.