SCAN - Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect Clinic
Abuse / Neglect, Child Services, Family / Parenting, and Victim Services
Provided by Interior Health
Provides enhanced health assessments for children in non-emergent cases of suspected child abuse and neglect.
The Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect Clinic is a regional, community-based, multidisciplinary program administered by Interior Health, providing enhanced health assessment for children in nonemergent cases of suspected child abuse and neglect. The clinic also provides consultation and training for other community and regional professionals working in the area of child protection and child maltreatment. The clinic provides a confidential, nonthreatening, child-centered environment for children and families. Time is taken to prepare each child for the medical exam and clinic assessment process.
Service is offered to all children and communities within the Interior Health geographical region.
Clinic Services include:
Service is offered to all children and communities within the Interior Health geographical region.
Clinic Services include:
- Medical Examination
- Psychological Assessment
- Nursing Services
- Social Work Services
- Medical/ Legal Assessments
- Crisis Counselling Referrals
- Professional Consultation / Education
Referrals and Eligibility
Any child under the age of 19 years who is suspected of being the victim of non-acute (over 72 hours) child physical, sexual, and emotional abuse or neglect is eligible for referral. Referrals are received by phone, fax, or in person. Referral Sources include:
- MCFD/Child protection social workers
- Delegated Aboriginal Agencies/social workers
- All physicians/nurse practitioners, e.g., emergency or private practice
- All RCMP members
250-314-2775
Website: https://www.interiorhealth.ca...
4th Floor Alumnae Tower Royal Inland Hospital - 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops, British Columbia
Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m
Service is available in English.
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Social Assistance Service (SAS) referral required for funding
- Physician or nurse practitioner referral
- Health professional referral
- Ministry of Children & Family Development referral
- First Nation agency referral
- RCMP referrals
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Interior Health:
Just the closest matches listed. Click to see more!- Reporting Adult Abuse and Neglect to Interior Health
- Vulnerable Adult Abuse and Neglect Report Line
- Aboriginal Patient Navigator Service
Availability
Service area: Interior Health Area
Service Types Provided
Abuse / Neglect
Child Services
Family / Parenting
Victim Services
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided at a single location
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