Welcome to Refugee Health - Vancouver

Refugee Health Vancouver is a practical resource to support clinicians who provide care to refugees in British Columbia.

Need a patient handout on diabetes in Farsi? Looking for a Spanish-speaking dentist in Vancouver who offers reduced fees? Not sure what convention refugees are, why they would flee Myanmar, or how you can bill to care for them? This site pulls together the answers for you.

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Parenting

Burnaby Family Life | Family Drop-ins

Come and spend fun-filled hours with your children. Come socialize and meet other parents. Your child will develop new skills and make new friends. A donation of $2.00 per family would be appreciated.

Metrotown
Monday 9:30 am-11:30am and 12:30pm to 2:30,
Tuesday 9:30am -11:30am and 3:30pm-5:30pm,
Wednesday 9:30am -11:30am,
Friday 1:30pm-1:30pm, Saturday 10:00am-12:00pm

North Burnaby Learning Centre
Saturday 10:00am-12:00pm

Burnaby Family Life | Baby and Me Second Stage

This is an on-going weekly educational support group for parents with babies aged six to 18 months. Families interested in this program can drop in anytime. Topics include challenges of parenting, infant development, infant health, safety, nutrition and learning songs and rhymes together. Join us for a healthy snack, group discussion and making new friends.

Burnaby Family Life | Parenting for Immigrants

http://www.burnabyfamilylife.org/parenting-immigrants

"Raising children in a new society is a difficult task. We provide information on child development, Canadian school system, childcare options, positive discipline and much more. Come and meet other mothers and fathers and share your stories in a safe and supportive environment. Free quality childcare available. To register call 604-659-2205. Please refer to the Program Guide for dates and times."

English only.

Circles of care and connection

"Vancouver Circles of Care and Connection, part of the unique Early Childhood Development Refugee Pilot Project, provides early child development and settlement support to young refugee children and their families. We visit families in their homes and help to bridge them to ECD service in Vancouver. Language provided depends on individual family's needs."