VI SCAN - Vancouver Island Suspected Child Abuse & Neglect
Abuse / Neglect, Child Services, Family / Parenting, and Victim Services
Provided by Island Health
Promotes the health and well-being of children who may have been maltreated and to support their families to create a positive environment for grown and development.
The VI SCAN team does not provide emergency services. The following services are provided through VI SCAN:
Before your visit you will be contacted by the VI SCAN nurse who will ask questions about your child’s medical history. On the day of your visit expect to be at the clinic for 2-3 hours. At the appointment the team will listen to what happened to your child or why you brought your child to the clinic, ask more questions about your child’s medical history, complete a physical exam, ask for basic information about your family situation, and carefully document all the information we are given.
- Provide medical services to suspected victims of abuse
- Help determine the cause of a child’s illnesses or injuries
- Train professionals and educate the community about child abuse
- Conduct research to improve prevention, identification, and treatment of child abuse
Before your visit you will be contacted by the VI SCAN nurse who will ask questions about your child’s medical history. On the day of your visit expect to be at the clinic for 2-3 hours. At the appointment the team will listen to what happened to your child or why you brought your child to the clinic, ask more questions about your child’s medical history, complete a physical exam, ask for basic information about your family situation, and carefully document all the information we are given.
250-755-7945
Website: https://www.islandhealth.ca/learn...
#39, 1925 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, British Columbia, V9S 1H1
Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Service is available in English.
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- First Nation agency referral
- Health professional referral
- Ministry of Children & Family Development referral
- Police referrals
Associated Programs/Services
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Availability
Service area: Island Health Area + show cities
Service Types Provided
Abuse / Neglect
Child Services
Family / Parenting
Victim Services
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided at a single location
The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.