Early Intervention Program (EIP) - Early Support for Child Development

Caregiver Support and Services for Children

Provided by Island Health

Provides assessment and treatment services for young children experiencing developmental delays or challenges.
The Early Intervention Program (EIP) supports children and their families through early intervention and rehabilitation services to promote healthy development and functional abilities. This will vary depending on each child and their needs, but can include treatment in the home, in a child care setting, or at one of the EIP office sites. The type of treatment will also vary, but may include individual intervention, consulting for caregivers, handouts with ideas and acitivites, connection to community-based services and supports.

The service may be appropriate if the child:
  • Is not reaching expected developmental milestones
  • Has difficulty moving, communicating, learning or taking part in daily activities
  • Has a known developmental delay
  • May be at risk of a developmental delay
  • Needs support before starting school
Eligibility
  • The child is 5 years old or younger
  • They have, or may be at risk of, a developmental delay
  • They reside in Greater Victoria or the Southern Gulf Islands; program is provided through the Queen Alexandra Centre
How to Access
  • A parent or guardian can refer their child. Someone else can also make the referral with permission from the child’s parent or guardian.
  • Complete the Early Intervention Program referral form and send it by fax or mail. Do not send the form by email.
  • The child will typically be assessed before the team's therapist begins treatment. Assessments can be as informal as an observation of the child during a home visit, or they can be more formal, involving standardized testing materials or equipment.
  • When first meeting the team, they will ask what is important for the child and family to facilitate in setting goals and deciding which team members are best suited. These may include the Infant Development Consultant, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Speech and Language Pathologist, Social worker or team leader, and the Supported Child Development Consultant.
Note: the Neuromuscular Clinic is available to clients who are currently being followed by the EIP program. Please inquire with the EIP therapist regarding a referral to the Clinic.

For more information on other programs offered at the Queen Alexandra Centre, please click HERE.

250-519-6763 (CYFH-RS Intake)

Queen Alexandra Centre for Children's Health - 2400 Arbutus Road, Victoria, British Columbia, V8N 1V7

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Parent / Guardian referral

Details: Please fax or mail the completed EIP Referral Form (see above); do not email the referral form.

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Service area: Island Health Area + show cities

Service area cities: Alert Bay, Bamfield, Black Creek, Brentwood Bay, Campbell River, Cathedral Grove, Chemainus, Cobble Hill, Comox, Coombs, Cortes Island, Courtenay, Cumberland, Deep Bay, Denman Island, Duncan, Fanny Bay, Gabriola Island, Galiano Island, Gold River, Hornby Island, Horne Lake, Kyuquot, Ladysmith, Lake Cowichan, Langford, Lantzville, Long Beach, Mayne Island, Merville, Mill Bay, Nanaimo, Nanoose Bay, Nitinaht, North Saanich, Parksville, Pender Island, Penelakut Island, Port Alberni, Port Alice, Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Quadra Island, Qualicum Beach, Quathiaski Cove, Saanich, Saanichton, Salt Spring Island, Saturna Island, Sayward, Shawnigan Lake, Sidney, Sointula, Sooke, Tahsis, Tofino, Ucluelet, Victoria, and Zeballos

Service Types Provided
Caregiver Support
Services for Children
Ways to Access
  • Provided at home
  • Provided at multiple locations
  • Provided by phone

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