Infants and Childhood Mental Health Service - Alan Cashmore Centre

Child Services and Mental Health - Child & Youth

Provided by Vancouver Coastal Health

An early childhood mental health team for families with infants and children under six years of age. For families who live in Vancouver or Richmond.
The Alan Cashmore Centre provides treatment and support to families who have concerns about their child's ability to manage in two or more of the following areas of development:

  • Emotional: managing feelings including anger and sadness
  • Social: getting along with other children
  • Behavioral: being aggressive, withdrawn or not doing what is expected


    • Eligibility:

  • Infants and children 0-5 years old at the time of referral
  • Families living in Vancouver, parent/caregiver has ongoing concerns about their child’s mental health, their parenting, and/or their relationship with their child
  • Parent/caregiver has talked with another community professional who shares their concerns for their child

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    604-675-3996

    Website: https://www.vch.ca/en/location...

    #420, 1669 East Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5N 1V9

    Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Tuesday & Thursday: 9:00 AM. - 7:00 PM.

    Service is available in English.

    Cost: No cost

    Referral options:

    • Physician or nurse practitioner referral
    • Health professional referral
    • Health Authority personnel referral
    • Self-referral
    • Parent or Guardian referral

    Details: Families can self-refer by calling (604) 675-3996, extension 0. Intake is by appointment only.

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    Availability

    Service area: Richmond, Vancouver + show cities

    Service area cities: Richmond and Vancouver

    Service Types Provided
    Child Services
    Mental Health - Child & Youth
    Ways to Access
    • Provided 1:1 in-person
    • Provided at a single location

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