Services: Health & Development
Several programs offer opportunities to those who cannot afford to pay: Leisure Access Assistance Program, JumpStart, KidSport, and Eric Ripplinger Memorial Fund for Swim Lessons.
Affordable Options – Delta Parks, Recreation & Culture
North Delta, Ladner and Tsawwassen
604-946-4141
Assists Work Permit Holders, Study Permit Holders, Naturalized Citizens and certain individuals without a valid work/study permit with: employment, english language training, immigration and settlement.
BC Newcomer Service – Options Community Services
#3 – 7953 120 Street Delta, BC V4C 6P6
604.324.7733
For Refugee Claimants and Asylum Seekers who due to their vulnerability and multiple barriers are in need of wrap-around support. Services include Settlement, Immigration & Support Services
BC Services and Assistance For Humanitarian and Vulnerable Newcomers – Options Community Services
#150 – 10362 King George Blvd. Surrey, BC V3T 2W5 Appointments also available online.
604-866-0571
Wide range of activities: sports, homework, safe access to the on-line world, arts, crafts, and sharing meals.
BGC South Coast BC
5555 9th Avenue Tsawwassen, BC V4M 1W1
Call: 604-943-9873 or email: [email protected]
Wide range of activities: sports, homework, safe access to the on-line world, arts, crafts, and sharing meals.
BGC South Coast BC
4727 Arthur Drive Ladner, BC V4K 2X5
Call: 604-946-2027 or email: [email protected]
Child Protection, Family Services, Guardianship, Youth Justice. Child/Youth Mental Health. Child/Youth Special Needs.
Child & Family Services for Delta – Ministry for Children and Family Development
200-11861 88th Ave., Delta, BC, V4C 3C6
604-501-3237
Range of programs and services that support immigrant and refugee newcomers in Surrey and Delta on their journey to becoming active and engaged members of their new community.
Community Connections – Options Community Services
Newcomers’ Hub 13520 – 78th Avenue Surrey, BC V3W 8J6
See website. Depends on service.
A variety of child development programs designed to meet a wide range of needs, including services for children & youth with autism. Professionals with expertise and knowledge in a variety of areas: Early Childhood Educators, Speech Language Pathologists, Behavioural Consultants, Child Development Consultants, Occupational Therapists, Infant Development Consultants and others.
Community Resources & Supports for families that have children with special needs – Reach Child & Youth Development Society
5040 – 47th Ave, Delta, BC V4K 0C8
604-946-6622
Depression can begin in pregnancy, right after birth or anytime within the entire first year after birth.
Depression and anxiety before and after pregnancy – Fraser Health
Help to settle into your new community and make a plan to reach your education, employment, housing and health goals. Free multilingual support and information (often called “settlement services”).
DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society
13455 76 Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3W 2W3
604-507-6060
Family-to-family support network connects communities, amplifies voices, and champions the rights of individuals with disabilities. Workshops & Trainings. Support Services. Tools & Resources. Volunteer Opportunities.
Family Support Institute of BC
227 6th Street New Westminster, BC V3L 3A5
604-540-8374 ext. 523; Toll Free: 1-800-441-5403
Parenting a child or youth with a mental health and/or substance use challenges? Support offered in Punjabi, Hindi and English. We help children and young people by helping their family and other caring adults. We know children and young people do better when the adults who care about them are supported. Parent-Peer Support. Events. Resources & Videos. Workshops & Trainings.
FamilySmart
Delta
Contact: Michaela Bisson-Montpetit or Kulwinder Khakh at: [email protected] ; or call (604) 878 3400
In North Delta, find a doctor or nurse practitioner.
Find a Doctor or Nurse Practitioner in North Delta – Fraser Health
In South Delta, find a doctor or nurse practitioner.
Find a Doctor or Nurse Practitioner in South Delta – Fraser Health
Several types of health practitioners provide prenatal, labour, delivery and postpartum care. Only registered care providers can provide service in the community and in our hospitals and programs.
Fraser Health
604-507-5400
Over the first two years of baby’s development, understand the different stages: physical, emotional, social, hearing and language. How to be a great parent! Parenting tips and emotional development.
Fraser Health
Wellness Support Counselling. Indigenous Domestic Violence Community Liaison. Ending Violence Against Women. Red Path Program. Positive Health Program. Complex Needs Indigenous Addictions Specialist.Connections Navigator.
Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association (Kla-how-eya)
A101 – 10095 Whalley Boulevard, Surrey BC, V3T 4G1
604-595-1170
O’Siem Early Childhood Development. A holistic approach to encourage parent/caregiver attachment with their children age 0-6. Also provide support in the areas of health and wellness.
Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association (Kla-how-eya)
A101 – 10095 Whalley Boulevard, Surrey BC, V3T 4G1
604-595-1170
For the Indigenous community: Family empowerment program. Income Assistance. Elder program. Community nurse. Home and community care. Counselling services.
Health & Social Services – Tsawwassen First Nation
1926 Tsawwassen Dr N, Delta, BC
Visit website for specific contact people and phone numbers for each program.
Find information, resources and supports related to mental health, well-being and substance use. Receive reliable health information or be connected with a health professional: Registered nurse, Registered dietician, Physician, Pharmacist, Qualified exercise professionals.
Health Link BC
Online Resource
Call toll-free in B.C., 8-1-1, or 7-1-1 for the deaf and hard of hearing to get personalized assistance. Speak to a navigator who can guide you to reliable health information or connect you with a health professional.
Pregnancy and parenting resources. Ministry of Health publications that support health professionals and families to raise healthy children. Based on best practices, these evidence-based documents provide new parents with information on having a healthy pregnancy and providing information they need to give their baby the best start in life.
Health Link BC
Call toll-free in B.C., 8-1-1, or 7-1-1 for the deaf and hard of hearing to get personalized assistance. Speak to a navigator who can guide you to reliable health information or connect you with a health professional.
For residents and newcomers. Help to understand and find the right health service. A list of free health services for government supports, mental health support, medical insurance support, referral services and other community services.This resource is available in English | Arabic عربى | Bengali বাঙালি | Gujarati ગુજરાતી | Hindi हिंदी | Farsi فارسی | Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ | Urdu اردو
Health Services – Fraser Health
Online information
A free, confidential, service for pregnant and new parents who are experiencing health or lifestyle challenges. Clients must be a resident of Surrey, Delta or White Rock and may participate until the baby is 6 months old.
Healthiest Babies Possible – Options Community Services
100–6846 King George Blvd., Surrey, BC V3W 4Z9
604-583-1017
Early Years. Metis Family Connections Navigators help to access programs and services and connect to community and culture.
Métis Family Connections – Metis Nation BC
604-557-5851
Assists immigrant individuals and families with multiple needs and significant integration barriers. Providing multilingual services in a one-to-one setting and in-home visits.
Moving Ahead – Options Community Services
203B 10190 152A Street Surrey, BC V3R 1J7
604-572-4060 ext. 21171 or 604-501-6850 ext. 61130
Services for permanent residents, protected persons and convention refugees to adapt skills and/or knowledge for the Canadian work environment to increase employability.
Newcomer Employment – Options Community Services
13520 78 Ave, Surrey, BC V3W 8J6
To access services, please first schedule an appointment: 604-572 -4060
Free 6 week parenting group offered to parents with children age 5 years and under. Provides parents with a safe space to learn and build on their parenting skills while interacting with other parents who have same-aged children.
Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Program – Deltassist
North and South Delta. Location TBD.
Dates, times and location to be determined but if you are interested please email your name, phone number, ages of children and location of group preference (North Delta or Ladner): [email protected]
Clinics provide sexual and reproductive health services for all ages, all genders, and all orientations. Our clinicians are committed to providing you with confidential, nonjudgmental, youth-friendly, pro-choice, and sex-positive services.
North Delta Options for Sexual Health – Options for Sexual Health
North Delta Health Unit 11245 – 84th Avenue Delta, BC V4C 2L9
604-731-4252
Services offered: Communicable Disease Prevention Control, Dental Care, Early Childhood Development Services, Donor Human Milk Donation Drop-Off, Prenatal support for youth or young adult, Public Health Unit, Speech Development, Preschool Tuberculosis Testing
North Delta Public Health Unit – Fraser Health
North Delta Public Health Unit: 11245 84 Avenue Delta, B.C. V4C 2L9
604-507-5400
Free online Yin and Restorative yoga. Registration required.
Online Yoga for Stress Relief – Deltassist
Email Carlee 2 days before the class at: [email protected]
Support, advocacy and parenting information. Home visits and individualized, family-centred, strength-based support. Referrals can be made by families, directly, or by other professionals in the community.
Parent Connect – BGC South Coast BC
For more information, or to send referrals, contact Rupinder Sandhu: [email protected]
604.999.7457
Free Online groups in various languages (Korean, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese and English). Anonymous, and confidential self-help groups providing parents and caregivers with a safe space to share their stories, build community, learn new skills, receive emotional support and discover new services and resources.
Parenting Support Group – Parent Support Services Society
Online groups
1-877-345-9777
Training. Small business. Job. Digital literacy. Workshops. Banking. Budgeting. Taxes. Theft & fraud protection
PICS
#3 – 7953 120th St. Delta BC V4C 6P6 and #205 – 12725 80th Avenue Surrey, BC, V3W 3A6
Delta: 604-324-7733 · 604-324-7744. Surrey: 604-596-7722
Supports youth 10-19 aiming to prevent, delay and reduce the harm associated with substance concerns. Facilitators support and promote healthy lifestyles with youth both in schools and the community through awareness presentations, group work, individual mentoring, and recreational activities.
Prevention & Health Promotion (Community and School-Based) – PCRS
Delta (school-based) at [email protected] or call: 604 -837-8252
A variety of child development programs designed to meet a wide range of needs, including services for children & youth with autism. Professionals with expertise and knowledge in a variety of areas: Early Childhood Educators, Speech Language Pathologists, Behavioural Consultants, Child Development Consultants, Occupational Therapists, Infant Development Consultants and others.
Punjabi Translation of the Community Resources & Supports for families that have children with special needs – Reach Child & Youth Development Society
5040 – 47th Ave, Delta, BC V4K 0C8
604-946-6622
Programs & Services. Support and Counselling. Inclusivity training and workshops. Volunteer opportunities. Based in Vancouver but accessible via online and phone.
Queer, Trans and Two-Spirit Community – Qmunity
Main location: 1170 Bute Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1Z6
1-800-566-1170
Supports newcomer (Permanent Resident) youth (15 to 25 years old) with integration and settlement in their new community
REACH Program (Recreation, Engagement, Action Connection Hub) – PCRS
CCYH (City Centre Youth Hub) at 10453 Whalley Blvd or NYH (Newton Youth Hub) 114-13479 76th Avenue
604-596-6200
Not feeling safe? Been a victim of crime or abuse? A resource guide to help you find supports and services in Delta.
Resource Guide – City of Delta
Online PDF Resource
For permanent residents, refugees, protected persons and live-in-caregivers who require support to settle and adjust to their new life in Canada.
Settlement and Integration Program (SIP) BC Newcomer Service – Options Community Services
13520 – 78th Avenue Surrey, BC V3W 8J6
604-572-4060
Services include Employment Programs, Settlement Services, Language Services, Social Programs and Housing Services.
Settlement and Language services and more – Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society
12725 80 Ave #205, Surrey, BC V3W 3A6
604-596-7722
Provided by settlement workers in Delta’s libraries: George Mackie and Ladner Pioneer. Offers information about settling in Delta, including finding housing, employment, schools, childcare, healthcare, public transportation, and more.
Settlement Outreach in Delta Libraries – City of Delta, Fraser Valley Regional libraries and five settlement agencies
George Mackie Library 8440 112 St, Delta, BC V4C 4W9; Ladner Pioneer Library 4683 51 St, Delta, BC V4K 0C8
These and more services offered here: Communicable Disease Prevention Control, Dental Care, Early Childhood Development Services, Donor Human Milk Donation Drop-Off, Prenatal support for youth or young adult, Public Health Unit, Speech Development, Preschool Tuberculosis Testing
South Delta Public Health Unit – Fraser Health
South Delta Public Health Unit: #1826 – 4949 Canoe Pass Way DeltaB.C. V4M 0B2
604-952-3550
Various groups: Survivors of partner violence, sexual abuse, anger management & healthy relationships; and if you’re a parent with child under 5 years old (Nobody’s Perfect Parenting program). Substance use education program for adults 19 years and over: for yourself or if you’ve been affected by another.
Support Groups – Deltaassist Family & Community Services
North Delta: 9097 120 Street, Delta B.C. V4C 6R7; Ladner: #202-5000 Bridge Street, Delta B.C. V4K 2K4
North Delta (and for all counselling enquiries): 604-594-3455; Ladner: 604 946-9526
Affordable. Reliable. Professional. Over 200 language specialists working in more than 30 languages to provide the public and private sectors with professional interpretation and translation services.
Translation & Interpretation Services – Options Community Services
13520 – 78th Avenue Surrey, BC V3T 4M4
604.572.4060 ext . 21126. c: 236-833-5306
Skills training, wellness support and occupation-specific training/certification to unemployed and precariously employed visible minority and newcomer women.
Women’s Empowerment & Employment Readiness (WEE-R) – Options Community Services
13520 – 78 Avenue Surrey, BC V3W 8J6 Services are offered through blended online and in-person learning.
604-825-2549