Child & Youth Mental Health Algorithm - GPSC

Fraser Health Infant Psychiatry ClinicAre you concerned aboutyour infant or child?about their emotional or socialdevelopment or challengingbehavior.about difficulties they areexperiencing as a result oftrauma or extreme stress.Have you spoken to acommunity professionalwho shares your concernsabout your child?Please know help is availablethrough a variety of servicesincluding Fraser Health’s InfantPsychiatry Clinic.This clinic is for infants, youngchildren and their families who livein the communities of Fraser Health.About our clinicOur specialists, a psychiatristand therapist, provideassessments, consultations andshort-term treatment to supportthe developmental, social andemotional needs of infants andyoung children, from birth tofive years of age.All participation is voluntary.Families who require longertermsupport will be referred toappropriate resources in thecommunity as needed.Referral Process‣ A referral from yourfamily doctor or medicalspecialist is required inorder for you to participatein this clinic.‣ Once the appointment hasbeen scheduled, yourdoctor/medical specialistwill be notified of the dayand time, and he/she willlet you know about theappointment details.‣ It is your responsibility toconfirm the appointmentwith the clinic.If it is determined that this clinic isnot the best service to meet yourchild/family’s needs you will beredirected to other suitable servicesin your community.