Pregnancy Outreach Program at Sheway
- 533 East Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V6A 1P9
- sheway.sheway@vch.ca
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- General: (604) 216-1699
- Medical clinic: (604) 216-1684
- Fax: (604) 216-1698
Need help immediately?
If there is an urgent safety concern, please call 9-1-1 or go to emergency at your nearest hospital.
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Sheway provides health and social service support to pregnant women and women with infants dealing with drug and alcohol issues.
How to access
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Check eligibility
Sheway is a voluntary program that provides services to women who:
- Are pregnant and/or parenting infants/children
- Have a current or recent history of drug and/or alcohol use
- Live in Vancouver
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Walk-in
No referral is necessary. Any woman who is interested in accessing Sheway services can drop in during the regular drop-in hours
Hours of operation
- Monday: 9:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Tuesday: 9:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: 9:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Thursday: 9:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Friday: 9:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Clinic staff are available by phone Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
How to get here
Paid street parking is available nearby. Accessible by transit on the #20 bus.
Available Medical Healthcare Providers
Community Health Nurses
Sheway clients and children may seek health care from Sheway's Community Health Nurses in a number of areas including prenatal care and education, STI and well-woman care, PAP tests, contraception, well-baby and child care, and immunizations. (Outreach and home visits can also be arranged.)
Drop-in hours: Monday to Friday, 9:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Counsellor
Counselling is available at Sheway on a full-time basis to provide clients and their families with confidential counselling, education, and support to promote healthy lifestyle choices, as well as referrals to treatment programs.
Drop-in hours: Monday to Friday, 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Appointments available upon request
Family Physicians
Sheway clients and children may choose to see the Sheway physicians as their family doctor. The doctors provide primary care services, prenatal care, and Addiction Medicine- including Opiate Replacement Therapy.
Drop-in hours: Monday to Friday, 9:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
* Pregnant women also have access to a doctor on call 24/7 through BC Women's Hospital.
Psychiatrist
Sheway clients and children may see a psychiatrist specializing in psychiatric assessments for issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, PTSD, and parent and infant psychotherapy.
Drop-in hours:
Women-centred mental health services: Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Children-centred mental health services are provided through RICHER by appointment.
Dental Care Service Providers
Clients' children may see a hygienist at Sheway once a month to provide cleanings and referrals as needed.
Please make an appointment at the clinic or call (604) 216-1684.
* Emergency or adult services can be found at Reduced Cost Dental Clinics (Source: BC Dental Association)
Pediatricians
Sheway clients and children may see a Pediatrician from the RICHER Program who provides developmental assessments and/or care at the Sheway clinic, that meets the unique needs of children and families in Vancouver's inner-city neighbourhoods.
Call (604) 216-1684 for an appointment