Social Pediatrics Referral
We provide regular primary health care outreach clinics and specialized pediatric health services that are easy to access for children, youth and their families in Vancouver’s inner-city neighbourhoods.
We serve Grandview/Woodlands, Strathcona and the Downtown East Side.
Referral overview
Please use the same referral form for all services.
Anyone can refer to the primary care clinic: health-care professionals, community agencies and schools. Patients or parents/caregivers can also self-refer.
Our pediatric specialty services need a referral from a doctor or nurse practitioner.
There is one form for initial intake. We will request any additional materials or information after the initial triage.
If referring for intake post-discharge or from another health agency, please include any relevant hospital or medical records.
Referral steps
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Complete the referral form
Complete the general clinic referral form (PDF).
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Submit the referral form
Fax the completed referral to 604-875-3958.
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Review of referral form
The clinical team reviews and triages referrals frequently. Please update us with any changes in the patient’s condition and with changes of address, contact information and/or what school the child attends.
The family or referee need not take any action after referral. We will reach out to families/referees for further information, to book appointments or to redirect them as needed.
Referral form
RICHER Social Pediatrics Program Referral Form
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Contact information
Booking/general office phone: 604-875-2246
Clerical staff answer all calls. They can answer general questions and help with referrals and appointments. We cannot provide medical advice from this line. We answer the phone from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fax: 604-875-3958
Email: richer@cw.bc.ca