FIR Square Combined Care Unit: BC Women's Hospital
Our philosophy of care is one of harm reduction. Our aim is to help reduce substance use and risky behaviors that can cause harm to mothers and their babies. We support Mothers and their babies to safely stay together after they leave hospital, and help them to gain confidence with parenting.
We offer alcohol and drug counseling, assessment and support as well as a referral service as needed.
Caring, non-judgmental support
Advocate
Assistance with finding housing
Referrals to community services as needed
Access to medical care
Parenting groups
Recreational and music therapy
A First Nations Advocate available
Spiritual Care
Working within a model of woman centered care, women participate and guide every aspect of their care and discharge planning.
Women and their babies are kept together on the ward, and women learn to care for their baby if the baby is withdrawing.