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Sheway

Sheway's program model is based on the recognition that the health of women and their children is linked to the conditions of their lives and their ability to influence these conditions. Services are provided in response to the needs of pregnant and parenting women.

How to access

  • Check availability

    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

  • Visit during drop-in hours

    Any woman interested in accessing Sheway services can drop in during the regular drop-in hours. 

    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. to 4:00 p.m.

    Counsellor

    Counselling is available at Sheway full-time 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. to 3:30 p.m.
    • Appointments available upon request

    Family Physicians

    Sheway clients and children may see the Sheway physicians as their family doctor. The doctors provide primary care services, prenatal care, and Addiction Medicine- including Opiate Replacement Therapy.

    Pregnant women also have access to a doctor on call 24/7 through BC Women's Hospital.

    • Drop-in hours: Monday to Friday, 9:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

    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. to 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.

    *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.

Service philosophy

  • Provides services in a flexible, non-judgmental, nurturing and accepting way
  • Uses a women centered approach that supports women's self-determination, choices and empowerment
  • Offers respect and understanding of First Nations culture, history, and tradition
  • Uses a harm reduction approach
  • Offers a safe, accessible, and welcome drop-in environment
  • Links women and their families to a network of health-related, social, emotional, cultural, and practical supports

533 East Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC
V6A 1P9