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There are many different programs and services at SSCY Centre. In this list you will find information about:
- what each program or service is for
- how to join each program and service
- what to expect during your visit
- who you will meet
- what to bring
- where to go for your visit
- other resources
Choose a program or service to learn about it. For more information, please contact the program or service directly. You can also call SSCY Central Intake to ask about services, eligibility or how to access services. Please contact us at (204) 258-6552.
Please bring your Manitoba Health Card to every visit.
Alternative and Augmentative Communication
The Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) Program in the Specialized Communication Resources for Children Program at the Rehabilitation Centre for Children helps families of children who have a hard time communicating. Our team helps parents and guardians learn how to help you communicate better. You may be given adaptive communication materials, like picture symbol books or speech generating devices.
We have a library of adapted books that you can borrow. You can learn more about the library on the Loan Programs page of this website. We also teach parents, educational support teams and other clinicians about communication and how they can help you.
What will happen to me during a visit?
AAC Program
For your first visit, you will come with someone you like communicating with. The first visit can be 1 to 2 hours long. Our therapist will watch you communicate for a while, and then they might play some games or do some activities with you. Our therapist will give information to your parent or guardian.
SCRC Library
If you come to our library you can look at all the books we have, and pick ones you want to use. You can borrow books and materials for one month at a time.
Who will I meet?
If you come for the AAC Program, you will meet our Speech Language Pathologist. Our Assistive Technology Assistant makes communication materials and devices. If you have any problems with your technology, our Assistive Technology Specialist or Occupational Therapist can help you.
Where is this program?
Your first visit for the AAC Program is at SSCY Centre. Follow up visits may be in the community, home, SSCY Centre or through Telehealth, and may take 1.5 hours.
The SCRC Library is in SSCY Centre.
How do I join this program?
Your parents, guardians, doctors, speech language pathologists, occupational therapists or resource teachers can make a referral to join the AAC Program. Anybody can borrow books from our library.
If you want more information, you can call Stephannie at (204) 258-6596 or Marjorie at (204) 258-6595.
Assistive Technology Clinic
The Assistive Technology Clinic (ATC) assesses children and youth for seating and mobility needs. This can include equipment for activities of daily living and recreation items. Children and youth also have an orthopedic assessment by an orthopedic surgeon. Usually younger children are seen every 6 to 8 months, and older children are seen once a year.
What will happen to me during a visit?
One of our occupational therapists or physiotherapists and a clinical technologist will look at your equipment, to make sure everything fits and works well. Our orthopedic surgeon will look at your bones and joints. If you need any braces, the doctor will prescribe it for you.
Please bring any equipment that you have that needs to be looked at. If you do not have any equipment, your therapists can talk about what you need. Your school therapist can help us decide what you need.
Our appointments can be much longer than for other clinics, because everybody needs something different for their equipment.
Who will I meet?
You will meet one of our occupational therapists or physiotherapists with our clinical technologist, and our orthopedic surgeon. Our therapists and clinical technologist will look at your equipment, to make sure everything fits and works well. Our orthopedic surgeon will look at your bones and joints.
Where is this program?
ATC is on Tuesday afternoons. We are on the second floor of SSCY Centre, in Innovation Station.
How do I join this program?
Our program is for children and youth from birth to 18 (or 21 if they are still in school) who live in Manitoba and parts of Nunavut. A referral is required by a pediatrician, Child Development Clinic, general practitioner or a nurse practitioner. A referral may be faxed to (204) 474-2387.
We have a very long wait list and new referrals are booked within 3 months of receiving the referral. You can call our Assistive Technology Clinic assistant at (204) 258-6661 for more information.
Audiology Services
What is this program for?
Audiology services help infants and preschool children who have hearing loss. Services include assessment, identification, and treatment. When you are first diagnosed with hearing loss, you may have to come to SSCY Centre for many appointments. Your follow-up visits might be every year after that, based on what you need.
What will happen to me during a visit?
When you get to SSCY Centre, check in at the front reception and the audiologist will come get you. Your first visits may take 45 minutes to 1 hour.
The audiologist will do different hearing tests with you. The audiologist will talk to you and your parent or guardian about your hearing and the tests you did.
Who will I meet?
You will meet an audiologist. Audiologists are hearing health professionals who assess and help people who have hearing loss.
Where is this program?
Audiology service is in the Speech and Hearing Junction at SSCY Centre. You can have an appointment Monday to Friday during the day.
How do I join this program?
This program is for infants and preschool children who live in Winnipeg or Churchill. It is also for follow-up visits for infants from the Interlake Eastern and Southern Health Authorities. The wait time for service is based on the type of hearing problem you have.
You can join this program by having your parent, guardian or health care provider send a referral through Children’s Therapy Initiative. You can also call us at (204) 258-6547.
Autism Parent Support
What is this program for?
Parent Support is provided through the St.Amant Autism Programs. This program gives support and advice to parents who have a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Services are available in Winnipeg and rural Manitoba. They usually start within a few months of applying to the St.Amant Autism Early Learning Program.
What will happen to me during a visit?
You can check in at reception at SSCY Centre for your monthly appointment with your Parent Support team. Monthly Consultations are for up to two hours. You and your family will meet with the Consultant and Senior Tutor to talk about your needs and goals. Then the Senior Tutor will teach you how to put your goals into action. You can bring some of your favourite things to the visits, like a toy, snack or blanket.
Who will I meet?
You will meet an Autism Consultant and an Autism Senior Tutor. The Consultant is trained in Psychology. They will do different activities with you and give your parents or guardians information. The Senior Tutor will work with you and your parents or guardian during your monthly visits.
Where is this program?
This program is at SSCY Centre or 440 River Road.
How do I join this program?
If your parent or guardian applied to the St.Amant Autism Early Learning Program, they will be asked if they want to join this program.
Do you have more information?
www.stamant.ca
Child Development Clinic
The Child Development Clinic (CDC) has many team members who help families with preschool development and behaviour for children aged 0-5 years. Referrals are accepted from primary care providers for children with developmental or behavioural concerns.
What will happen to me during a visit?
Your first visit will be between 60 and 90 minutes. Your parent or guardian might have follow-up parent meetings, which are usually 30-60 minutes long. What happens during a visit depends on what you need. Your parent or guardian, day care or preschool will give us information before your visit.
Who will I meet?
You will meet our CDC team. They are:
- Developmental Pediatrician
- Social Worker
- Clinical Psychologist
- Speech Language Pathologist
- Occupational Therapist
- Physiotherapist
- Early Child Development Facilitator
Where is this program?
Appointments are available Monday to Friday in Clinic Crossing at SSCY Centre. There are outreach clinics in Brandon, Morden, Dauphin and The Pas. You can call us at (204) 258-6628 for more information.
How do I join this program?
This program is for preschool aged children living in Manitoba, Nunavut and Northwestern Ontario. Your pediatrician, nurse practitioner or family physician can send us a referral. Your parent or guardian will be contacted when an appointment is available. The waiting time varies.
Do you have more information?
Autism Spectrum Disorder:
ADHD:
Other:
Children’s Service Coordination
What is this program for?
Society for Manitobans with Disabilities (SMD) Children’s Service Coordinators help families learn about their strengths, needs and goals. They also give families information about different services and resources.
Services may include:
- Navigating services
- Information and education on other resources and services available
- Assess eligibility for supports and complete referrals to complementary services
- Introduction to families with similar needs
- Consultation and advocacy
- Transition planning to daycare, school, and adulthood
- Fostering independence
There is currently a waiting list for this program. We will contact families as soon as a service coordinator is available to meet with them.
What will happen to me during a visit?
Every family is different, and you will have visits for your specific needs.
Who will I meet?
In Winnipeg, our team has:
6 Service Coordinators
1 Intake Counsellor
1 Supervisor
We have Rural Offices in:
Selkirk
Steinbach
Dauphin
Brandon
Thompson
Morden
Where is this program?
Visits may be at home, SSCY Centre, therapy appointments, the hospital, your school, or your child care centre. You will decide where and when the visits are with your family and your Service Coordinator.
How do I join this program?
A referral to Children’s Service Coordination can be made by a:
- Family member
- Medical professional
- School
- Child care facility
- Other professional
Any child is eligible if they:
- Live in Manitoba
- Are between birth and age 21
- Live with their parent or guardian
And they have one or more of:
- A permanent physical disability
- Are deaf or hard of hearing (permanent hearing loss)
- A brain injury
- Seizure disorder
Do you have more information?
American Sign Language Immersion Classes
Tel: (204) 975-3107
Toll Free: 1-866-282-8041
TTY (204) 975-3083 or 1-800-225-9108
Communication Centre for Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Judyta Szacilowski, Manitoba Possible
Tel: (204) 975-3062
Email: jszacilowski@manitobapossible.ca
Disability Awareness Training
Tel: (204) 975-3100
Toll Free: 1-866-282-8041
Employment Preparation Centre for Adults
Tel: (204) 975-3124
TTY (204) 975-3125
Ethno–Cultural Services
Tel: (204) 975-3121
Toll Free: 1-866-282-8041
TTY: (204) 975-3012 or 1-800-225-9108
Leisure and Recreation
(call your local office for details)
Outreach Therapy for Children
Tel: (204) 975-3265
Parking Permit Program
Tel: (204) 975-3257
Toll Free 1-800-836-5551
TTY: 1:800-856-7934
TTY: (204) 975-3239
Vocational Rehabilitation Services for Adults
(call your local office for details)
Diagnostic Imaging (X-ray)
What is this program for?
Diagnostic Imaging provides X-rays to children and youth at SCCY Centre.
What will happen to me during a visit?
Check in at the clinic desk at SSCY Centre. If you have a pre-ordered X-ray, you can go to the Diagnostic Imaging Department before your clinic appointment. If your physician orders an X-ray during your visit you can come to the Diagnostic Imaging Department.
Clients will be seen in the order that their requests are received. You should not have to wait more than 30 minutes for an X-ray.
Who will I meet?
The X-ray technologist will perform your X-ray procedure.
Where is this program?
We are on the main floor of SCCY Centre, in the Picture Studio. We are open Monday – Thursday, 8am – 4pm.
How do I join this program?
Any clients ages 0-21 at SSCY Centre with an X-ray request from a physician at SCCY Centre can come to the Diagnostic Imaging Department.
In the case of Spine clinics: A referral from your family physician must be sent to one of two Spine surgeons. Once we receive the referral you will be put on the wait list. Exceptions are made for urgent cases. When an appointment is available, the X-ray technologist/spine clinic coordinator will contact your parent or guardian with the appointment day and time. You can contact the spine clinic coordinator by phone at (204) 258-6592.
Enteral Feeding Clinic
Feeding Clinic helps children and youth with feeding problems. Our Enteral Feeding Clinic is for children and youth who are Nasogastric, Gastrostomy or Jejunely (NG, GT or GJ) fed. How often you have a visit depends on what you need. It could be between once a week to once a year.
What will happen to me during a visit?
Check in at front reception at SSCY Centre, and then go to Clinic Crossing. You will have your weight and height measured. You will then be taken into one of our clinic rooms. Our team will ask you and your parents or guardians about your feeding. Together we will make a feeding plan for you. You and your parents or guardians can ask questions during the visit. Visits are usually 30-60 minutes long.
Who will I meet?
Our feeding team has feeding specialist physicians, an occupational therapist, dietitians, a nurse clinician, a social worker and a clinic coordinator. You will meet with one or more members of our team, based on what you need. Our team works together to make sure that you get what you need.
Our physician will ask about your feeding issues. Our nurse is in charge of teaching, supplies and stoma site management. Our occupational therapist will look at how you sit and what you use when you eat. Our dieticians will talk to you about formula, food choices and nutrition. Our social worker helps when families have other issues and need help. They also help when you are transitioning to adult services. Our clinic coordinator makes appointments, checks you in, and measures your height and weight.
Where is this program?
Our clinics are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 – 4:00 in Clinic Crossing at SSCY Centre.
You can call Clinic Crossing reception for more information, at (204) 258-6564.
How do I join this program?
Enteral Feeding Clinic is for children and youth living in Manitoba, Nunavut and Northern Ontario who are Nasogastric, Gastrostomy or Jejunely (NG, GT or GJ) fed.
Referrals are made by a primary health care provider or the hospital. You can make an appointment by calling our clinic coordinator at (204) 258-6564 or fax to (204) 474-2387.
Do you have more information?
www.oley.org
www.feedingtubeawareness.org
Feeding Clinic
Feeding Clinic helps children and youth with feeding problems. How often you have a visit depends on what you need. It could be between once a month to once a year. Our average waitlist time is 3 months.
What will happen to me during a visit?
Check in at front reception at SSCY Centre, and then go to Clinic Crossing. You will have your weight and height measured. You will then be taken into one of our clinic rooms. Our team will ask you and your parents or guardians about your feeding. They will also watch you eat. You and your parents or guardians can ask questions during the visit. Together we will make a feeding plan for you.
We have food that you can eat, but you may bring your own food if you want. You should bring your own food if you have any food allergies or need to eat special food.
Your first visit is usually one hour long. Follow-up visits are usually 30 minutes long.
Who will I meet?
Our feeding team has feeding specialist physicians, an occupational therapist, dietitians, a nurse clinician, a social worker and a clinic coordinator. You will meet with one or more members of our team, based on what you need. Our team works together to make sure that you get what you need.
Our physician will ask about your feeding issues. Our occupational therapist or physician will watch how you eat. Our dietitians make sure our plan will meet your nutritional needs. Our nurse clinician helps children and youth who are enterally fed and manages tube issues and supplies. Our social worker helps when families have other issues and need help. They also help youth who are tube fed when they are getting ready to transition to adult services. Our clinic coordinator makes appointments, checks you in, and measures your height and weight.
Where is this program?
Our clinics are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 – 4:00 in Clinic Crossing at SSCY Centre.
You can call Clinic Crossing reception for more information, at (204) 258-6564.
How do I join this program?
Feeding Clinic is for children and youth living in Manitoba, Nunavut and Northern Ontario. We see children and youth with different feeding problems, such as:
- Enteral feeding – we see children and youth who use gastrostomy, jejunal or nasogastric feeding
- Aspiration
- General feeding – we see children and youth who need changes to their oral feeding plan because of different medical conditions
- Behaviour/texture progression – we see children and youth who need help with their feeding because of behavioural or sensory issues. We also see children and youth who have a limited food range.
Referrals are made by a physician or nurse practitioner. You can make an appointment by calling our clinic coordinator at (204) 258-6564 or fax to (204) 474-2387.
Do you have more information?
www.ellynsatterinstitute.org
www.feedingtubeawareness.org
www.oley.org
Inspired by Wonder
What is this program for?
Inspired by Wonder is a childcare program at SSCY Centre. Your parent or guardian can sign you up to come all day or a half day.
What will happen to me during a visit?
You will do many different fun things if you are in this program. Your parent or guardian will get more information if they sign you up.
Who will I meet?
You will meet different staff who work in the program. You will also meet other children in the program.
Where is this program?
We are in SSCY Centre. We are open from 7:00 am – 6:00 pm Monday to Friday.
How do I join this program?
Your parent or guardian can sign you up to come all day or a half day.
Do you have more information?
You can visit our website for more information.
Jordan's Principle Services
What is this program for?
Therapy services (occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech-language therapy) are delivered to children and their families by the Rehabilitation Centre for Children and our partners through Jordan’s Principle. These services are for First Nations preschool children, children who do not attend school, and for the home needs of school-aged children.
What will happen to me during a visit?
Your therapist will do different things with you to find out what you and your family need. Your therapist will help you reach your goals.
Who will I meet?
You will meet occupational therapists, physiotherapists or speech-language pathologists.
Where is this program?
The visits will be at your home or in the community.
How do I join this program?
A referral for therapy can be made by Jordan’s Principle staff, doctors, nurses, CFS, daycare staff, and families. You can contact us at (204) 258-6720.
RCC Jordan’s Principal Therapy referral form
LIFE Program
The LIFE Program (Leisure in Fun Environments) is a recreational activity program. There are many different activities you could join:
Summer Day Camps
- in July and August
- supervised by professionals (Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy)
- recreation support workers work 1:1 with campers
- for ages 12 to 20; some spaces for younger campers with complex physical care needs
- campers can attend for one or two weeks; can be a combination of the different camps
RBC Therapeutic Recreation and Wellness Program
- recreational programming for preschool children up to age 21
- between September and June
- programs are offered after school and on weekends
- supervised by a professional, with the exception of parent-attended programs
- recreation support workers on a ratio of 1:3; volunteers assist as well
Active Living Centre
- an equipment loan program, including specialized and adapted bikes, beach wheelchairs, flotation aids, and adapted sports equipment
- families can take items on loan for 3-week periods
What will happen to me during a visit?
Download our information package to learn more about our programs! Visit the RCC website for full details on all our programs.
Who will I meet?
The LIFE Program includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, RDI certified consultants, and recreational therapy. Contracted services include music therapy, adapted dance, adapted yoga, and adapted art.
Where is this program?
Programs are at SSCY Centre or in the community.
How do I join this program?
More information about each program is on the RCC website.
Summer days camps are for youth from 12-20. Limited spaces are available for younger children with complex physical care needs. View our 2019 brochure and Camp Registration Form to register!
Therapeutic Recreation and Wellness Programs are during the year for children and youth up to age 21 if still in school.
We have a contact list of people who want information on programs. As registration opens for each program, information is emailed out. Registration for Saturday Night for Teens and Explore can take place any time. If you want to be added to the list, or to register for a program, please contact Janice at (204) 258-6749 or lifeprogram@rccinc.ca.
Manitoba FASD Centre
The Manitoba FASD Centre helps children and youth who may have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). You can come to our Centre to be assessed for FASD.
What will happen to me during a visit?
To be assessed for FASD, you will come to the FASD Centre one or more times. You will talk to different people on our team, who want to know different things about you. After your visits our team will give your parent or guardian a report about what they learned.
Who will I meet?
You may meet many different people. The people you meet might be:
- Developmental Pediatrician – A doctor who will ask you and your guardian questions about your health.
- Geneticist – A doctor who will ask you and your guardian questions about your health. They also might take a picture of your face.
- Social worker – A team member who will answer any questions you have. They will help teach you and your family about what is going on.
- Psychologist – A doctor who will do different activities with you (like talking and playing games).
- Speech language pathologist – A therapist who will test how you talk and read.
- Occupational therapist – A therapist who will test how you walk and move.
Where is this program?
There are many clinics in Manitoba that you could go to. In Winnipeg, the FASD Centre is in SSCY Centre, on the first floor. You can call the FASD Centre at (204) 258-6600.
How do I join this program?
Your parent or guardian or your doctor can ask for you to be referred to this program. They can fill out a form on our website. You might have to wait to be seen, but someone will talk to you about it first.
Do you have more information?
You can look on our website for more information: www.fasdmanitoba.com.
The Manitoba FASD Coalition is a province-wide collaborative network of individuals and organizations from across all sectors committed to supporting prevention, education, research, and intervention activities in the area of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. We share ideas, information, resources, challenges and successes. For more information on FASD Resources and events in Manitoba please visit the Manitoba FASD Coalition website at www.fasdcoalition.ca.
The Looking After Each Other Project, a diverse group of Manitobans committed to promoting dignity and reducing stigma in relation to FASD, is developing a series of mini documentaries to showcase how communities, services, systems, and other initiatives can creatively support the success of those impacted by FASD and the women who have used alcohol during pregnancy. Each person has their own story involving challenges and successes. This group is focusing this series on examples of how taking time to understand an individual’s story can truly make a positive difference. For more information on the Looking After Each Other Project and to watch the documentaries please visit www.fasdcoalition.ca/looking-after-each-other-project/mini-documentaries.
Neonatal Follow-up
What is this program for?
The Neonatal Follow-up Program provides care to high risk babies and children. It helps improve development and growth, and helps get treatment for any problems. The program also gives information to Neonatology.
Assessments occur when you are 6-8 months old (corrected age if premature) and again at 18-24 months old. You can have more visits if you need.
What will happen to me during a visit?
You can have visits for this program at either SSCY Centre or the ACF Pediatrics Clinic at St. Boniface Hospital. If you have an appointment at SSCY Centre, you can check in at our front reception. Visits are usually 60-90 minutes long. If you are in a research study your visit might be longer.
During your visit, you will be weighed and measured, and get a health interview. You will do developmental play testing, which looks at problem solving skills, fine and gross motor skills and language skills. You will also have a physical exam. Your parents or guardians can talk to our staff about your tests and future plans. Your parent or guardian will be given information about the program when you are in the hospital and during your visits.
Who will I meet?
You will meet a doctor, nurse, occupational therapist, physiotherapist and speech language pathologist.
The doctor will do the developmental/play assessment, physical examination, and health interview, and will answer any questions. The nurse may also do the play testing and health interview, and will weigh and measure you. The therapists will do assessments and answer questions.
Where is this program?
Clinics for St. Boniface patients are at St. Boniface ACF Pediatrics Clinic on Tuesdays and Fridays. Clinics for Health Sciences Centre patients are at SSCY Centre on Wednesdays and Thursdays. At SSCY Centre we are in Clinic Crossing on the main floor.
How do I join this program?
This program is for babies who needed extra help, and were born at or cared for in the NICUs at Health Sciences Centre or St. Boniface. You can join if your doctor thinks a developmental follow up would be helpful. Children who are participating in research studies who need developmental follow up as part of the study protocol are also seen. You can come for assessments until you start school.
Visits are scheduled through the program secretaries. You may contact the program secretaries or nurse clinicians for more information.
For babies born at St. Boniface: Program Secretary (204) 235-3078, Nurse Clinician (204) 235-3486.
For babies born at Health Sciences Centre: Program Secretary (204) 258-6632, Nurse Clinician (204) 258-6616.
Occupational Therapy
What is this program for?
Occupational therapists (OT) work with you to help you learn or re-learn activities that are important to you.
Your therapist will decide how often you have to come for a visit. It will be based on what you need and what things you are learning.
What will happen to me during a visit?
You should check-in at the therapy reception desk at the front entrance of SSCY Centre. Your therapist will do different activities with you. The visits are usually 50 minutes long. They could be shorter, depending on what you need.
Who will I meet?
You will see an Occupational Therapist. You might also see a Physiotherapist, if you need to. Sometimes your therapists are teaching students, so they might be at your visit too.
Where is this program?
This program is in Ability Acres at SSCY Centre. You can have an appointment Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. If you need it, your therapist might visit you at home or daycare.
How do I join this program?
This program is for children from birth to 5 years of age who live within the Winnipeg Region Health Authority, and are not eligible for services through child and adolescent mental health programs.
Your parent or guardian can make an appointment by calling (204) 258-6550. To re-schedule or cancel an appointment, call (204) 258-6501.
Orthotics
What is this program for?
The Prosthetic and Orthotic Department of the Rehabilitation Centre for Children designs, makes and fits prostheses and orthoses for children and youth.
An orthosis is an outside support for a joint (like for your ankle). Orthoses are also called splints or braces. Orthoses may be used to:
- Keep your joints lined up how they should be
- Protect injured joints to help them heal
- Prevent or slow joint contractures or deformities
- Help you do different things
- Help with pain
Your orthotic clinician will work with you to make sure your orthosis is right for you. You may also go to physiotherapy for help with walking and posture.
What will happen to me during a visit?
Check in at the front reception at SSCY Centre, and the receptionist will send you to the Prosthetic and Orthotic Department. An orthotic appointment is usually 1 hour long. The frequency of your visits depends on the type of device(s) you are getting, and how fast you grow. It usually takes 4 – 6 weeks to make an orthotic. During your first visit you will be measured and a cast will be made. After your orthotic is made you will come back to make sure it fits. You will come back to make sure your orthotic still fits based on what your orthotic clinician, physiotherapist or occupational therapist and parents or guardians decide. The clinicians will give you and your parents all the information you need about the casting and fitting process and any follow up information. Families are encouraged to contact us with any questions or concerns.
Who will I meet?
You will meet certified orthotic clinicians, registered technicians and administrative support. The orthotic clinicians design and fit your orthoses and the technicians help make your orthoses. The administrative support is responsible for reception, scheduling visits, and providing information about billing and other questions.
Our certified clinicians are:
Ed Lee, BSc., CO(c), elee@rccinc.ca
Jacky Gilmour, MSc. CO(c), jgilmour@rccinc.ca
Chelsea Korstrom, MSc. CO(c), ckorstrom@rccinc.ca
Meghan Guglich, MSc. CP(c), mguglich@rccinc.ca
Our registered technicians are:
Douglas Janzen, RTO(c)
Randy Dookeran, RTPO(c)
Kate Wagner, BA. (kin), RTP(c), Orthotic Intern
Alicia Hill, EIT, Orthotic Intern
Where is this program?
We are in Innovation Station on the second floor of SSCY Centre. We are open Monday to Friday, 8 am – 5 pm. You can contact us by phone ((204) 258-6660), toll free (1-866-314-0501) or by fax ((204) 235-1288).
How do I join this program?
Children and youth up to the age of 21 from Manitoba, Northwestern Ontario and Nunavut are eligible. You can be referred to the Prosthetic and Orthotic Department by your parents, guardians or your health care providers. The wait time for an appointment is usually 1 to 2 weeks.
Outreach Therapy (RCC)
What is this program for?
The Rehabilitation Centre for Children Outreach Therapy Program gives occupational therapy and physiotherapy to preschool-aged children. Our therapists help you and your family make and reach your goals.
What will happen to me during a visit?
Your therapist will do different things with you to find out what you and your family need. Your therapist will help you reach your goals. The visits can be at your home, daycare or preschool.
Who will I meet?
You will meet occupational therapists or physiotherapists.
Where is this program?
The visits can be at your home, daycare or preschool
How do I join this program?
This program is for children from when they are born until they start school. Your doctor, nurse, therapist, child care provider, nursery school teacher or parent can make a referral. You can call RCC Outreach Therapy at 1-855-884-8384.
Outreach Therapy for Children (SMD)
What is this program for?
Society for Manitobans with Disabilities Outreach Therapy for Children (SMD OTC) provides Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy services to Children in Winnipeg, and Speech-Language Pathology Services to children in Manitoba (including Winnipeg). Children up to 5 years old can get therapy in their home, child care centre or nursery school. SMD OTC provides a family-centred service, because we think that parents are the most important people in a child’s life.
What will happen to me during a visit?
Your parent or guardian will be phoned when a therapist can meet with you. If you are waiting for more than one therapy, you may start with each therapy at different times. At your first visit, you will get to know your therapist and they will learn about you and your goals.
During each therapy visit, your therapist will show your parent or guardian how to do different activities with you, so that they can practice those skills with you between visits. They will also be given a written suggestion sheet at the end of each visit. If it works for you and your family, you may have your visits with other therapist at the same time.
Any family member or caregiver is welcome to be a part of therapy sessions! You can get SMD OTC services until June of the year that you turn five, when you can go to Kindergarten. Our therapists will help you and your family get ready to go to Kindergarten.
Who will I meet?
Physiotherapy:
Physiotherapists look at large muscle movement. This can include learning to roll, learning to sit or walk, or improving gross motor skills such as running and jumping. Exercises to stretch or strengthen muscles or to improve balance may be suggested. We will work with other team members get equipment that may help you participate in different activities, such as a standing frame, walker or modified bike.
Occupational Therapy:
Occupational therapists help people be independent in their daily life activities or “occupations.” We look at the functional skills you need for playing, learning, developing motor skills, taking care of yourself and being with others. This can include skills like grasping, cutting, colouring, eating, dressing, and going to the bathroom.
Speech-Language Pathology:
Speech-language pathologists help people communicate. We look at how well you can understand what people say and tell people what you are thinking or want. This can include working on how you say sounds and words. We also work on how you use language to play with friends and in groups.
Where is this program?
Therapy visits are wherever your parent or guardian decides. They can be at home, a babysitter’s home, daycare or nursery school. Therapy visits are during the day, and are usually one hour long. Your parent or guardian will talk with the therapist to decide how often to have the visits.
How do I join this program?
This program is for children up to 5 years old. Often children receiving outreach therapy services have been diagnosed with a developmental delay, autism, physical disability or neurological impairment. Your parent or guardian can make a referral by calling Children’s Therapy Initiative ((204) 258-6550).
Our offices are in SSCY centre. You can contact John for more information ((204) 975-3265 or jgriffin@smd.mb.ca).
Physiotherapy
What is this program for?
Physiotherapists work with you if you have problems with gross motor skills such as sitting, walking, running, balance, strength and endurance.
Your therapist will decide how often you have to come for a visit. It will be based on what you need and what things you are learning.
What will happen to me during a visit?
You should check-in at the therapy reception desk at the front entrance of SSCY Centre. Your therapist will do different activities with you. You should bring running shoes and wear comfortable clothes.
Who will I meet?
You will see a Physiotherapist. You might also see an Occupational Therapist, if you need to.
Where is this program?
This program is in Ability Acres at SSCY Centre.
How do I join this program?
This program is for children and youth from birth to 16 years old who live within the Winnipeg region.
Your parent or guardian can make an appointment by calling (204) 258-6550. To re-schedule or cancel an appointment, call (204) 258-6501.
Prosthetics
What is this program for?
The Prosthetic and Orthotic Department of the Rehabilitation Centre for Children designs, makes and fits prostheses and orthoses for children and youth. A prosthesis is a device that replaces a missing limb or part of a limb. Children may have lost limbs through injury, illness or were born with a congenital limb loss. Prostheses are also called artificial limbs. Your prosthetic clinician will work with you to make sure your prosthetic is right for you. You may also go to physiotherapy for help with walking and posture, or to learn how to use a myo-electric prosthetic.
What will happen to me during a visit?
Check in at the front reception at SSCY Centre, and the receptionist will send you to the Prosthetic and Orthotic Department. The length of your prosthetic appointment is based on what is being done. You will come back to make sure your prosthetic still fits based on what your prosthetic clinician, physiotherapist or occupational therapist and parents or guardians decide. The clinicians will give you and your parents all the information you need about the casting and fitting process and any follow up information. Families are encouraged to contact us with any questions or concerns.
Who will I meet?
You will meet certified prosthetic clinicians, registered technicians and administrative support. The prosthetic clinicians design and fit your prosthetic and the technicians help make your prosthetic. The administrative support is responsible for reception, scheduling visits, and providing information about billing and other questions.
Our certified clinicians are:
Ed Lee, BSc., CO(c), elee@rccinc.ca
Jacky Gilmour, MSc. CO(c), jgilmour@rccinc.ca
Chelsea Korstrom, MSc. CO(c), ckorstrom@rccinc.ca
Meghan Guglich, MSc. CP(c), mguglich@rccinc.ca
Our registered technicians are:
Douglas Janzen, RTO(c)
Randy Dookeran, RTPO(c)
Kate Wagner, BA. (kin), RTP(c), Orthotic Intern
Alicia Hill, EIT, Orthotic Intern
Where is this program?
We are in Innovation Station on the second floor of SSCY Centre. We are open Monday to Friday, 8 am – 5 pm. You can contact us by phone ((204) 258-6660), toll free (1-866-314-0501) or by fax ((204) 235-1288).
How do I join this program?
Children and youth up to the age of 21 from Manitoba, Northwestern Ontario and Nunavut are eligible. You can be referred to the Prosthetic and Orthotic Department by your parents, guardians or your health care providers. The wait time for an appointment is usually 1 to 2 weeks.
Relate Program
The Relate Program in the Specialized Communication Resources for Children Program at the Rehabilitation Centre for Children is for parents and guardians. It is based on Relationship Development Intervention®. The Relate Program teaches parents to understand their child and to become their child’s very best teachers. Your parent or guardian will learn how to help you with social skills and communication.
What will happen to me during a visit?
Your parent or guardian will come for Relate Program visits. It starts with a parent learning series for nine weeks. Any parent or guardian can join the learning series. At the end of the learning series, parents and guardians can choose if they want to do a longer at-home program.
During the program your parent or guardian will work on what they are learning with you at home. You might have to come to SSCY Centre for some of the visits with your parent or guardian.
Who will I meet?
Your parent or guardian will work with one of our two RDI Program Certified Consultants.
Where is this program?
The Relate Program is at SSCY Centre.
How do I join this program?
The Relate Program is for your parent or guardian. Any parent or guardian can join the learning series. Your parent or guardian can contact Stephannie at (204) 258-6596 if they have questions or want to join the program.
Respite (Office-Administered)
What is this program for?
Community Respite Service (CRS) provides quality respite to caregivers and adults with disabilities. Respite workers are screened and sent by CRS. Wait times vary based on what you need (male/female worker, car/busser, experience/minimal experience, etc.). Respite is available at any time (mornings, afternoons, evenings, overnights, weekends or weekdays). Respite visits take place in people’s homes or in the community.
What will happen to me during a visit?
What happens during a respite visit is decided by you and your respite worker. If you want to get respite, you must contact the CRS office staff, Monday – Friday 8am-4pm. Our phone number is (204) 953-2403.
Who will I meet?
Our Executive Director will come to your home to find out the information needed to provide respite to you or your family. Your respite visit will be with your respite worker.
Where is this program?
Our office is on the second floor of SSCY Centre. Respite visits take place in people’s homes or in the community.
How do I join this program?
CRS provides respite for all ages in Winnipeg and the Westman regions. Anyone can call us to get a referral form (204) 953-2403. In order to get Government funded respite, the participant or family must first be eligible for Children’s disAbility Services or Community Living disAbility Services.
Do you have more information?
More information can be found on our website.
Respite (Self-Administered)
What is this program for?
Community Respite Service (CRS) provides quality respite to caregivers and adults with disabilities. Respite workers are chosen by the participant, and screened and trained by CRS. Respite is arranged directly between the respite worker and the participant or family. There is no waitlist. Respite is available at any time the chosen respite worker is available. Respite takes place in people’s homes or in the community.
What will happen to me during a visit?
What happens during a respite visit is decided by you and your respite worker. If you want to get respite, you must contact the CRS office staff, Monday – Friday 8am-4pm. Our phone number is (204) 953-2401.
Who will I meet?
When you come to our office, you will meet with whatever administrative staff member is in that day. Your respite visit will be with your respite worker.
Where is this program?
Our office is on the second floor of SSCY Centre. Respite visits take place in people’s homes or in the community.
How do I join this program?
CRS provides respite for all ages in Winnipeg and the Westman regions. Anyone can call us to get a referral form (204) 953-2403. In order to get Government funded respite, the participant or family must first be eligible for Children’s disAbility Services or Community Living disAbility Services.
Do you have more information?
More information can be found on our website.
Respite Apartment
What is this program for?
Community Respite Service (CRS) has an apartment that you can use if you want. The apartment is located at 800-525 St Mary Ave, in downtown Winnipeg. Anyone with a disability can use the apartment. You can use the apartment at any time (mornings, afternoons, evenings, overnights, weekends or weekdays). You can get respite at the apartment stay through CRS if you are a current participant, or you can provide your own. The apartment is booked on a first come first serve basis, and there is a fee for use.
You can use the apartment to:
- have respite somewhere that is not your home
- stay when you are in Winnipeg for medical appointments, shopping or vacationing
- practice life skills in a real life setting
- stay with potential roommates for short periods of time before moving in together
What will happen to me during a visit?
If you want to use the apartment, you must contact the CRS office staff, Monday – Friday 8am-4pm. We are on the second floor of SSCY Centre, and our phone number is (204) 953-2401. Before using the apartment you will have to sign a waiver, read the guidelines, and pick up the keys.
When you use the apartment, you must bring your own food and personal belongings and clean up afterwards. The apartment is fully furnished, has two hoyer lifts, a commode, baby furniture, dishes, pots, and linens.
Who will I meet?
When you come to our office to pick up the keys, you will meet with whatever administrative staff member is available that day.
Where is this program?
Our office is on the second floor of SSCY Centre. The apartment is located at 800-525 St Mary Ave, in downtown Winnipeg.
How do I join this program?
Anyone can call us to book the apartment (204) 953-2401.
In order to get the apartment stay Government funded, the participant or family must get funding arranged through Children’s disAbility Services or Community Living disAbility Services.
Do you have more information?
More information can be found on our website. Waiver forms and guidelines are available in our offices.
CRS is a member of the Children’s Coalition of Manitoba, Abilities Manitoba, and the Westman Parkland Network. CRS is related to Family Services and the Society of Manitobans with Disabilities.
School Therapy Services
What is this program for?
The School Therapy Services (STS) Program gives occupational therapy and physiotherapy services to children in schools. We help you participate in school to reach your goals. Therapists work with your teachers, principals and assistants to help you.
What will happen to me during a visit?
The visits will be at your school. Your therapist and school team will decide when and how often to have visits. Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists will work with your school team to support your learning program. The school staff will help you practice your skills or exercises during the school day.
Who will I meet?
You will meet Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.
Where is this program?
You will have visits in your school during the day.
How do I join this program?
Your school team will make a referral to School Therapy Services if they think you could use Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy at school. Your parent or guardian may talk to the resource teacher or principal at your school to find out if you should join this program. Your therapist(s) will give your parents or guardians information about your services in written reports and at school meetings. If you have any questions you can call us at (204) 258-6725.
Speech-Language Pathology
What is this program for?
Speech-Language Pathology Services help teach, prevent, assess and treat children with communication disorders or delays, their families, and other care providers.
What will happen to me during a visit?
Your parent or guardian will be contacted, and you will have an appointment so that our Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) can find out what services you and your family need. Based on your and your family’s needs, sessions may include: information for your care providers, getting printed information, one on one coaching, or group sessions. You may have more sessions if you need.
Who will I meet?
You will meet a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). They work with clinicians from the Society with Manitobans with Disabilities (SMD) and St.Amant.
Where is this program?
SSCY Centre is one of the ACCESS sites in Winnipeg for this program. In SSCY Centre we are in the Speech and Hearing Junction on the main floor.
How do I join this program?
This program is for preschool aged children who live in Winnipeg. Your family, child care provider or health care provider (such as a physician, nurse, SLP, occupational therapist or physiotherapist) can make a referral through Children’s Therapy Initiative. You may contact us by phone ((204) 258-6550) or fax ((204) 258-6799).
Stepping Out on Saturdays
What is this program for?
The Stepping Out on Saturdays Manitoba (SOS) program is a day respite camp for children with an FASD diagnosis. The program is for 24 months. In Winnipeg, a usual wait time to join the program is 6 – 12 months.
What will happen to me during a visit?
The Winnipeg program is on Saturdays and is at SSCY Centre. The program is one day a month, from 10:00 – 3:00. It is offered in 6 month block periods.
You will do different activities, like playing games and doing crafts. You will practice social skills and learn about a program called Zones of Regulation. The Zones program will help teach you about self-regulation tools that can help you manage emotions related to participating in groups and sensory challenges.
Who will I meet?
An occupational therapist runs the SOS MB program. They plan the camp activities, and are also available to help families outside of the program.
Where is this program?
The program happens in different places in Manitoba (Winnipeg, Brandon, Portage La Prairie, Thompson, and Pauingassi). In Winnipeg, camp is at SSCY Centre.
How do I join this program?
This program is for children between ages 5 – 12 who are in care or involved with child welfare. It is for children with an FASD diagnosis.
Complete a program application and submit it to the program office to get on the waiting list. The SOS Camp Brochure has more information.
Do you have more information?
Manitoba FASD website
SOS Brochure and Application Form
TPN Clinic (Total Parenteral Nutrition)
What is this program for?
The goal of the Manitoba Home Nutrition Program (MHNP) is to help our clients have healthy nutrition at home. Some children and youth need to use Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) for their nutrition. To use TPN, you and your primary caregiver must be willing to learn how to safely use TPN, including the care of the Central Venous Access Device (CVAD).
What will happen to me during a visit?
You check in at front reception at SSCY Centre, and then you will go to Clinic Crossing. You will have your weight and height measured. You will then meet with the team. You will talk about weight changes, diet, any blood work you had before the visit, and any changes that need to be made to your current plan. A summary of the visit will be given to you and your parent or guardian. You will make an appointment for your next visit and any follow-up tests before you leave.
Who will I meet?
Your TPN team includes you and your parent or guardian, doctors, a dietician and a nurse.
Home TPN Doctor:
- Writes the TPN prescription
- Watches your progress through regular clinic visits
- Talks about your progress with your Pediatrician/Family Doctor
Home TPN Dietitian:
- Does nutritional assessments and helps the doctor and pharmacist decide on a TPN prescription
- Watches your progress through regular clinic visits with the nurse
- Gives instructions on oral nutrition
Home TPN Nurse:
- Helps teach you, your parents or guardians and other family members what you need to know about your Home TPN and care for the Central Venous Access Device (CVAD)
- Helps co-ordinate and plan your care with the other members of the team
- Watches your progress through regular clinic visits
- Sets up the initial delivery of supplies and equipment for TPN Needs to your home (through CALEA)
Home TPN Patient/Parents:
- Learns the information needed to have Home TPN
- Knows the possible problems with Home TPN
- Knows what to do if there is a problem
- Knows how Home TPN may affect patient and family life
- Does the self-care skills safely
- Goes to regular clinic appointments with the rest of the team
Where is this program?
TPN Clinic is in Clinic Crossing at SSCY Centre. It is in the afternoon on the third Wednesday of every other month. If you need, you can see team members at other times.
You can call Clinic Crossing reception for more information, at (204) 258-6564.
How do I join this program?
You can join this program if you live in Manitoba and are between 0 and 18 years old. After you turn 18 you will be transferred to the adult program.
Referrals are made to the team through the Children’s Hospital GI team.
Do you have more information?
TPN stands for Total Parenteral Nutrition:
Total = contains all the nutrition needed for the body to function.
Parenteral = means the nutrition is given intravenously. TPN runs into the central line, into a large vein, and into the circulation system.
Nutrition = TPN is made up of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, trace elements and water. TPN is custom-made for each child.
Transitions to Adulthood
What is this program for?
The transitions program is to help you learn about what to expect when you join the adult health care system.
What will happen to me during a visit?
When you are 15 you will start discussing transition with our social worker when you come for your other clinic appointments through the Rehabilitation Centre for Children. You and our social worker will make a plan for what you need to do. Our social worker will answer any questions you have.
Who will I meet?
You will meet the RCC social worker when you come for your other clinic appointments at RCC.
Where is this program?
You will talk to our social worker during your other RCC clinic visits, in Clinic Crossing at SSCY Centre. You can contact our Social Worker, Tessa at (204) 258-6567 with questions.
How do I join this program?
When you are 15 you will start talking about transition with our social worker when you come for your other RCC clinic appointments at SSCY Centre. You do not have to do anything extra.
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