Inspiring Healthier BC Families

Our Programs

Generation Health offers targeted community and clinical programs dedicated to supporting families with children and youth on their journey towards healthy living. Families build the foundation for health by focusing on active living, healthy eating, family connections, screen time, sleep, and mental well-being.

Generation Health Clinic (formerly Shapedown BC)
Generation Health Community
Who it is for:
Children/Teens aged 6-17 needing support from a clinical care team:
  1. Living with obesity (BMI for age > 97th percentile) OR
  2. Living with overweight (BMI for age between 85th-97th percentile) and  medical/mental health concerns

And needing support with the following healthy living behaviours:

  • Healthy Eating
  • Physical Activity
  • Screen Time
  • Sleep

 

Who it is for:
Families with children ages 8-12 not needing support from a clinical care team:
  1. With no medical or mental health concerns. And
  2. Needing support with the following healthy living behaviours:
  • Healthy Eating
  • Physical Activity
  • Screen Time
  • Sleep
What the program consists of:
Generation Health Clinic Program

Comprehensive medical, nutrition and psychosocial assessment

Individualized planning around family healthy living goals

10-week group program (virtual or in-person) or alternative support options, as determined by the clinical team

Short term support from Registered Dietitian or Mental Health Professional, as needed

Activity support in the community for the entire family

Referral to specialist and community resources, as needed

Reports to referring providers

What the program consists of:
Generation Health Community Program

10-week group program (virtual or in-person) or self-directed program for children outside the 8-12 age range or if the family is unable to participate in a group program

Ask the Expert group session on

  • Nutrition with a Registered Dietitian
  • Mental well-being with a Mental Health Professional

Virtual Family Cooking classes with a Registered Dietitian and a child

Mobile App with resources and family challenges

Recommendations to other community resources

Community physical activity access for the family

 

How the program is delivered:
Interdisciplinary team

Physician

Registered Dietitian

Mental Health Professional (Registered Psychologist, Clinical Counsellor or Registered Social Worker)

Exercise specialist

How the program is delivered:
Team of trained facilitators

Group facilitator with a health promotion, nutrition, recreation or education background

Exercise specialist

Program assistant

Where the program is delivered:
Through health authority

A referral from a physician or nurse practitioner is required.

Where the program is delivered:
Through community organizations (e.g. local recreation centre)

The community programs are self-referred.

Learn more about our Clinic Programs
Learn more about our Community Programs
Find out which program would be a good fit for your family with a few quick questions!
I’m a Family Member
I am a Family Member

I am concerned about my child’s health

Does your child need support with at least one of the following?

  • healthy eating
  • physical activity
  • screen time
  • sleep
Yes No

Sounds like you’re well on your way to healthy living. Here are some great resources and recipes to help support your child’s and family’s health and well-being.

Visit our Blog

Are you or your health care provider concerned that your child is living with obesity (e.g. BMI greater than 97th %ile)

Yes No

Your child may benefit from our Clinical Program, which offers medical, nutrition, and mental health assessment and support for children and teens aged 6-17.

Learn more about Generation Health Clinic and how to be referred.

Visit our Generation Health Clinic Section

Are you or your health care provider concerned that your child is living with overweight (e.g. BMI between 85th and 97th %ile)?

Yes No

Your child and family may benefit from our Community Program, which supports families with children ages 8-12 to make positive changes towards healthy living.

Learn more about Generation Health Community and how to register for a group or self-directed program.

Visit our Generation Health Community Section

Are you or your health care provider concerned with your child’s medical or mental health (e.g. abnormal bloodwork, pre-diabetes/diabetes, high blood pressure, anxiety, depression, disordered eating)?

Yes No

Your child and family may benefit from our Community Program, which supports families with children ages 8-12 to make positive changes towards healthy living.

Learn more about Generation Health Community and how to register for a group or self-directed program.

Visit our Generation Health Community Section

Your child may benefit from our Clinical Program, which offers medical, nutrition, and mental health assessment and support for children and teens aged 6-17.

Learn more about Generation Health Clinic and how to be referred.

Visit our Generation Health Clinic Section
I’m a Health Professional
I’m a Health Professional

I am concerned about my patient’s health

Is your patient 6-17 years old, with BMI for age >97th percentile?

Yes No

Your patient may benefit from our Clinical Program, which offers medical, nutrition, and mental health assessment and support for children and teens aged 6-17.

Learn more about Generation Health Clinic (formerly known as Shapedown BC) and how to refer to our program.

Generation Health Clinic — For Health Professionals Section

Is your patient 6-17 years old, with BMI for age between 85-97th percentile and any of the following?

  • Insulin resistance/prediabetes/diabetes
  • Dyslipidemia
  • Depression/anxiety
  • Obstructive sleep apnea/sleep disordered breathing
  • Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
  • Musculoskeletal pain
  • Prehypertension/hypertension
  • Polycystic ovary syndrome
  • Weight-based bullying
Yes No

Your patient may benefit from our Clinical Program, which offers medical, nutrition, and mental health assessment and support for children and teens aged 6-17.

Learn more about Generation Health Clinic (formerly known as Shapedown BC) and how to refer to our program.

Generation Health Clinic — For Health Professionals Section

Is your patient needing support with at least one of the following: healthy eating, physical activity, screen time, or sleep?

Yes No

Your patient may benefit from our Community Program, which supports families with children ages 8-12 to make positive changes towards healthy living. Families with children outside 8-12 age range can register for the self-directed program.

Learn more about Generation Health Community.

Generation Health Community — For Health Professionals Section

Sounds like your patient is well on their way to healthy living. Here are some great resources and recipes you can share to help support your patient and family’s health and well-being.

Visit our Blog
Read the Blog
Find a Recipe
Clinic Program
Community Program

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Generation Health delivers programs to families across British Columbia, on the territories of many distinct First Nations. We are grateful to all the First Nations who have cared for and nurtured the lands and waters around us for all time. We acknowledge the rights, interests, priorities, and concerns of all Indigenous Peoples - First Nations, Métis, and Inuit - respecting and acknowledging their distinct cultures, histories, rights, laws, and governments.