Wait times can vary widely from location to location, depending on site capacity and volume of referrals. Our team makes every effort to minimize delays. If you have questions about your child’s referral, please contact the program location you were referred to.

Generation Health Clinic accepts referrals for all children/teens between 6 and 17 who meet our eligibility criteria. As part of our assessment, we will determine if our physical activity group program will fit your child’s unique needs. If it is not the best option for your child’s needs, we will work with you to find alternative resources and supports.

Generation Health Clinic accepts referrals from physicians and nurse practitioners. If you do not currently have a primary care provider, we may accept a referral from a physician at a walk-in clinic if the referring provider can provide follow-up and continuity of care. If you are looking for a primary care provider, sign up here to be matched with a family doctor or nurse practitioner in your area: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-connect-registry#getdoctorornp

Virtual appointments and group education sessions are currently available at two locations:

• BC Children’s Hospital  for families living on Vancouver Island and in Northern BC
• Kamloops Public Health Unit for families living anywhere within the Interior Health Region.

You may still be required to attend your initial intake appointment in-person.

Virtual group education sessions  may be available through the Fraser Health Authority locations and the Vancouver Coastal  Health Authority location, based on capacity, interest and needs.

We are not a mental health program. Our mental health professional (Licensed Psychologist, Registered Social Worker, or Clinical Counsellor) will meet with your child at the initial assessment appointment to complete a psychosocial assessment. This will assist in identifying mental health concerns that may impact participation in our clinic. We can offer recommendations and guidance if your child needs further diagnosis, assessment, or community mental health resources. It is important to note that our mental health professionals do not provide psychoeducational assessments; typically, these are provided through schools or private pay clinics.

Generation Health Clinic is not a diet or weight loss program. Families are supported in making healthy living changes by focusing on family connections, balanced eating, active living, screen time, sleep and mental well-being. Menu plans or strict diets are not part of our clinic’s approach.

A child’s mental health is an important part of healthy living. Our mental health professional completes an assessment to evaluate your child’s psychosocial well-being. As part of this assessment, they screen for emotional concerns, disordered eating behaviours, poor body image, and low self-esteem. They also assess whether your child and family are prepared to start making healthy living changes or participate in group programming.