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Programs & Services

AHS Family Health Home Visitation - Families First / First Steps

 Location: Melcor Centre

A voluntary support program for families who need help with parenting and are experiencing life challenges.

Advocates assist families with:

  • information on baby care and child development
  • assessment of child growth and development
  • identifying their goals and problem solving
  • strengthening family environments
  • enhancing community relationships and connections
  • strength based approach to achieve resilient coping and empowerment

Contact Details

Melcor Centre

Location Info
Suite 110
Address
200 4 Avenue S
Lethbridge, Alberta
T1J 4C9
Telephone
403-388-6351
Fax
403-388-6718
Accessibility

Melcor Centre has elevators and ramps.

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:15 am - 4:30 pm

Tuesday
8:15 am - 4:30 pm

Wednesday
8:15 am - 4:30 pm

Thursday
8:15 am - 4:30 pm

Friday
8:15 am - 4:30 pm

Note

Closed from 12:00 pm (noon) to 12:30 pm
Access
Service Providers May Include
home visitation advocates
Eligibility

Families who need help with parenting and are experiencing life challenges. Men or Women who:

  • are pregnant or have children 0-3 years old
  • are seeking assistance with child development, mental health, stress reduction, relationships, injury prevention or nutrition
  • require support in accessing community resources
  • pregnant or postnatal women who are struggling with alcohol and/or substance abuse
Referral Needed

Referrals can be made through community agencies and / or AHS Public Health or Addictions and Mental Health

Service Access

Call for an appointment.


Partners

Partners/affiliations

Family Centre - Hub

Also Known As
Acronym
Families First - Family Health Home Visitation Programs(Previous), First Steps - Family Health Home Visitation Programs (Previous)
Previous
AHS Family Visitation and Maternal Indigenous Health - Families First/First Steps