OUTREACH PROGRAMS Assault Response & Care Centre (ARCC) – McDougall Building
ARCC provides care and support to women, men, teens and children who have experienced sexual assault/abuse or domestic violence. Working closely with the Emergency Department, the ARCC specialized on-call nursing team is available to respond to victims of sexual and/or physical abuse. ARCC nurses provide compassionate crisis intervention and support. Options for care include treatment for sexually transmitted infections, HIV and pregnancy prevention. ARCC nurses can also collect forensic evidence at the request of victims. The program also offers counselling, a resource lending library, education and public awareness. ARCC also runs groups for female survivors of violence. Services are free and confidential. Call 613-345-3881 or 1-800-567-7415. Refer to our website www.bgh-on.ca on the “Links” page for more information on ARCC.
Early Language Development – McDougall Building
Early Language Development is a community-based program for children with or at risk of developing speech/language delay. Assessments and therapy are available for children from birth to entry into senior kindergarten. Parent training courses are also available. Parents, physicians or any community agency can make referrals with parental consent by calling 1-888-503-8885 or contacting the office at 613-342-0623.
Infant and Child Development Program – McDougall Building
Infant and Child Development is an early intervention program offered to families to promote optimal development of infants and children (birth to five years) who are showing signs of delayed development or at risk of delays. Parents, community agencies or professional individuals may refer a child. Contact the office at extension 8662.
Speech/Language Services – McDougall Building
Speech/Language Services is a hospital-based program that assists children and parents in identifying communication problems, provides therapy to improve areas of difficulty and provides management strategies to maximize communication. Referrals may be made by calling 1-888-503-8885 or 613-345-5649 1- Extensions 1197/1198/1210 .
Volunteer Hospice Visiting Service (Community)
This service provides volunteer support to clients and families coping with a lifethreatening illness. It is available throughout the Counties of Leeds & Grenville and anyone can make a referral. There is no charge for this service. Through home visiting, volunteers offer a variety of services for clients and families. This Brockville General Hospital Patient Directory Page 30