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Program:
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Child Life Services
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Phone Numbers:
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519-685-8368
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Address:
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800 Commissioners Rd E
London, ON
N6A 5W9
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Intersection:
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Wellington Rd and Commissioners Rd E
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Location:
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London (Central)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Emergencies: Daily 24 hours
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Service Description:
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Program helps children and youth adjust to and understand hospitalization, medical procedures, illness and injury
Additional support for children to THRIVE include:
- information to help children and their families understand their reactions and concerns to the hospital experience
- opportunities to explore and cope with “pretend” and/or actual medical equipment to increase comfort level and familiarity with medical care
- assists families in selecting procedures, tests and exams
- suggest coping techniques for procedures
- may be present during medical procedures and provide information about medical events
- support to family members such as siblings by helping them adjust to the hospital environment and understand health care experiences
- provide opportunities to play
- offer and adapt activities when children are on bed rest and/or in isolation
- coordinate holiday entertainment, special visitor events, and recognition of significant events such as birthdays
Therapeutic Clown - Non-medical staff member * available Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
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Application:
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Infants, children, youth and families in Paediatric Inpatient Units, Paediatric Medical Day Unit, Paediatric Day Surgery, Operating Rooms, Post Anaesthesia Care Unit, Paediatric Critical Care Unit and Burns and Plastics Unit
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretation services available upon request
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Area Served:
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Southwestern Ontario
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Last Updated:
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9/17/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=15708
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