SCAN - Northern Health Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect Clinic

Provides enhanced health assessments for children of suspected or confirmed child abuse and neglect.

A regional community-based, multidisciplinary program providing enhanced health assessments for children of child abuse and neglect. Clinic services include:

• medical examination
• psychosocial assessment
• nursing services
• psychological assessment
• professional consultation and training
• preparation of medical/legal forensic reports
• recommendations are made for community follow-up services, as appropriate.

This clinic accepts referrals for any known or suspected to be a victim of child maltreatment, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, physical neglect and emotional abuse.