Homes Away from Home
Q̓ᵂalayu House - Q̓ʷalayu House is a home where families from the north Island and surrounding islands can stay while their children receive health care in the region, and where pregnant individuals from remote communities can stay close to hospital as their due date approaches.
Owned and operated by Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island, Q̓ʷalayu House is located at 565 2nd Avenue on the North Island Hospital – Campbell River campus, behind Yucalta Lodge. The home has 10 bedrooms, a large kitchen, dining, living, quiet rooms, and playrooms; and a backyard where kids can feel at home.
Jeneece Place - Jeneece Place is a home where children and their families can stay while receiving medical care in Victoria.
Envisioned by Jeneece Edroff and owned and operated by Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island, Jeneece Place is located on the Victoria General Hospital grounds, housing 10 bedrooms; a kitchen; dining, living and play rooms; and a backyard where kids can feel at home. Jeneece Place has hosted more than 2,760 families since opening its doors on January 21, 2012.
Owned and operated by Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island, Q̓ʷalayu House is located at 565 2nd Avenue on the North Island Hospital – Campbell River campus, behind Yucalta Lodge. The home has 10 bedrooms, a large kitchen, dining, living, quiet rooms, and playrooms; and a backyard where kids can feel at home.
Jeneece Place - Jeneece Place is a home where children and their families can stay while receiving medical care in Victoria.
Envisioned by Jeneece Edroff and owned and operated by Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island, Jeneece Place is located on the Victoria General Hospital grounds, housing 10 bedrooms; a kitchen; dining, living and play rooms; and a backyard where kids can feel at home. Jeneece Place has hosted more than 2,760 families since opening its doors on January 21, 2012.
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Disabilities
Acquired Brain Injury, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autonomic Dysfunctions/Dysautonomia, Behaviour Disorders and Conditions (ie. ADHD), Blind / Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Chronic Pain, Circadian Rhythm Disorders , Deaf / Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, Down Syndrome , Dual Diagnosis, Epilepsy / Seizure Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Spectrum Disorders , Intellectual / Developmental Disability, Learning Disorder / Disability, Long-COVID/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Mental Health , Neuromuscular Disorders, Other / I don't know, Paraplegia / Quadriplegia, Physical Disability / Mobility Impairment, Schizophrenia , Speech Impairment / Social / Communication Disorders, Spina Bifida, Substance Use/Addiction
Age
0-99
Eligibility
1. Ask about vacancy - Work with a social worker from the hospital or call to inquire about vacancy.
2. Call and confirm your stay
For Q̓ᵂalayu House, a referral form is required. Please ask your health professional to complete it, including the date and length of your stay.
2. Call and confirm your stay
For Q̓ᵂalayu House, a referral form is required. Please ask your health professional to complete it, including the date and length of your stay.
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