At Compass Clinic, we believe that every child deserves access to quality psychological assessments, regardless of where they live. That’s why we are proud to offer Outreach Trips for Child Assessments across British Columbia—a program designed to serve families in remote, rural, and underserved communities who may not have local access to specialized developmental or psychoeducational services.
Whether it’s a child struggling in school, showing signs of autism, or facing emotional and behavioral challenges, early identification is crucial. Our outreach efforts help ensure timely evaluations that can unlock vital support at school, in therapy, and at home.
Why Outreach Matters in a Province Like British Columbia
British Columbia’s stunning geography includes expansive coastlines, isolated islands, mountainous terrain, and remote northern regions. While beautiful, this diversity also presents significant challenges for families needing specialized health and educational services.
In many rural or Indigenous communities, access to pediatric psychologists, educational consultants, or developmental specialists is limited or even nonexistent. Waitlists in urban centers like Vancouver can stretch for months or even years. Compass Clinic’s Outreach Trips for Child Assessments across British Columbia help bridge that gap by bringing our expertise directly to the communities that need it most.
Through these outreach efforts, families no longer have to travel long distances or uproot their routines to receive support. Instead, they can access world-class psychological services closer to home.
What Services Are Offered During Outreach Trips?
Each of our Outreach Trips for Child Assessments across British Columbia is thoughtfully planned to provide a wide range of clinical services tailored to each community’s unique needs. Depending on the specific trip and location, services may include:
- Psychoeducational Assessments: Evaluating learning disabilities, ADHD, giftedness, and academic challenges.
- Autism Assessments: Using gold-standard diagnostic tools like the ADOS-2 and comprehensive developmental interviews.
Our team travels with all necessary testing materials, and we coordinate with local schools or community centers to create a welcoming, private testing environment for each child.
Who We Serve
At Compass Clinic, we are proud to support children, families, and communities across British Columbia through our outreach assessment trips. These services are made possible through collaboration with a wide range of partners who share our commitment to improving access to timely, high-quality developmental and psychological assessments for children and youth.
We work in partnership with:
- Health Authorities
Including Interior Health, Northern Health, Island Health, and Fraser Health, to reach children in rural and remote communities who may have limited access to specialized services. - School Districts
Collaborating with school districts across BC to help identify and support students with learning, behavioural, and developmental challenges. We assist schools in planning appropriate supports and interventions based on assessment outcomes. - Community-Based Organizations
Partnering with Indigenous communities, child and youth mental health services (CYMH), child development centres, and local non-profits that serve children and families. These partnerships ensure culturally responsive care and community-driven approaches.
Success Stories from the Field
Through our outreach trips across British Columbia, Compass Clinic has helped hundreds of children and families gain access to timely assessments and the support they need to thrive.
On average, our clinical teams are able to complete approximately 10 comprehensive assessments per week during outreach visits. This number may vary depending on the number of clinicians involved and the length of each outreach trip—sometimes increasing with larger teams or extended schedules.
Each assessment represents a meaningful step forward for a child—whether it’s gaining access to targeted supports in school, qualifying for Autism funding, or helping a family better understand their child’s unique strengths and needs.
By working directly with schools, health professionals, and community organizations, we ensure that each assessment leads to practical, informed next steps for every child we see.
Partnering with Communities for Greater Impact
Our success depends on strong partnerships with local stakeholders. Before each trip, Compass Clinic connects with schools, Indigenous organizations, and community service providers to coordinate logistics and identify high-priority cases. We also offer training workshops, follow-up consultations, and virtual debriefs to support continuity of care after we leave.
Where possible, we work with local professionals, such as school counselors, speech-language pathologists, and behavior consultants, to integrate our findings into each child’s care plan. By building capacity within the community, our impact continues long after our team returns home.
Looking Ahead: Expanding Our Reach
As demand for assessments continues to rise across the province, Compass Clinic is committed to expanding our Outreach Trips for Child Assessments across British Columbia. We aim to add new destinations, increase frequency of visits, and deepen our relationships with community partners.
To that end, we welcome inquiries from:
- School Districts looking for assessment support
- Health Authorities or Indigenous Health Programs
- Non-profit Organizations serving children and youth
- Parents or Caregivers seeking help for their child
If you’re part of a community that could benefit from an upcoming trip, we encourage you to reach out to us. Together, we can bring specialized services to where they are most needed.
How to Get Involved
If you’re a parent, educator, or health professional and you believe your community would benefit from a future trip, here are some ways to connect:
- Email or Call Us: Reach out through our Compass Clinic website to discuss the possibility of hosting an outreach visit.
- Join Our Waitlist: If you live in a rural or remote part of BC, you can register interest for a future outreach assessment.
- Partner with Us: If you represent a school, band council, or community organization, let’s talk about partnership opportunities.
- Sponsor: We’re exploring charitable models to support subsidized services for families in need. If you’re interested in contributing, we’d love to hear from you.
Final Thoughts
Access to timely and high-quality child assessments should not be a privilege reserved for those in major cities. Through Outreach Trips for Child Assessments across British Columbia, Compass Clinic is helping close the gap and bring hope, answers, and resources to families in every corner of the province.
From the mountains of the Interior to the remote islands of the coast, our commitment is the same: to support children in understanding themselves, to empower parents with knowledge, and to give schools the tools to help every student thrive.
If you’re ready to bring an outreach trip to your community—or want to learn more—contact us today. Let’s build a more equitable future, one assessment at a time.