Prevention, early identification and intervention of speech and language problems.
How We Help
First Words partners with two other specialized preschool programs: the Infant Hearing Program and the Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention Program.
Our Programs
First Words offers free preschool speech and language services to children ages 0 to school eligibility living in Ottawa and Renfrew County.
Infant Hearing Program
The Infant Hearing Program offers free hearing screenings to babies ages 0 to 2 months living in Ottawa and Renfrew County.
Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention Program
The Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention Program offers free support and services to children ages 0 to school entry living in Eastern Ontario who are blind or have low vision.
First Words Preschool Speech and Language
Program of Ottawa and Renfrew County
1365 Richmond Road, 2nd Floor
Ottawa, ON. K2B 6R7
613-688-3979
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Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre (PQCHC) is the Lead Agency for First Words Speech and Language Program.
