Community asthma program (CAP)

Breathe easier with our Community Asthma Program

Give your child the best chance of learning to manage and live with their asthma.

The Community Asthma Program (CAP) provides asthma education and support for children (under 18) with chronic asthma and their families.

An asthma educator works with groups to provide information and help children:

• understand asthma, its signs and severity
• identify triggers and learn how to control them
• use puffers and spacers
• understand their medications
• develop a written asthma action plan
• learn asthma first aid

What do I need to do?
A referral can be made by a health professional or by completing this self referral form

What will it cost me?
Free program for children under the age of 18 with chronic asthma.