Family Services
Adoptive
Families Association of BC
AFABC supports the adoption community at all ages and stages through education, counselling, family events, and advocacy. |
Autism Society of BC
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BC Centre for Safe School & Communities
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Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Vancouver Island (Family Resource Programs)
| Website: http://www.bgccvi.com Phone Numbers: Family Place:250-754-3215 Chase River: 250-753-2464 Lantzville: 250-390-4001 |
Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Vancouver Island (Parent-Child Mother Goose)
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Vancouver Island Crisis Society
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Family and Youth Support Services- Ladysmith Resource Centre Association
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Family Support Institute of BC
| Provincial office tel: 604-540-8374 Toll free: 1-800-441-5403 Website: www.familysupportbc.com COVID-19 Resources: https://familysupportbc.com/covid/ |
Foster Hope BC
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Foster Parent Support Services Society
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Gabriola Island Hope Centre
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Haven Soceity and Transition House
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Help Line for Children
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Immigrant Welcome Centre
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Kids Help Phone
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Kw'umut Lelum Child & Family Services (Family Support Services)
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Ladysmith Resources Centre Association
Adventures in Early Literacy Adventures in Early Literacy sprung out of the Mother Goose program. Many parents and caregivers took notice of the benefits of the Mother Goose program and wanted a program that met the needs of preschool aged children and that continued to promote socialization and early literacy skills for children. Born Healthy Prenatal Program Born Healthy provides education and support for pregnant women and new mothers. Particular emphasis is on developing a healthy lifestyle in order to have the healthiest baby possible. Born Healthy provides nutrition education (including prenatal nutrition, breastfeeding and infant feeding), counseling, mental health education, parenting information and promotes of self-care practices. Born Healthy provides food vouchers, prenatal vitamins and bus tickets for those who need financial assistance. Social support is an important part of Born Healthy. Every Wednesday we have a drop-in time from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The morning includes a discussion topic, guest speaker or activity, we then serve lunch, which is free to all participants, and a Public Health Nurse visits for information sharing, checking baby weights, and is available for questions. These drop-in times help make meeting new people possible and are a chance to share your parenting experiences. Ladysmith Dads' Drop-in Program This is a drop-in event for new dads and their kids that takes place on Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. A breakfast is served from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.; activities and discussion follow from 11-12 noon. It offers new dads a chance to practice new ways of relating to their children, to meet other new dads, and to share information about fathering and parenting in a very low-pressure format. Family Support Program The Family Support Program is an intervention program designed to address familial stress and to reduce the requirement for child protection intervention in those families who have been approved by the Family & Youth Support Services Screening Committee. The target population is children 5 to 12 years of age and at high risk of being removed from the family home by MCFD. The behaviours would be of severe nature, including being at risk to self or others and isolation. At the discretion of the screening committee services may be provided to children outside the set age-range. Mother Goose The Mother Goose program has three sessions per year with ten classes per session, winter, spring and fall. The sessions are an hour and a half long. The Toddler (15 months to 2.5 years) Program begins at 9:45 am and the Infant ( 0 to 15 months) Program begins at 12:45 pm. Classes take place on Thursdays at 630 2nd Avenue. Snacks and refreshments are supplied. There is a suggested donation of $15 to help keep program costs to a minimum and allows us to continue offering it in the community. Space is limited and registration is required. LRCA Counselling Program This is a free program designed for those who cannot afford to pay for private counselling or do not qualify for (or have) extended health services. All counselling services are provided by trained volunteers under the supervision of our Program Coordinator, John R. Parker who is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology. |
LaFF Ladysmith Family and Friends Resource Program LaFF is a resource program for families and caregivers from all Ladysmith and surrounding areas with children up to the age of 6 to have a supportive, enriching, safe, and inclusive community environment where they will meet to promote the development of nurturing, healthy, and happy families |
Little Ferns
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Ministry of Children and Family Development
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Nanaimo Aboriginal Centre
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Nanaimo Child Development Centre
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Nanaimo Community Hospice
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Nanaimo Justice Access Centre
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Nanaimo Family Life Association
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Nanaimo Family Resource Programs
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Nanaimo Men’s Resource Centre
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Nanaimo Women’s Centre
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Nanaimo Youth Services Association
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NARSF Programs Ltd. (Nanaimo and Area Resource Services for Families)
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PacificCARE Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR)
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Parent support Services Society of BC
Our mission is to protect the safety and wellbeing of children and promote the health of families by providing support, education, advocacy, research, and resources to those in a parenting role.
Parent Support Circles:
Are free, confidential and safe parenting support circle groups where parents can share their experiences, learn new skills, receive emotional support and discover services and resources.
BC Parenting Support Line 1-877-345-9777 ext. 100.
One-on-one phone support for anyone in a parenting role and raising children in BC. In addition to providing support and services for parents we also provide support and services to those raising the child of a relative.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) Kinship Support Circles: Are a safe supportive space where grandparents and other relatives raising a family member’s child can meet others, learn about advocacy, find resources and make new connections. GRG/Kinship Support & Information line: Problem solving, legal and resource information for grandparents and other relatives 1-855-474-9777 or grgline@parentsupportbc.ca
During the Covid-19 pandemic we have moved all our services on line. For more details visit: https://www.parentsupportbc.ca/regions/vancouver-island/
Contact
Sandi Halvorson, Program Coordinator
Central & Northern Vancouver Island
Phone: 250-468-9658
Email: sandi.halvorson@parentsupportbc.ca
Instagram: pss_bc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParentSupportBC/
Parent support Services Society of BC
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People for a Healthy Community (Gabriola)
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RAINBOWS Children's Grief and Support Group
| Phone Numbers: Nanaimo: 250-751-7888 Ladysmith: 250-245-8921 Website: http://www.rainbowsnanaimo.blogspot.com |
Snuneymuxw Centre
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Intertribal Health Authority (SOAR Mentoring Program)
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Stz’uminus Health Centre
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Tilicum Haus Aboriginal Friendship Centre
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Triple P Positive Parenting Program
| Website: http://www.triplepvip.ca |
Vancouver Island Crisis Society
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Island Health
| Website: http://www.viha.ca |
Brooks Landing - Crisis Counselling Clinic
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Vancouver Island Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect (VI SCAN) Program
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Welcome Wagon Welcome Wagon is a Canadian-owned, free greeting service for families experiencing a lifestyle change. They greet people who are undergoing lifestyle changes with a friendly visit including moving to a new neighbourhood, planning a wedding, expecting a baby, a new executive, manager or professional or 50 plus |
Quick Summary
Adoptive Families Association of BC | 1-800-ADOPT-07 | http://www.bcadopt.com |
Autism Society of BC | 250-714-0801 | http://www.autismbc.ca |
BC Centre for Safe School & Communities | 1-888-224-7233 | http://www.ufv.ca |
Big Brothers and Big Sisters | 250-756-2447 | http://www.bigscvi.ca |
Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Vancouver Island -Family Resource Programs |
250-754-3215 |
http://www.bigscvi.ca |
-Family Place | 250-754-3215 | http://www.bigscvi.ca |
-Chase River | 250-753-2464 | http://www.bigscvi.ca |
-Lantzville | 250-390-4001 | http://www.bigscvi.ca |
-Parent-Child Mother Goose Program | http://www.bigscvi.ca | |
-Chase River | 250-753-2464 | http://www.bigscvi.ca |
-Lantzville | 250-390-4001 | http://www.bigscvi.ca |
Crisis Society for Central Vancouver Island | 1-888-494-3888 | http://www.cvics.ca |
Family and Youth Support Services -Ladysmith Resource Centre Asociation |
250-245-3079 |
http://www.lrca.bc.ca |
Foster Parents Support Services Society | 250-390-9686 | http://www.fpsss.com |
Gabriola Island Hope Centre | 250-247-8730 | http://www.gabriolahopecentre.com |
Haven Society and Transition House | 250-756-2452 | http://www.havensociety.com |
Help Line for Children | 250-310-1234 | http://www.mcf.gov.bc.ca |
Immigrant Welcome Centre | 250-753-6911 | http://www.cvims.org |
Kids Help Phone | 1-800-668-6868 | http://www.kidshelpphone.ca |
Kw'umut Lelum Child & Family Services | 250-591-0933 | http://www.kwumut.org |
Ladysmith Resources Centre Association | 250-245-3079 | http://www.lrca.bc.ca |
-Adventures in Early Literacy | 250-245-3079 | http://www.lrca.bc.ca |
-Born Healthy Prenatal Nutrition Program | 250-245-3079 | http://www.lrca.bc.ca |
-Dads Group | 250-245-3079 | http://www.lrca.bc.ca |
-Family & Youth Support Services | 250-245-3079 | http://www.lrca.bc.ca |
-Parent-Child Mother Goose Program | 250-245-3079 | http://www.lrca.bc.ca |
-Volunteer Counseling Program | 250-245-3079 | http://www.lrca.bc.ca |
LaFF Ladysmith Family Resource Program | 250-210-0870 | http://www.familyandfriends.ca |
Little Ferns | 250-753-1783 | http://www.littleferns.ca |
-Parent-Child Mother Goose Program | 250-753-1783 | http://www.littleferns.ca |
-Young Parent Program | 250-753-1783 | http://www.littleferns.ca |
Ministry of Children and Family Development | 250-741-5444 | http://www.gov.bc.ca/mcf |
Nanaimo Aboriginal Center | 250-754-3215 | http://www.nanaimoaboriginalcentre.ca |
Nanaimo Child Development Centre | 250-753-0251 | http://www.nanaimocdc.com |
Nanaimo Community Hospice Society | 250-758-8857 | http://www.nanaimohospice.com |
Nanaimo Family Justice Access Centre | 250-741-5447 | http://www.ag.gov.bc.ca/justice-access-centre/nanaimo |
Nanaimo Family Life Association | 250-754-3331 | http://www.nflabc.org |
Grandparents raising Grandchildren Support Circle | 1-877-345-9777 |
http://www.parentsupportbc.ca/grandparents.html |
Nanaimo Family Resource Programs | 250-753-2177 | http://clbc.cioc.ca/record/CLB8004 |
Nanaimo Men's Resource Centre | 250-716-1551 | http://www.nanaimomen.com |
Nanaimo Woman's Centre | 250-753-0633 | http://www.nanaimowoman.com |
Nanaimo Youth Services | 250-754-1989 | http://www.nysa.bc.ca |
NARSF Programs Ltd. (Nanaimo and Area Resource Services for Families) | 250-754-2773 |
http://www.narsf.org |
PacificCARE Child Care Resource and Referal | 250-756-2022 | http://www.pacific-care.bc.ca |
Parent Support Services of BC | 1-877-345-9777 | http://www.parentsupportbc.ca |
People for a healthy Community (Gabriola) | 250-247-7311 | http://www.phc-gabriola.org |
Rainbows Children's Grief and Support Group | 250-751-7888 |
http://www.rainbowsnanaimo.blogspot.com |
-Naniamo | 250-751-7888 | http://www.rainbowsnanaimo.blogspot.com |
-Ladysmith | 250-245-8921 | http://www.rainbowsnanaimo.blogspot.com |
Snuneymuxw First Nation Health Centre | 250-740-2337 | http://www.snuneymuxw.ca |
SOAR Mentoring Program for women -Intertribal Health Authority |
250-753-3990 |
http://www.intertribalhealth.ca |
Stz'uminus First Nation Health Centre | 250-245-8551 | http://www.cfnation.com |
Tillicum Lelum Health Centre | 250-753-6578 | http://www.tillicumlelum.ca |
Triple P Positive Parenting Program | http://www.triplepvip.ca | |
Vancouver Island Crisis Line | 1-888-494-3888 | http://www.vicrisis.ca |
Island Health | http://www.viha.ca | |
Brooks Landing - Crisis Counselling Clinic | 250-739-5710 | http://www.viha.ca |
Vancouver Island Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect (VI SCAN) Program | 250-755-7945 |
http://www.viha.ca |
Welcome Wagon | 250-756-9794 | http://www.welcomewagon.ca |