Family Support and Settlement

Our family support and settlement worker is available to assist new immigrant families in the areas of information and resources,translation, referrals, workshops, adaptation counselling and social activities.

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Family Support Worker

Provides one to one support including peer counseling, referrals and advocacy. Drop-ins are welcomed.

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Domestic Violence Support

Program to enhance the effectiveness of the mother's efforts to keep herself and her children safe from domestic violence in the home. Services include counseling, education, advocacy, information, group activities and connecting to community resources.

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Family and Parent Support

Present-focussed support on range of parent and life (including settlement) issues facing families with young children - available in person during every drop-in session or by appointment.

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Counselling

Counselling is provided by practicum students training to become professional clinical counselors. By appointment only.

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Aboriginal Women’s Group

The women's group will consist of an introduction, sharing circle, relationships, friendships, families, boundaries, journaling and collage, getting to know yourself and spirituality. Light refreshment will be served, coffee and tea.

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Art Therapy for Children and Adults

Art therapy is a useful tool to address issues such as grief, loss and anger. These one-on-one sessions are provided by an art therapy practicum student. Appointment required.

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Childminding, Family Place – Emergency

Provides support and temporary relief to parents in need of short-term and/or emergency care for children aged 18 months ? 6 years. Families are required to visit Family Place with their children at least once before using the child...

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Community Breakfast

The breakfast program on Saturdays provides a healthy meal to start the day. It also trains community members to organize food programs and coordinate other programs in the neighbouhood.

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Aboriginal Family Support Program

First Nations worker on site to work with First Nation families of children 0-12 years. Services include peer support, advocacy, parenting, skill development, life skills, linking families to community-based activities and services

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