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Promotes the health and well-being of families in the Comox Valley (Comox, Courtenay and Cumberland), and north to Oyster Bay and south to Fanny Bay. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. Nonprofit society, registered charity.
Provided by Comox Valley Family Services Association
2 other services offered by this agency
Facilitates various types of family meetings to share information, look at available resources, and determine the best steps for the child/youth and family.
Facilitates various types of family meetings to share information, look at available resources, and determine the best steps for the child/youth and family. Meetings involve family and community members in child welfare decision-making, and producing plans and agreements that protect children and youth, as well as address the needs of families. Meetings include family case planning conference (FCPC) when a child's safety or immediate needs are high priority and a short-term plan is required; family group conferences (FGC) to create long-term plans; and youth transition conferences (YTC) for those who are in continuing care (custody) of Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) or who are on youth agreements. Serves Comox Valley (Comox, Courtenay and Cumberland), and north to Oyster Bay and south to Fanny Bay. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. Referral and funding by MCFD.
Meetings involve family and community members in child welfare decision-making, and producing plans and agreements that protect children and youth, as well as address the needs of families. Meetings include family case planning conference (FCPC) when a child's safety or immediate needs are high priority and a short-term plan is required; family group conferences (FGC) to create long-term plans; and youth transition conferences (YTC) for those who are in continuing care (custody) of Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) or who are on youth agreements. Serves Comox Valley (Comox, Courtenay and Cumberland), and north to Oyster Bay and south to Fanny Bay. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. Referral and funding by MCFD.
Provided by Comox Valley Family Services Association
2 other services offered by this agency
Offers free and confidential support to victims (all ages and genders) of relationship violence, childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault, and historical abuse.
Offers free and confidential support to victims (all ages and genders) of relationship violence, childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault, and historical abuse. Services include emotional support, advocacy, safety planning, assistance with child protection authorities, accompaniment to medical and/or criminal justice system services, liaison with crown counsel, information about the criminal justice system and court process, help preparing victim impact statements, form completion assistance, information on the status of police investigations and the status of court cases, information on peace bonds and restraining orders, help with applications for financial assistance, and information and referral to other agencies and services such as counselling, transition houses, and support for children.
Also offers third party reporting to adult victims of sexual assault; staff report the assault to police on behalf of the victim who remains anonymous. Accepts referral from self or other. Serves Comox Valley (Comox, Courtenay and Cumberland), and north to Oyster Bay and south to Fanny Bay. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday; program has flexible hours Monday to Friday. Funding by Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (MPSSG).
Services include emotional support, advocacy, safety planning, assistance with child protection authorities, accompaniment to medical and/or criminal justice system services, liaison with crown counsel, information about the criminal justice system and court process, help preparing victim impact statements, form completion assistance, information on the status of police investigations and the status of court cases, information on peace bonds and restraining orders, help with applications for financial assistance, and information and referral to other agencies and services such as counselling, transition houses, and support for children.
Also offers third party reporting to adult victims of sexual assault; staff report the assault to police on behalf of the victim who remains anonymous. Accepts referral from self or other. Serves Comox Valley (Comox, Courtenay and Cumberland), and north to Oyster Bay and south to Fanny Bay. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday; program has flexible hours Monday to Friday. Funding by Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (MPSSG).
Provided by Comox Valley Family Services Association
2 other services offered by this agency
Provides a range of appropriate and free educational and therapeutic treatment (which may include individual counselling and/or family support) and/or other support services to children and youth ages three to 18 years of who have experienced sexual abuse.
Provides a range of appropriate and free educational and therapeutic treatment (which may include individual counselling and/or family support) and/or other support services to children and youth ages three to 18 years of who have experienced sexual abuse. Also provides assessment and treatment services to children under the age of 12 who exhibit sexual behaviour problems. Employs child-focused, strength-based interventions using a variety of expressive therapies and counselling approaches. Accepts referral from self or other. Registration is required. Serves Comox Valley (Comox, Courtenay, and Cumberland), and north to Oyster Bay and south to Fanny Bay. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. Funded by Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD).
Also provides assessment and treatment services to children under the age of 12 who exhibit sexual behaviour problems. Employs child-focused, strength-based interventions using a variety of expressive therapies and counselling approaches. Accepts referral from self or other. Registration is required. Serves Comox Valley (Comox, Courtenay, and Cumberland), and north to Oyster Bay and south to Fanny Bay. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. Funded by Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD).