Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV)
Caring Neighbours - Community Programs
Provides a broad range of community-based prevention services in various locations in New Westminster, Richmond, and Vancouver. Parent Education Programs teach parenting and life skills in group settings and are offered in Cantonese, English, and Mandarin. Community Cooking Programs are offered in R...
View serviceCommunity Kitchens
Helps New Westminster residents to improve their cooking and meal-preparation skills, as well as teach budget-friendly, delicious, and nutritious recipes. Aim is to reduce social isolation by connecting people with their neighbours in order to build community support. Free program; registration by p...
View serviceCommunity-based Victim Services Program - Burnaby/New Westminster
Provides community-based victim services to adults age 18 and over who have experienced spousal assault, sexual assault, historical childhood physical and/or sexual abuse, or criminal harassment. Services include emotional support, safety planning, information about the criminal justice system, cour...
View serviceCommunity-based Victim Services Program - Richmond
Provides community-based victim services to adults aged 18 and over, youth, children and non-offending family members who have experienced spousal assault, sexual assault, dating violence, historical childhood physical and/or sexual abuse, or criminal harassment. Services include emotional support, ...
View serviceCommunity-based Victim Services Program - Vancouver
Provides community-based victim services to adults age 18 and over who have experienced spousal assault, sexual assault, historical childhood physical and/or sexual abuse, or criminal harassment. Services include emotional support, safety planning, information about the criminal justice system, cour...
View serviceDirections Youth Haven
A low-barrier, temporary emergency residential program providing five beds for Vancouver high-risk youth ages 16 to 21 of all genders and orientations who are street involved and need a safe space to stay. Intakes are completed 24 hours a day, year-round. Provides a non-judgmental and inclusive spac...
View serviceDirections Youth Outreach
Provides outreach to street-involved youth in the Vancouver area. Makes referrals to Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) social services, counselling, advocacy, and information resources. Also provides crisis intervention and assists youth to return home or to their home community. Ho...
View serviceDirections Youth Safehouse
A voluntary, low-barrier, temporary residential program with nine beds for high-risk youth ages 16 to 18 of all genders and orientations who need a safe place to stay in Vancouver. During their stay, youth are supported by non-judgmental staff to evaluate their situation, make plans, and connect wit...
View serviceDirections Youth Services Centre
A 24-hour drop-in centre for youth age 25 and under who are homeless, at risk, or street involved. Services include shower and laundry facilities; clothing, shoes, and toiletries; harm reduction supplies and information; housing search assistance; information and referral; and snacks. Provides a hot...
View serviceDirections Youth Shelter
Emergency shelter provides 12 beds to youth ages 19 to 24 of all genders who are homeless, street entrenched, or at risk of homelessness. There is a lottery for available beds at 8 pm each night; intake is required ahead of time if youth are not already clients receiving FSGV services. Shelter hours...
View serviceFamily Services Employee Assistance Program (FSEAP)
A national social enterprise that contracts with employers (government agencies, public and private sector business, unions, and not-for-profit organizations) to provide comprehensive and confidential assessment, referral, and short-term counselling services to eligible employees and family members ...
View serviceFamily Trauma Program - Richmond
Provides trauma-informed, child-centered counselling for children, youth, and families who have experienced trauma. Serves Richmond. Office hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday.
View serviceFinancial Empowerment Programs
Money Skills workshops teach people on low incomes, newcomers, youth, and seniors about budgeting, credit/debit management, banking, saving and investing, and consumerism. Prosper One-on-one Financial Coaching provides up to three free financial coaching sessions for people on low incomes, newcomers...
View serviceFoster Family Support Services
Provides free confidential support services, information and referral, mediation, crisis management, and outreach to foster families who are under contract to Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). Referral accepted from self or other. Serves Burnaby, Richmond, and Vancouver. Office hou...
View serviceHealthy Connections
Free prenatal program helps pregnant women work through trauma-related issues that may interfere with their ability to parent their children. Support is provided for up to three years after birth. Service is provided in person or online dependent on client/therapist comfort. Funded primarily by Vanc...
View serviceNew Westminster Youth Centre
Offers peer counselling, group activities, special events, advocacy, and information and referral for teens ages 13 to 19.
View servicePEACE (Prevention, Education, Advocacy, Counselling and Empowerment) Program for Children and Youth Experiencing Violence - Vancouver
Provides free individual and group counselling for children and youth ages three to 18 who are affected by family violence. Helps children and youth understand their emotions, discuss their trauma, develop a safety plan, recognize their strengths, increase their self-confidence, and understand that ...
View serviceParent-Teen Mediation
Provides free, confidential mediation services to families experiencing parent-teen conflict. Mediators work with families in whatever location is most convenient. Referral required from Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). Serves residents of Burnaby, New Westminster, and Vancouver.
View serviceProject Parent - Burnaby/New Westminster
Parenting program supports parents in developing parenting skills and maintaining a stable home environment. Service is provided in the home for families with children from birth to age 12. Referrals through Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). No fees for service. Serves Burnaby and ...
View serviceProject Parent - Fraser South
Parenting program supports parents in developing parenting skills and maintaining a stable home environment. Service is provided in the home for families with children up to age 12. Referrals are through Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). No fees for service. Serves Delta, Langley, ...
View serviceProviding Resources and Independence for Youth Development (PRIYD)
Provides one-to-one and group support to children and youth with special needs and children involved in child protection. Goals are to increase independence and healthy development by enhancing their life skills, socialization, and community access, and to support families in maintaining their child...
View serviceRichmond Counselling Program
A free, short-term counselling program for individuals, couples, children, youth, and families who live in Richmond and have an annual household income of up to $60,000 per year. Supports clients who want to explore concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions, a...
View serviceRichmond Student Parents Program - Colt Daycare
Provides support to pregnant teens and adolescent parents attending secondary school, including parenting and life skills, counselling, tools for exploring career and work opportunities, and understanding of post-secondary education options. On-site day care, licensed for 10 children, allows parents...
View serviceSexual Abuse Intervention Program (SAIP) - Richmond
Provides free counselling to children and youth from age three to age 19 who have been sexually abused. Program includes assessment, treatment, and support services for the children and for non-offending family members. Accepts referral from self or other. Serves Richmond. Office hours are 9 am to 5...
View serviceSexual Abuse Intervention Program (SAIP) - Vancouver
Provides free counselling to children and youth under the age of 19 who have been sexually abused. Program includes assessment, treatment, and support services for the children and for non-offending family members. Accepts referral from self or other. Serves Vancouver. Office hours are 9 am to 5 pm ...
View serviceStopping the Violence (STV) Counselling Program - New Westminster
Offers free counselling to women age 19 and over who have experienced childhood sexual abuse or relationship violence. Service is provided in person or online dependent on client/therapist comfort. Serves New Westminster. Office hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday; counselling hours vary. Funded...
View serviceStopping the Violence (STV) Counselling Program - Richmond
Offers free counselling to women age 19 and over who have experienced childhood sexual abuse or relationship violence. Service is provided in person or online dependent on client/therapist comfort. Serves Richmond. Office hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday; counselling hours vary. Funded by Min...
View serviceStopping the Violence (STV) Counselling Program - Vancouver
Offers free counselling to women age 19 and over who have experienced childhood sexual abuse or relationship violence. Service is provided in person or online dependent on client/therapist comfort. Serves Vancouver. Office hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday; counselling hours vary. Funded by Mi...
View serviceStreet Youth Job Action (SYJA)
Employment program for youth ages 15 to 24 who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness and looking to learn job skills and gain work experience while making money. Provides work in street beautification (street garbage removal, graffiti paint-over, posted bill removal), needle and condom pick-up and...
View serviceTransitions to Independence
Provides free assistance to street-involved Vancouver youth, generally those who are in government care or receiving income assistance. Provides counselling and referral regarding education, employment, housing, medical care, and prenatal care. Also offers support and guidance in the development of ...
View serviceVISAC (Vancouver Incest and Sexual Abuse Centre) - Victim Support Program
Offers support and information to children and youth who have been sexually or physically abused, and to their non-offending family members. Also works with children and youth witnesses of crime and provides information and support to adult survivors of child sexual or physical abuse. Services inclu...
View serviceVancouver Family Preservation and Reunification Services
Provides free intensive in-home intervention and support to families in crisis. Services include assessment and integrated service planning; individual and group counselling and support; and parent training and education. Referrals are through Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD).
View serviceVital Connections
Offers free counselling support for adults over age 50 residing in New Westminster who are experiencing challenges related to life transitions, depression, anxiety, isolation, relationship issues, grief and loss, trauma, and/or health issues; includes arts-based, somatic, cognitive, and psychoeducat...
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