Service Provider

Nanaimo Family Life Association

Provides counselling, psychoeducational groups, training, and referral services to individuals, couples, youth, and seniors for both personal and professional growth. Offers semi-annual workshops on exploring anger, healthy self-esteen/self-exploration, conflict resolution, personal boundaries/assertiveness, and effective communication; fees and pre-registration required. Office hours are 10 am to 3 pm Monday to Thursday; counselling appointments are also available outside of these hours. Nonprofit society, registered charity.

Website

www.nflabc.org

Contact

Phone 1: 250-754-3331
Fax: 250-753-0268
Email: reception@nflabc.org

Address

1070 Townsite Road
Nanaimo, BC, V9S 1M6

Mailing Address

1070 Townsite Road
Nanaimo, BC, V9S 1M6

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9 services offered by: Nanaimo Family Life Association

Better at Home - Nanaimo

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Assists older adults who are in general good health, but require help with non-medical daily tasks to maintain independent living within their homes and remain connected to their communities on Gabriola Island, and in Ladysmith, Lantsville, and Nanaimo.

Assists older adults who are in general good health, but require help with non-medical daily tasks to maintain independent living within their homes and remain connected to their communities on Gabriola Island, and in Ladysmith, Lantsville, and Nanaimo. Services include light housekeeping, minor home repairs, light yard work, and transportation to medical and other critical appointments, and grocery shopping. Weekly food bank delivery are open to seniors in Nanaimo only. Fees are on a sliding scale based on income. Office hours are 10 am to 3 pm Monday to Thursday; program hours vary. Funded by Ministry of Health (MOH) and managed by United Way British Columbia (UWBC).
Website

www.nflabc.org/programs/better-at-home
Address

1070 Townsite Road
Nanaimo, BC, V9S 1M6
Services include light housekeeping, minor home repairs, light yard work, and transportation to medical and other critical appointments, and grocery shopping. Weekly food bank delivery are open to seniors in Nanaimo only. Fees are on a sliding scale based on income. Office hours are 10 am to 3 pm Monday to Thursday; program hours vary. Funded by Ministry of Health (MOH) and managed by United Way British Columbia (UWBC).

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Mailing Address

1070 Townsite Road
Nanaimo, BC, V9S 1M6

Contact

Better at Home Registration: 250-754-3331 Local 276

Fax: 250-753-0268

Email: generalprogramassistant@nflabc.org

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Community Connector

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Connects adults ages 55 and over to local non-medical community supports and services that will help them better manage their health and well-being.

Connects adults ages 55 and over to local non-medical community supports and services that will help them better manage their health and well-being. Addresses clients' social needs as part of their overall health and wellness plan and allows for a comprehensive approach to multiple medical issues. Referral accepted from self or others. Funded by Ministry of Health (MOH) and managed by United Way BC as a Social Prescribing program.
Website

www.nflabc.org/programs/social-prescribing
Address

1070 Townsite Road
Nanaimo, BC, V9S1M6
Addresses clients' social needs as part of their overall health and wellness plan and allows for a comprehensive approach to multiple medical issues. Referral accepted from self or others. Funded by Ministry of Health (MOH) and managed by United Way BC as a Social Prescribing program.

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1070 Townsite Road
Nanaimo, BC, V9S1M6

Contact

Phone 1: 250-754-3331 Local 206

Fax: 250-753-0268

Email: socialprescribing@nflabc.org

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Gender Journeys and Transcend Nanaimo Support Groups

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Facilitated weekly support groups for 2-spirit, transgender, gender diverse, and questioning individuals.

Facilitated weekly support groups for 2-spirit, transgender, gender diverse, and questioning individuals. Offers a safe space to process thoughts and feelings about relevant issues associated with gender, and aims to facilitate physical, social, and emotional impacts of gender transition. Outreach community support worker also provides participants with one-on-one support and advocacy, referral, and resources when needed. Gender Journeys is for adults ages 18 and over. Transcend Nanaimo supports youth ages 12 to 17. Registration is required; drop-ins are not accepted. To register, complete the participation form online.
Website

www.nflabc.org/programs/gender-journeys
Address

1070 Townsite Road
Nanaimo, BC, V9S 1M6
Offers a safe space to process thoughts and feelings about relevant issues associated with gender, and aims to facilitate physical, social, and emotional impacts of gender transition. Outreach community support worker also provides participants with one-on-one support and advocacy, referral, and resources when needed. Gender Journeys is for adults ages 18 and over. Transcend Nanaimo supports youth ages 12 to 17. Registration is required; drop-ins are not accepted. To register, complete the participation form online.

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Mailing Address

1070 Townsite Road
Nanaimo, BC, V9S 1M6

Contact

Phone 1: 250-754-3331 Local 710

Email: gender_journeys@nflabc.org

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Nanaimo Unitarian Shelter

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Emergency shelter with 25 beds for adults of all genders.

Emergency shelter with 25 beds for adults of all genders. Offers dinner and breakfast daily, laundry service, and other supports. Accepts pets. Hours are 5 pm to 7:30 am. Also open during the day for previous night's guests during extreme weather emergencies. Funded by BC Housing.
Website

www.nflabc.org
Address

595 Townsite Road
Nanaimo, BC, V9S 1K9
Offers dinner and breakfast daily, laundry service, and other supports. Accepts pets. Hours are 5 pm to 7:30 am. Also open during the day for previous night's guests during extreme weather emergencies. Funded by BC Housing.

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Mailing Address

595 Townsite Road
Nanaimo, BC, V9S 1K9

Contact

Phone 1: 250-754-3720

Email: unitarianshelter@nflabc.org

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Seniors Housing Information and Navigation Ease (SHINE) Program

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Provides information on housing options for Nanaimo seniors ages 55 and over to help older adults find and maintain safe and appropriate housing.

Provides information on housing options for Nanaimo seniors ages 55 and over to help older adults find and maintain safe and appropriate housing. Offers information on tenancy rights and the Residential Tenancy Act of BC, supports people in interactions with rental organizations, helps navigate program applications and registration, provides advice on self-advocacy and conflict resolution strategies when issues arise, and provides mediation and problem-solving services to help resolve disputes. Also represents the needs of local seniors in community meetings and task forces. Serves Nanaimo. Office hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Thursday.
Website

www.nflabc.org/seniors-housing-navigation-s-h-i-n-e
Address

1070 Townsite Road
Nanaimo, BC, V9S 1M6
Offers information on tenancy rights and the Residential Tenancy Act of BC, supports people in interactions with rental organizations, helps navigate program applications and registration, provides advice on self-advocacy and conflict resolution strategies when issues arise, and provides mediation and problem-solving services to help resolve disputes. Also represents the needs of local seniors in community meetings and task forces. Serves Nanaimo. Office hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Thursday.

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Mailing Address

1070 Townsite Road
Nanaimo, BC, V9S 1M6

Contact

Program Coordinator: 250-754-3331 Local 205

Email: shine@nflabc.org

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Seniors Peer Counselling

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Trained lay senior counsellors provide emotional support to alleviate loneliness and isolation of individuals ages 55 and older.

Trained lay senior counsellors provide emotional support to alleviate loneliness and isolation of individuals ages 55 and older. Counselling may take place in the agency office, at a client's home, or in the community. No fees are charged; services are by donation. Office hours are 10 am to 3 pm Monday to Thursday; counselling sessions occur outside of regular hours depending on availability. Funded in part by Island Health.
Website

www.nflabc.org/programs/seniors-peer-counselling
Address

1070 Townsite Road
Nanaimo, BC, V9S 1M6
Counselling may take place in the agency office, at a client's home, or in the community. No fees are charged; services are by donation. Office hours are 10 am to 3 pm Monday to Thursday; counselling sessions occur outside of regular hours depending on availability. Funded in part by Island Health.

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Mailing Address

1070 Townsite Road
Nanaimo, BC, V9S 1M6

Contact

Phone 1: 250-754-3331 Local 427

Fax: 250-753-0268

Email: reception@nflabc.org

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Shower Program

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Free showers available from 7 am to 11:30 am Monday to Friday.

Free showers available from 7 am to 11:30 am Monday to Friday. Towels and toiletries are supplied. Funded in part by City of Nanaimo.
Website

www.nflabc.org
Address

Caledonia Park, 110 Wall Street
Nanaimo, BC, V9R 3J6
Towels and toiletries are supplied. Funded in part by City of Nanaimo.

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Mailing Address

1070 Townsite Road
Nanaimo, BC, V9S 1M6

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Email: reception@nflabc.org

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Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors (TAPS)

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Offers a combination of free social, mental, and physical activation programming for isolated and/or marginalized seniors.

Offers a combination of free social, mental, and physical activation programming for isolated and/or marginalized seniors. Activities include gentle chair exercise classes and group walks, hands-on cooking sessions, as well as educational and other participatory programming. Activities are held in person and virtually. A shuttle is able to transport clients to the program. Office hours are 10 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday. Offered in partnership with United Way BC (UWBC) Healthy Aging Program, and funded by the Government of BC.
Website

www.nflabc.org/programs/taps
Address

1070 Townsite Road
Nanaimo, BC, V9S 1M6
Activities include gentle chair exercise classes and group walks, hands-on cooking sessions, as well as educational and other participatory programming. Activities are held in person and virtually. A shuttle is able to transport clients to the program. Office hours are 10 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday. Offered in partnership with United Way BC (UWBC) Healthy Aging Program, and funded by the Government of BC.

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Mailing Address

1070 Townsite Road
Nanaimo, BC, V9S 1M6

Contact

Phone 1: 250-754-3331 Local 716

Fax: 250-753-0268

Email: s_jaeger@nflabc.org

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Volunteer Counselling Program

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Offers emotional support and guidance to adults and teens ages 13 and over facing life challenges.

Offers emotional support and guidance to adults and teens ages 13 and over facing life challenges. Service is provided by trained volunteers with professional supervision and support. Will refer clients to specialized services when additional support is needed. Fees are sliding scale based on income; assistance is available if fees present a financial hardship. Office hours are 10 am to 3 pm Monday to Thursday; counselling sessions may occur outside of regular hours depending on availability.
Website

www.nflabc.org
Address

1070 Townsite Road
Nanaimo, BC, V9S 1M6
Service is provided by trained volunteers with professional supervision and support. Will refer clients to specialized services when additional support is needed. Fees are sliding scale based on income; assistance is available if fees present a financial hardship. Office hours are 10 am to 3 pm Monday to Thursday; counselling sessions may occur outside of regular hours depending on availability.

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Mailing Address

1070 Townsite Road
Nanaimo, BC, V9S 1M6

Contact

Phone 1: 250-754-3331 Local 427

Fax: 250-753-0268

Email: reception@nflabc.org

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Nanaimo Family Life Association

Website

Contact

Address

Mailing Address

9 services offered by: Nanaimo Family Life Association

Better at Home - Nanaimo

Website

Address

Mailing Address

Contact

Community Connector

Website

Address

Mailing Address

Contact

Gender Journeys and Transcend Nanaimo Support Groups

Website

Address

Mailing Address

Contact

Nanaimo Unitarian Shelter

Website

Address

Mailing Address

Contact

Seniors Housing Information and Navigation Ease (SHINE) Program

Website

Address

Mailing Address

Contact

Seniors Peer Counselling

Website

Address

Mailing Address

Contact

Shower Program

Website

Address

Mailing Address

Contact

Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors (TAPS)

Website

Address

Mailing Address

Contact

Volunteer Counselling Program

Website

Address

Mailing Address

Contact