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Provided by NARSF (Nanaimo and Area Resource Services for Families) Programs Ltd
6 other services offered by this agency
Provides free and confidential harm reduction services from North of the Malahat to Oceanside, including Lake Cowichan, Duncan, Ladysmith, Nanaimo, Parksville, and Qualicum.
Provides free and confidential harm reduction services from North of the Malahat to Oceanside, including Lake Cowichan, Duncan, Ladysmith, Nanaimo, Parksville, and Qualicum. Provides harm reduction supplies, along with harm reduction education and referrals to health, mental health and substance use, and other social supports. Sharps disposal, distribution of safer injection, safer inhalation and safer sex supplies, along with health information to reduce harm. Offers point of care rapid HIV and hepatitis C (HCV) testing. Provides Take Home Naloxone Kits (Narcan) and training. Health outreach hours are 1 pm to 8 pm Tuesdays in the Cowichan area; 12 pm to 5 pm Mondays and 12 pm to 7 pm Thursdays in Parksville; 3:30 pm to 8:30 pm Wednesdays, and 2 pm to 9:30 pm Fridays and Saturdays in Nanaimo/Ladysmith area; text or leave a message for a call back, or call during hours given to arrange a confidential meeting.
Provides harm reduction supplies, along with harm reduction education and referrals to health, mental health and substance use, and other social supports. Sharps disposal, distribution of safer injection, safer inhalation and safer sex supplies, along with health information to reduce harm. Offers point of care rapid HIV and hepatitis C (HCV) testing. Provides Take Home Naloxone Kits (Narcan) and training. Health outreach hours are 1 pm to 8 pm Tuesdays in the Cowichan area; 12 pm to 5 pm Mondays and 12 pm to 7 pm Thursdays in Parksville; 3:30 pm to 8:30 pm Wednesdays, and 2 pm to 9:30 pm Fridays and Saturdays in Nanaimo/Ladysmith area; text or leave a message for a call back, or call during hours given to arrange a confidential meeting.
Provided by NARSF (Nanaimo and Area Resource Services for Families) Programs Ltd
6 other services offered by this agency
Offers specialized counselling services to male partners in parenting relationships who have engaged in intimate partner violence, leading to involvement from the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD).
Offers specialized counselling services to male partners in parenting relationships who have engaged in intimate partner violence, leading to involvement from the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). The program is staffed by two clinical counsellors trained in therapies for addressing relationship violence. Accepts clients through MCFD referral only. Funded by the Ministry of Children and Family Development.
The program is staffed by two clinical counsellors trained in therapies for addressing relationship violence. Accepts clients through MCFD referral only. Funded by the Ministry of Children and Family Development.
Provided by NARSF (Nanaimo and Area Resource Services for Families) Programs Ltd
6 other services offered by this agency
Provides free and confidential testing and some treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STI), and other blood born infections such as HIV and hepatitis (HCV).
Provides free and confidential testing and some treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STI), and other blood born infections such as HIV and hepatitis (HCV). Provides current and up to date health education regarding risk reduction and other issues related to sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne infections. Open to everyone and supportive of persons who are at greater risk of harms associated with substance use or who are sexually active and not connected to health care services. Provides safer sex supplies, including condoms. Provides Take Home Naloxone Kits (Narcan) and training. STI testing is available Monday through Thursday. Call or text to book an appointment. Funded by Island Health.
Provides current and up to date health education regarding risk reduction and other issues related to sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne infections. Open to everyone and supportive of persons who are at greater risk of harms associated with substance use or who are sexually active and not connected to health care services. Provides safer sex supplies, including condoms. Provides Take Home Naloxone Kits (Narcan) and training. STI testing is available Monday through Thursday. Call or text to book an appointment. Funded by Island Health.
Provided by NARSF (Nanaimo and Area Resource Services for Families) Programs Ltd
6 other services offered by this agency
Offers counselling for parents and youth experiencing difficulties in their family relationships.
Offers counselling for parents and youth experiencing difficulties in their family relationships. Supports caregivers as they navigate parenting through the teen years, working with them to explore family relationships, recognize strengths, understand teen behaviours, build confidence in parenting, develop strategies for managing conflict and stress, and enhance family connections. Office hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday; daytime and evening appointments are available. Serves Nanaimo, Ladysmith, and Lantzville. Funded by MCFD.
Supports caregivers as they navigate parenting through the teen years, working with them to explore family relationships, recognize strengths, understand teen behaviours, build confidence in parenting, develop strategies for managing conflict and stress, and enhance family connections. Office hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday; daytime and evening appointments are available. Serves Nanaimo, Ladysmith, and Lantzville. Funded by MCFD.
Provided by NARSF (Nanaimo and Area Resource Services for Families) Programs Ltd
6 other services offered by this agency
Supports children and youth ages six to 18 and their parents and caregivers through outreach and counselling activities that promote healthy functioning within the home and community.
Supports children and youth ages six to 18 and their parents and caregivers through outreach and counselling activities that promote healthy functioning within the home and community. Counsellors assist and support children and youth with ongoing emotional and/or behaviour issues. Referral by Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) only. Serves Nanaimo and Ladysmith. Office hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Funded by MCFD.
Counsellors assist and support children and youth with ongoing emotional and/or behaviour issues. Referral by Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) only. Serves Nanaimo and Ladysmith. Office hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Funded by MCFD.
Provided by NARSF (Nanaimo and Area Resource Services for Families) Programs Ltd
6 other services offered by this agency
Provides clinical counselling for children and youth under age 19 and their families, where sexual abuse or sexual assault has been disclosed.
Provides clinical counselling for children and youth under age 19 and their families, where sexual abuse or sexual assault has been disclosed. Services are also offered for children and youth where there is risk of sexual exploitation or when inappropriate sexual behaviours have been identified with children under 12 years. Services are strength based, collaborative and aim to reduce stigma, improve community support and promote positive mental health. Referral accepted from self or other. Serves Nanaimo and Ladysmith. Office hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Funded by MCFD.
Services are also offered for children and youth where there is risk of sexual exploitation or when inappropriate sexual behaviours have been identified with children under 12 years. Services are strength based, collaborative and aim to reduce stigma, improve community support and promote positive mental health. Referral accepted from self or other. Serves Nanaimo and Ladysmith. Office hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Funded by MCFD.
Provided by NARSF (Nanaimo and Area Resource Services for Families) Programs Ltd
6 other services offered by this agency
Supports vulnerable youth ages 12 to 18 who are involved with the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) to connect to community resources and achieve personal goals.
Supports vulnerable youth ages 12 to 18 who are involved with the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) to connect to community resources and achieve personal goals. Requires a referral from a social worker on the youth team at MCFD. Funded by MCFD.
Requires a referral from a social worker on the youth team at MCFD. Funded by MCFD.