SHARE Family and Community Services Society

Better at Home - Tri-Cities

Assists seniors who are in general good health, but require help with daily tasks to maintain their independence and stay connected with their community. Services include grocery shopping, friendly visiting, light housekeeping, and transportation to medical appointments (details below). Individuals ...
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Child and Family Services Program

Provides community-based support to children up to age 12 and their families; must be a resident of the Tri-Cities area, Anmore, or Belcarra. Services include clinical and in-home counselling. Purpose is to help achieve family goals and avoid family breakdown. Referral from Ministry of Children and ...
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Early Intervention Therapy Services - Coquitlam

Provides speech and language, occupational, and physical therapy services for children up to five years of age who need extra help due to premature birth, health problems, or developmental issues; services available at home, community sites, and SHARE offices. Offered in partnership with Kinsight Co...
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Legal Advocacy

The Poverty Law Advocacy Program assists with applications and reviews for income assistance, disability assistance, pension, and provides advocacy for landlord/tenant disputes. The Family Law Advocacy Program provides information and assistance navigating family law matters including separation/div...
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New Beginnings Program

Provides a safe and supportive environment for convention refugee families with children from birth to age five who live in the Tri-Cities. Parents can learn and play with their children, share and develop parenting skills and knowledge with other families, develop friendships, and connect with comm...
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Parent and Tot Drop-In - Coquitlam

Provides a safe environment for parents/caregivers and their children age five and under to meet and grow. Offers age-appropriate toys and activities, healthy snacks, and circle time with songs, stories, and rhythmical movement. Provides support and information for adults regarding child development...
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Parent and Tot Drop-In - Port Moody

Provides a safe environment for parents/caregivers and their children age five and under to meet and grow. Offers age-appropriate toys and activities, healthy snacks, and circle time with songs, stories, and rhythmical movement. Provides support and information for adults regarding child development...
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Posse Groups

Peer support groups for young women or young men ages 13 to 18. Addresses issues of interest to group members in an atmosphere of community and caring. Topics include drugs and alcohol, relationships with peers and family, self-esteem, violence, and social concerns. The group meets weekly for severa...
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SHARE Christmas Programs

Volunteers distribute Christmas food hampers to Tri-cities residents in need (Anmore, Belcarra, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody) on two food bank Wednesdays each December; registration is required at the food bank. Also offers a toy/gift program for Tri-cities children 17 years of age and ...
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SHARE Food Banks

Volunteers distribute food to residents in need living in Anmore, Belcarra, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody. Recipients can attend every two weeks. Applicants require proof of local address, income information, and identification for all household members (health Care Card, driver's licens...
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Social Prescribing

Connects adults ages 65 and over living at home in Tri-Cities or New Westminster with local non-clinical community activites and services that promote physical activity, nutrition, social connection, and independence. Helps older adults take control of their own health and become more engaged in the...
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Substance Use Services

Provides free in-office and outpatient services to youth and adults who are experiencing problems related to drug and/or alcohol misuse, as well as health promotion initiatives to prevent substance misuse. Counselling for adults and youth ages 12 to 18 supports exploration of alcohol and drug-relate...
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Talking Helps

Offers a fee-based counselling program for children, youth, families, individuals, and couples. Counselling is available in English, Farsi, French, and German. Interpretation services can be arranged. Services are also offered to clients who are deaf or hard-of-hearing and/or blind or partially sigh...
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Tenant Advocacy Program

Helps Tri-Cities, Anmore, and Belcarra residents who are or experiencing or at risk of homelessness to preserve their tenancy or help them look for a new home where appropriate. Services may include education about tenant rights and responsibilities, connection to information about government and ot...
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Tri-Cities Family Resource Centre

Provides one-stop access to parent education and information, early literacy and play-based learning, connection with other families, and support for families with children up to age six in Anmore, Belcarra, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody. Funded by Ministry of Children and Family Develop...
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Tri-Cities Rent Bank

Aims to increase housing stability by providing one-time interest free loans to people in danger of eviction, homelessness, or essential utility cut-off due to temporary financial crisis. Interest-free loans may be used for rent payment, hydro/natural gas payment, or security deposits. Maximum loan ...
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