Family Services of the North Shore is closed for the holidays from Wednesday, December 25th through Wednesday, January 1st, re-opening Thursday, January 2nd at 9:00am. If you are in crisis, please call the crisis line at 604-872-3311, or go to your local Emergency room. If you are a current client and need to speak to our on-call therapist, please call 604-988-5281, press 300 and you will receive further instructions.
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Counselling Support
Our experienced counsellors support children, youth, individuals, seniors, couples, and families.
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Thrive Family Programs
Our Thrive Family Programs – including drop-in programs at our three Family Centres, Thrive Pancakes and Play, and Thrive Parent-Child Mother Goose – offer comprehensive support for parents of young children ages 0-6.
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Youth Support
We offer drop-in groups, counselling, volunteer opportunities, and the YouthLAB program for young leaders.
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Group Programs
Our safe, welcoming groups for youth, adults, and seniors are facilitated by Masters-level counsellors.
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2SLGBTQIA+ Support
Our PROUD2BE programs support 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and families, and ensure they have the mental health resources they need. We offer drop-in groups for parents and youth, the annual PROUD2BE weekend conference, and other community events.
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Seniors & Caregivers Support
Our volunteers provide in-home support and companionship for caregivers and seniors.
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End of Life and Grief Support
Our volunteers provide in-home and group support for adults living with life-limiting or chronic illnesses, and for those grieving the death of a loved one.
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Our counselling, programs, and services support women and their children who have experienced financial, emotional, sexual, or physical abuse.
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Embody Eating Disorders Prevention and Awareness Program
We provide education, resources, and inspiration to prevent and address eating disorders, plus resources, materials, and mental health information for educators.
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Christmas Bureau
We provide help during the holiday season to low-income families, singles, and seniors living in North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Lions Bay, and Bowen Island.
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I don’t know what I would have done without this parenting group. It gives me wonderful ways to support my child, and now I know I’m not alone.– Parent participant