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Group programs start dates are determined by enrollment numbers, so once you have been enrolled in a group, the facilitator will contact you to confirm the exact start dates.

Thrive Baby Mondays

Join us at Thrive Family Centre Maplewood for Baby Mondays!

Baby Basics and Breastfeeding Support

Drop-in on Mondays, 9:30 – 11:30 am

Meet and connect with other new parents and caregivers.

Drop in for social connection, information, consultation, and breastfeeding and postpartum support in an empowering atmosphere.  Thrive Baby Basics and Breastfeeding Postpartum Support Group is facilitated by a certified Birth Doula and on-site Family Support Counsellor.

Babynastics

Drop-in on Mondays, 1:00 – 2:30 pm

This is a dedicated time for you and your baby to meet other parents and caregivers who would like to socialize, have fun, and work on gross motor development all at the same time! Healthy snacks are provided.  For ages 0-18 months.

For more info about our Thrive Family Programs, click here.

PROUD2BE Yourself Groups for Youth

If you’re aged 16-24 and identify as queer, trans, non-binary, two-spirit, and/or questioning, you are welcome to join us for this free weekly group. You’ll connect with other North Shore and Metro Vancouver youth in discussions led by an experienced master’s level counsellor. Share your experiences, ask questions, and explore your identity among people who are here to support you.  For more information and to arrange to join the group, please contact Rosie at 778-580-7881 or email BeYourself@familyservices.bc.ca.

PROUD2BE Drop-in Groups for Parents (virtual)

Join other parents of gender-diverse youth for safe, judgment-free discussions co-facilitated by two experienced counsellors. This free, weekly drop-in group is a welcoming place for you to connect, ask questions, and learn more about how to support your queer, trans, non-binary, two-spirit, gender-diverse and/or gender-questioning child or teen.  We meet via Zoom on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-8:00pm.  To learn more, and to set up an initial individual meeting with the group facilitators, please email proud2be@familyservices.bc.ca.  We look forward to you joining us. 

PROUD2BE Gender Identity Events

Our PROUD2BE Events feature speakers with lived experience, professional panel discussions, workshops and support for gender-diverse, gender-questioning, and 2SLGBTQIA+ children, youth, their families and professionals.  It’s a community where you can learn, ask questions, get support and connect with 2SLGBTQ2SIA+ folks, families and allied communities.  

PROUD2BE Gender Identity Panel Event:  Understanding Gender Diversity – Voices of Young Adults

Family Services of the North Shore, in partnership with West Vancouver Youth Services, presents “Understanding Gender Diversity – Voices of Young Adults,” a PROUD2BE Gender Identity panel event. Join our diverse panel of young adults who live outside of the traditional gender binary for an engaging discussion. This event is offered free of charge and open to parents, youth, professionals, and adult family and friends.  Saturday, October 26th, 10am – 12pm, online.

Registration now open!  To register, click the button below.

Click here to register!

For more information email our team at proud2be@familyservices.bc.ca

Grief Support 

If you are struggling with the loss of someone close, our free 8-week support group can guide you through the process of grieving in a safe and nurturing setting, with others who have also experienced loss.  Facilitated by a Registered Clinical Counsellor.  This group requires registration.  Click here for details.

Parenting Teens Support Group (virtual)

A monthly session for Mandarin-speaking parents to have self-reflection and share the experiences and challenges of parenting adolescents.  Topics include: supporting your children’s physical and mental health, family communication skills, stress and coping strategies, and tips for active listening.  This online group requires registration.  Click here for details. 

Women & Empowerment Group (virtual)

A twelve-week group for women overcoming trauma and violence.  Connect with other women in a safe space and explore your own power and choices concerning emotional, physical, mental and spiritual self.  To learn more, and to register, click here.

Rebuilding Family Relationships Men’s Group (virtual)

Our Rebuilding Family Relationships men’s group can help if you are a man who has negatively affected your partner and/or young people in your life by using violence, anger, any type of abuse, or controlling behaviors. This group is for men who are committed to changing their behavior and improving their relationships. Facilitated in English/Farsi.  To learn more, click here for information in English.  Click here for information in Farsi.