Peer-to-Peer Community
Offers a variety of online support forums where youth can anonymously share their personal experiences, offer inspiration and ask questions to connect, comfort and support each other. Links to wellness resources and other mental health online services are also available.
Sports and Recreation Programs
Offers a variety of programs to help improve physical fitness and overall health and well-being of autistic children, youth, and young adults in BC. The programs provide participants with opportunities to develop social and communication skills in a safe and supportive environment.
Programs include sports lessons, summer camps, youth and young adult programs, and family events. All services are provided with specialized support techniques, parent involvement, and a high ratio of staff to volunteers ensuring a successful outcome for participants.
1788 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
Community Support Groups
Provides an online listing of autism support groups available throughout the province. Groups offered include community groups to support families; adult groups for youth and adults on the autism spectrum; and sibling groups for siblings of individuals with autism and related disabilities.
Counselling and Support
Provides counselling and a variety of programs and services to support individuals with Down syndrome, their parents and families. Support includes individual counselling, information and resources, parent support meetings, child play therapy, kids and youth groups, skill development, and health workshops.
481-13320 78th Avenue, Surrey, BC
Addiction Counselling and Detox Services
Provides outpatient individual, youth, family and group counselling to help Indigenous people achieve a healthier and satisfying life free from alcohol and drug use. Services include crisis intervention counselling, follow-up and after-care treatment, wellness plans, and referrals to detox or treatment centres, education and or employment programs, and life-skills training.
520 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC
24-Hour Crisis Line - Indigenous
Operates a 24-hour provincial crisis and counselling line for First Nations Elders, adults, children and youth in need throughout BC. Services include follow-up or continuum care, risk assessments, safety monitoring, and 24-hour mobile outreach.
Aboriginal Friendship Centre Programs
Works with local friendship centres, as well as other Aboriginal organizations to help deliver programs which promote the betterment of Friendship Centres and Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people in the province of BC.
Programs administered through the provincial office include doula services for expectant Aboriginal mothers and families, elder services, and the Aboriginal Youth Council.
551 Chatham Street, Victoria, BC
Victim Services Program
Provides information, support and referrals to seniors who are victims of abuse or a crime, including family or sexual violence. Assistance may include information about the justice system, practical and emotional support, and assisted referral to other programs.
Indigenous Family Treatment Program
Offers a six-week residential program to help couples and families develop healthy relationships as they continue on their healing journey from addiction. Each client family lives in their own unit during their stay.
The program includes group counselling, traditional teachings and ceremonies, family play-time, child and youth counselling, and help with resolving trauma, parenting skills, anger management, communication skills, and relapse prevention. A student learning centre and daycare is available.
7830 Beaver Creek Road, Port Alberni, BC
Health Support Worker Program
Provides safe, confidential, respectful, and non-judgmental information for former Indian Residential School students and their families before, during, and after their participation in Settlement Agreement processes.
Services include emotional support through the hearing process, help with preparing for claim hearings, and community-based educational seminars and workshops.
413 W Esplanade, North Vancouver, BC