School District #69
Community Resources for “At-Risk” Students
SELF
ACTUALIZATION
ESTEEM
Girls
Rationale
Boys
Mentoring
Acknowledgements
BELONGING
Social Groups
Art
LGBTTQI&A
Sports/Recreation
Education Assistance
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SAFETY
Employment
Job Skills Programs
Youth Outreach
Grief/Emotional Violence/Sexual Abuse Addictions Family Parenting
PHYSIOLOGICAL
Food
Crisis
Clothing
Shelter
Mental Health
Health
Dental
Note: Text highlighted in yellow will link to internal pages and external websites.
Updated: October 27, 2010
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Food
Salvation Army (Parksville) – 250-248-8794
Lunch – 11:15am – 1:15pm - Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 187 Alberni Highway
Food Bank - 9am - 4pm - Tuesday & Thursday (phone for appointment) - 8861 Wembley Rd.
St. Stephen’s Church - 150 Village Way - Qualicum Beach – 250-752-9831
Lunch – 11:15am – 1pm Thursdays/ Dinner – 5:00 to 7:00 pm , every third Tuesday of the month.
Loaves and Fishes - Nanaimo
(250) 754-8347
1009 Farquhar Street
Nanaimo, BC V9R 2G2
Food Bank – Monday 5-7, Wednesday 10-12, Thursday 1-3
7-10 Club - Nanaimo
250-714-0917
admin@nanaimo710club.org
Breakfast/Bag Lunch – 7am – 10am Monday – Friday
FRA – Kwalikum Secondary School Lunch Program -
Contact:
250-752-6766 – ext. 401
A free cold lunch (sandwich/wrap, fruit, juice/water) is served for KSS students each Tuesday at 11:15am at the top of
the “chip trail”. 50 lunches are provided (quantity often disappears within 10-15 minutes). Prepped and served by FRA
Youth Outreach staff and KSS students.
Society of Organized Services (SOS) - Parksville
245 Hirst Avenue
250-248-2093 (ext. 0)
Food is always provided at their youth/teen drop-in programs and events.
Meals on Wheels- ( SOS) – Parksville (250) 248-2093 (ext. 225)
Delivers hot meals
Teens in Transition (TNT) SOS – Parksville
For teens age 17-20, Fridays from 5:30 – 8:30 – Dinner Provided
Focuses on transitioning teens into adulthood
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Crisis Services
Assess Immediate Risk
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Is the child/youth in immediate danger?
Stay with the child/youth to ensure safety.
Arrange transport to the hospital.
If safe transport is not available, phone 911 for ambulance/police assistance.
Inform parents/guardians.
Inform child’s/youth’s therapist, social worker and/or the following:
Suicide Assessment and Stabilization Service at: 250-954-4544 (pager) 9am to 8pm Monday thru Friday
Outreach and Stabilization Service (AFCSS) - 250-954-4544 (pager)
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Workers meet face-to-face with child/youth identified as “at some risk for suicide”.
Workers support and provide parents/guardians with verbal/written instructions on signs of suicide, the appropriate responses to
child/youth in need, and emergency numbers to use should they become concerned
Workers provide further assessment and a stabilization plan for child/youth in need.
Short term treatment will be provided with consultation and community resource liaison.
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Crisis Line (Central Vancouver Island Crisis Society)
1 888 494 3888
Provide non-judgmental emotional support, crisis and suicide intervention services and community resource
information. Calls are kept confidential and anonymous.
Kids Help Phone
1-888-668-6868
Parksville Mental Health & Addiction Crisis Services Team
Accessed by calling the crisis line 250 947 8228 ext 0
This is a face to face contact either in the community or at the mental health office between 8:30 - 5:30.
After hours crisis are handled by Nanaimo CRT.
Hardship Emergency Support & Referral- SOS Parksville
Immediate help in crisis
Victimlink
(250) 248-2093 (ext.241)
1-800-563-0808
For victims of family and sexual violence and all other crimes. 24/7 - Province wide
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Clothing
Society of Organized Services Thrift Shop (SOS) – Parksville 188 West Hirst Avenue
250-248-2532
Mon- Sat, 9am - 4pm. The SOS has the largest Thrift Shop on Vancouver Island, with over 18,000 sq.
feet. It offers a wide variety of clothing, jewellery, accessories, shoes, household items, furniture,
appliances, toys and books.
Salvation Army - Community and Family Services – Parksville
250-248-8793
886 Wembley Rd
The Army cares for people at their crisis point. In keeping with the philosophy of William Booth,
they work to restore hope and dignity to those who might otherwise remain invisible in society.
Emergency assistance is provided in the form of clothing, food, accommodation, life skills training
and counseling
Grad Wear ( SOS) Parksville (250) 248-2093
Choose from a variety of grad dresses and suits for 5 $.
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Shelter/Housing
Shelternet Understanding abuse, finding a transition house (shelter), making a safety plan.
Nanaimo Youth Services Association – Youth Housing - Nanaimo
250-753-3212
The intent of NYSA’s Youth Residence is to provide safe, supportive, and affordable housing for youth between
17 and 19 years of age. The residence is a drug, alcohol, and violence free environment.
- 19 units available – 13 bachelor, 6 two bedroom single parent units, 1 wheelchair accessible
Application and references required – when there is a vacancy, applicants with the most need will be screened and
invited to an interview.
Tillicum Lelum/Friendship Haus - Nanaimo
250-753-8266/250-753-8291
The Friendship Haus is for youth 12-18 years. Friendship Haus Service Statement is to promote a safe, secure,
stable, nurturing environment for Children and Youth Who Are At Risk. Our goal is to assist young adults to leave
the streets, and to learn to live safe, healthy lives.
www.tillicumhaus.ca
Samaritan House - Nanaimo
250-753-1474
Samaritan House has been in continual operation since 1989 providing emergency and temporary shelter for the
homeless of Nanaimo
- 20 emergency beds, 4 Supported Living Beds
Haven Society/Transition House - Nanaimo
250-756-2452 (ext. #2)
250-756-0616 (Crisis Line)
Provides safe shelter and support to women and children escaping violence.
The service operates 365 days a year.
Nanaimo - 250-756-2452 ext. 2
www.havensociety.com
BC Housing Rental Assistance Program -
1-800-257-7756
The Rental Assistance Program was launched in October 2006 as part of Housing Matters BC.
The program provides eligible low-income, working families with cash assistance to help with
their monthly rent payments. To qualify, families must have a gross household income of
$35,000 or less, have at least one dependent child, and have been employed at some point over
the last year
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Mental Health Services
Child and Youth Mental Health (C&YMH) - Parksville
250-954-4737
(Mon-Fri) 8:30 – 4:30. For children and their families. C&YMH Services include therapy (individual, family, and group)
*Parent education. *Suicide Risk Assessment.
Aboriginal Child and Youth Mental Health & Child Protection - Nanaimo/Parksville
250-741-3600
1-866-723-2235
Parksville Mental Health & Addiction Services
Phone: (250) 947 8228
Fax : (250) 947 8229
Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (Monday to Friday)
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Health Services
Parksville Youth Clinic – Parksville
249 West Hirst Ave
250-947-8222
No appointment needed for youth up to age 23. Early intervention team - Speech therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy,
STI information, pregnancy testing, birth control, etc.
Tuesday & Thursday from 3:30-6:00pm
Phone messages can be left for Youth Clinic nurses between 8:30am – 4:30pm (Mon. – Fri.). Calls will be returned.
Parksville After Hours Walk-in Medical Clinic - Parksville
154 Memorial Avenue
250-248-5757
249 West Hirst Ave
250-947-8222
Open from 5 pm to 9 pm Mon to Fri, and 9am to 5pm Sat and Sun
Parksville Health Unit - Public Health Nurses – Parksville
Public Health Nurses assist individuals, families and communities to promote health, encourage individual responsibility for health, and provide assistance with
specific health concerns. Services include: Maternity pre and postnatal information and counseling, Prenatal classes, Breastfeeding counseling, Baby drop-in clinics,
School and youth services, Immunizations for infants, school-aged children and adults.
Monday to Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm
Disordered Eating Services for Youth & Adults (AFCSS) –
250-248-0076 (Susan Butler)
Provides therapeutic services for children, youth, and adults with disordered eating concerns through support groups, parent/family/friends groups and one-to-one
counseling.
Referral Procedures:
Youth Referrals are accepted from Child & Youth Mental Health at MCFD 250-954-4737.
Self and Community referrals 250-248-0076 (Susan Butler)
Adult Referrals are by self-referral 250-248-0076 (Susan Butler) and funded by Vancouver Island Health Authority [VIHA]
Sexual Health
Power Up Workshops - Parksville
250-248-5053/250-240-0105 (cell)
powerupworkshops@gmail.com
POWER UP offers a variety of sexual health workshops to draw together the school community network across
Vancouver Island and beyond, including students, parents, teachers and concerned community members. Workshops
will provide a FUN and RELAXED atmosphere where individuals can increase their knowledge, motivation and skills
to achieve optimal sexual health.
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Dental Services
Vancouver Island University Dental Clinic (Nanaimo) 250 -740- 6240
VIU Dental Clinic (in conjunction with the VIU Dental Assistant Program) offers “cost-effective” (and sometimes free)
the following services to the public:
- teeth polishing
- fluoride application
- oral hygiene instruction
- also, x-rays, desensitizing and sealants if required and prescribed by the dentist.
They usually have a dentist on site to prescribe treatment and remove a small amount of calculus if it is present.
Contact: Rosemary Holley to check on availability or the dental clinic line at 250 -740- 6240 for information.
Rosemary Holley, Chair Dental Assistant Program
Vancouver Island University
900 5th St. Nanaimo, BC V9R 5S5
250-740-6247 rosemary.holley@viu.ca
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Employment Services
Career Centre - Parksville
#110 - 198 East Island Hwy
250-248-3205/250-248-4154 (fax)
8:30am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday
Provides free services available to residents of the Parksville/Qualicum area. In addition to a multitude of selfserve resources and group workshops, we offer individual employment and career assistance through the provision
of a range services including:
- Resume & Cover Letter Assistance
- Career Planning
- Computers, Internet/Email
- Assessments & Referrals
- Job Search Services
- Electronic Job Banks
- Photocopying & Faxing - Job Boards & Postings
- Job Search Sessions
-Employment Counselling
- Telephone Message Service
Career Centre also provides a range of Career Workshops:
Career Workshop Newsletter
Career Workshop Calendar
Employment Assisted Services [NYSA] - 290 Bastion Street, Nanaimo
250-754-1989
8:30am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday
Assisting unemployed & out of school youth Ages 15-30 in finding employment through the provision
of a range services including:
- Resume & Cover Letter Assistance
- Job Search Services
- Electronic Job Banks
- Career Planning
- Photocopying & Faxing - Job Boards & Postings
- Computers, Internet/Email
- Job Search Sessions
-Employment Counselling
- Assessments & Referrals
- Telephone Message Service
NYSA Employment Assisted Services also provides a range of Career Workshops:
Career Workshop Descriptions
Career Workshop Calendar
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Job Skills Programs
Bladerunners [NYSA] – Nanaimo 250-754-1989/250-751-5101 (cell)
Bladerunners is a Youth Skills Link program that creates valuable employment opportunities, and promotes Individual
Success and Independence through Partnerships within the Construction & Trades Industry.
Participants have the opportunity to work towards the following certifications:
- OFA First Aid
- WHMIS
- Fall Protection
- Confined Space Entry
- Ladder Safety
- Asbestos Abatement
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Flagging Certificate
Bladerunners at NYSA runs programs several times a year.
Contact: Linda Milford , Monique Laramee, Chris Lakusta or Anthony Maki (Bladerunner Coordinators) at 250-754-1989
Bladerunners Provincial Information Website: www.bladerunners.info
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Addictions Services
Discovery Youth & Family Substance Youth Services [VIHA] (Parksville) 250-947-8215/250-248-3465 (fax)
Provide effective, integrated, strength-based community services that are accessible and accountable to youth (aged 1319) and their supports who have concerns about alcohol or other drug use. “Discovery” offers a range of services
including:
- Individualized Planning Services
- Individual and Family Counseling Services
- Outreach Services
- Coordination of Services
- Withdrawal Management Services
- Supported Residential Services
“Keepin’ It Real” Group programs/one-to-one support available within School District#69 schools:
Ballenas Secondary and PASS/Woodwinds
Laura Matheson – 250- 927-2596
laura.matheson@viha.ca
Kwalikum Secondary
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Michael Mills – 250-739-5790/250-927-1299 Michael.Mills@viha.ca
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Youth Outreach Services
Youth Outreach/Life Skills Program (FRA) –
250-752-6766 - ext. 401
Youth Outreach workers provide outreach and support services to youth between ages 12-19. including:
 Assistance with reconnecting to school, employers and other community services.
 Assistance with reconnecting to their family, extended family and community, as well as assistance to
homeless youth obtaining safe accommodation.
 Support in the development of life skills -- this support may be through one-on-one contact or through a
development group.
 Life skills include conflict resolution, anger management, communication, banking, budgeting, shopping,
menu planning, cooking, health and nutrition, home management, pregnancy/parenting, resume writing,
job searches and education.
Referral Procedures: Referrals are accepted from the Ministry for Children and Family Development, parents, school
personnel and other community agencies. Youth can also make a self-referral. The Family Resource Association offers
this program free of charge. The Youth Outreach/Life Skills Program is funded by the MCFD
Youth Outreach Worker (AFCSS) – Parksville
250-248-0076 (Susan Butler)
Youth Outreach worker works with individual youth, their family and natural community supports including
neighbours, teachers, extended family members and others identified by the family or the youth. Assistance with
reconnecting to school, employers and other community services.
Referral Procedures: Referrals from the Ministry for Children and Family Development will be given precedence over
self and community referrals.
Contact the MCFD for a referral:
250-954-4737
Self and Community referrals:
250-248-0076 (Susan Butler)
Supportive Living Program (NYSA) – Nanaimo
250-754-1989
The Supportive Living Program provides life skills support for youth who are permanent wards of the court. Working
on an individual and group basis, they support youth to assume responsibility and achieve successful independent
living. They focus on providing youth with hands on experience, knowledge, and support systems which
encourage success. With support, each individual has the ability to effect positive change.
Referral Procedures: Referrals accepted from the Ministry for Children and Family Development.
Contact:
250-754-1989
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Youth Outreach Services
Supportive Living Program (NYSA) – Nanaimo
250-754-1989
The Supportive Living Program provides life skills support for youth who are permanent wards of the
court. Working on an individual and group basis, they support youth to assume responsibility and
achieve successful independent living. They focus on providing youth with hands on experience,
knowledge, and support systems which
encourage success. With support, each individual has the ability to effect positive change.
Referral Procedures: Referrals accepted from the Ministry for Children and Family Development.
Contact:
250-754-1989
The Behavior Management Program (FRA)
BMP serves children and youth age 9-18. A primary goal is to assist children and youth to stay in
school. The counsellor works with children and youth whose behavior is an impediment to
succeeding in an educational setting. Problematic behaviors include overt acting out through
physical violence, verbal abuse, including bullying and/or extreme passive aggression behaviors that
are disruptive to self and others. Referrals are reviewed by a screening committee and must be
generated by MCFD, SD 69 or FRA internal.
Violence/Sexual Abuse
Violence/Abuse
Kids Help Phone
1-888-668-6868
Harmony Program (FRA) – Contact: 250-752 -6766 - ext. 107/318.
The Harmony Program provides counselling for Children/Youth (ages 3-18 years) and addresses concerns and issues that arise
when a child or youth is exposed to violence/abuse. The intent is to promote healing and help children and youth learn to cope
with the impact of their exposure to violence through direct interventions and support to their caregivers.
Open Referral
True Life Change (TLC) Program (FRA) – Contact: 250-752 -6766 - ext. 318.
True Life Change(TLC ) Counselling Program provides counseling (individual/group) for women whose lives have been affected
by sexual abuse and assault, violence in relationships, and historical abuse. Counselling is provided in a safe and confidential
environment, acknowledging the woman's inner strengths and capabilities. Workshops may also be offered. There is no cost to
program participants and confidentiality is maintained at all times.
Open Referral
Community Victim Services Program - Haven Society - Parksville
250-248-3500
Offers justice related services, criminal victim assistance, emotional support, information and referrals to victims who
have experienced violence in relationships.
Battered Women’s Support Services
Sexual Abuse
Sexual Abuse Intervention Program [SAIP] (FRA) – Contact: 250-752-6766 - ext. 314.
The “SAIP” Program provides confidential counseling for victims and families of sexual abuse.
This program also serves non-offending parents.
Open Referral
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Grief/Emotional Healing
Rainbows – Parksville
(250) 248-3927
office@kucparksville.ca
(Ages 4 – 12) Rainbows is an international not-for-profit organization that fosters emotional healing among children
grieving a loss from a life-altering crisis. These losses, among others, include separation, divorce, death, incarceration
and foster care.
Spectrum – Parksville
(250) 248-3927
office@kucparksville.ca
(Ages 13 – 18) Spectrum is an international not-for-profit organization that fosters emotional healing among children
grieving a loss from a life-altering crisis. These losses, among others, include separation, divorce, death, incarceration
and foster care.
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Parksville/Qualicum – Contact the Knox United Church: (250) 248-3927 office@kucparksville.ca
- two twelve-week sessions a year – beginning in September and January
- parents must register children and sign the form
Nanaimo – Marg Foster or Isabel Van Grootheest 250-751-7888
Crisis Society of Central Vancouver Island
250-753-2495
Offers support for those suffering from loss of a loved one through suicide.
Monday – Thursday 9 – 12 and 1 – 3.
24 hours a day/ 1-888-494-3888
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Parenting
Parent Support Program (FRA) –
250-752 -6766 - ext. 118.
The Parent Support Program is available to parents requiring additional support in managing their parenting
responsibilities but do not fall into the Ministry’s protection mandate. The worker offers parenting advice and
encourages child development, family communication and parenting techniques and provides additional support in
their role as parents/caregivers.
Referral Procedures: Open Referral
Family Preservation & Parent Training & Education (AFCSS) - Contact the MCFD 250-954-4737
Aids and supports parents and their children who are at risk of removal due to protection, safety, and neglect
concerns. Provides children/youth understand and cope with personal and family problems and assist families with
parenting skills.
Referral Procedures: Referrals are accepted from the Ministry of Children and Family Development – 250-954-4737
Adult Counsellor (FRA)-
250-752- 6766
Service for adults who are dealing with relationship issues. Focus is on couples.
Referral procedure- open referral
Child & Youth with Special Needs( CYSN) - ( FRA) -
250- 752- 6766
Program serving families who are parenting children with special needs. The format is group activities and family
support.
Referral Procedures: MCFD or CYSN
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Family
Family Night -- (SOS) - Parksville
245 Hirst Avenue
250-248-2093 (ext. 0)
Drop-in Wednesdays 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Bring the kids out for a night of good eats, crafts, games, and social
interaction with other families. This is a free program developed to inspire your family to have fun together!
Family Preservation Program (FRA) –
250-752 -6766 - ext. 115
The Family Preservation Program is a short-term, intensive home/community based service with the goals of keeping
the family safe, preventing unnecessary placement of a child in substitute care, and improving family functioning so the
behaviors that led to the crisis will be less likely to re-occur.
Referral Procedures: Referrals are accepted from the Ministry of Children and Family Development. The Family
Preservation Program is funded by the Ministry of Children and Family Development.
Youth Services & Family Counseling (FRA) –
250-752 -6766 - ext. 109.
Assists the family in developing strategies for problem solving decision-making and behavioral management as well as
developing awareness and understanding of the personal and familial dynamics. Provides families with options for
dealing with conflict and follow-up appropriate to the client and their family. Facilitates and/or coordinates parent self
help groups. ( Youth 13-18)
Referral Procedures: Open Referral
Family Therapy (AFCSS) –
Contact the MCFD 250-954-4737
Focuses on the family as “a whole” – a unit with unique characteristics that differs from the sum of its members.
Assists in helping families alter communication, behavior, cognitive and emotional matters that have created problems.
Referral Procedures: Referrals are accepted from the Ministry of Children and Family Development – 250-954-4737
Family Preservation & Parent Training & Education (AFCSS) - Contact the MCFD 250-954-4737
Aids and supports parents and their children who are at risk of removal due to protection, safety, and neglect concerns.
Provides children/youth understand and cope with personal and family problems and assist families with parenting
skills.
Referral Procedures: Referrals are accepted from the Ministry of Children and Family Development – 250-954-4737
Family Group Conference (AFCSS) - Contact the MCFD 250-954-4737
A collaborative planning process where a child’s extended family comes together in a facilitated
conference to make decisions and plans to address a child’s need for protective services.
Referral Procedures: Referrals are accepted from the Ministry of Children and Family Development –
250-954-4737
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Family
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FASD Key Worker
The FASD Key Worker provides information, advocacy and support to families who
are parenting children and youth ages 0-19 who are diagnosed with FASD and/or
Complex Developmental Behaviors Disorder (CDBD) or are suspected to have FAS
CDBD. The program also offers a Peer Support Worker. A new Activities Group has
been introduced on a regular basis. Open referral.
Social Groups
Society of Organized Services (SOS) - Parksville
245 Hirst Avenue
250-248-2093 (ext. 0)
Middle School Night “MSN” – Grades 6 to 8 (Drop-in)
Thursdays, 4:30 – 7:30
Eat, play, laugh! Activities, casual life-skills and more. Youth can sign-in, but parent/guardian must sign-out.
Teen Night –
Grades 9 – 12
(Drop-in)
Mondays, 3:00 - 8:00pm
Come hang out with your friends! Music, food, art activities & more. Youth are provided with an opportunity to 'express'. Free of judgment and grading,
children and youth of all ages are offered a diversity of art forms in which to indulge their free spirit. Register with SOS.
Girl Talk -8 - 10 year olds (Pre-register)
Tuesdays 3:00pm – 5:00pm
A time just for girls filled with fun activities, group discussions & interesting projects. Parents must be present when participant joins the group for the first
time to fill in registration and waivers. Fun, friendships and staying real. This activity based group encourages and inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and
bold. Through support, accurate information and mentoring, girls can become clearer and more confident about who they are.
Guyz Time -8 - 10 year olds (Pre-register)
Tuesdays 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Activity based group. Have fun and hang out, while developing communication, confidence and relationship skills. Parents must be present when participant
joins the group for the first time in order to fill in registration and waivers. Navigating the social pressures of youth, enjoy some hangout time and get the
scoop on stuff you like, while you explore some of the issues that currently present challenges. Meet some new friends and have fun.
TOTAMSPreschool ( Drop in)
Time out for tots and moms. Interactive play, snack included.
Wednesdays & Thursdays 9:15 to 11:15 am
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Art Groups
Pre-School Art (SOS) – Parksville
250-248-2093 (ext. 0)
Tuesdays 9:15am-11:15am (Drop-in)
Let your kids explore the messy side of art. Glitter and glue, paint and clay, cutting and colouring…. See your child’s fine
motor skills develop while they experience art in its many forms.
“The Hand” Youth Action Committee
250-752- 7202
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Sports
Vancouver Island German JuJutsu - Parksville 183 McVickers St.
250-248-3538
Provides a youth martial arts program to mentor at-risk/high need youth in the community in an effort to assist youth in
developing positive personal development, confidence, and responsibility.
Assistance with activity fees for youth in need may be available through a partnership with Family Resource Association
Contact: Information
Sensei Detlef Friede
Sensei Jeremy Buerge
250-248-3538
250-248-3538
250-248-3538
info@gjjs.ca
joe@gjjs.ca
jeremy@gjjs.ca
Recreation and Parks - Regional District Oceanside place of Nanaimo District 69 - Parksville
1-250-248-3252
Support Services: Staff, instructors and volunteers are dedicated to making everyone feel welcome in our programs and
facilities. Financial Access Program: If needed financial assistance may be available for you, or someone you know, in
order to participate in a recreation program.
Recreation Assistance for Children and Youth [S.O.S.] – Parksville 250-248-2093 (ext. 0) sos@sosd69.com
Provides financial support for children, youth, and families who wish to take part in sport and recreational activities yet
currently lack resources to access such activities. Can provide financial assistance towards
registration/league fees, equipment access.
All Girls, All Skills (FRA) – this program provides an introduction to girls hockey. Special guests volunteer to teach ice
hockey to girls 13-18.
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Education Assistance
After School Education Assistance [S.O.S.]
250-248-2093 (ext. 242) sos@sosd69.com
11 to 18. Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri 3:30- 4:30
Tutors are available to assist students in math or English.
The Write Place – Parksville
330 Craig St. - Portable 28
250-248-4041 info@writeplace.ca
A Literacy Services Center operated by Oceanside BLT Society
Our services include:
- Computer access lab, providing free public Internet access and one-on-one computer instruction.
- Family literacy community partnerships, including Building Learning Together (BLT), Mother Goose and
the WOW bus.
- Reading and writing help for children.
- Help with résumés, applications and letters.
- Photocopying and faxing.
Our location: Building Learning Together Centre
www.blt.sd69.bc.ca
330 Craig St
Parksville Elementary School, Portable 28
Parksville, BC.
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LGBTTQI&A
(Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Two-spirited, Queer, Intersex & Allied)
Camp fYrefly
Cam fYrefly is an educational, social, and personal learning retreat for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-identified, two-spirited, queer,
and allied (LGBTTQ&A) youth. Camps run in various locations across Canada – including British Columbia on Gambier Island.
(The BC chapter was created by the University of British Columbia School of Population and Public Health.) It focuses on
building and nurturing their leadership potential and personal resiliency in an effort to help them learn how to make significant
contributions to their own lives and to their schools, home/group-home environments, and communities. The camp is designed
for LGBTTQ&A youth between the ages of 14 and 24.
::Read story regarding one youth’s experience at camp::
Phone: (604) 827.4568
Fax: (604) 822.4994
Email: camp.fyrefly@ubc.ca
Website: www.fyrefly.ubc.ca
Mailing Address:
Camp fYrefly-BC
School of Population and Public Health, UBC
James Mather Building
5804 Fairview Ave.
Vancouver, BC V6T1Z3
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Girls Esteem
Esteem Child and Youth Services
250-668-7454
Esteemed C H I C s is dedicated to creating places and spaces where girls can come to learn to overcome
poor body-image and self-esteem. They provide a client based preventative program that delivers creative and
educational skill-building workshops for girls to promote body positive and life positive ways of thinking.
Group and “one-to-one” counseling. Various workshops are available for girls.
Contact: Angela Slade 250-668-7454
www.esteemchics.com
Girl Talk (SOS) -- Parksville
Grades 3 - 5 (Pre-register)
245 Hirst Avenue
250-248-2093 (ext. 0)
Tuesdays 3:00pm – 5:00pm
A time just for girls filled with fun activities, group discussions & interesting projects. Parents must be present when
participant joins the group for the first time to fill in registration and waivers. Fun, friendships and staying real. This
activity based group encourages and inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Through support, accurate
information and mentoring, girls can become clearer and more confident about who they are.
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Boys Esteem
Guyz Time (SOS) - Parksville
245 Hirst
250-248-2093 (ext. 0)
Grades 3 -5 (Pre-register)
Tuesdays 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Activity based group. Have fun and hang out, while developing communication, confidence and relationship
skills. Parents must be present when participant joins the group for the first time in order to fill in registration
and waivers. Navigating the social pressures of youth, enjoy some hangout time and get the scoop on stuff you
like, while you explore some of the issues that currently present challenges. Meet some new friends and have fun.
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Mentoring
Big Brothers Big Sisters In-School Mentoring
250-756-2447
Mentors work with children in a school environment to build a child’s self-esteem and school performance while having
a lot of fun. Currently, we have the In-School Mentoring program in eight schools in the Central Vancouver Island area,
including: Winchelsea Elementary
Contact:
250-756-2447 admin@bigscvi.ca
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Child Development Services
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Infant Development Consultant (FRA) – IDP offers home-based outreach services to promote healthy child
development. The program focuses on children (0-3) who may be at risk of developmental delay Consultants offer support to
parents and create opportunities for the child to become more independent, participate in self-discovery, and learn new skills.
Opportunities for networking with other parents is offered as well. Open Referral.
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Supported Development Consultants (FRA) - SCD promotes inclusive child care for children ages 0-18. Child care
subsidies give priority to children 3-5. School aged children may also receive funding upon review by the screening committee
(CDS Team). SCD Consultants work with local child care centres to meet the needs of special needs children. Parents support
also offered. Open Referral
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Supported Child Development Assistant (FRA) – The SCD Assistant is a specialized worker who is assigned to SCD
subsidized children in the child care centres. The SCDA is a member of the child development services team and participates in
the case review to better serve the needs of the child. Internal assignment.
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Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy (FRA) – The PT and OT serve children 0-5 by providing assessment,
treatment and consultation. Services are offered at home or on site at FRA. The therapies support the IDP consultants by
working with children who are referred for specialized services. The OT can evaluate a child’s skills and abilities for play activities,
daily living, child care centre and school settings and determine the developmental levels in these areas. The OT addresses
physical, psychological, social and environmental factors that may hinder an individual’s ability to function. The physiotherapist
provides parents and caregivers with information about movement such as rolling, crawling, sitting, walking and climbing. Open
Referral.
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Speech and Language Therapisr (FRA) – Part time SLP. This is in addition to the services provided by VIHA Speech
and Language Pathologist who works with FRA child development team. SLP’s are concerned with the prevention, identification,
diagnosis and rehabilitation of children with speech and hearing disorders. The speech therapist assesses hearing, speech and
language in children 0-5 and acts as a consultant to the CDS team. The SLP’s also provide direct service as part of the
therapeeutic services of FRA Child Development Centre. Open Referral
Camp fYrefly
by Rob Knight, Camp fYrefly
BC Coordinator
“Justice” is 15 years old and lives in Fort St. John, British Columbia. He recently
came out to his mother and father. As a result, his parents want to learn more
about having a gay son. But they don’t know who to turn to for help.
Justice’s mother is concerned that he will have a very difficult life. However, she’s
not really sure what to expect because her son is the only gay person
she knows. Justice has this in common with his mother. He has never met another
person who identifies as gay or queer. He’s afraid to talk about his sexuality to his
friends at school. He feels alone and isolated.
While surfing the web one day, Justice comes across a website for Camp fYrefly
British Columbia, a leadership retreat for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-identified,
two-spirit, intersex, queer, and allied (LGBTTIQ&A) youth. His fingers crossed,
he sends in an application. A short time later, Justice is thrilled to find out that he’s
been selected to participate as a camper. But he also has mixed feelings – he
desperately wants to spend time with other young people like himself, but he
knows that his parents don’t have the money to send him to camp on Gambier
Island. To his relief, he discovers that Camp fYrefly offers a travel bursary. All
Justice has to pay is the $25 commitment fee.
When Justice arrives at camp in early July, he is immediately welcomed by a
diverse group of campers, youth leaders, and adult volunteers. He spends his
first days there making new friends, and meeting peers and mentors.
Justice then begins to explore the complex personal, safety, legal, and health
issues as well as the concerns that he faces as a sexual minority individual. He
does this through artistic avenues like acting, dancing, painting, and writing.
He participates in interactive workshops facilitated by community leaders and
artist mentors. Justice and his new friends develop crucial leadership skills that
help them to advocate for social justice and inclusion in their families, schools, and
communities.
When Justice returns home from camp, his parents notice how much happier he is.
For the first time in years, his mother hears resilience and strength in Justice’s
voice. He seems hopeful again, and aware of his potential.
That September, Justice uses his network of youth and adult mentors from across
the province to start an official Gay-Straight Alliance in his high school. He has
become a leader and a community builder, making his school a safer and more
diverse place. Justice can’t wait to return to Camp
fYrefly as a youth leader!
Despite growing acceptance in Canadian society, youth like
“Justice,” who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, twospirit,
intersex, and queer (LGBTTIQ), throughout British Columbia
(BC) continue to suffer health and social inequities. 1 LGBTTIQ
youth in BC receive little to no educational support related to
their sexual and gender identities. Nonetheless, LGBTTIQ youth
are coming out or self-identifying as sexual minorities earlier than
previous generations, giving them the opportunity to develop into
healthier adults and live more socially integrated lives.
In response to LGBTTIQ social, educational, and health
inequities, and the paucity of LGBTTIQ youth-specific resources,
University of British Columbia’s (UBC) School of Population and
Public Health has created the first-ever leadership retreat for
LGBTTIQ youth in the province: Camp fYrefly British Columbia.
Founded in 2004 by the University of Alberta’s Faculty
of Education, Camp fYrefly was developed as a universitycommunity
educational project. In 2009, Camp fYrefly Edmonton
will celebrate its sixth anniversary, while BC’s Camp fYrefly will
celebrate its first.
The Camp fYrefly program is an innovative intervention that
builds on LGBTTIQ youth’s social context by developing LGBTTIQspecific
leadership potential in an effort to help sexual minority
youth. An educational, social, and personal learning retreat for
LGBTTIQ&A youth, Camp fYrefly consists of structured workshops,
learning activities, and informal peer socialization spaces.
Ultimately, the program is designed to build social understanding,
leadership skills, and self-esteem for LGBTTIQ&A youth between
the ages of 14 and 24.
Camp fYrefly’s leadership programming focuses on
empowering LGBTTIQ&A youth through positive peer socialization
and arts-informed educational initiatives for social justice. The
four-day retreat features more than 25 workshops, in which
youth are enabled to explore and articulate the complex issues
and concerns they face as sexual minority individuals in British
Columbia through artistic pursuits.
The camp takes a “by-youth-for-youth” approach, in which
older youth and facilitators or mentors support younger youth.
The camp helps youth to positively address the challenges of
adolescence and young adulthood specifically experienced by
LGBTTIQ&A-identified youth.
Camp fYrefly is the only camp of its kind in BC.
For more information on Camp fYrefly, visit
www.fyrefly.ubc.ca
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Rationale
The purpose of this project is to create a practical and accessible resource for School
District #69 (Parksville-Qualicum, British Columbia) personnel to use to support at-risk
students and students in need. I identified a problem when trying to support the needs of
students in my alternative school classroom: it took a great deal of time to try to address
the social and emotional needs of each student. As a former youth outreach worker in the
community, I was aware of many of the supports available for at-risk youth but still found
it: time and energy consuming to contact the appropriate community partners, find out
referral processes for programs, or even hours of operation for youth centers. Too often
my answer to students and/or families in need was, “I’ll look into it and get back to you.” I
realized that teachers in traditional (regular) schools would likely have less information
(and practical experience) in providing guidance regarding, and making referrals to,
community programs and resources that would, potentially, offer valuable support for their
students (and students’ families) that were in need.
With the identification of this problem I decided to create a dynamic (easily
updatable/sharable/printable) web-resource that would compile knowledge of, and
information regarding, community programs and resources (school programs, community
programs, referral processes, online referral forms) that could be placed at the fingertips
of school personnel who sought to provide accurate and consistent information and
support to assist in addressing the needs of youth in our district.
I chose to use Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs as an organizing tool because: I felt that
most educators would be familiar with Maslow’s theory of self-actualization and, thus, it
would be intellectually accessible; it provides a theoretical and graphic organizer for
school personnel (or, potentially, families or students) to find information and support that
they may consider valuable.
This project is of importance to me to promote awareness and assist in decreasing the
number of questions, and increasing the number of answers, that educators have when
providing prompt support to at-risk youth in our schools.
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Acknowledgements
There are many people and organizations that have provided time and information toward
keeping this resource current and relevant for supporting “at-risk” students in our community.
Special acknowledgment must be made to management and staff at Associated Family &
Community Support Services Ltd. (Susan Butler, Jaime Fletcher, Lori Pierreroy, Colin
Brouwer) for the provision of ongoing leadership and support of this resource.
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