In 2019 Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV) helped over twelve thousand families, seniors, women, newcomers and youth across the Lower Mainland when they needed the most through our different programs. We offer a variety of programs and created strong supports in different parts of our community.
To build stronger families, we offer family and trauma counselling programs for individuals, children, youth and families; trauma services, conflict mediation for parents and teens; financial empowerment courses and one to one financial coaching, as well as life skill development for children and youth with special needs.
To support youth in overcoming homelessness we offer a 24/7/365 low barrier services centre for youth, a voluntary detox program and safe, temporary housing. We also offer supportive housing for youth transitioning out of Ministry care and Pre-employment programs and provide daycare and parenting supports for young parents in high school.
FSGV also helps victims of violence through advocacy, counselling, safety planning and essential supports, we offer Victim services in partnership with municipal police services, the RCMP and community policy centres and provide trauma services.
FSGV also provides essential programs, workshops and other services to build connections and access support towards developing more inclusive communities. We do this through free workshops, community kitchens, groups and programs for newcomers, parents and caregivers as well as money skill workshops and coaching.
What locations do your programs for families operate out of?
FSGV operates in 14 different locations in different municipalities in the area of Metro Vancouver: Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey and New Westminster. Our main office is located in East Broadway and we are located on the third floor on 321 Sixth street in New Westminster. In this city we offer different programs in different times of the year in different locations from Queensborough to Sapperton. We can also spot some of our programs running in some of our local parks!
Is there a key person in New West who our families can connect with?
Yes, you can contact Florence Chou, our Office Manager at 604-525-9144
What is the best way for our families to contact your organization?
Give us a call at 604-731-4951
Can you name a couple of ways that your organization works with Family Place?
We have a very long relationship with Family Place, currently we are running a monthly support group for Parents of Exceptional Children the last Saturday of the month.
We also work together in many initiatives for Literacy New Westminster and Kids New West.
