Family Resources

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Family Resources Programs support the development of happy, healthy, families through drop-ins, parent education workshops, support services, and other family-centered programs.

Maria
Community and Family Resource Programs Manager
604.879.7104 ext 316
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Lynette
Family Support Worker
604.879.7104 ext 304
Work Cell: 236.862.2903
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Shalynn
Early Years Coordinator
236.777.3347
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Family Resource Programs - Family Support

Family Support

The Family Support Workers are available to provide one-on-one support and referrals to parents who are facing life challenges. Staff can help you apply for child care subsidy, subsidized housing, leisure access pass, and income assistance as well as support around parenting and mental health.

Appointments are appreciated, but drop-ins are welcomed.

Who: Parents of children 0 - 18 years
Where: LMNHS - 3981 Main Street
Cost: Free with LMNHS membership
Contact: Lynette or Shalynn

Single Mom’s Support Group

Are you a single mom looking to meet other single moms for encouragement and support? Join Little Mountain in partnership with the YWCA for our weekly support group and be part of a community of single moms in your neighbourhood.

**Child minding is available

Who: Single Mothers
When: Wednesdays 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Where:LMNHS (3981 Main Street)
Cost : Free
Contact: YWCA at 604.619.5276 or singlemoms@ywcavan.org

Art Therapy

The art therapy student will work with clients to encourage them to express themselves through different art forms and to address a variety of issues such as anger, grief, and loss.

**Appointments are required.**

Who: Children, youth, adults and seniors.
When: Various Days
Where: mostly online; limited in person availability
Cost: * LMNHS membership required
Contact: Lynette

Counselling

Counselling is provided by practicum students training to become professional clinical counsellors. Counsellors work with clients experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, bereavement, life transitions, family conflict, and low self-esteem etc. Open to eligible community members.

**Appointments are required.**

Who: Teens, adults and seniors
When: Various days
Where: mostly online; limited in person availability
Cost: * LMNHS membership required
Contact: Lynette

Family Resource Programs - Early Years

Friday Family Drop-in

Bring your children to enjoy stimulating activities in art, music, movement and more! Come and meet and connect with other children and families in your neighbourhood in a friendly and welcoming environment.

* Please bring a snack for your child if you wish.

*For this session, we are cancelling the afternoon dropin. We will re-assess this in the Fall.

Who: Parents/caregivers and children aged 0-5
When: Fridays
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 AM
Where: LMNHS upstairs (3981 Main Street)
Cost: Free with $10/year LMNHS membership
Contact: Shalynn

Mother Goose at Riley Park

Come and play with your child at Riley Park! This program provides the opportunity for parents/caregivers and their young children (0 to 18 months) to meet new friends, play, and sing together outside.

* Weather permitting.

Who: families with babies (0-18 months)
When:Mondays May 8 - July 28
Time: 12:30 - 2:00 PM
Where: Riley Park (Southeast corner)
Cost: $10/month or by donation *with LMNHS membership
Contact: Shalynn

Play in the Park

Come and play with your child at Riley Park! This program provides the opportunity for parents/caregivers and their young children (0 to 5 yrs. old) to meet new friends, play, and sing together outside.

Who: Children 0 to 5 years of age and their caregivers
WhenTuesdays * weather dependent
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 AM
Where: Riley Park (Southeast corner)
Cost: Free with LMNHS Family Membership $10/year
Contact: Shalynn

Parenting Workshops - any requests?

We will be having various topics throughout the year, such as screen time, relationships with children, etc.

Is there a special topic you would like us to cover?

Who: Parents
When: TBD
Where: LMNHS - 3981 Main Street
Cost: Free (with $10 family membership)
Contact: Lynette