Counselling and Family Development - Southern Gulf Islands
Addictions / Substance Use, Caregiver Support, Child Services, Family / Parenting, Mental Health - Child & Youth, and Youth Services
Provided by Salt Spring and Southern Gulf Islands Community Services Society
Child and Youth Mental Health, Special Needs, Alcohol and Drug, Family Development
Youth Alcohol and Drug Services:
Provides prevention, education, and treatment services for youth and families where substance use is a concern, or where someone is affected by the substance use of another.
Provides prevention, education, and treatment services for youth and families where substance use is a concern, or where someone is affected by the substance use of another.
Services include assessment, individual and family counselling, case management, and referral to specialized treatment resources. Prevention activities include harm reduction, public awareness, and community education about substance abuse issues.
Child and Youth Mental Health Services:
Includes assessment, counselling, and case planning for children and youth with depression, anxiety, family conflict, unmanageable behaviour, or other mental health concerns in the home, school or community. The service provides specialized clinical interventions and support and follow-up in the office or on an outreach basis.
The program is aimed at children and youth under 19 years of age residing in the Gulf Islands who present with moderate to severe emotional, behavioural and/or psychological difficulties.
Special Needs Child Support:
This service includes specialized child care interventions, respite and other supports to families with children under the age of 19 eligible for the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) Children and Youth with Special Needs (CYSN) services. Access to these services is via the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) social worker.
School-Based Counsellors:
School support services include counselling, family support and specific psychosocial interventions for children and youth in all levels of School District 64 schools.
Intake and Referral:
Intake / Navigator – Salt Spring Island: The Intake / Navigator provides intake, brief assessment and referral to services for adults. This is typically the first point of contact for individuals seeking information, counselling or other services.
Resources and Referral – Mayne and Galiano Islands: The Resource and Referral service provides crisis assessment and intervention, information about services, and referral to services for individuals from the communities of Galiano Island and Mayne Island.
Family Development Services:
Provided on an outreach basis to families where children are determined to be in an unhealthy or risky home environment. Services include early intervention, assessment, prevention, and other support activities for children and families experiencing stress, parenting challenges, or early signs of abuse, neglect or other risks to child well-being.
250-537-9971
Public email: connect@ssics.ca
Website: https://saltspringcommunityservices...
268 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, V8K 2K6
Wheelchair accessible.
Service is available in English.
Referral options:
- Physician or nurse practitioner referral
- Health professional referral
- School personnel referral
- Ministry of Children & Family Development referral
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Salt Spring and Southern Gulf Islands Community Services Society:
- Family Place - Salt Spring Island
- Seniors' Wellness - Salt Spring Island
- Seniors Wellness and Better at Home
Availability
Service area: Pender Harbour, Salt Spring Island + show cities
Service Types Provided
Addictions / Substance Use
Caregiver Support
Child Services
Family / Parenting
Mental Health - Child & Youth
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided at multiple locations
- Provided in a group in-person
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