At Family Services of Greater Vancouver, we’ve been helping people in crisis since 1928.
As a non-profit we help people develop skills and knowledge, and empower our neighbours to create positive change in their lives. More than 420 staff, including expert counsellors and support workers, help youth experiencing homelessness, families and children impacted by trauma, victims of domestic violence, and other vulnerable people from an evidence-based, trauma-informed lens — all while providing compassionate, client-centered care.
Through thoughtful partnerships and an approach that harnesses best practices in harm reduction and preventative care, we believe in building a brighter future for all British Columbians.
OUR IMPACT IN 2020
25M+
Spent on programs
14
Locations
12K+
Clients
18
Municipalities served
10K+
Volunteer hours
420
Staff
Claire Ens
Program Manager
DYSC and Colts Young Parent/Daycare
OUR PROGRAMS
Community Education & Development Services
We support individuals dealing with challenging circumstances such as living with poverty, being a newcomer to Canada, not speaking English, struggling with parenting, or dealing with isolation.
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Counselling
Family Services offers professional, compassionate counselling and trauma services to individuals, families, children and youth in Vancouver, Richmond, and New Westminster.
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Directions Youth Services
Directions Youth Services offers a range of programs and services to support youth under the age of 25 who are in crisis, experiencing homelessness, or are precariously housed as a result of abuse, neglect, substance use or mental health challenges.
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Financial Empowerment
We offer Money Skills workshops on budgeting, credit management, banking, saving, investing, and spending. We help clients set financial goals, develop a budget, make savings plans, file taxes, and access government benefits.
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Foster Family Support Services
Foster Family Support Services helps foster parents, their family members, and extended family caregivers who are providing care to children on behalf of the Ministry of Children and Family Development.
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Project Parent
Our family counsellors work with families for up to a year, helping parents develop and strengthen their skills to meet their children’s physical, emotional, and developmental needs.
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Family Services of Greater Vancouver is accredited by CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities)—and conforms to the highest level of nationally and internationally recognized service standards.
Our Employee Assistance Program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation.