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This directory was created for both Aboriginal and nonAboriginal service providers and caregivers of Aboriginal children and youth on Vancouver Island. It is a gift to all who work everyday to build a better future for Aboriginal children and families in BC. This directory does not attempt to duplicate other Victoria Capital Region, provincial or Vancouver Island based resource or business directories. This directory was developed upon request of caregivers of Aboriginal children and youth in care of the Ministry of Children and Family Development. The information is intended to be a useful guide. Some Vancouver Island Aboriginal agencies and programs may have been missed in this publication. Surrounded By Cedar does not necessarily recommend or represent agencies and First Nations identified. Limited hard copies of this directory are available. You can contact Surrounded By Cedar Child and Family Services to access one, or download your own copy from one of the following websites: www.surroundedbycedar.com www.fafp.ca
Funding for this directory generously provided by the Provincial Aboriginal Recruitment Fund
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Acknowledgement By Surrounded By Cedar Child and Family Services Victoria, BC We acknowledge the traditional territory of the Coast Salish Nations In acknowledging the traditional territory that we live and work in, it is important to remember that we are visitors here. As time goes on, more and more of our people are moving away from their traditional territory to urban centres such as the Victoria Capital Region. Many Aboriginal people choose to move to urban centres in search of education and/or employment. Many have very little choice but to leave their home reserves due to limited housing, employment and education opportunities. At the same time, many Aboriginal children and families live away from the traditional territories of their family and ancestors because they are disconnected from their roots due to experiences in residential schools or the foster care systems. Thousands of Aboriginal people have had limited contact with their Aboriginal cultures and heritage. It is crucial that we acknowledge the strength and resilience of the Aboriginal children and families that we work with. Often service providers receive guidance from the wisdom of our children and families.
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PAGE 14 PAGE 15 PAGE 1617 PAGE 1822 PAGE 2327 Traditional Native Code of Ethics 10 Identity Questions First Nations Band Offices Victoria First Nations Band Offices Vancouver Island PROVINCIAL PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT: Aboriginal Head Start Association of BC BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres BC Federation of Foster Parent Associations BC Aboriginal Child Care Society (ACCS) Federation of Aboriginal Foster Parents Mtis Provincial Council of BC (Victoria) Youth Services Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General National Youth in Care Network Public Guardian & Trustee of British Columbia Representative for Children and Youth, British Columbia In Your Grasp resource website DELEGATED SERVICES ABORIGINAL DELEGATED AGENCIES: * LALUM'UTUL' SMUN'EEM CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES * KNUCWENTWECW SOCIETY * KTUNAXA-KINBASKET FAMILY & CHILD SERVICES * NLHA'7KAPMX CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES * SCW'EXMX CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES * SECWEPEMC CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES * USMA NUU-CHAH-NULTH COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES * XYOLHEMEYLH CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES * AYAS MEN MEN CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES * CARRIER SEKANI FAMILY SERVICES * GITXSAN CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY * KWUMUT LELUM CENTRAL ISLAND CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES
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* MTIS FAMILY SERVICES * NIL/TU,O CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY * NISGA'A CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES * NORTHWEST INTER-NATION FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY * SECHELT CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES * SURROUNDED BY CEDAR CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES * VANCOUVER ABORIGINAL CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY (VACFSS) ABORIGINAL DELEGATED AGENCIES VOLUNTARY SERVICES: * HEILTSUK KAXLA CHILD & FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAM * NEZUL BE HUNUYEH CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES * KWAKWALATSI (Namgis) CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES * DESNIQI SERVICES SOCIETY *HAIDA CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY ABORIGINAL DELEGATED AGENCIES ORGANIZATIONS IN PLANNING STAGES: * DLUGWE CHE-CHUY FAMILY AND CHILD SERVICES SOCIETY * NORTHEAST FIRST NATIONS CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES & SOUTH PEACE ABORIGINAL COUNCIL CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES * OKANAGAN NATION * WETSUWET'EN NATION CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES ABORIGINAL AGENCIES & PROGRAMS NORTH ISLAND: Arts & Culture: Toqualht Heritage Society UMista Cultural Centre
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PAGE 4346 Education: AJ Elliot Elementary School Alert Bay Elementary Cheslakees Elementary Eagle View Elementary Fort Rupert Elementary North Island Secondary School Port Hardy Secondary School Quatsino Kakotlastsi School Sacred Wolf Friendship Centre Robert Scott Elementary School District 84 School District 85 Seaview Elementary Junior Secondary Sunset Elementary School Woss Lake Elementary Family and Youth Services: Guilford Island (Kwicksutaineuk-Ah-Kwaw-Amish) Gwa-Sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Health & Family Services K'wak'walat'si (Namgis) Child and Family Services North Island Community Services North Island Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) - Youth Addictions Community Resources North Island Crisis and Counselling Centre North Island Infant Development Programme Society North Island School District 85 Outreach Counsellor Sacred Wolf Friendship Centre Youth Addiction Services Health: AIDS Vancouver Island North Island Office Cormorant Island Community Health Centre Gwa-Sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Health & Family Services Namgis Health Centre Port Alice Health Centre Port Hardy Hospital Port McNeill Hospital
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Kwakiutl District Council Health Quatsino First Nation Health Centre VIHA: Adult Mental Health and Addictions Port McNeill Mental Health and Addictions VIHA: Public Health Family Place Partnership Project PAGE 50 Legal Services and Advocacy: Whe-La-La-U Area Council Native Courtworkers and Counselling Association of BCPort Hardy Chapter Treatment and Healing Centres Residential: Namgis Treatment Center ABORIGINAL AGENCIES & PROGRAMS MID ISLAND Business and Economic Development: A-Tlegay Fisheries Society BC Elders Communication Centre Society Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation Communications and Media: Ha-Shilth-Sa Newspaper Education: Comox Valley Aboriginal Head Start Early Childhood Development Program Qwellayuw Head Start (for ages 4-5 yrs) Family and Youth Services: Campbell River Family Services Cwenengitel Aboriginal Society Turtle Haven House Kakawis Family Development Centre
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Knee-waas House (Port Alberni Friendship Centre) Kuu-US Crisis Line Society Laichwiltach Family Life Society Parent Support Services Society of BC (Central Island) Port Alberni Friendship Centre Wachiay Friendship Centre PAGE 55 Housing: Makola Housing Society (Campbell River) Makola Housing Society (Courtney) Makola Housing Society (Port Alberni) Health: AIDS Vancouver Island Campbell River / Courtney Chapters Bamfield Health Centre Campbell River and District General Hospital Campbell River Health Unit Campbell River Home Support Campbell River Substance Abuse Intervention North Island Mtis Association Port Alberni Child, Youth & Family Health Unit Port Alberni Home & Community Care Health Unit Port Alberni Mental Health Seniors, Home and Community Services St. Joseph's General Hospital Substance Abuse Intervention Program Tofino General Hospital Ucluelet Health Unit West Coast General Hospital West Coast Mental Health & Addictions Services
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PAGE 5762 Mid-Island Treatment & Healing Services NonResidential: Addiction Services Cowichan District Hospital Ahousaht Holistic Center Campbell River Addiction Services: Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) Central Island Addiction Services: VIHA Columbia Coast Addiction Services Inc. Methadone Program Cwenengitel Aboriginal Society Turtle Haven House: A Society for Women and Children KUU-US Crisis Line Society Mental Health and Addiction Services Nanaimo Adult Community Mental Health: VIHA Open Door: VIHA Port Alberni Mental Health and Addiction Services: VIHA-Central Island Tillicum Health Center: Substance Abuse Program Mid-Island Treatment & Healing Centres Residential: Ann Elmore Transition House Detox Program Clearview Center Communities Addiction Resource Society Family Development Center Alcohol & Drug Services Kakawis Drug and Alcohol Services for Inmates John Howard Society of BC-Nanaimo Region Womens Organizations: Aboriginal Womens Council Cwenengitel Aboriginal Society Turtle Haven House Kwakiutl Womens Group Port Alberni Womens Resources Upper Island Women of Native Ancestry
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PAGE 68 PAGE 68 Disability: Port Alberni Association for Community Living Legal and Advocacy Services: Native Courtworkers and Counselling Association of BC Port Alberni / Campbell River Offices ABORIGINAL AGENCIES & PROGRAMS SOUTH ISLAND Arts and Culture: Aboriginal Sports and Recreation Association of BC Indigenettework: First Nations Women in the Arts Co-op Le-La-La Dancers Quwutsun Cultural and Conference Centre Quwutsun Syuwentst Lelum Culture and Education Centre Saanich Native Heritage Society Vancouver Island Consortium of Indigenous Arts Society (VICIA) Business and Economic Development: Epicure Selections Rainbow Spirit Employment Development Communications and Media: Turtle Island Native Network Disability: BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society Education: Aboriginal Liaison Office University of Victoria Aboriginal Nations Education: School District #61 Aboriginal Nations Resource Centre Camosun CollegeFirst Nations Education & Services Caring for First Nations Children Society
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Chemainus Native College and Stuate LeLum First Nations Training and Consulting Services First Nations Partnership Program Foster Parent Support Services Society Indigenous Governance Programs LAU,WELNEW Tribal School Native Students Union Pamela Bourque (training) Quwutsun Syuwentst Lelum Culture and Education Centre Saanich Adult Education Centre School District #62Sooke Slelemw Child Development Centre Tsawout Education and Training Centre UVICFaculty of HSD Employment / Job Search: BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres Career, Employment and Education Resources (CEER): Victoria Native Friendship Centre First Nations Training and Consulting Services Quwutsun Syuwentst Lelum Culture and Education Centre Rainbow Spirit Employment Development Aboriginal Human Resource Development: Coast Salish Employment and Training Society (South Vancouver Island) Region 1 Vancouver Island Regional Mtis Management Association Health: Finding A Doctor HIV/AIDS free anonymous testing clinic (Victoria) Cool Aid Community Health Centre (Victoria) Cool Aid Dental Clinic (Victoria) Youth Clinic (Victoria) Medical Services Plan (Victoria) BC Nurse Line Eating Disorders Program (Victoria) AIDS Vancouver Island
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Canadian Red Cross Pauquachin Health Centre Capital Health First Nation Liaison Nurse VIHA Aboriginal Health PAGE 79 Mental Health Victoria: REES Network Victoria Mental Health Centre BC Schizophrenia Society Victoria Branch Laurel Enterprises Counselling: Child & Family Counselling Association Child Abuse Prevention and Counselling Society Mary Manning Centre Choices Adoption and Counselling Single Parent Resource Centre Vancouver Island Mens Trauma Counselling Family and Youth Services: Capital Region Race Relations Association F.O.R.C.E. Society Hiiyeyu Lelum House of Friendship Hulitan Social Services Society Inter-Tribal Health Authority James Bay Community Project Mtis Community Services Mtis Nation of Greater Victoria Mtis Provincial Council of BC (Victoria) Youth Services Nil/Tu,O Child and Family Services Society Origins British Columbia: Supporting People Separated By Adoption Parent Support Services Society of BC (Victoria) Phoenix Human Services Project Respect Saanich First Nation Adult Care Society Saanich Native Support Program
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Single Parent Resource Center of Victoria Surrounded by Cedar Child & Family Services Tillicum Haus Victoria Kwakiutl Urban Society Victoria Kwakiutl Urban Society: Suicide Prevention/Intervention Program Victoria Native Friendship Center (VNFC) Victoria Youth Empowerment Society (YES) West Shore Child, Youth, and Family Services Society Housing: Aboriginal Housing Management Association Cowichan Tribes Sustainable Housing Department Makola Housing Society (Victoria) Makola Housing - Tonto Rosette House Makola Housing Society (Duncan) Legal Support & Advocacy: Dakota West Consulting Intercultural Association Legal Services Society-Legal Aid Victoria Regional Centre Little Drum Consulting Native Court workers and Counselling Association of BC Victoria, Nanaimo, Duncan Chapters Prostitutes Empowerment Education & Resources Society (PEERS) Together Against Poverty Society (TAPS) Victoria Treatment and Healing Centres Non Residential: Outreach Services Clinic Pacific Center Family Services Association South Island Adult Addictions Services Victoria Clinic Victoria Cool Aid Society: Cool Aid Community Health Center
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Victoria Innovative Seniors Treatment Approach (VISTA): VIHA Victoria Native Friendship Center, Addiction Program Victoria Youth Empowerment Society/ Specialized Youth Detox Youth and Family Services - Vancouver Island Health Authority Youth and Family Services Day Treatment: VIHA PAGE 104 105 Victoria Treatment & Healing Services Residential: Pembroke Supportive Recovery Services: VIHA Tsow-Tun Le Lum Society Womens Organizations: Indigenettework: First Nations Women in the Arts Co-op Mtis Womens Secretariat- British Columbia APPENDIX ONE Child, Family and Community Services Act & Aboriginal People
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TRADITIONAL NATIVE CODE OF ETHICS Traditional Native Code of Ethics 1. Give thanks to the Creator each morning upon rising and each
evening before sleeping. Seek the courage to be a better person. 2. Show respect is a basic law of life. 3. Respect the wisdom of people in council. Once you give an idea it no longer belongs to you, it belongs to everyone. 4. Be truthful at all times. 5. Always treat your guests with honour and consideration. Give your best food and comforts to your guests. 6. The hurt of one is the hurt of all. The honour of one is the honour of all. 7. Receive strangers and outsiders kindly. 8. All races are children of the Creator and must be respected. 9. To serve others, to be of use to family, community, or nation is one of the main purposes for which people were created. True happiness comes to those who dedicate their lives to the service of others. 10. Observe moderation and balance in all things. 11. Know those things that lead to your well-being and those things that lead to your destruction. 12. Listen to and follow the guidance given to your heart. Expect guidance to come in many forms: in prayer, in dreams, in solitude and in the words and actions of Elders and friends.
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TEN IDENTITY QUESTIONS TEN IDENTITY QUESTIONS THAT EVERY ABORIGINAL CHILD HAS A RIGHT TO HAVE HELP TO ANSWER... 1. Who are my people? 2. Where did my people come from? 3. Where did my people come from to get here? 4. Where and when did my people move? How many of my people moved? 5. Where are my people now? 6. What have my people contributed? 7. What happened to my people? When? How? 8. What are the responses of my people to what happened to them? 9. What are my people like culturally? Physically? 10. How are my people now? Where are my people today? What are they doing?
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Pauchachin Nation Tseycum First Nation 8960 West Saanich Road 1210 Totem Lane Sidney, BC V8L 5W4 North Saanich, BC V8L 5S4 Tel: (250) 656-0191 Tel: (250) 656-0858 Fax: (250) 656-6134 Fax: (250) 656-0868 Email: pauquachinband@shawcable.com Tsartlip Nation PO Box 70 800 Stellys X Road Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1R3 Tel: (250) 652-3988 Fax: (250) 652-3788 Email: general@tsartlip.com Website: www.tsartlip.com Tsawout First Nation PO Box 121 7725 Tetayut Road Saanichton, BC V8M 2C3 Tel: (250) 652-9101 Fax: (250) 652-9114
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Halalt First Nation 8017 Chemainus Road Chemainus, BC V0R1K5 Tel: 250.246.4736 Fax: 250.246.2330 Affiliations: Nautsa mawt Tribal Council; Assembly of First Nations Hesquiaht First Nation PO Box 2000 Tofino, BC V0R2Z0 Tel: 250.670.1100 Fax: 250.670.1102 Affiliation: Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council Homalco First Nation 1218 Bute Crescent Campbell River, BC V9H1G5 Tel: 250.923.4979 Fax: 250.923.4987 Email: homalco@direcway.com Hupacasath First Nation PO Box 211 5500 Ahahswinis Drive Port Alberni, BC V9Y7M7 Tel: 250.724.4041 Toll Free: 1.877.724.4041 Fax: 250.724.1232 Email: reception@hupacasath.ca Web: http://www.hupacasath.ca Affiliation: Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council
Huu-ay-aht First Nation PO Box 70 Bamfield, BC V0R1B0 Tel: 250.728.3414 Fax: 250.728.1222 Email: huuayaht@island.net Web: http://www.huuayaht.ca Affiliation: Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council Kwakiutl Band Council PO Box 1440, 99Tsakis Way Port Hardy, BC V0N2P0 Tel: 250.949.6012 Fax: 250.949.6066 Email: manager@kwakiutl.bc.ca Kwiakah First Nation 1440 Old Island Hwy Campbell River, BC V9W2E3 Tel: 250.286.1295 Fax: 250.286.1285 Email: kwiakah@hotmail.com Affiliations: Kwakiutl District Council; Hamatla Treaty Society Kwicksutaineuk/Ak-Kwa-Mish Tribes General Delivery, Simoon Sound Gilford Island, BC V0P1S0 Tel: 250.974.3001 Fax: 250.974.3036
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Lake Cowichan First Nation PO Box 1376 Lake Cowichan, BC V0R2G0 Tel: 250.749.3301 Fax: 250.749.4286 Email: lcfndoug@telus.net Affiliation: Hulquminum Treaty Group Lyackson First Nation 9137 Chemainus Road Chemainus, BC V0R1K5 Tel: 250.246.5019 Toll Free: 1.888.592.5766 Fax: 250.246.5049 Email: lyackson@shawcable.com Affiliation: Hulquminum Treaty Group Mamalilikulla-QweQwaScotEm Band 1441A Old Island Hwy Campbell River, BC V9W2E4 Tel: 250.287.2955 Toll Free: 1.888.287.2955 Fax: 250.287.4655 Email: viband@telus.net Affiliation: Kwagiutl District Council Mowachaht / Muchahlaht First Nation PO Box 459, 100 Ouwatin Road Gold River, BC V0P1G0 Tel: 250.283.2015 Toll Free: 1.800.238.2933 Fax: 250.283.2335 Web: http://www.yuquot.ca Affiliation: Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council
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'Namgis First Nation PO Box 210, 49 Atli Street Alert Bay, BC V0N1A0 Tel: 250.974.5556 Fax: 250.974.5900 Web: http://www.namgis.org Affiliation: Musgamagw Tsawataineuk Tribal Council Nuchatlaht First Nation PO Box 40 Zeballos, BC V0P2A0 Tel: 250.332.5908 Fax: 250.332.5907 Email: nuchatlaht@hotmail.com Affiliation: Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council Penelakut Tribe PO Box 360 Chemainus, BC V0R1K0 Tel: 250.246.2321 Fax: 250.246.2725 Web: http://www.penelakut.ca Affiliations: Hulquminum Treaty Group; Shulhetun Health Society Qualicum First Nation 5850 River Road Qualicum Beach, BC V9K1Z5 Tel: 250.757.9337 Fax: 250.757.9898 Email: council.qualicum@shaw.ca Web: http:// www.qualicumfirstnation.com
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Quatsino First Nation Quatsino Reserve 305 Quattishe Road Coal Harbour, BC V0N1K0 Tel: 250.949.6245 Fax: 250.949.6249 Email: qbc@island.net Affiliation: Kwakiutl District Council Snuneymuxw First Nation 668 Centre Street Nanaimo, BC V9R4Z4 Tel: 250.740.2300 Fax: 250.753.3492 Web: http:/www/ snuneymuxw.ca Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation PO Box 18, Meares Island Tofino, BC V0R2Z0 Tel: 250.725.3233 Toll Free: 1.800.883.7707 Fax: 250.725.4233 Email: tfnoffice@seaviewcable.net Affiliation: Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council Tlatlasikwala First Nation PO Box 578 Port Hardy, BC V0N2P0 Tel: 250.949.5751 Fax: 250.949.5741 Affiliation: Kwakuitl District Council
Tlowitsis Tribe Location 141 Beech Street Mailing Address: 106 1434 Island Hwy Campbell River, BC V9W8C9 Tel: 250.830.1708 Fax: 250.830.1709 Email: tlowi@island.net Toquaht First Nation PO Box 759 1971 Peninsula Road Ucluelet, BC V0R3A0 Tel: 250.726.4230 Toll Free: 1.877.726.4230 Fax: 250.726.4403 Email: toquaht@ukeecable.net Affiliation: Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council Tseshaht First Nation 5000 Mission Road Port Alberni, BC V9Y7L7 Tel: 250.724.1225 Fax: 250.724.4385 Web: http://www.tseshaht.com Affiliation: Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council Uchuckleshaht Tribe PO Box 1118, 5000 Mission Road Port Alberni, BC V9Y7L9 Tel: 250.724.1832 Toll Free: 1.888.724.1832 Fax: 250.724.1806 Email: uchucklst@shaw.ca Affiliation: Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council
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Ucluelet First Nation PO Box 699, 406 Hittatsoo Road Ucluelet, BC V0R3A0 Tel: 250.726.7342 Toll Free: 1.877.726.7342 Fax: 250.726.7552 Web: http://www.ufn.ca Affiliation: Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council We Wai Kum First Nation 1400 Weiwaikum Road Campbell River, BC V9W5W8 Tel: 1.877.286.6949 Fax: 250.287.8838 Email: crband@telus.net Affiliation: Hamatla Treaty Society Wuikinixv Nation Bag 3500, 700 Paxsta Road, Wuikinuxv Village in Rivers Inlet Port Hardy, BC V0N2P0 Tel: 250.949.8625 Toll Free: 1.866.881.0355 Fax: 250.949.7105 Email: admin@oweekeno.bc.ca Web: http://www.oweekeno.bc.ca Affiliation: Oweekeno / Kitasoo / Nuxalk Tribal Council
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Services:
First Citizens Student Bursary Fund Elders Transportation Program Access: Contact the agency for more information
BC Federation of Foster Parent Associations 200 7342 Winston Street Burnaby, BC V5A2H2 Tel: 604.664.0124 Toll Free: 1.800.663.9999 Email: bcffpa@istar.ca
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Hours: Monday Friday, 8:30 am 4:30 pm Mission: The BC Aboriginal Child Care Society was established in
1995 to administer the $12 million BC share of the federal governments First Nations/Inuit Child Care Initiative. We incorporated as a non-profit society in 1998 and obtained charitable tax status in 2000. One federal evaluation described the ACCS as a model for other First Nations organizations in Canada. Help Aboriginal communities develop high quality, integrated, community child care services that are based in the childrens culture, language and history. These services will promote healthy growth and development among our children. Build an Aboriginal child care network by undertaking research, development, advocacy and supporting communities to develop their own resources.
The BC Aboriginal Child Care Society is pleased to offer the following training workshops throughout BC. The workshops are designed to help parents, volunteers, staff and coordinators of child care, early childhood and Child Care Resources and Referral Programs enhance their services for Aboriginal children and families. Cost: Costs for training depends of the workshop length, location and topic.
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Public Guardian & Trustee of British Columbia 700-808 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C3L3 Tel: .604.660.4444 / Fax: 604.660.0374 E-mail: mail@trustee.bc.ca If calling from Victoria - please use 250.387.6121 All other areas of BC - please use 1.800.663.7867 Services: PGT provides services to clients through three broad operational program areas: Child and Youth Services; Services to Adults; and Estate and Personal Trust Services. These programs are in turn supported by Client Finance and Administrative Services; and Legal Services. The Executive Office provides overall direction, coordination and planning, policy and communications support.
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1475 10th Avenue, Prince George, V2L 2L2 The Representative for Children and youth supports children, youth and families who need help in dealing with the child welfare system, and advocates for changes to the system itself. The mandate of the Representative for Children and Youth is to improve services and outcomes for children in B.C. through advocacy, accountability and review. Responsibilities of the Representative include advocating for children and youth, protecting their rights, and improving the system for the protection and support of children and youth, particularly those who are most vulnerable. The Representative serves all British Columbians from the ages of birth to 19, and is particularly concerned that young people in government care such as those in foster homes, group homes or youth custody do well. These children and youth face greater challenges than those in the general population, especially related to health and education, incarceration and dependence on income assistance. In Your Grasp Web: http://www.inyourgrasp.bc.ca Description: This is an online resource for BC families. It allows service providers, foster and adoptive families to research community programs, resources and services across BC. It was developed by the BC Federation of Foster Parent Associations, the Adoptive Families Association of BC, and the Federation of Aboriginal Foster Parents.
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DELEGATED SERVICES The following information, on delegated services, was gathered from the Aboriginal Operational and Practice Standards and Indicators manual; copyright, 1999 Province of British Columbia, Ministry of Children and Families. Level 12 Social Workers employed by Aboriginal Agencies who have received Level 12 delegation have the authority to provide the following services:
support services for families; voluntary care agreements (e.g. temporary in-home care); special needs agreements (e.g. for children in care for an unspecified length of time); establishing residential resources.
These services are identified in Part 2 of the Child, Family and Community Service Act. Delegated social workers must ensure that these services are delivered in a manner that complies with the following sections of Part 4, 5, and 6 which refer to:
children in care (s. 70 72); confidentiality an disclosure of information (s. 73 80); procedures for reviews (s. 93(3) s. 101.1).
The following sections of Parts 7 and 8 of the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA) enable workers with Level 12 delegated authority to:
provide preventative and support services for families (s. 93.1(a)); establish support services for youth (s. 93.1(c)); establish residential services for children and youth (s. 93.1(d)); establish services to assist in the resolution of family disputes (s. 93.1(e));
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DELEGATED SERVICES The following sections of Parts 7 and 8 of the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA) enable workers with Level 12 delegated authority to:
establish services to assist communities to strengthen their ability to care for and protect children (s. 93.1(f)); enter into agreements and contracts for the provision of services (s. 93.1 (g)); promote the participation of the Aboriginal community in the planning, development and delivery of services (s. 93.1 (h)); enter into agreements for parental contributions for the maintenance of a child in care (s. 97.2); request police assistance in enforcing a restraining order made under the Act (s. 98);
Level 13 The area of service covered under Level 13 delegation is the guardianship of children in continuing custody. This is distinct from service under Level 12 delegation which refers to children in care by voluntary agreement. Level 13 is also distinct from temporary, court-ordered care. This is a shared responsibility with the Ministry for Children and Families where the Aboriginal Child and Family Service Agency has into the plan of care for the child. The areas of responsibility under Level 13 delegation which pertain to children in continuing custody but are not part of Level 12, include:
Child, Family and Community Service Act Part 3, Division 5, Continuing Custody Hearings and Orders Child, Family and Community Service Act Part 3, Division 6, Related Orders regarding access to a child in continuing custody of the Director, and enforcement of a custody order Child, Family and Community Service Act Part 3, Division 7, Procedure and Evidence.
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DELEGATED SERVICES Guardianship services that relate to children in continuing care under Level 13 delegation are similar to those apply to children in voluntary care, but also include working with a social worker delegated by the Director of Adoption on the registering of a child for adoption. Level 15 Service delivery should be consistent with other sections of the CFCSA which are already in effect for Levels 12 and 13 delegations. The areas of service covered under Level 15 delegation include: child protection; temporary custody of children, in addition to the cumulative agreement of service provided under Level 12 and 13. Level 15 delegation requires that these services be delivered in a manner which is consistent with Part 3 of the Child, Family and Community Service Act, which deals with:
responding to reports; (s. 13-19); cooperative planning and dispute resolution (s. 20-24); how children are protected (s. 25-33); child protection hearings and orders (s. 34-54); related orders (s. 55-63); procedure and evidence (s. 64-69).
These operational standards represent the minimum expectations for the agency.
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Cowichan
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Canim Lake Canoe Creek Soda Creek Williams Lake
KNUCWENTWECW SOCIETY PH.: (250) 392-2995 FAX: (250) 392-7055 231 North 2nd Avenue, WILLIAMS LAKE V2G 1Z7 713 723 716 719
Affiliated communities:
Columbia Lake Lower Kootenay Shuswap St. Marys Tobacco Plains
KTUNAXA-KINBASKET FAMILY & CHILD SERVICES PH.: (250) 489-4563 FAX: (250) 489-4585 7472 Mission Road, CRANBROOK V1C 7E5 604 606 605 602 603
Affiliated communities:
Cooks Ferry Kanaka Bar Lytton Nicomen Siska Skuppah
NLHA'7KAPMX CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES PH.: (250) 455-2118 FAX: (250) 455-2117 Box 567, LYTTON V0K 1Z0 694 704 705 696 706 707
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SECWEPEMC CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES PH: (250) 314-9669 FAX: (250) 314-9609 300 Chilcotin Road, KAMLOOPS V2H 1G3
Affiliated communities:
Adams Lake Bonaparte Kamloops Neskonlith North Thompson Skeetchestn Whispering Pines
USMA NUU-CHAH-NULTH COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES PH.: (250) 724-3232 FAX: (250) 723-6017 PO Box 1280, 5000 Mission Road, PORT ALBERNI V9Y 7M2
Affiliated communities:
Ahousat Ditidaht Ehattesaht Hesquiaht Huu-ay-aht Ka:yu:kth/Che:K:tles7eth Mowachaht/Muchalaht Hupacasath Nuchatlaht Tla-o-qui-aht Toquaht Tseshaht Uchucklesaht Ucluelet
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Main Office
PH: (604) 858-0113 FAX: (604) 824-2518 Toll Free: 1-800-663-9393 #1 - 7201 Vedder Road, CHILLIWACK V2R 4G5
West Region-Mission
PH: (604) 820-2595 FAX: (604) 820-2597 Toll Free: 1-888-820-2595 East Region-Agassiz PH: (604) 796-9836 FAX: Toll Free: 1-888-593-5053 (604) 796-9837
Affiliated communities:
Aitchelitz Chawathil Cheam Kwantlen Kwaw Kwaw Apilt Lakahahmen Matsqui Peters Popkum Scowlitz Seabird Island Shxwowhamel Skawahlook Skowkale Skwah Skway Soowahlie Squiala Sumas Tzeachten Union Bar Yakweakwioose Yale
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CARRIER SEKANI FAMILY SERVICES Prince George PH.: (250) 562-3591 FAX: (250) 562-2272 987 4th Avenue, PRINCE GEORGE V2L 3H7 Burns Lake PH.: (250) 692-1800 458 Hwy 16, Box 1475, BURNS LAKE V0J 1E0 Vanderhoof PH.: 1-866-567-2333 240 West Stewart Street, Box 1219, VANDERHOOF V0J 3A0 619 620 607 612 726 729 613 615 608 725 728
Affiliated communities:
Burns Lake Cheslatta Lake Babine Nadleh Whuten Nee Tahi Buhn Skin Tyee Stellaten Saikuz Takla Lake Wetsuweten Yekooche
GITXSAN CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY PH: (250) 842-2258 FAX: (250) 842-2481 Box 333, HAZELTON V0J 1Y0
Affiliated communities:
Gitanmaax Gitanyow Gitsegukla Gitwangak Glen Vowell Kispiox
Affiliated communities:
Chemainus Halalt Lake Cowichan Lyackson Malahat Nanoose Penelakut Qualicum Snuneymuxw
MTIS FAMILY SERVICES PH.: (604) 584-6621 FAX: 13639 - 108th Avenue, SURREY
Affiliated communities:
Mtis (Simon Fraser/South Fraser ) NIL/TU,O CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY PH: (250) 544-1400 or 1-888-744-1422 FAX: (250) 544-1402 1 - 2475 Mt. Newton X Road, SAANICHTON V8M2B7
Affiliated communities:
Beecher Bay Pauquachin Pacheedaht Songhees Tsartlip Tsawout Tsou-ke
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Citizens of Nisgaa Lisims Government including villages of: Gingolx (Kincolith) 671 Gitlakdamx 677 Lakalzap 678 Gitwinksihlkw 679 NORTHWEST INTER-NATION FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY PH.: (250) 638-0451 FAX: (250) 638-8930 4562 Queensway Drive, TERRACE V8G 3X6
Affiliated communities:
Hartley Bay Iskut Kitamaat Kitkatla Kitselas Kitsumkalum Lax-kwalaams Metlakatla Tahltan
SECHELT CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES PH.: (604) 885-9404 FAX: (604) 885-6369 PO Box 740, SECHELT V0N 3A0
Affiliated communities:
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Affiliated communities:
Victoria Urban
VANCOUVER ABORIGINAL CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY (VACFSS) IRA Office PH.: (604) 872-6723 FAX: (604) 215-0176 745 Clark Drive, VANCOUVER V5L 3J3 IRB & IRC & IRD Office PH.: (604) 872-6723 FAX: (604) 215-0273 2nd Flr, 3284 East Broadway, VANCOUVER V5M 1Z8
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Voluntary Services
HEILTSUK KAXLA CHILD & FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAM PH.: (250) 957-4325 FAX: (250) 957-4340 Box 754, WAGLISLA V0T 1Z0
Affiliated communities:
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NEZUL BE HUNUYEH CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES PH: (250) 996-6806 FAX: (250) 996-6977 Box 1180, FORT ST. JAMES V0J 1P0
Affiliated communities:
Nakazdli Tlazten
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KWAKWALATSI (Namgis) CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES PH: (250) 974-5356 FAX: (250) 974-2634 PO BOX 210, #45 Atli Road, ALERT BAY V0N 1A0
Affiliated communities:
'Namgis 631 Tlowitsis-Mumtagalia 637 DESNIQI SERVICES SOCIETY PH: (250) 392-6500 FAX: (250) 392-6501 240B North Mackenzie Avenue, WILLIAMS LAKE V2G 1N6
Affiliated communities:
Alexandria Alexis Creek (Tsi Del Del) Anaham (Tl'etinqox) Nemiah (Xeni Gwet'in) Stone (Yunesit'in) Toosey (Tl'esqotin)
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Voluntary Services
HAIDA CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY PH: (250) 626-5257 FAX: (250) 626-5287 PO Box 86, 247 Eagle Road, OLD MASSET V0T 1M0 Skidegate PH: (250) 559-8400 FAX: (250) 559-7746 PO BOX 1249, 191A 3rd Avenue, SKIDEGATE V0T 1M0
Affiliated communities:
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Affiliated communities:
NORTHEAST FIRST NATIONS CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES & SOUTH PEACE ABORIGINAL COUNCIL CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES Warren Reade PH: (250) 827-3776 Julie Mercereau PH: (250) 782-1169 FAX: (250) 782-2644 4 - 10109 13th Street, DAWSON CREEK V1G 4R4 Blueberry River Doig River Fort Nelson Halfway River Prophet River (Dene Tsaa Tse K'nai) Salteaux West Moberly
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Affiliated communities:
WETSUWET'EN NATION CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES PH: (250) 847-3630 FAX: (250) 847-5381 C/O Office of the Wetsuwet'en Hereditary Chiefs Box 56 RR 1 Site 15, MORICETOWN V0J 2N0
Affiliated communities:
Moricetown Hagwilget
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ABORIGINAL AGENCIES & PROGRAMSNORTH ISLAND ARTS & CULTURE Toqualht Heritage Society c/o Ouquah Gallery P.O. Box 911, 1971 Peninsula Road, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0 Telephone: 250 726-7223 (Toquaht Nation) Fax: 250 726-7508 E-Mail: sjohnsen@alberni.net
U'Mista Cultural Centre PO Box 253 1 Front Street, Alert Bay BC V0N 1A0 Telephone: 250-974-5403 Fax: 250-974-5499 E-Mail: umista@island.net Web Site: www.umista.org developed at the community levels to preserve, develop and promote Aboriginal culture and heritage. The Centre offers Aboriginal and Cultural Resources.
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Alert Bay Elementary Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0 Tel: 250.974.5569 / Fax: 250.974.5925
Cheslakees Elementary 2853 Mine Port McNeill, BC V0N 2N0 Tel: 250.956.3411 / Fax: 250.956.4999
Tina Manders, Principal Dave Stevenson, LA/RT Connie Starr, Secretary Naomi Allen, FN Support
Fort Rupert Elementary 5520 Beaver Harbour Fort Rupert, BC Tel: 250.949.6518
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Lauren Deadman, Principal Tom Adams, Vice Principal Tracy Doucette, Special Ed Elizabeth Farrant, Secretary Marilyn Kuss, Counsellor Kelly Amodeo, Alternative Program
Port Hardy Secondary School 9350 Park Drive Box 27 Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 Tel: 250.956.3394 / Fax: 250.956.2035
Leigh Blacklock, Counsellor Colleen Martin, Secretary Jocelyn Finley, Alternative School Maggie Sedgemore, First Nations Counsellor
Quatsino Kakotlastsi School 305 Quattishe Road Coal Harbour, BC Tel:250.949.9666 / Fax: 250.949.9680
Sacred Wolf Friendship Centre 145A-Granville Road Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 Tel: 250.902.0552
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Frank McLean, Principal George Markides, Vice Principal Melinda Gaberel, LA/RT Anne Champis, Secretary Jen Holm, Behaviour Support
School District 84 116 Maquinna Ave, Zeballos BC Tel: 250.761.4227
School District 85 Box 90 Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 Tel: 250.949.6618 / Fax: 250.949.8792 Phone extension 2229 E-mail: wwright@sd85.bc.ca E-mail: cpurdey@sd85.bc.ca
Sunset Elementary School 2433 Mountain Crescent Port McNeill, BC V0N 2N0 Tel: 250.956.4434 / Fax: 250.956.4118
Malcolm Fleeton, Principal Rena Sweeney, Vice Principal Bob Wheeler, Behaviour Support Patricia McKinnon, Secretary Pat Wainwright, LA/RT
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nurse@gwanak.info mch.nurse@gwanak.info K'wak'walat'si (Namgis) Child and Family Services Tel: 250.974.5356 / Fax: 250.974.2634 E-mail: WendyW@namgis.bc.ca Contact: Wendy White Executive Director North Island Community Services Box 1028 Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 Tel: 250.956.3134 / Fax: 250.956.4214
North Island Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) - Youth Addictions Community Resources CYMH Team 7115 Market Street, Bag 1100 Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 Tel: 250.949.8011 / Cell: 250.230.1431 / Fax: 250.949.8936 E-mail: joan.biever@gov.bc.ca Contact: Joan Biever, Team Leader
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E-mail: jenndeacon@uniserve.com
North Island Infant Development Program Society 10-7070 Market Street PO Box 42, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 Tel: 250.949.3031 / Fax: 250.949-3038 E-mail: niidps@telus.net
North Island School District 85 Outreach Counsellor Box 90, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 Tel: 250.949-6618 / Cell: 250.902.8574 / Fax: 250.949.8792 E-mail: rbates@sd85.bc.ca Contact: Rayna Bates Sacred Wolf Friendship Centre 145A Granville Road Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 Tel: 250.902.0552 E-mail: deanwils@island.net Contact: Dean Wilson, Executive Director Youth Addiction Services 7070 Shorncliffe, Box 46 Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 Tel: 250.949.8611 / Fax: 250.949.9953 Cell: 250.230-3513 E-mail: peter.carter@viha.ca
Peter Carter, Youth & Family Addictions Counsellor Hiroko Sakai, Youth & Family Addictions Counsellor
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Physicians:
Ham, C Ross, S
250.974-5520 250.974-5215
Essop, Rhidwana
250.74-5215
nurse@gwanak.info mch.nurse@gwanak.info Namgis Health Centre Box 290, Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0 Tel: 250.974.5522 / Fax: 250.974.2736
Tel: 250.284.3555 / Fax: 250.284.6163 Port Hardy Hospital Tel: 250.949.6161 / Fax: 250.949.7000
Dr. Rohani
Tel: 250.949.3420 / Fax: 250.949.6160 250.949-7117 250.949-7117 DeWit, A Smith, M 250.949-5920 250.949-7117
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Vickie Korhonen, Mental Health Worker Jamuga Cook, Community Support Worker
Phone extension: 223 E-mail: j_cook@kdchealth.com
Kwakiutl District Council Health 97 Tsakis Way, Box 2220, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 Tel: 250.949.6625 / Fax: 250.902.2246
Ursula Schneider, Nurse Dede Nelson, Alcohol and Drug Worker Angelica Starr, Infant Development Worker
VIHA: Adult Mental Health and Addictions Tel: 250.949.8611 / Cell: 250.230.1105 neil.taylor@viha.ca
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Marilyn Graham, Program Manager & P H Nurse Public Health Nurses: Moira Havelka Moira.Havelka@viha.c Pam Rardon Margit Stewart
Margit.Stewart@viha.ca
pam.rardon@viha.ca
carol.rogers@viha.ca
Carol Rogers
LEGAL SERVICES & ADVOCACY Whe-La-La-U Area Council 13 Whe-La-La-U, Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0 Tel: 250.974.5501 / Fax: 250.974.5904 E-mail: p-j-hunt@hotmail.com Native Courtworker & Counselling Association of BC - Port Hardy PO Box 998, Port Hardy BC V0N2P0 Fax: 250.949.7201 / Email: E-Mail: ltay@north.island.net TREATMENT & HEALING CENTRES RESIDENTIAL Namgis Treatment Center PO Box 290, Alert Bay BC V0N 1A0 Tel: 250.974.5522 / Fax: 250.974.2257 Bed Capacity: 15 Program: Length: 6 weeks Services: Screening and assessment; brief intervention; individual, family and group counseling; life skills training; referrals to other treatment centers provides transportation for clients once in treatment. The program uses life skills training, family dynamics awareness. 12 step philosophy, and First Nations spirituality to help clients live without alcohol and/or drugs. Prevention activities include workshops in other communities upon request. Note: Program participants must be alcohol and drug free for two weeks prior to admittance. Clients must have no outside commitments that would interfere with the Treatment Program (i.e. Court, Doctor, Dentist, etc.)
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Aboriginal Advocacy Multicultural Services Childcare, Parenting Programs and Family Life
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Mission Statement:
"To support the community and provide a gathering place which honours and respects the strength of Aboriginal culture" The Port Alberni Friendship Center, located in Port Alberni, serves the cultural, recreational, administrative, legal advocacy, alcohol and drug program, and health referral needs of the Native people living in Port Alberni. The staff at the Friendship Center is involved with providing legal information, alcohol and drug counselling, liaison between clients and social agencies, providing information related to health, holding nutrition workshops and regular baby clinics. There are also the regular bookings at the Center covering everything from drop-in activities, pot-luck suppers, band meetings, baby clinics, band elections, fundraising activities, weddings, funerals and recreational and cultural programs. There is a cultural program for all ages including beadwork, Native dancing, basket weaving, and a whole program of recreation programs including basketball, volleyball, video nights for teens, a Youth Council, regular youth dances, and special field trips and events in the planning stage.
Programs include:
Alcohol and Drug Counselling Family Services Brighter Futures Parenting Program Community Referral Cultural / Education / Recreational Activities Early Childhood Development Program Employment Counselling Family Services Legal Information Outreach Legal Advocacy Youth Resources Tutoring
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Nanaimo Adult Community Mental Health: VIHA 1665 Grant Avenue, Nanaimo BC V9S 5K7 Tel: 250.755.3361/ Fax: 250.755.3374 Program setting: Outpatient Addictions treated: Alcohol; Drugs; Concurrent disorders Clients accepted: Males; Females; Adolescents; Adults; Families; People with concurrent psychiatric problems Specialized services: People with concurrent psychiatric problems Fees (in-province) No Description: Offers Intensive Case Management Program for people with complex recovery needs as a result of co-occurring serious mental illness and a serious chemical dependency. Adult Short Term Assessment and Treatment Team services include group and individual treatment for people suffering from acute or chronic anxiety, depression, panic, or post-traumatic stress as well as family members, and people with mental health and alcohol and drug use problems.
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Branch location:
Wisteria House Group Home 5276 Wicks Road, Duncan, BC V9W 5C3 Tel: 250.748.6250.
Program setting: Aftercare program Addictions treated: Alcohol; Drugs; Concurrent disorders Clients accepted: Adults; Males; Females; People with concurrent Specialized services: People with concurrent psychiatric problems Description: Rehabilitation services for adults with serious and
psychiatric problems
persistent mental illness and/or addictions. Aim is to improve functioning in all areas of life, living situation, social/leisure, vocation, and education. Services: Individually focused, and include counselling, prevocational programs, and coordination with other community services. Serves clients who are already receiving treatment for mental health issues and/or addiction, and who may benefit from planned rehabilitation services. Referrals through Duncan Mental Health and Addiction services. Port Alberni Mental Health and Addiction Services: VIHA - Central Island 4780 Roger Street, Port Alberni BC V9Y 3Z2 Tel: 250.724.3554/ Fax: 250.724.3977 Program setting: Outpatient Addictions treated: Alcohol; Drugs Clients accepted: Adults; Males; Females; People with concurrent psychiatric problems Fees (in-province) No Description: Provides mental health services and addiction counselling.
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Child and Youth ServicesInfant Development and Supported Child Development programs Community HousingMaple, Ninth Avenue and West Porte Residences Community IntegrationArrowsmith, Community Options, and Community Choices Day programs Host Family ServicesIndividual Support programs Supported LivingSemi Independent Living and Access program
The Port Alberni Association for Community Living provides opportunities for meaningful work, residential options, community involvement and support for adults with developmental disabilities and children with special needs. We value the importance of families and friends and will facilitate and support efforts to nurtures relationships. LEGAL SERVICES & ADVOCACY Native Courtworker & Counselling Association of BC - Port Alberni PO Box 211, Port Alberni, V9Y7M7 Tel: 250.724.3143 / Fax: 250 724-3110 E-Mail: bgallic@island.net Native Courtworker & Counselling Association of BC - Campbell River (c/o Homalco Indian Band) 1218 Bute Crescent, Campbell River, BC V9H 1G5 Telephone: 250 923-2809 / Fax: 250 923-2726 E-Mail: gcolc@island.net
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Capital Health First Nation Liaison Nurse 1952 Bay Street, Memorial Pavilion, Victoria BC V8R1J8 Tel: 250.370.8847 or 250.812.1464 (cell) Fax: 250.370.8200 Contact: Christine Atkins Services: Assists in improving health care for Aboriginal people in the Victoria Capital Region (ie. advocacy, health care and home care). The First Nations Liaison works with Aboriginal people in the hospital and in community, and also acts as an advocate for Aboriginal people to access appropriate resources within the Capital Region. Assistance is provided for people with any health matter. Coordinator of health services for Aboriginal people offered by the Capital Health Region. Cost: None.
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Providing confidential and professional services by trained staff for those impacted by racism: children, youth, seniors, parents and professionals. One-on-one counselling is available for people who have experienced discrimination and prejudice. On-going, in-depth support groups Assistance provided to people in the areas of racism within education, social services, health care, policing, housing and employment Workshops that explore positive cultural identity and issues of self-esteem and race are available These services are available to Aboriginal people or those belonging to an ethnic minority. Access: Through appointments or on a drop-in basis. Referrals are also accepted from all agencies. F.O.R.C.E. Society for Kids Mental Health (Families Organized for Recognition & Care Equality) 3701 Raven Heights, Victoria BC Tel: 250.479.1192 Contact: Lisa Hansen, Childrens Mental Health Support and Resource Coordinator Services: Providing support, education and advocacy around childrens mental health needs.
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Kwen,an,latel Intensive Parenting Program Family Advancement Worker program Family Support Worker program Aboriginal Child and Youth Worker program To Be Treated With Respect Journeys of the Heart: Cultural Early Learning program Note: All workers can be made available outside regular office hours to meet the needs of clients.
Inter-Tribal Health Authority 534 Centre Street, Nanaimo BC, V9R4Z3 Tel: 250.753.3990 / Toll Free 1.877.777.4842 Fax 250.753.5224 / Toll Free Fax 1.877.778.4842 Email: itha@itha.ws Web: http://www.itha.ws James Bay Community Project 547 Michigan Street, Victoria BC V8V 1S5 Tel: 250.388.7844/ Fax: 250.388.7856 Hours: 8:30-4:30 Mon-Fri Services: Social Services, Volunteer Services, Community Events, Family Practice Health Care to all ages
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Encourages and promotes legislative, social and administrative reforms that address the needs of the people already separated by adoption, and which promote systems of secure, alternative child care that respect the ongoing needs and dignity of both mother and child as an alternative to permanent separation. Support group open to natural mothers, adopted persons, and anyone else separated from a family member by adoption. Offers Origins members a quarterly newsletter. Origins BC is an independent chapter of Origins Canada, and is affiliated with the international organization Origins Inc.
Note: Recommended to call prior to meeting to confirm the meetings time and place. Family members (spouses, siblings, etc.) of separated persons welcome too. Origins is requesting an inquiry into adoption practices in Canada which violate(d) basic human rights. See website for details.
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GROUPS: Offered regularly both days and evenings Single Parent Support Groups Workshops Community assistance program Counselling Resource information Clothing and bread room Access: Mon Fri 9:00am 4:00pm / Answering machine after hours. All single parents, male or female, custodial or without, or in process of becoming single parent are welcome. Fees: Some free individual counselling. Most groups $20-60 (sliding scale based on what the client can afford to pay)
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Child and Youth Counselling Cultural Programs Coordination Guardianship Resources (foster parent recruitment and support) ROOTS Are Forever Worker Annual Aboriginal Back to School Picnic Annual Winter Feast Cedar House: Aboriginal Youth Independent Living Home Referrals Urban Aboriginal Literacy Project
Tillicum Haus 927 Haliburton Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6N4 Tel: 250.753.8291 / Fax: 250.753.6560 Contact: Grace Nielsen, Executive Director Victoria Kwakiutl Urban Society 4200 Cashton Place, Victoria BC V8X 4L7 Tel: 250.213.6915
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Services:
Career, Employment & Education Resources Culture and Community Relations Youth Services Health Services Social Services Aboriginal Housing Project
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PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMSSupporting health promotion, prevention, early intervention and healthy child and youth development. FAMILY SUPPORTSEducational work shops, support groups and counseling services. PRESCHOOL AND EARLY CHILDHOOD ACTIVITY PROGRAMS -Brings parents and children together for healthy play and activity. SUPPORTS FOR CHILDRENincluding a learning and reading center CHILDRENS DAYCARE CENTER SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDSIncluding those who are coping with various social, emotional or physical challenges. SPECIALIZED DAY CARE PROGRAMSFor children and youth with special needs, including autism. METIS PROGRAMS AND SERVICESIncluding child and family support, and youth outreach. YOUTH PROGRAMS AND SERVICESIncluding drop-in evening programs, counseling, and leadership development. SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH- AT-RISKIncluding treatment for addictions and rehabilitation, and youth justice. COMMUNITY PROGRAMSSuch as nutrition and cooking classes, using the community kitchen, and arts and crafts programs for children and families. CRISIS INTERVENTION SPECIALIZED AND PROTECTION SERVICESFor children-atrisk -Community kitchen and bistro -Youth Center with outdoor courtyard -Daycare -Neighborhood house -Physic and occupational therapy gym for children with special needs -Public health nursing units -Audio logy booth and lab for children and youth -Community meeting room and educational center -Expressive therapy rooms -Health Assessment Resource Center (HARC) area
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Community Awareness and Education Advocacy, Assessment/Referral Employment Assistance- will help with resumes and job search Program (Elements) that includes self-esteem and self-awareness workshops, community awareness and options for further education, and housing subsidy Counselling and advocacy Non-judgmental environment run by ex-sex trade workers and community supporters Fees: None, but donations are required and greatly appreciated from organizations or schools having a presentation given to them, in order to provide volunteers with an honorarium Access: Male and female sex-trade workers (Past/present) and those considering sex trade work. Together Against Poverty Society (TAPS) 415-620 View Street, Victoria BC Tel: 250.361.3521/Alternate Phone(s): Fax: 250.361.3541 Email: taps@bc1.com Contacts: Alix Hotsenpillar, Advocacy Coordinator: 250.361.3521 Access: Meetings at various times and locations. Office hours: 9am4pm Mon to Fri Description: Advocacy, support and information about issues surrounding poverty. Together Against Poverty Society has an individual advocacy program. The advocate represents clients at welfare tribunals, Employment Insurance hearings and Residential Tenancy arbitration hearings. Support and information are provided for individuals having problems with Ministry of Human Resources, Employment Insurance and landlord/tenancy issues. Ongoing advocacy training and information sessions are also offered. Fees: Individual Membership, $2.00; Organization Membership, $10.00. New members are welcome.
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VICTORIA TREATMENT AND HEALING CENTRES Non Residential Outreach Services Clinic 2004 Fernwood Road, Victoria BC V8T 2Y9 Tel: 250.480.1232/ Toll Free: 1.877.480.1232/ Fax: 250.480.1231 Addictions treated: Drugs Clients accepted: Adults; Adolescents; Males; Females; Families; People on methadone Specialized services: People on methadone Fees (in-province) Yes Description: Private agency providing methadone treatment services, including screening and assessment; individual and family counselling; brief intervention; life skills training; referral; counselling for family members of methadone users and those with polysubstance misuse. Client-centered, harm reduction, and recovery approach, that empowers clients to make the changes they want in their lives with regards to substance misuse. Providing services on a continuum from harm-reduction to abstinence. Clients using wheelchairs can be accommodated by arrangement. Pacific Center Family Services Association 345 Wale Road, Victoria BC V9B 3V5 1032849 Peatt Road, Victoria BC (Langford Location) Tel: 250.478.8357 / Toll Free: 1.866.478.8357 Adult Fax: 250.478.3699 / Child, Youth, Family Fax: 250.391.8841 Email: pacificcentre@pcfsa.org Program setting: Outpatient; Walk in Addictions treated: Alcohol; Drugs Clients accepted: Females; Males; Adults; Families; People with concurrent psychiatric problems Specialized services: People with concurrent psychiatric problems.
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APPENDIX ONE
CHILD, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES ACT & ABORIGINAL PEOPLE Aboriginal children, families and communities have entitled rights under the Child, Family and Community Services Act of British Columbia. These rights include the right to be involved in the planning of Aboriginal children-in-care, the right of children to be, whenever appropriate and/or possible, to remain in the care of their parents. When this is not appropriate, Aboriginal children have the right to, again when possible and appropriate, to be placed in the care of their extended family, community and/or Nation. 1(1) In this Act:
Guiding Principles
2 This Act must be interpreted and administered so that the safety and well-being of children are the paramount considerations in accordance with the following principles: (a) Children are entitled to be protected from abuse, neglect and harm or threat of harm; (b) A family is the preferred environment for the care and upbringing of children and the responsibility for the protection of children rests primarily with the parents;
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Guiding Principles
2(c) If, with support services, a family can provide a safe and nurturing environment for a child, support services should be provided; (d) The childs view should be taken into account when decisions relating to a child are made; (e) Kinship ties and a childs attachment to the extended family should be preserved if possible;
(b) Aboriginal people should be involved in the planning and delivery of services to aboriginal families and their children;
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Notice of protection hearing
38(1) At least 10 days before the date set for a protection hearing, notice of the time, date and place of the hearing must be serviced as follows: (a) On the child, if 12 years of age or over; (b) On each parent;
(c) if the child is registered or entitled to be registered as a member of an Indian band, on a designated representative of the band; (c.1). if the child is a Nisgaa child, on a designated representative of the Nisgaa Lisims Government; (d) If the child is not a Nisgaa child and is not registered or not entitled to be registered as a member of an Indian band but is an aboriginal child, on a designated representative of an aboriginal community that has been identified by: (i) The child, if 12 years of age or over, or (ii) The parent who at the time of the childs removal was apparently entitled to custody, if the child is under 12 years of age; Parties to proceeding
39(1) if the following person appear at the commencement of the protection hearing, they are entitled to be parties at the hearing: (a) Each parent of the child; (b) A director:
(c) If the child is an aboriginal child, other than a Nisgaa child, a designated representative of an Indian band or aboriginal community served with notice of the hearing; (d) If the child is a Nisgaa child, a designated representative of the Nisgaa Lisims Government would be served with a notice of the hearing. Transfer of custody to a person who is not a parent
54.1(1) a director may apply to the court to permanently transfer the custody of a child who is in the custody of the director under a continuing custody order to a person other than the childs parent.
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Transfer of custody to a person who is not a parent 54(2)(c) If the child is registered or entitled to be registered as a member of an Indian band, a designated representative of the band; (d) If the child is a Nisgaa child, a designated representative of the Nisgaa Lisims Government; (e) If the child is not a Nisgaa child and is not registered or not entitled to be registered as a member of an Indian band but is an aboriginal child, a designated representative of an aboriginal community that has been identified by: (i) The child, if 12 years of age or over, or (ii) The parent, if the child is under 12 years of age;
Out-of-home living arrangements
71(3) If the child is an aboriginal child, the director must give priority to placing the child as follows: (a) With the childs extended family or within the childs aboriginal cultural community;
(b) With another aboriginal family, if the child cannot be safely placed under paragraph (a) or (b) of this subsection.
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Credits
Surrounded By Cedar Child and Family Services would like to extend out sincere gratitude to the Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of British Columbia for supporting this project last year. We want to recognize our friend, Roseann Jones for working as a practicum student to update the Aboriginal Resource Booklet May June, 2007, and also Mona Carlson at Metis Community Services for formatting the bulk of the text.
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