We are operational, and providing support and services across our North Shore communities – virtually. The health and safety of our staff, clients, volunteers, and broader community is our top priority.
Click here for COVID-19 Support.
Read our COVID-19 Safety Plan.
Family Services of the North Shore is a non-profit, community-based agency.
For over 60 years, we have been committed to making deep and lasting impact across the entire North Shore, from Deep Cove to Bowen Island and every point in between. We offer counselling, support, education, and volunteer engagement opportunities to help you reach your full potential throughout your life, whenever you need us most.
For over 60 years, we have been committed to making deep and lasting impact across the entire North Shore, from Deep Cove to Bowen Island and every point in between. We offer counselling, support, education, and volunteer engagement opportunities to help you reach your full potential throughout your life, whenever you need us most.
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Counselling Support
Our experienced counsellors support children, youth, individuals, seniors, couples, and families.
> Learn More > Contact our Intake Counsellor
Thrive Family Programs
Our free, drop-in programs support North Shore parents and caregivers of children ages 0-6.
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Caregivers Connect
We offer free support, connection, and resources for family and friends caring for older adults at home.
> Learn moreWe offer programs and services in the following areas:
- COVID-19 Support >
- Counselling Support >
- Thrive Family Programs >
- Youth Support >
- Group Programs >
- LGBTQ2S+ Support >
- Seniors & Caregivers Support >
- End of Life or Grief Support >
- Gender-Based Violence, Trauma & Abuse Support >
- Jessie’s Legacy Eating Disorders Prevention Program >
- Christmas Bureau >
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Our Intake Counsellor is here to learn what you need and how we can support you.
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A healthy community is our shared responsibility. Your support can change the lives of local children, youth, and families who need our help – and now is the time to act.
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Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion
Recent anti-Indigenous, anti-Black, and anti- Asian violence and discrimination in communities across North America remind us that we have more work to do. At Family Services of the North Shore, we believe that communities must take care of their most vulnerable. We are committed to acknowledging and being a part of dismantling systemic racism and other forms of oppression. We remain committed to ensuring equity and inclusion by standing with people who have been traditionally, systemically and historically marginalized. > Read Our Commitment 
2020 Annual Report
We are proud to share the impact we have made in our community this past year. We are deeply grateful to all of you who have supported our efforts.
For so many of us, life has been transformed by the pandemic in recent months, but it has given us renewed permission to care. Together, we can lead with kindness and help more people to live full and meaningful lives. Our future depends on it. > Read the Report 
COVID-19 Support
We are here to support you and your family. When this crisis landed in our community, we quickly adapted all of our counselling, parent support and outreach to serve you through phone support and online platforms. We are also using our social media channels to connect and provide information you will find helpful.
> COVID-19 SUPPORT 
YouthLAB 2020-21 – Apply Now!
We are looking for creative and engaged youth, grades 10-12, who care about social justice and mental health, and are interested in working in the arts to provide opportunities for engaging other youth in these topics. As a YouthLAB member, you will be trained as a change agent within your community on topics that address and respond to challenges relevant to you right now. YouthLAB is an award-winning program with youth reaching other youth through meaningful community engagement opportunities for learning through arts collaboration, building awareness, and dialogue. Application deadline is July 3rd.
> Apply Here 
PROUD2BE Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation Conference
Check back for our 2020 conference date and details.
In partnership with
West Vancouver Youth Services.
For parents, youth and professionals.
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2018 – 2022 Strategic Plan
Take a look at the next couple of years. > Learn More jointhe family
Volunteer with us and get involved with the community you love. We have volunteer opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds, and interests. Make a difference, connect with your North Shore neighbours, and help us change lives together.
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