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Group programs start dates are determined by enrollment numbers, so once you have been enrolled in a group, the facilitator will contact you to confirm the exact start dates.

The following list of Group programs are available now, virtually:

Thrive Parent Support Group

Join our counsellors Kim and Erin for a weekly free drop-in support group for North Shore parents and caregivers with children from birth to six years old, Thursdays 12:30-2:30pm via virtual meeting platform. Connect with other parents, and explore what you need to thrive as a parent. Click here for detailed information including date and time.  The Parent Support Group is currently taking place virtually. Please click here to download a registration form for our virtual support group. Once you’ve completed the registration form, please return to as an electronic document or as an image to thrive@familyservices.bc.ca

Thrive Breastfeeding and Postpartum Support

Drop in for social connection, information, consultation, and support in an empowering atmosphere. Our Breastfeeding and Postpartum Support group is facilitated by a board-certified lactation consultant and on-site counsellor. If you are a new parent looking for this kind of support, please join us virtually.  Click here to download a registration form for our virtual support group.  Once you’ve completed the registration form, please return to as an electronic document or as an image to thrive@familyservices.bc.ca 

Building Connections – Chinese Parenting Group (virtual)

Learn ways to understand and communicate with your children, reduce conflicts at home, and increase your tools and strategies as parents in a supportive group environment.  Facilitated in Chinese.  To register, email wong@familyservices.bc.ca, or to learn more click here.

PROUD2BE Yourself drop-in groups for youth (virtual)

If you’re aged 16-24 and identify as queer, transgender, two-spirit, and/or questioning, please join us for this free, weekly virtual drop-in group. You’ll connect with other North Shore and Metro Vancouver youth in a safe space, with discussions led by an experienced master’s level counsellor. Share your experiences, ask questions, and explore your identity among people who are here to support you.  We meet virtually each week, via an online meeting platform.  To learn more click here, and to receive the meeting link, please email our team, proud2be@familyservices.bc.ca  We look forward to you joining us. 

PROUD2BE drop-in groups for parents (virtual)

Join other North Shore and Metro Vancouver parents of gender-diverse youth for safe, judgment-free discussions co-facilitated by two experienced counsellors. This free, weekly virtual drop-in group is a welcoming place for you to connect, ask questions, and learn more about how to support your child.  We meet via Zoom on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-8:00pm.  To learn more click here, and receive the virtual meeting link, please email proud2be@familyservices.bc.ca  We look forward to you joining us. 

Grief Support 

If you’ve experienced the loss of a loved one, this safe and nurturing group provides guidance to help you through the grieving process.   To learn more click here or contact Robin Rivers, Program Manager at 604-988-5281 ext. 354 or by email at  rivers@familyservices.bc.ca

The following programs will resume in accordance with direction from government and health officials relative to COVID-19.

Rebuilding Family Relationships

Our Rebuilding Family Relationships group can help if you are a man who has negatively affected your partner and/or young people in your life by using violence, anger, any type of abuse, or controlling behaviors. This group is for men who are committed to changing their behavior and improving their relationships.

Rebuilding Family Relationships Group Information (English)

Rebuilding Family Relationships Group Information (Farsi)