Family Smart’s mandate is to support and empower families and work collaboratively with professionals and systems in understanding and meeting the mental health needs of families. Family Smart…. ◦promotes child and youth mental health ◦provides families with information and skills on how to manage their child’s worries and anxiety ◦shares information on what services or…
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Family Smart’s mandate is to support and empower families and work collaboratively with professionals and systems in understanding and meeting the mental health needs of families.
Family Smart….
◦promotes child and youth mental health
◦provides families with information and skills on how to manage their child’s worries and anxiety
◦shares information on what services or supports are available for families in child & youth
◦mental health
◦provides information to professionals on topics related to child and youth mental health from a parent’s perspective
◦partners with others in creating information and resources that promote awareness and collaboration in child and youth mental health
◦provides information to families that will enable them to know, and seek out, who does what and where to look for services and resources
◦shares our own experiences and knowledge with others to exchange strengths and knowledge
◦promotes prevention, early identification, and appropriate interventions.
Youth Clinics offer free confidential drop-in services for youth up to 19 years of age.
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Youth clinics offer free and confidential drop in services for youth. At a clinic, you can talk to a health care provider about the health issues that are important to you.
Services vary depending on which clinic you go to. Some of the free and confidential services that may be offered include:
STI/HIV testing & treatment
Free condoms and water-based lubricant
Birth control (free or low cost)
Emergency contraception
Pap tests
Free or low-cost birth control options
Pregnancy testing and counselling
General counselling and health information
Immunizations
Smoking Cessation
Mental health and addictions referrals
A Care Card is not required.
Free services offered to parents and families requiring support and education.
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Westcoast Family Centres contribute to the healthy development of children by providing services to strengthen the relationship between children and families and between families and their communities.
Free groups are offered to help strengthen existing parenting skills, to meet the developmental needs of children, and to enhance interpersonal skills related to problem solving, communication, conflict resolution and self-determination.
Their centre on the North Shore provides intensive, in-home parent support and education programs to families and children (aged 0–18) in that community.
Pregnant and parenting teens program provided by North Shore Neighbourhood House.
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Being a young parent comes with unique challenges and responsibilities. NSNH administers the Pregnant and Parenting Teen Program (for youth ages 13-20 years) on the North Shore.
This program provides one-to-one support with their Family Support Worker, a regular group drop-in, parenting classes, out-trips, and ongoing advocacy and support. NSNH also partners in the Learning Together Program at Sutherland Secondary, helping young parents complete their Grade 12. There is an on-site daycare at the school.YPP brochure January 2021
Pregnant and parenting teens program provided by North Shore Neighbourhood House.
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Being a young parent comes with unique challenges and responsibilities. NSNH administers the Pregnant and Parenting Teen Program (for youth ages 13-20 years) on the North Shore.
This program provides one-to-one support with their Family Support Worker, a regular group drop-in, parenting classes, out-trips, and ongoing advocacy and support. NSNH also partners in the Learning Together Program at Sutherland Secondary, helping young parents complete their Grade 12. There is an on-site daycare at the school.YPP brochure January 2021