{"id":2584,"date":"2020-03-03T23:40:19","date_gmt":"2020-03-03T23:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tutoringwithatwist.ca\/?p=2584"},"modified":"2020-07-05T16:40:23","modified_gmt":"2020-07-05T16:40:23","slug":"community-resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tutoringwithatwist.ca\/ns\/community-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"kidsWelcome to our Community Resource page!<\/p>\n

As there are a variety of support services for children and their families on the Island, we have compiled a list for easy access. Check out the links below to find out more.<\/p>\n

Here you\u2019ll also find links to events happening on Vancouver Island for families.<\/p>\n

Support for Families<\/h2>\n

Island Health Intake (youth and family substance use services)
\nOffers programs and workshops for youth and family struggling with substance use
\nMichael (250) 739-5790 email: discovery@viha.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

Haven Society (housing and support for children experiencing abuse)
\nAssociated with Program for Children and youth Experiencing Violence (PEACE)
\nMelissa Peoples (250) 756-2452 email:\u00a0melissa@havensociety.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Parent Support Services (parental support circles and resources, includes any caregiver)
\nSandi Halvorson (Program Coordinator) (250) 468-9658 email:\u00a0parent@telus.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Rainbows Canada (grieving services for families)
\nIsabel VanGrootheest (Director for Rainbows Canada) (250) 751-7888\u00a0email: rainbowsnanaimo@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Nanaimo Child Development Center (children with developmental needs)
\nAnastasia Hirst (250) 753-0251\u00a0email: anastasia@nanaimocdc.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Vancouver Island Crisis Society (suicide prevention, mental illness outreach hotline)
\nEmily Post (Community Awareness Coordinator) (250) 753-2495\u00a0email: emilyp@vicrisis.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

Indigenous Child and Youth Mental health Services
\nLeah Taylor (Outreach Support Worker) (250) 741-4709 email:\u00a0Leah.Taylor@gov.bc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

NARSF Programs Ltd.
\nLisa Marie Barron (Youth and Family Navigator) (250) 754-2773<\/p>\n

Upcoming Events<\/h3>\n

Comox Valley<\/h2>\n

Events and services for children under 6: valleychild.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

Events for the whole family: discovercomoxvalley.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Nanaimo<\/h2>\n

Fun for everyone: tourismnanaimo.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Exciting things for the kids: harbourliving.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

Victoria<\/h2>\n

Cool things to do with the family: tourismvictoria.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Vancouver Island<\/h2>\n

Fun stuff for kids and parents all over the island: islandparent.ca<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Welcome to our Community Resource page! As there are a variety of support services for children and their families on the Island, we have compiled a list for easy access. Check out the links below to find out more. Here you\u2019ll also find links to events happening on Vancouver Island for families. Support for Families Island Health Intake (youth and … <\/p>\n

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