Adult and Family Services
Education, Family / Parenting, Indigenous Services, Legal, and Social / Recreational
Provided by Island Métis Family & Community Services Society
Social workers provide services to adults & families one-on-one, as well as within group or community activities & programs.
The following programs are offered:
- Family Connections: Supportive services to strengthen parents & caregivers to build strong families. Build on existing strengths & develop new skills through workshops, support groups & mentorship. Access to one-on-one supports for safety planning, advocacy, transitional plans for youth in care, court supports, genealogies, & cultural plans for children & youth adopted into non-Métis families. Métis families are referred by MCFD or may self-refer to access these services
- Family Visitation: Supported family visits are for parents & extended family to spend time with their children if their children are in the care of the ministry. They work with families & the social workers at MCFD to make arrangements & support families during the visits. Referral only (ask your MCFD social worker)
- Life Skills: Learn communication, decision-making, problem-solving & social skills. Build your self-esteem; manage depression, anxiety & learn how to promote mental wellness. Build safe, healthy relationships. Learn to self-reflect & recognize patterns in behavior. Get organized & set realistic, achievable goals.
- Build practical skills: Come in for resume work & supported job search. Strengthen your study skills. Learn to budget, meal plan & make healthy choices. Get help with PWD & social housing forms. Learn basic computer skills & learn about online safety. Families are referred by MCFD or may self-refer to access these services
250-391-9924
Public email: reception@metis.ca
Website: https://metis.ca/programs/adult...
345 Wale Road, Victoria, British Columbia
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Self-referral
- Ministry of Children & Family Development referral
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Island Métis Family & Community Services Society:
Availability
Service area: Victoria + show cities
Service Types Provided
Education
Family / Parenting
Indigenous Services
Social / Recreational
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided in a group in-person
The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.