Support Groups

COVID19 -- office is closed but telephone counselling available * hampers of baby supplies and dropped off at clients" homes by appointment (see branch record) * all other programs temporarily closed--------------- Support and educational services to pregnant and parenting women (under 25) individual supportive counselling through in-office and community visits childcare support parenting and personal development groups information and referrals emergency support with practical needs (diapers, formula, baby food) transportation provided for some programs small donation room for mothers in need to access gently used clothing/toys/household items food security program and access to food pantryHigh School Program support of a qualified teacher to complete high school credits includes the individual support of a Rose of Sharon counsellor, group parenting and personal development programs, and childcare support for children up to age of 18 months of program participantsChild Development Centre age appropriate programs, which include music, crafts, sensory play and outdoor activities for children while mothers attend educational or group services Mom and Me programs EarlyOn programParenting Programs group programs focus on parenting topics such as attachment, resiliency and positive parentingPersonal Development Programs six to eight week programs, once a week, focus on mother, topics have included healthy relationships and self empowermentFood Security Program access to onsite food nutritionist access to healthy food choices through food pantry cooking classes one to one nutritional support Participants and their children participate in healthy cooking groups and communal mealWorkshops/drop-in twice a month covering specialized topics such as early literacy, nutrition, resume writing, cooking, and more