Family Support Institute

About Us:

The Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provinical not for profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots familiy to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. Our supports and services are FREE to any familiy and you don't  need to have a diagnosis. You are invited to join FSI continuing conversations, a private Facebook group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternate platform for support. 

Family Hang outs: A safe space for families and caregivers to come together for support, inspiration and troubleshooting. Sessions are either themed or open for general conversation.Learning Explorations: Free online sessions that offer families, individuals, and professionals the chance to learn, connect and share on a variety of topics.

Program name (alternate):  Volunteer Peer to Peer Support Mentor Model

Address / Contact Info

227-6th Street New Westminister, BCV3L3A5
Contact name: Family Support Institute

Phone Numbers

Toll free main office: 1-800-441-5403
Phone: 604) 540-8374 ext. 523
Fax: (604) 540-9374

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Areas Served

Communities ServedTerrace and Area, Houston and Area, Smithers and Area, Hazelton and Area, Kitimat and Area, Stewart and Area, Prince Rupert and Area, Dease Lake and Area, Daajing Giids and Area, Masset and Area, Gitlaxt'aamiks and Area
Communities ServedAtlin, Dease River, Good Hope Lake, Iskut, Taku River Tlingit, Telegraph Creek, Gingolx, Gitwinksihlkw, Laxgalts'ap, Gitanmaax, Gitanyow, Gitsegukla, Gitwangak, Hagwilget, Kispiox, kwa, Sik-e-dakh, Granisle, Topley, Haisla, G̱aw Tlagée, Gamadiis, Gitga'at, Gitxaala, Lax Kw'alaams, Metlakatla, Port Edward, K'il Kun, HlG̱aagilda, Fort Babine, Telkwa, Witset, Gitselasu, kss, Kitsumkalum, Thornhill

Service Details

Referral protocolself
Age ranges servedall ages
Currently accepting new patients / clientsCurrently accepting new patients / clients
Languages spokenEnglish

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This program was last updated on: 08 Sep 2023.

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