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Family Services

Family Based Treatment Program

A voluntary service for families of children/youth age 7-17 with a diagnosed mental health disorder. Service focuses on:

  • coping strategies
  • life skills
  • parenting ability
  • emotional stability

For more information on this program, please contact Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) at (250) 558-2775.

Adoption Support Services

For children who are being adopted through the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). The adoption triad (birth family, foster placement and the adoptive family) collaborate to fit the needs of the children as they adjust to their new family.

For more information on this program, please contact MCFD at (250) 558-2700.

Family Service

Families work closely with the family counsellor to:

  • develop parenting strategies
  • improve family relationships
  • increase family’s ability to problem solve

The family, social worker and counsellor meet to develop goals and review progress.

To access this program, please contact the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) at (250) 558-2700.

ADD/ADHD Services

For parents whose children are diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).  Parents work closely with the family counsellor to:

  • explore and understand the diagnosis
  • review "typical" ADD/ADHD child or teen development
  • identify strengths and related challenges
  • create parenting strategies to help the child be successful in their home, community and school.

For more information about this program, please contact Shelly Chvala at (250) 545-3572.

Young Parents Program

For pregnant and/or young parents (under age of 19). Child and Family Counsellor works with participants to:

  • promote healthy pregnancy and parenting
  • increase safety of children born to young parents
  • strengthen family connections
  • provide knowledge of and access to community resources

For more information on this program, please contact Jodi McGrandle at (250) 545-3572.

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North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society
3100 - 32nd Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 2L9
ph: (250) 545-3572 fax: (250) 545-1510
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