Geographic Areas Served: Campbell River

We want our workforce to resemble the population we serve more closely. That is why Island Health’s plans for the future embody respect, understanding and recognition of Aboriginal peoples.more info

Presented in community locations, the Aboriginal Family Learning Program is open to everyone in Campbell River and the surrounding areas. With the support and wisdom of Aboriginal adults, this program focuses on and honours the cultural assets of its participants. Offering a family literacy program in three instructional formats; our facilitators assist learners in recognizing their personal skills and further explore how those skills may fit into the workplace and community. Through respectful interactions and peer modeling, learners are further encouraged to explore their connection to literacy education and promote workplace training opportunities.more info

Aboriginal Health, a department of VIHA's Population and Family Health clinical portfolio, provides Aboriginal Liaison Nurse services in acute care facilities and links patients with community resources and assists with discharge planning.more info

Professional counseling is available for women who have experienced sexual assault, violence/abuse in relationships, or childhood abuse through the government funded Stopping the Violence program.more info

Katie St. Jean (MSW, RSW, RCC) provides individual and couples counselling in Campbell River, supporting you to move towards change, healing and growth. Learn more about yourself and explore what’s going on beneath the surface.more info

Leanne works from a trauma informed lens offering both Talk and/or Art therapy to individual, adult clients. Additional therapeutic modalities that Leanne is trained in include: EMDR and Somatic therapy, along with specific occupational training to support First Responders, Public Safety Personnel, and Healthcare workers. From a lived experience of being an educator for over 20 years, Leanne also offers therapeutic support to teachers. FNHA and CVAP provider.more info

Professional individual counseling is offered for women who are survivors of abuse-related trauma and in early stage recovery from addictions.more info

Advance Care Planning is a process of thinking about and sharing your wishes for future health care. It can help you tell others what would be important to you if you were ill and unable to communicate. more info

A-12 step anonymous program for friends and families of alcoholics. If someone’s drinking is troubling you, we can help.more info

The Alano Club offers a supportive place for anyone in the community who wishes to socialize in an alcohol/drug free community. Alano Club makes it possible for people in the community to socialize in a safe, non-judgmental place and to support each other in making positive lifestyle choices.more info